Episode #2

Episode #2

26 mins

26 mins

The Art & Science of Music Discovery: Emotional Connections and AI Innovation

The Art & Science of Music Discovery: Emotional Connections and AI Innovation

With Markus Schwarzer,

With Markus Schwarzer,

CEO @

Cyanite.ai

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Episode Summary

Episode Summary

What if AI could enable humans to create more powerful emotional experiences through music? 

Join us as we chat with Markus Schwarzer, CEO & Co-Founder at Cyanite.ai, whose passion for music moments—the seemingly random times where music creates a profound emotional connection—led to the creation of an AI-driven platform that does just that. Inspired by a personal experience with Lykke Li's "Love Out of Lust" while standing in the Indian Ocean, Markus is on a mission to blend technology with human experience to enable fast and accurate discovery of the best sounds to create the music moments of tomorrow.

Together, we explore how technology is reshaping our musical experiences, moving towards a universal, inclusive language that can connect vibes with soundscapes. Markus shares how Cyanite.ai's innovative approach is augmenting music curation and usage for industry professionals, from sync briefs to personalized playlists.

Experience the powerful connections between music, personal growth, and collective narratives. We touch on the intricate art of music tagging, which can enable a deep and nuanced understanding of the universal musical tapestry. Markus draws parallels between the entrepreneurial journey and the epic saga of "The Lord of the Rings," highlighting the themes of teamwork and overcoming obstacles through the idea of the journey. We also discuss the significance of Stormzy's "Shut Up" as a bonding anthem for Cyanite's founders and a metaphor for personal growth, illustrating music's transformative power to echo life's triumphs and challenges. Tune in to discover how soundtracks can shape personal and shared stories, making every moment memorable.

Guest Info

Headshot of Markus Schwarzer

Markus Schwarzer

CEO,

Cyanite.ai

Takeaways

Takeaways

  • While music is a human art that creates memorable experiences, AI can be used to increase the chances of these experiences happening by allowing industry professionals to find the right music for the moment they want to create, based on emotional analysis of songs

  • Going beyond surface-level and genre-based tagging helps form a nuanced and evolving understanding of musical content, and towards a more universal and inclusive way to discover music through natural language

  • Startup and entrepreneurial life is filled with ups and downs, but remembering why you're on the journey you're on is vital to ensure your culture and sanity remains intact through these phases

  • Tom has not seen Lord of the Rings, and maybe never will :/

Guest Info

Headshot of Markus Schwarzer

Markus Schwarzer

CEO,

Cyanite.ai

Guest Info

Headshot of Markus Schwarzer

Markus Schwarzer

CEO,

Cyanite.ai

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Episode Transcript

Episode Transcript

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Want to appear on the podcast?

We're always looking for music tech startup founders, innovators and leaders to join the show and tell their stories. Get in touch at sequence@cold.inc to start a conversation.

Want to appear on the podcast?

We're always looking for music tech startup founders, innovators and leaders to join the show and tell their stories. Get in touch at sequence@cold.inc to start a conversation.