Audio Talks

with David Seubert and Gerald Seligman In this episode of Audio Talks, host Oisin Lunny engages with audio preservation experts David Seubert and Gerald Seligman to discuss the critical importance of preserving master recordings and audio heritage. They explore the devastating impact of the 2008 Universal Fire at Universal Studios, which destroyed countless irreplaceable recordings, and the broader implications for music history and cultural memory. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by both public institutions and commercial record labels in preserving audio, the fragility of audio heritage, the role of technology in restoration efforts, and how listeners can contribute to preserving sound history. ---------------------------------------- Listen to the broadcast recordings referenced in today's episode: Fountain Hughes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTdDuXvc1lI Winston Churchill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkTw3_PmKtc Martin Luther King Jr.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdPGXmKmBZ0 Visit the Discography of American Historical Recordings here: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/ Visit the UCSB Cylinder Audio Archive here: https://cylinders.library.ucsb.edu/index.php For Gerald Seligman's photography visit: https://vero.co/geraldseligman Our Audio Talks Playlist: https://listen.tidal.com/playlist/b0444612-f8b5-408c-bbb6-819df4a3f7cb Make sure to follow us on Social Media and visit our Art of Listening website to get a full view on how HARMAN helps people get the most out of each moment they spend listening: Instagram @audiotalkspodcast Instagram @HARMANintl Twitter @HARMANintl Facebook @HARMANint LinkedIn @HARMAN International https://artoflistening.harman.com/

with Claire O'Neill and Katy Templeman-Holmes In this extended episode of Audio Talks, we explore how the live events industry is rising to the challenge of the climate crisis. Recorded on Earth Day, Oisin Lunny discusses what a greener live music industry could look like with Claire O’Neill - CEO and Co-Founder of A Greener Future and Katy Templeman-Holmes - Senior Director of Product Strategy & Sustainability at Harman Professional. From cultural shifts across the live music industry, innovative solutions like Act 1.5, and the impact of power consumption, hear how everything from powerful collective action, food choices, and innovations in manufacturing are helping the industry reduce its carbon footprint and accelerate towards a greener future. ---------------------------------------- More about A Greener Future: Website: https://www.agreenerfuture.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agreenerfuture_/ More about Grid Faeries: https://www.gridfaeries.live More about Act 1.5: https://www.act1point5.org/ https://documents.manchester.ac.uk/display.aspx?DocID=75448 Our Audio Talks Playlist: https://listen.tidal.com/playlist/b0444612-f8b5-408c-bbb6-819df4a3f7cb Make sure to follow us on Social Media and visit our Art of Listening website to get a full view on how HARMAN helps people get the most out of each moment they spend listening: Instagram @audiotalkspodcast Instagram @HARMANintl Twitter @HARMANintl Facebook @HARMANint LinkedIn @HARMAN International https://artoflistening.harman.com/

with Linda Coogan Byrne and Vick Bain In this energy-loaded episode of Audio Talks, host Oisín Lunny is joined by two leading voices for change in the music industry: Linda Coogan Byrne, music publicist, DEI strategist, and author of Why Not Her?, and Vic Bain, music business consultant, academic, and founder of The F-List for Music. Together, they dive into deep-rooted gender inequalities in the industry, discuss latest data and share their personal journeys as activists, researchers, and change-makers. Tune in for a vivid conversation about resilience, representation, and rewriting the soundtrack of the future. ---------------------------------------- Vick Bain: https://vbain.co.uk [https://vbain.co.uk] The F-List Directory of UK Female+ Musicians: https://thef-listmusic.uk/ [https://thef-listmusic.uk/] Why Not Her: www.whynother.eu [http://www.whynother.eu] ---------------------------------------- Our Audio Talks Playlist: https://listen.tidal.com/playlist/b0444612-f8b5-408c-bbb6-819df4a3f7cb [https://listen.tidal.com/playlist/b0444612-f8b5-408c-bbb6-819df4a3f7cb] Make sure to follow us on Social Media and visit our Art of Listening website to get a full view on how HARMAN helps people get the most out of each moment they spend listening: Instagram @audiotalkspodcast Instagram @HARMANintl Twitter @HARMANintl Facebook @HARMANint LinkedIn @HARMAN https://artoflistening.harman.com/ [https://artoflistening.harman.com/]

with Armin Prommersberger AI is revolutionizing everything – and audio is no exception. Get ready for a game-changing conversation as HARMAN CTO Armin Prommersberger joins host Oisin Lunny to dive into the electrifying intersection of AI, next-gen connectivity, and cutting-edge audio tech. Together, they’ll unveil a vision for the future — where sound isn’t just heard, but experienced with intelligence. Recorded live at the Club JBL Event in London. ---------------------------------------- Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gpCpGR28Ko&list=PLa4tJRmbiKug4rWOH35Mr7ZjcfUQvJgml&index=15 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gpCpGR28Ko&list=PLa4tJRmbiKug4rWOH35Mr7ZjcfUQvJgml&index=15] Luna: https://news.harman.com/releases/harman-redefines-in-cabin-experiences-turning-cars-into-intelligent-empathetic-companions [https://news.harman.com/releases/harman-redefines-in-cabin-experiences-turning-cars-into-intelligent-empathetic-companions] Eclipsa Audio: https://news.samsung.com/global/eclipsa-audio-ushering-in-a-new-generation-of-3d-sound-with-samsung [https://news.samsung.com/global/eclipsa-audio-ushering-in-a-new-generation-of-3d-sound-with-samsung] ---------------------------------------- Our Audio Talks Playlist: https://listen.tidal.com/playlist/b0444612-f8b5-408c-bbb6-819df4a3f7cb [https://listen.tidal.com/playlist/b0444612-f8b5-408c-bbb6-819df4a3f7cb] Make sure to follow us on Social Media and visit our Art of Listening website to get a full view on how HARMAN helps people get the most out of each moment they spend listening: Instagram @audiotalkspodcast Instagram @HARMAN_intl Twitter @HARMAN_intl Facebook @HARMANint LinkedIn @HARMAN https://artoflistening.harman.com/ [https://artoflistening.harman.com/]

with Edgar Dino Gankendorff & Richard Kirstein In this episode of Audio Talks, host Oisin Lunny explores the powerful relationship between music and influence with Edgar Dino Gankendorff, Co-Managing Partner at Provosty & Gankendorff LLC and Richard Kirstein author of "Music Rights Without Fights" and founding partner at Resilient Music LLC. They discuss the role of music in shaping public narratives, from campaign anthems to cultural moments, and dive into the challenges artists face when their music is used without consent. ---------------------------------------- "Provosty & Gankendorff, LLC: https://provostylaw.com/ [https://provostylaw.com/] Resilient Music, LLC: https://resilientmusic.com/ [https://resilientmusic.com/] Music Rights Without Fights [https://books.google.com/books/about/Music_Rights_Without_Fights.html?id=Z2MjjwEACAAJ&redir_esc=y] ---------------------------------------- Our Audio Talks Playlist: https://listen.tidal.com/playlist/b0444612-f8b5-408c-bbb6-819df4a3f7cb [https://listen.tidal.com/playlist/b0444612-f8b5-408c-bbb6-819df4a3f7cb] Make sure to follow us on Social Media and visit our Art of Listening website to get a full view on how HARMAN helps people get the most out of each moment they spend listening: Instagram @audiotalkspodcast Instagram @HARMANintl Twitter @HARMANintl Facebook @HARMANint LinkedIn @HARMAN https://artoflistening.harman.com/"