What type of ECM is OnBase? Hyland Software takes a lesson from U2
by Glenn Gibson
There are many types of ECM out there: transactional ECM, foundational ECM, persuasive ECM, collaborative ECM, web content management, social ECM…it’s enough to give you vertigo.
So what type of ECM is OnBase? I like to say that Hyland Software, the creator of OnBase, is the U2 of the ECM World.
Personal tastes aside, there is no denying that U2’s music resonates with people all around the globe. With 150 million records sold and still making chart-topping music, there are not many bands around in 1976 that are still as relevant as U2 is today.
What type of music does U2 make? Typically, you’ll find U2 under the “Rock” section. You’ll also find them in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. While they make some excellent rock music (in my opinion), if you delve into their catalog, you’ll quickly find that that’s not all they make.
Their roots came from the punk-music generation. They have collaborated with the famous Blues guitarist B.B. King. They have an album called “Pop.” There is a song called “Miss Sarajevo” featuring Luciano Pavarotti. They even had a hit on the European club circuit with a dance remix of their song “Lemon,” and let’s not overlook the gospel rendition of “Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking for” on the Rattle and Hum album.
