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#F22POPMUS While I believe Wald's assessment is true and most present-day pop fans listen to recordings more frequently. I have to disagree most would rather listen to the recording over the live performance. Most would probably prefer the live performance if it was as available

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@keigan_joyce Good point Keigan! Living in a small town I rarely get the chance to see any live performances, especially for musicians I actually listen to daily. So I don't completely agree with Wald's statement. I wouldn't rather listen to recordings however it is what I can easily access.

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@MustafaJ67292o2 #F22POPMUS I agree, I have always been one to enjoy live performances because of the pure emotion you can get from the performer's persona. A good live performance can truly move you and make you feel a love for music you have never felt before. Something that we should cherish

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#F22POPMUS "Schlock" is definitely a form of cultural theft. However, I believe at times it also unintentionally provided exposure to African American artists and their music. So while the theft is not acceptable the music held some value.

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@laceyjane1313 I agree! They strip original songs from their cultural values and change them into a newer version to appeal to modern audiences, often gaining more recognition than the original artist. It's disheartening to continue to see any kind of theft happen in the industry. #F22POPMUS

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@MeganChippett04 F22POPMUS I completely agree. "Schlock" is a perfect example of cultural theft. It is one thing to create a cover of a song, giving credit to the original artist and another stripping it of its original qualities and sticking a new label on it to get recognition.

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@liamcroucher4 #F22POPMUS I agree! His use of the technique "breaking voice" intensified the emotion behind the lyrics, allowing the audience to connect with the music on a whole new level. His voice truly captures the audience and conveys the importance of his feelings.

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@IanWellon #F22POPMUS I agree! I think he had a very unique voice that we don't hear a lot in today's music. He conveyed a lot of raw emotion which helped listeners to connect to his music and truly feel his passion for the craft.

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Ray Charles used a unique technique called breaking voice. I believe this was used to add another layer of emotional expression to his music. It truly gives the listener a deeper understanding of the emotion and passion he put into his music. #F22POPMUS

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Streaming services like Spotify have changed my entire experience with music. I no longer have to worry about purchasing every song or the skipping of a CD in my car. Music is now so widely accessible for everybody Spotify even has a free option. #F22POPMUS

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@Tochi56 I agree that the development of streaming services has broadened our horizon when it comes to the variety of music and how readily available it is. Also another positive is streaming services have made it easier then ever for new artists to get their voice heard! #F22POPMUS

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@KarlieSquires I agree that in todays society the norm is having various technologies and streaming platforms which while this can make music much more accessible it also creates a strong dependence on the technology involved. #F22POPMUS

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@taylorbartlett0 #F22POPMUS I agree pop music has created a false need of over-sexualization. It is scary to think how easily available this type of music is to the younger generation and the negative qualities and insecurities they could develop from such explicit music.

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@keigan_joyce #F22POPMUS I agree that the need to do drugs and drink alcohol is a false need often created by popular music. Glamorizing such dangerous topics is definitely a scary aspect when the music is so widespread.

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#F22POPMUS Big false needs created by the media industry is wealth and appearance. There is a shameful standard for people in the industry to live up to creating major image problems. I dont necessarily agree pop music appeals to a dumbed-down audience its just easy to listen to