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Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONALCase Study - ExPat Barbecue with General Manager Zach BrownIn this episode of Surroundscapes, Craig Cooper sits down with Zach Brown, General Manager of Expat BBQ in St. Louis, to explore how thoughtful sound design enhances the dining experience.
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2025-10-2800 min
SurroundscapesCase Study - ExPat Barbecue with General Manager Zach BrownIn this episode of Surroundscapes, Craig Cooper sits down with Zach Brown, General Manager of Expat BBQ in St. Louis, to explore how thoughtful sound design enhances the dining experience. They discuss the unique challenges of outfitting multi-level spaces—from indoor dining rooms to rooftop patios—and how Bluesound Professional’s flexible audio solutions help create cohesive yet dynamic atmospheres across the Niche Food Group’s venues.
2025-10-2845 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONALPartner Spotlight - Fit Radio with Founder & CEO Rusty GreeneIn this episode of Surroundscapes, Craig Cooper sits down with Rusty Greene, founder and CEO of Fit Radio, to discuss how curated music is transforming the fitness experience.
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2025-10-2100 min
SurroundscapesPartner Spotlight - Fit Radio with Founder & CEO Rusty GreeneIn this episode of Surroundscapes, Craig Cooper sits down with Rusty Greene, founder and CEO of Fit Radio, to discuss how curated music is transforming the fitness experience. Rusty shares the story behind Fit Radio’s rise—from its nightclub roots to powering thousands of gyms worldwide—and its new integration with Bluesound Professional. They explore music licensing, AI-driven playlist creation, and how sound shapes motivation, performance, and brand identity in the modern fitness industry.
2025-10-2132 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONALTech Talk with Ross Eberlin & Reza Mohammed - Cloud Monitoring and Music Services Control SetupIn this episode of Surroundscapes, Ross Eberlin and Reza Mohammed introduce the new Bluesound Professional Cloud solution, a remote monitoring and control tool for commercial audio systems.
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2025-10-1400 min
SurroundscapesTech Talk with Ross and Reza on Cloud MonitoringIn this episode of Surroundscapes, Ross Eberlin and Reza Mohammed introduce the new Bluesound Professional Cloud solution, a remote monitoring and control tool for commercial audio systems. They explore how integrators can now track system status, issue commands, and troubleshoot issues from anywhere—saving time, boosting efficiency, and creating new opportunities for recurring service revenue.
2025-10-1414 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONALHot Topic - Directing Content Development for AR/VR Environments with Adorable Monsters' Founder Elad OfferIn this Surroundscapes Hot Topics episode, Graeme Harrison sits down with Elad Offer—founder and creative director of Adorable Monsters—to explore the intersection of art, technology, and storytelling.
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2025-10-0700 min
SurroundscapesHot Topic - Directing Content Development for AR/VR Environments with Adorable Monsters' Founder Elad OfferIn this Surroundscapes Hot Topics episode, Graeme Harrison sits down with Elad Offer—founder and creative director of Adorable Monsters—to explore the intersection of art, technology, and storytelling. From his early days as a Flame artist to directing Bono’s Songs of Surrender immersive experience for the Apple Vision Pro, Elad shares how new creative tools like AI, VR, and volumetric capture are reshaping visual storytelling and the future of media production.
2025-10-071h 29
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONALCase Study - L'Echelle Bistro with Owner Luke DirksIn this Surroundscapes case study, we head to Portland to visit L’Echelle Bistro and speak with owner Luke Dirks about creating a neighborhood dining experience with atmosphere at its heart.
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2025-09-3000 min
SurroundscapesCase Study - L'Echelle Bistro with Owner Luke DirksIn this Surroundscapes case study, we head to Portland to visit L’Echelle Bistro and speak with owner Luke Dirks about creating a neighborhood dining experience with atmosphere at its heart. From curated playlists to multi-zone audio that spans the bistro, custard shop, private dining room, and garden, Luke shares how sound shapes the guest experience. The episode also explores the technical setup, from networked speakers to vintage tannoy systems, and the role of acoustics in designing a welcoming space.
2025-09-3018 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONALPartner Spotlight with Graeme Harrison - Xyte The Open AV Initiative with CEO and Co-founder Omer BrooksteinIn this episode of Surroundscapes, Graeme Harrison speaks with Omer Brookstein, CEO and co-founder of Xyte, about the rise of Hardware-as-a-Service in the AV industry.
