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While mobile phones are known as a notorious audience distraction at musical performances, there are some contemporary artists that use them as musical instruments to add that “handset tune” into rock, hip-hop and even modern classical music. The Wall Street Journal has an interesting story on the subject, even showcasing few examples like the contemporary classical musician Bora Yoon and Austrian rock band Handydandy. It’s a good read — to know just how mobile phones are influencing and ultimately changing the world around us. In the mean time enjoy the following video featuring Bora Yoon playing music on her phone at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
About The Author
Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
