Elastic Imaginations Brings Internet Broadcasting to Musicians Around the WorldLive Audio Delivery on the Internet is no longer out of the reach of the independent musician. December 29, 1997
Elastic Imaginations, an industry leader in
Internet broadcasting, today announced that it would bring the concept of
live broadcasting to the masses with the introduction of the Independent
Broadcasting Solution. Designed to be a low cost, turnkey package for the
delivery of live content over the Internet, the Independent Broadcasting
Solution allows musicians to benefit from global exposure while keeping
their investment at a minimum.
It is important to emphasize that no longer is any prior knowledge of
computers or broadcasting required to broadcast on the Internet. Elastic
Imaginations will provide all of the required software, expertise and
promotion to ensure that the simulcast is a success. Using the Independent
Broadcasting Solution, the artists can concentrate on what they do best --
perform.
The Independent Broadcasting Solution makes Internet broadcasting affordable
for everyone. Pricing for the service is $100 per hour of actual broadcast
time with a 1-hour minimum. No additional setup charges or contracts are
required. Aside from the performers themselves, this fee includes all of
the required elements to make the broadcast a success and includes all
publicity and public relations relating to the event.
About Elastic Imaginations
Elastic Imaginations, an industry leader in Internet broadcasting, is
focused on being an innovative, world-class provider of interactive
technologies for the music industry. Formed in 1994, Elastic Imaginations
is among the first generation of companies to successfully harness the power
of advanced streaming technologies, and filter those benefits into
real-world solutions for musicians.
On May 24, 1996, Elastic Imaginations worked in cooperation with Z-Rock
102.7 and guitar virtuoso Steve Vai to broadcast Detroit's first online
cybercast. Since then, Elastic Imaginations has pioneered several industry
firsts including the world's first online interactive music clinic with bass
player Billy Sheehan. The event, sponsored by Yamaha Guitars, Ampeg,
DiMarzio, and Bass Player Magazine, attracted over 4000 participants from
over 19 countries worldwide.
Reading like a who's who of music, the clientele at Elastic Imaginations
includes names like Steve Vai, Billy Sheehan, Jennifer Batten, Blues
Saraceno, Steven Adler, Tony MacAlpine, and many more. Corporate clients
include Musician's Institute, Yamaha, Ampeg, Morley, Metal Blade Records,
and numerous radio stations throughout the United States.
Elastic Imaginations is committed to pursue technology well into the 21st
century to ensure that their clients are on the cutting edge of interactive
technologies. For more information, visit their web site at www.elastic.net. | 