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2025-09-2300 min
SurroundscapesXyte Partner Spotlight with Omer BrooksteinIn this episode of Surroundscapes, Graeme Harrison speaks with Omer Brookstein, CEO and co-founder of Xyte, about the rise of Hardware-as-a-Service in the AV industry. They discuss how Xyte’s platform is helping manufacturers and integrators shift from one-time product sales to recurring service models, unlocking new opportunities for customer relationships, scalability, and long-term revenue growth.
2025-09-231h 05
SurroundscapesTech Talk with Ross & Reza on Music Streaming ServicesIn this episode of Surroundscapes, Ross Eberlin and Reza Mohammed break down the differences between residential and commercial music services. They explore licensing requirements, reliability, and essential features like scheduling, multi-zone streaming, announcements, and family-friendly content—highlighting why businesses should always opt for purpose-built commercial solutions.
2025-09-1614 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONALTech Talk with Ross Eberlin & Reza Mohammed Different Commercial Audio Services vs Non-Commercial; Features and How to Choose OneIn this episode of Surroundscapes, Ross Eberlin and Reza Mohammed break down the differences between residential and commercial music services.
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2025-09-1600 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONALHot Topic with Graeme Harrison Sustainable AV Design with AVI-SPL's Scott SimpsonIn this Surroundscapes Hot Topics episode, Graeme Harrison reconnects with Scott Simpson of AVI-SPL to explore sustainability in AV design.
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2025-09-0900 min
SurroundscapesHot Topic - Sustainable AV Design with AVI-SPL's Scott SimpsonIn this Surroundscapes Hot Topics episode, Graeme Harrison reconnects with Scott Simpson of AVI-SPL to explore sustainability in AV design. From daylight harvesting and energy-efficient displays to AI-driven building management and smarter workspaces, they discuss how integrators can rethink systems to reduce carbon impact while enhancing user experience.
2025-09-091h 18
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONALSingapore's CBRE Experience Centre with Valeo Technology's Owner Director Marcus RoseIn this episode of Surroundscapes, Valeo Technology’s Owner and Director Marcus Rose joins the conversation to share insights from the CBRE Experience Centre project.
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2025-09-0200 min
SurroundscapesCase Study - CBRE Experience Centre with Valeo Technology's Owner Director Marcus RoseIn this episode of Surroundscapes, Valeo Technology’s Owner and Director Marcus Rose joins the conversation to share insights from the CBRE Experience Centre project. He discusses how innovative AV solutions were used to create an immersive, future-ready environment that brings together collaboration, storytelling, and cutting-edge technology.
2025-09-0259 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONALMoodsonic Partner Spotlight with Co-founder & CEO Evan BenwayIn this episode of Surroundscapes, Graeme Harrison talks with Evan Benway, founder of Moodsonic, about how soundscapes are transforming workplaces and healthcare environments.
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2025-08-2600 min
SurroundscapesPartner Spotlight - Moodsonic, with Co-founder and CEO Evan BenwayIn this episode of Surroundscapes, Graeme Harrison talks with Evan Benway, founder of Moodsonic, about how soundscapes are transforming workplaces and healthcare environments. They explore the science behind sound design, its role in reducing noise fatigue, boosting well-being, and supporting hybrid work strategies, as well as Moodsonic’s new partnership with Bluesound Professional.
2025-08-261h 03
SurroundscapesTech Talk with Ross & Reza on the CP200 Wall Mount ControllerIn this episode of Surroundscapes, Ross Eberlin and Reza Mohammed introduce the CP200 Wall Mount Control Panel—a customizable, PoE-powered touchscreen designed for precise, zone-specific audio control in commercial spaces. They share real-world examples from cafés to multi-zone venues, highlighting its flexibility, scalability, and ease of integration. From branded interfaces to emergency alerts, the CP200 bridges the gap between fixed-purpose panels and full control systems.
2025-08-1920 min
SurroundscapesHot Topic - Experiential Design with Frame:Work's Laura FrankWhat do experiential installations, AI workflows, and airport art have in common? Laura Frank.
