From Vinyl to Virtual The Evolution of Live DJ Music with Gav Pauze

This week, Gav Pauze, a DJ and radio show host, shares his inspirational story and discusses the impact of AI on the music industry. He highlights the evolution of DJing technology, from vinyl to digital controllers, and the loss of the personal touch in DJing.

Gav also discusses the challenges of AI in music recognition and the flood of music that makes it difficult for artists to stand out. He expresses concerns about job losses in the creative industry and the loss of artistic integrity. However, he also sees the potential benefits of AI in automating certain tasks and saving costs for small businesses.

Gav is a published poet, songwriter, qualified audio engineer & owner of @PauzeRadio. He's been a vinyl DJ since 1995, now focused on broadcasting roots reggae and dub music since 2006.

Takeaways

• The evolution of DJing technology has led to a loss of the personal touch and the unique signature of DJs.
• The flood of music and the ease of digital distribution have made it difficult for artists to stand out and earn a living.
• AI in music recognition can have errors and misattribute songs, leading to artists not receiving proper royalties.
• The creative industry is at risk of job losses as AI technology advances and replaces human DJs and musicians.
• Despite the challenges, there are potential benefits of AI in automating certain tasks and saving costs for small businesses.

Links relevant to this episode:

• In Heart Mind & Soul - Pauzeradio
• Pauze For Thought - Pauzeradio
• Pauze for Thought - Uplifting & Motivational Poetry
• Pauzeradio - Reggae Vinyl Shop, Home of the Unique Reggae Mix Show

Thanks for listening, and stay curious!

//david

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