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As multimedia convergence becomes reality, new forms of entertainment continue to develop in unexpected ways. Consider the case of the young Lasse Gjertsen, who has created music videos using nothing but a video camera and video editing software. Then go watch your favorite album in 5.1.

These videos are an interesting take on music. You wouldn’t really care to listen to them without the visual element. Its not really electronic, but it is created in a similar manner. And it has spawned probably hundreds of imitators. But what exactly is it?

It is also possible now to find music that is mixed in 5.1 for play in your entertainment center. Some of these albums, such as BT’s This Binary Universe and Plaid’s Greedy Baby also provide a visual experience. Even though performances and video collections have existed for some time in, it still feels like another form of music entertainment altogether.

With music this immersive, can anyone imagine whats next? What will music be like when you can jack it straight into your brain? Maybe music will directly interface with unused potential in the human brain. Perhaps we will be able to store our entire music collections there too.