In the Season 6 premiere of Surroundscapes, AV technologist and industry thought leader Laura Frank joins host Graeme Harrison to discuss how her decades of experience in live event production now influence her work in permanent installations—and why building better bridges between creatives, integrators, and manufacturers is key to the future of AV.
2025-08-121h 11
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONALExperiential Design with Frame:Work's Laura FrankWhat do experiential installations, AI workflows, and airport art have in common? Laura Frank.
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2025-08-1200 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONALWhat to expect at InfoComm 2025Graeme, Craig, Ross and Reza get together to preview InfoComm 2025, discussing what we can expect to see at the show.
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2025-08-0522 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONALSpecial Episode with Julian TreasureAuthor and famed public speaker Julian Treasure drops in and covers a wide range of audio topics drawing from his extensive experience as a sound and communication expert.
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2025-08-051h 14
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONALNetworked Audio Best PracticesAudio drop outs or synching issues can be caused by a variety of factors. Ross and Reza discuss the most common causes and best practices for resolution.
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2025-08-0524 min
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SurroundscapesWhat to Expect at InfoComm 2025Graeme, Craig, Ross and Reza get together to preview InfoComm 2025, discussing what we can expect to see at the show.
2025-06-0322 min
SurroundscapesSpecial Episode with Julian TreasureAuthor and famed public speaker Julian Treasure drops in and covers a wide range of audio topics drawing from his extensive experience as a sound and communication expert.
2025-04-291h 14
SurroundscapesTech Talk with Ross and Reza - Networked Audio Best PracticesAudio drop outs or synching issues can be caused by a variety of factors. Ross and Reza discuss the most common causes and best practices for resolution.
2025-04-2224 min
SurroundscapesHot Topic - Experiential Design with Scott Simpson of AVI - SPLScott Simpson of AVI-SPL drops by to discuss experiential design projects and the crucial role audio plays in such designs.
2025-04-1558 min
SurroundscapesCase Study - Knotel Co-working Space with Koncept Systems' Ernesto BlancoCraig Cooper is joined by Ernesto Blanco of Koncept Systems to discuss his company’s experience evolving from traditional audio systems to a Bluesound Professional solution for the Knotel Co-working space in Miami.
2025-04-0827 min
SurroundscapesPartner Spotlight - Composure Co-Founder and CEO Jeff McSpaddenGraeme interviews Jeff McSpadden, a former Hollywood score composer who decided to use his musical super powers instead to improve wellness outcomes for seniors. The wide-ranging interview is a fascinating look into the science behind the relationship between music and our brains and using those insights to create wellness solutions for vulnerable populations.
2025-03-301h 00
SurroundscapesTech Talk - Speaker Coverage and System Design with Ross and RezaHow many speakers does my space need? Where should I place them? How much amplification power is needed? Ross and Reza tackle these questions and more, providing helpful guidelines for system designers that are keen to optimize their audio installations.
2025-03-2531 min
SurroundscapesHot Topic - Decentralized Systems with Qsic Co-Founder & CEO Nick LarkinsQsic is a leader in AI-driven audio solutions designed to shape memorable in-store experiences and drive incremental revenue. Hear all about Qsic’s large-scale deployment of PoE solutions and remote monitoring and configuration tools, which helped them to reduce every onsite installation into a one-day job.
2025-03-1440 min
SurroundscapesCase study - Aural HiFi Founder Jeremy IrwinCraig Cooper of Bluesound Professional is joined by Aural HiFi Founder Jeremy Irwin to discuss using Bluesound Professional products as a commercial audio solution for his business.
2025-03-1126 min
SurroundscapesPartner Spotlight - Xyte CEO Omer BrooksteinGraeme interviews Omer Brookstein, the CEO of an innovative cloud-based remote monitoring platform called Xyte. They discuss how Xyte's platform enhances device management across the AV sector, providing manufacturers with sophisticated tools for operational efficiency and enhanced user experiences.
2025-03-0348 min
SurroundscapesTech Talk - PoE Speakers with Ross and RezaA casual “fireside chat” between two of Bluesound Professional’s key technical team, Ross and Reza tackle some of the benefits, myths and mistakes that integrators come across when working with Power over Ethernet.
2025-02-2329 min
SurroundscapesHot Topic Report - ISE 2025ISE 2025 has finally come to an end after months of preparation, and what an event it was!
