Assignment One | Virtual Radio Producer

My idea is based around merging internet/ satellite radio with the act of being a disc jockey.

What is it An internet based radio service (like XM) in which you can personalize your channels/ station through programming and through voice overs.

How it Works The user sets up an account. Once the user has an account, they can pick and choose which genre of songs they want on their station. They can record themselves hosting the station, giving background about the station they've created, maybe having special discussion topics, maybe advertising upcoming community events, then they save the station profile and distribute it to their friends, post it to their blogs, etc.

Technologies Needed The "tool" would have software that walks the person through recording their voice, downloading or compiling the songs and making it public.

• Internet radio service provider
• Online recording/ editing soft
• File compiler
  

The final product could also be saved and downloaded to a disk/ ipod, etc.

The Idea in Action:
1. I create me a station with a theme of revolutionary art through music, spoken word and commentary.
2. I go out and select artist through the online catalog who's lyrics reflected my theme; like Marvin Gaye or Donny Hathaway, etc.
3. I record myself reciting revolutionary poetry or reading from text, etc.
4. I combine the music tracks and my recordings on a timeline.
5. I post/ publish my "broadcast" all over the internet.

Whalla, I'm a virtual radio producer!