Bjork has invited hackers to convert her ‘Biophilia’ apps for use on other devices.
Unveiling plans for a new project, Bjork was typically ambitious. ‘Biophilia’ is set to spread itself over five distinct areas, including a normal studio album alongside specially programmed iPad applications.
Blending visuals with new music, the new applications have caused some measure of controversy. Some of Bjork’s more technologically minded fans have queried why the ‘Biophilia’ apps are only available from iOS devices.
The choice means that fans with Android phones, Blackberries and similar devices cannot access the app.
Probed on the decision, Bjork has seemingly invited hackers to begin converting the applications for other devices. “I’m not supposed to say this, probably,” the singer told Drowned in Sound, “but I’m trusting that the pirates out there won’t tie their hands behind their back”.
Continuing, the Icelandic artist explained that compatibility was an issue broached with the design team. “That’s why we really made sure when we wrote all the programs that they will transfer to other systems. I mean, I don’t totally understand technologically what it is that makes that possible” she said.
Apple are one of the most profitable firms on the planet, with more money to spare than the United States government. A notable left field artist, Bjork has explained that she wanted to bring those two aspects into correlation.
“Yeah, for sure, there’s definitely another polarity there, a conflict. The only solution for me was to somehow be some sort of a ‘Kofi Annan’ and try and make these two worlds speak to each other.”
‘Biophilia’ is due to be released as a studio album on September 27th.