Bluesound Professional was at the heart of the action, showcasing the latest advancements in commercial audio and engaging in insightful discussions on the future of AV technology.
This year’s show reflected a major shift in the industry – one where software and ecosystem integration are taking center stage over traditional hardware innovation. Here’s a look at our key takeaways from ISE 2025, as told by our VP Graeme Harrison, and how our partners are driving change in the commercial AV landscape.
2025-02-1528 min
Home Tech TalkBluesound Professional with Graeme HarrisonSend us a textOn this episode we learn more about Bluesound Professional with VP and General Manager Graeme Harrison.Further Information on Bluesound Professional & The Surroundscapes Podcast:https://www.bluesoundprofessional.comhttps://www.facebook.com/bluesoundprohttps://surroundscapes.bluesoundprofessional.comhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/surroundscapes/id1525747742https://open.spotify.com/show/4OuGHnc6ZjAKMYyusl4aOI?si=e4593a5e9c0342abGraeme Harrison: GHarrison@lenbrook.comAustralian Distributor: info@connectedmediaaustralia.com.auFind us on social media at:http...
2021-10-281h 11
SurroundscapesBob Boster, President - Clear-ComBob Boster runs a large manufacturer of live and broadcast communications and combines this with a side passion and profession as a sound artist. We discuss how this came about and how he manages to juggle these two threads of his life. We dive into sound art, how a niche artist from USA can economically plan a 20-30 date European tour and much more.
2021-07-271h 23
SurroundscapesPaul Frazer, Never or NothingNever Not Nothing have been described as anarchic electro psych punk noise, and Paul Frazer, one half of the band describes how it came into being with a unique launch event for industry insiders. We move on to talk about how the band progressed and then dealt with the pandemic lockdown by creating an immersive sound and sight stage in order to make compelling videos. We finish by talking about the use of haptic suits, in-ear monitors and VR glasses to create the live events of the future. Along the way we learn how the band changed its original name...
2021-07-201h 22
SurroundscapesGlen Rowe, Managing Director - Kyoko & Neko TrustGlen Rowe has had a long and very varied career in music from drumming in bands, to working for an instrument manufacturer, touring managing Muse and coming off the road in order to create projects of lasting value. He tells us about the many and varied activities of his company Kyoto – from a recording studio featuring a ‘Drumbrella’, to rehearsal spaces, creative communities and artist management done in a new and humane way. We also talk about the charity that Glen founded – the Neko Trust – and the amazing work that it does to support and educate young creatives. We wonder just how m...
2021-07-1359 min
SurroundscapesBen Richter, Compose, Accordionist and Director of Ghost EnsembleBen Richter has created a career with a number of different elements. He is a teacher, a performer, the director of an ensemble and a recording artist. One of the things that we discuss is active listening and how music can be used to help to alter people’s time horizons and better understand slow-moving but profound phenomena such as climate change. We also talk about different ways that musicians and other artists can add value to their content in order to reward true fans and find new income streams.
2021-07-0659 min
SurroundscapesJon Cotton, Founder of Poseidon MusicJon Cotton is a producer of both artists and content and this episode really focuses on what this means. Jon talks about the role of a producer in finding ways to connect an artist to their audience and how this has changed in the digital age. He discusses the role of marketing on digital platforms in order to build global awareness and we touch on next ways to present music in a live context.
2021-06-291h 30
SurroundscapesTheon Cross, Jazz Tuba Player and ComposerThis episode covers Theon Cross’s musical beginnings, the Tomorrows Warriors project and how this changed his musical style and aspirations leading to Guildhall School of Music and Drama and then Sons of Kemet. We finish by talking about living in lockdown, discovering looping and other electronic technology and making an album using just the Tuba and finally coming back to performing with an avatar-based event at SXSW.
2021-06-221h 16
SurroundscapesImogen HeapImogen Heap is uniquely positioned to talk about new ways of composing and presenting music with her work on the MiMu gloves and the Listening Chair as well as different ways of making albums whilst staying sane and balanced. As well as this we discuss the business aspects of music and the Creative Passport and Life of a Song projects.
