We've reported about music searching before, and now we've got another entry to the game. Midomi is a new site that helps you when you forget what song you just heard. Search for music by singing or humming.
The site describes, "Users need only sing, hum or whistle a few bars into their computer microphones, and this online search engine can match the tune against its ever-growing musical library. The customer then has the option to purchase the track and can connect with others who share the same musical interests. Currently available in six languages and with more than two million licensed music tracks and a growing collection of user-created files"
Hum Searching (UPDATE)
Midomi Helps You Hum Search for Music
Trend Themes
1. Vocal Search - Opportunity for companies to develop voice recognition technology that can search for music based on user's singing or humming.
2. Music Discovery - Potential for platforms that allow users to connect with others who share similar musical interests based on their search results.
3. User-generated Content - Possibility to expand the collection of music tracks by allowing users to contribute their own creations for searching and discovery.
Industry Implications
1. Music Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the music technology industry to develop and improve vocal search capabilities.
2. Streaming Platforms - Potential for streaming platforms to enhance music discovery features and user connections based on search results.
3. User-generated Content Platforms - Opportunity for user-generated content platforms to expand their offerings by integrating music search and discovery functionalities.