The Potential Impact of Virtual Reality on the Music Recording Industry: A Transformational Technology

Running head: THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF VIRTUAL REALITY ON THE MUSIC RECORDING INDUSTRY
The Potential Impact of Virtual Reality on the Music Recording Industry
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1THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF VIRTUAL REALITY ON THE MUSIC RECORDING INDUSTRY
Table of Contents
Part one – Research.........................................................................................................................2
Part two – Brainstorming.................................................................................................................2
Part three – Regulation and Ethics...................................................................................................3
Part four – Disruption......................................................................................................................4
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2THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF VIRTUAL REALITY ON THE MUSIC RECORDING INDUSTRY
Part one – Research
Virtual Reality (VR) is defined as an experience based on computer generated
environment, which would be occurring within a stimulated environment. This technology
involves an immersive environment that would be similar to the real-world environment (Mihelj,
Novak and Beguš 2014). The current kind of technology makes use of VR based headsets that
would be in combination with different forms of physical environments.
On the other hand, the music industry primarily comprise of individuals and companies
that would primarily earn money based on the creation of new pieces of songs. They would also
perform in live concerts, conduct live shows, video recordings and sheet music. There are
different composers and songwriters who would create new kind of songs and perform the
music.
The VR technology has made significant breakthroughs in the recent years within the
musical industry. It has helped in transforming the sector and has brought new kind of
innovations within the sector.
Part two – Brainstorming
The three ways in which the VR technology would be able to disrupt the music industry
are:
 Music Video – The VR Technology has become a popular medium for the musical artists
in order to establish a connection with their fans. In the recent times, Facebook and
YouTube have recently launched their 360-degree video platform in the year 2015
(Gopinath and Stanyek 2014). People have been provided with the facility of creating an
immersive video.