Life of a Song: https://loas.creativepassport.net/
Creative Passport: https://www.creativepassport.net/
Imogen Heap app: https://imogenheap.app/
2021-06-151h 06
SurroundscapesZoe Keating, Cellist and ComposerIn this episode, Zoë talks about the San Fransisco arts warehouse scene, hosting unique performance events, being discovered by NPR at an event reproducing the experience of a nuclear explosion and developing a multi-stranded career as a performer, technologist, composer and film scorer.
2021-06-0843 min
SurroundscapesRyan Edwards, CEO and Founder - AudooWe talk about the feeling of hearing your song being played in a public space, realizing that you are not making any money out of that and founding a company to do something about that. Audoo are trying to improve the process of song rights payments by producing a hardware device to capture and aggregate information on what songs are being played in public spaces and feeding this information back to performing rights organizations.
2021-06-0144 min
SurroundscapesClaire Evans, Author, ‘Broad Band’ and Singer/Songwriter, YACHTIn the first episode of series 4 we cover the feminist history of computing, albums as research projects, using Google Magenta AI as a compositional tool on YACHT’s album ‘Chain Tripping’, the changes in the platform economy as seen by musicians, making a living as a musician in pandemic times and more. This talk is one of the most far-reaching and resonant that we have had and makes a great start to this series.
2021-05-251h 08
SurroundscapesEpisode 10: Bob BosterJULY 27, 2021: Bob Boster (President – Clear-Com) Bob Boster runs a large manufacturer of live and broadcast communications and combines this with a side passion and profession as a sound artist. We discuss how this came about and how he manages to juggle these two threads of his life. We dive into sound art,...
2021-05-1900 min
SurroundscapesEpisode 9: Paul FrazerJULY 20, 2021: Paul Frazer (Never Not Nothing) Never Not Nothing have been described as anarchic electro psych punk noise, and Paul Frazer, one half of the band describes how it came into being with a unique launch event for industry insiders. We move on to talk about how the band progressed and then dealt...
2021-05-1900 min
SurroundscapesEpisode 8: Glen RoweJULY 13, 2021: Glen Rowe (Managing Director Kyoko & Neko Trust) Glen Rowe has had a long and very varied career in music from drumming in bands, to working for an instrument manufacturer, touring managing Muse and coming off the road in order to create projects of lasting value. He tells us about the many...
2021-05-1900 min
SurroundscapesEpisode 7: Ben RichterJULY 6, 2021: Ben Richter (Composer, Accordionist, and Director of Ghost Ensemble) Ben Richter has created a career with a number of different elements. He is a teacher, a performer, the director of an ensemble and a recording artist. One of the things that we discuss is active listening and how music can be used...
2021-05-1900 min
SurroundscapesEpisode 6: Jon CottonJUNE 29, 2021: Jon Cotton (Founder – Poseidon Music) Jon Cotton is a producer of both artists and content and this episode really focuses on what this means. Jon talks about the role of a producer in finding ways to connect an artist to their audience and how this has changed in the digital age....
2021-05-1900 min
SurroundscapesEpisode 5: Theon CrossJUNE 22, 2021: Theon Cross (Jazz Tuba Player and Composer) This episode covers Theon Cross’s musical beginnings, the Tomorrows Warriors project and how this changed his musical style and aspirations leading to Guildhall School of Music and Drama and then Sons of Kemet. We finish by talking about living in lockdown, discovering looping and other...
2021-05-1900 min
SurroundscapesEpisode 4: Imogen HeapJUNE 15, 2021: Imogen Heap (Grammy-winning Singer and Songwriter) Imogen Heap is uniquely positioned to talk about new ways of composing and presenting music with her work on the MiMu gloves and the Listening Chair as well as different ways of making albums whilst staying sane and balanced. As well as this we discuss the...
2021-05-1900 min
SurroundscapesEpisode 3: Zoë KeatingJUNE 8, 2021: Zoë Keating (Cellist and Composer) In this episode, Zoë talks about the San Francisco arts warehouse scene, hosting unique performance events, being discovered by NPR at an event reproducing the experience of a nuclear explosion and developing a multi-stranded career as a performer, technologist, composer and film scorer.
2021-05-1900 min
SurroundscapesEpisode 2: Ryan EdwardsJUNE 1, 2021: Ryan Edwards (CEO and Founder – Audoo) We talk about the feeling of hearing your song being played in a public space, realizing that you are not making any money out of that and founding a company to do something about that. Audoo are trying to improve the process of song rights...
