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[Alana Careen @AlanaMus2011]

@jennstirling @vyc160 I agree! In fact, it would probably turn some people against the artist if they are continually overplayed. There are definitely some artists who I dislike due to their music being on the radio 24/7. #mus2011

[Alana Careen @AlanaMus2011]

@jennstirling @BJW148 Totally agree. We have spent so much time spreading the idea that Canada welcomes and is strengthened by diversity. So, forcing a Canadian-only quota seems like a step in the opposite direction. If Canadian music is good enough it will become successful on its own. #mus2011

[Alana Careen @AlanaMus2011]

There should not be an enforced quota of Canadian content. Canada has established itself as a place that embraces diversity, but a forced quota severely limits our nations heterogeneity. Alternative idea: option to listen to exclusively Canadian artist radio stations #mus2011

[Alana Careen @AlanaMus2011]

@2011issy @BilodeauReagan I agree! Particularly with modern pop artists, the theatrical experience of the concert is often times more focused on and critiqued than the actual musical performance. Attention is instead paid to the outfit choices, dance choreography, and light shows. #mus2011

[Alana Careen @AlanaMus2011]

@sara_carp Great point! The accessibility factor of today's music plays a huge role in the consumption rate of recordings vs live music. A great benefit to today's technology, however, is that recordings of live concerts are available online which gives you the best of both worlds #mus2011

[Alana Careen @AlanaMus2011]

I agree with Wald that recordings are preferred over live "cover" bands in today's age since now original recordings are so easily accessible and of incredibly high quality. With iTunes, Spotify, etc, the sound quality and feel of live music is at your fingertips #mus2011

[Alana Careen @AlanaMus2011]

@SkerwinkSkies Very true! Perhaps in the best case scenario "schlock" music could have acted as a gateway to introduce more of the white population to African American music. I often times find myself looking for original songs when listening to covers so I can compare the two. #mus2011

[Alana Careen @AlanaMus2011]

@mikhaileydiane @BilodeauReagan Completely agree. You can really tell that meaning and emotion was lost in translation. African American music is known for its soul, so leaving such a crucial aspect out really dishonors the originators #mus2011

[Alana Careen @AlanaMus2011]

Musically they are similar but the intention behind “schlock” is completely different. Its translation is fitting as it is exactly that: a cheap imitation by whites trying to gain money and success using AA style without giving them credit. A common trend it seems. #mus2011

[Alana Careen @AlanaMus2011]

@SaltboxHomeNL So true! What a creative way to put it. Ray Charles sang with such ease, relaxation, and spontaneity which translates to the listener. You feel as if you're listening to a friend tell you a story when you hear his songs. #mus2011

[Alana Careen @AlanaMus2011]

@Kyle40684036 Wow, what a great perspective! I like that you interpreted his breaking voice as an act of rebellion against the popular "white music" (such as the crooners, for example). His deviation from the norm made him a pioneer in music and racial equality. #mus2011

[Alana Careen @AlanaMus2011]

I think Ray Charles used a breaking voice to elicit a more gospel and casual feel. He isn’t aiming for a smooth and polished feel like the crooners, instead he transmits emotion and soul through the cracks and breaks in his voice. Such emotion is a trademark of the blues #mus2011

[Alana Careen @AlanaMus2011]

@kirsten_gillam @A_Rich_King For sure! Being able to choose is such a huge benefit of modern technology and streaming services in terms of identity development. They allow us to create our own sense of self and pick what messages we want to receive rather than being force-fed through the radio. #mus2011

[Alana Careen @AlanaMus2011]

@Kyle40684036 So true! Growing up I thought music was for entertainment purposes but once I got my iPod and was introduced to new genres, I discovered that music can be used in many different ways such as for social commentaries, sharing political views, and as an emotional outlet. #mus2011

[Alana Careen @AlanaMus2011]

iPods helped develop my identity by making self-exploration accessible through music. I was able to deviate away from my parent's music taste that I grew up with and search for my own. iPods became my go-to as they made music cheaper and easier to access than CDs. #mus2011

[Alana Careen @AlanaMus2011]

@Abbott_391 @bal284 Completely agree! My 10 y/o brother was singing "Ultimate" by Denzel Curry, unaware of the gang-life references and incredible violence in the lyrics as he doesn't know what half of the words mean. It is scary to think about the messages we are unknowingly subjected to. #mus2011

[Alana Careen @AlanaMus2011]

@timikayoung Totally agree! Another good example is Eminem's "love the way you lie" that was incredibly popular in 2010. It romanticizes abusive relationships, and sends the message that love is pain and suffering. To young impressionable minds, this trend sets a dangerous example. #mus2011

[Alana Careen @AlanaMus2011]

The music industry has created false needs such as excessive materialism and the normalization and promotion of alcohol/drug abuse and violence. Songs about rape culture (ex:blurred lines) are continuously played on the radio, passively indicating that it is acceptable #mus2011