2021-05-1900 min
SurroundscapesEpisode 1: Claire L EvansMay 25, 2021: Claire L Evans (Author ‘Broad Band’ and Singer, songwriter YACHT) In the first episode of series 4 we cover the feminist history of computing, albums as research projects, using Google Magenta AI as a compositional tool on YACHT’s album ‘Chain Tripping’, the changes in the platform economy as seen by musicians, making...
2021-05-1900 min
SurroundscapesClaudia Holmeier, Co-Founder of Digitalanalog FestivalMusic and video festivals – in-person to streaming, and the future. Claudia and her husband Stefan founded the Digitalanalog experimental music and video festival in Germany 20 years ago. Over time, this has grown and evolved. However, in 2020 because of COVID, they held the festival as a virtual event. Claudia discusses the good and the bad points of doing this and how this will change the festival moving forward.
2021-04-0638 min
SurroundscapesDena Lowery, COO of Opus EventsThe future of corporate events, conferences and trade shows. Dena runs operation for a very large global events company who do some of the most high-profile corporate conferences, product launches and trade-show booths. She discusses how the pandemic has affected her industry, how they are adapting and what long-term changes this will bring.
2021-03-301h 00
SurroundscapesJames Patten, Founder and CEO of Patten StudioThe use of technology to rekindle events. James has supplied cutting-edge technology solutions for events such as the Super Bowl, CES exhibition booths, fashion shows, product launches and more. He discusses various ways that this technology can be used to create more memorable virtual experiences and how these will influence events after the pandemic.
2021-03-2347 min
SurroundscapesLiz Berry, Director at HologramicaThe use of video holograms for next-generation events. Liz has had an incredibly successful and varied career as a moving-light technician, lighting designer and creative director, and more recently video holography expert and manufacturer of Holonet. She discusses how video holography is transforming both events and corporate videoconferencing.
2021-03-161h 11
SurroundscapesJulien Lemaitre & Kevin Hinds (Pure Sets)Pivoting your business during COVID and new forms of livestreaming. Julien and Kevin have a very successful film production company but pivoted due to the pandemic as film sets were shut down to form a now highly successful company providing COVID monitoring and testing and PPE for film sets. Having been involved in some of the most innovative livestreamed concerts, they discuss how this will influence live concerts once these are possible again in-person.
2021-03-0955 min
SurroundscapesSimon Honywill, Audio Consultant at Glastonbury FestivalThe future of festivals and live concerts. Simon has been a live sound engineer for over 40 years covering events from 100-stage festivals and some of the largest classical events, to the closing ceremony of the London Paralympics and much more. He talks about how things are likely to change as live events finally are able to be staged again.
2021-03-021h 12
SurroundscapesDave Labuskes, CEO of AxivaThe future of trade shows and the state of the AV industry. Avixa is the AV industry trade organization as well as the organizer of the largest trade shows worldwide for our industry.
2021-02-2352 min
SurroundscapesMichael Stueve, Ankrom MoisanRepresenting the view of the architect in the design of the workspace. Architects have been thought to be the enemy of the AV industry, prioritizing aesthetics over acoustics and seeing building technology as a necessary evil. This is far from the truth and Michael argues for a closer integration of our disciplines as we look to what the workplace will look like and more importantly how it will facilitate wok in the information age and beyond.
2020-12-2244 min
SurroundscapesBernd Schindler, IB SchindlerBernd runs a small but immensely innovative AV company in Germany, working for many large corporations. He talks about how his work has evolved from single-room AV design, through large integrated facilities to the current projects that he is involved in which feature rapid deployment of many sites with central monitoring and control.
2020-12-1554 min
SurroundscapesSalome Galjaardvan, Sustainability and Design ExpertSalomé is a true polymath and has had a wide-ranging career as a designer for Arup, working on architectural lighting, 3D printed structural building elements and the way people interact within companies. She is now Deputy Program Director for the Circular Economy in the city of Amsterdam. She talks to us about how we can come back from this pandemic stronger – in the workplace, at home and in the built environment in general.
https://www.amsterdam.nl/en/policy/sustainability/circular-economy/
https://www.kateraworth.com/doughnut/
https://doughnuteconomics.org/
2020-12-0845 min
SurroundscapesEvan Benway, Joint Managing Director of Moodsonic/Sound AgencyEvan headed the Habitat team at Plantronics before founding Moodsonic with Julian Treasure. He talks about the effect of adding soundscapes composed of natural sounds into the workspace in order to increase productivity, enhance privacy and provide wellbeing.
2020-12-0142 min
SurroundscapesCraig Jansen, Managing Director of IdibriCraig is the founder of the large, innovative AV consultancy Idibri. He talks to us about changes in the way people present information and work, as well as commonalities between different market sectors.
2020-11-2456 min
SurroundscapesChristine Congdon and Rebecca Charbauski, SteelcaseChristine Congdon (Editor 360 Magazine & Director, Global Research Communications, Steelcase) and Rebecca Charbauski (Brand Communications Project Leader, Steelcase)
Steelcase are arguably the world’s leading supplier of office environments and have long been respected for their innovation in helping define the future of the spaces that we work in. We talk about this work in the past, the effect of the current pandemic and how the workspace will look, sound and feel once we move back into it.
2020-11-1756 min
SurroundscapesJosef Hargrave, Associate Director, Global Foresight Leader, ArupArup Foresight department researches global trends affecting all aspects of life. Josef talks to us about how these megatrends are affecting how people are working and where this work is getting done.
foresight.arup.com
inspire.arup.com
2020-11-1046 min
SurroundscapesDave Rahn, Founder of Custom ChannelsDave Rahn founded Custom Channels, one of the earliest streaming business music services in the world. Rahn talks about his personal history in radio and music programming, and his path as music distribution evolved in the age of the internet. Rahn also discusses the role of human curation in creating the right music experience for both employees and customers in a commercial environment.
2020-09-0843 min
SurroundscapesJames Patten, Patten StudioPatten Studio is a leader in creating remarkable experiences fusing technology and art to create installations such as a 100-foot interactive video wall for Intel’s CES booth, kinetic instruments for Björk, a SuperBowl halftime show and much more. Dr James Patten talks about his time at MIT Media Lab and how it led to the creation of a company delivering experiences melding sound, light and movement with technology throughout the world.
2020-09-0129 min
SurroundscapesMatteo Luppi, Founder and CEO of SoundMachineMatteo Luppi, the founder and CEO of the business music service SoundMachine talks about music licensing in commercial environments and creating branded experiences in thoughtful ways. An important part of the discussion will cover the role of SoundMachine in helping businesses to rebuild after the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-08-2529 min
SurroundscapesRob Anders, CEO of NiioRob Anders is the founder and CEO of Niio, the leader in the curation and deployment of video art, from digital photography through to augmented and virtual reality experiences. Niio hosts the world’s largest collection of video art and Rob talks about the importance of adapting to ever-changing consumer standards and his vision to eliminate black screens in public spaces and replace them with inspiring content.
2020-08-1836 min
SurroundscapesNick Larkins, Qsic Co-FounderQsic is a highly innovative business music service from Australia and Nick Larkins, its Co-founder talks about how it came to be and especially how it is different from other business music services. Larkins discusses the ability of cloud processing technologies and data analytics to serve unique customer experiences to each store within a chain, while keeping within brand guidelines.
2020-08-1131 min
SurroundscapesJulian Treasure, Founder of The Sound Agency and MoodsonicThe first episode of the mini-series features five-time TED Talk speaker, Julian Treasure, who explores the use of sound in business. The conversation moves through a number of topics covering everything from audio branding, the practicalities of voice control in commercial environments, and the psychological impacts of certain frequencies and tempos of music on consumer behavior.
2020-07-301h 05
Discover Virtual Reality Design PodcastEpisode 10: "What makes an immersive experience meaningful?”Episode 10: “What makes an immersive experience meaningful?”
In our final episode of Season 1, we cover the following:
- What’s up: Dooley’s upcoming trip to Asia, Aki’s recap of Surroundscapes immersive audio event
- Question of the month debrief: Best VR audio
- Vocabulary: 'Meaning' in interaction design
- Peer review: assigning a new title for next episode
We will be back for Season 2 in September!
2019-07-2500 min