Ben Heffernan

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[Ben Heffernan @BenHeffernan9]

@BrookeSlous #w23popmus I agree, while I would rather listen to a recorded version of a song than a cover, nothing beats hearing a live performance from the original creator. The problem with pricing makes it much harder to listen in this way, so streaming services are more popular recently

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@cmaj709 #w23popmus I agree, I find that auto tune and different sounds or samples that can be added to a recorded version of a song make it much harder to recreate the sounds, therefore depreciating the value of a live performance

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#W23POPMUS I agree with Walds statement that the younger generation prefers the original recording over a live performance when listening to music. The complexity of todays music makes it a lot harder to replicate in a live setting, so some sounds may be missing from a live show

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#W23POPMUS I believe that although “schlock rock” is cultural theft, we cannot say it hold no value. It was used in ways of greed and took money away from some artists, but looking back at it now can show us how to steer clear of making the same mistakes in the future

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@liamcroucher4 #W23POPMUS I agree to an extent. I believe that “schlock rock” was cultural theft and definitely not a good thing, but there is value in the lessons we are taught from it. The history of music wouldn’t be the same without this genre and it helps us remember to keep music original

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@therealaguindon #W23POPMUS I agree! “Schlock” music is very important when looking back at the history of music, so we shouldn’t say it holds no value at all. I believe we should use it as a lesson to progress in the music industry in order to move away from this cultural theft

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@adentremont31 #W23POPMUS I agree, the breaking voice in his music makes each of his songs very identifiable. This makes it possible to distinguish his songs from other artists.

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@BrookeSlous #W23POPMUS I agree! I believe that his breaking voice does a great job of showing his true passion for the music he’s making

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#W23POPMUS I believe that Ray Charles use of a breaking voice in this song is used to create a memorable idea of his music, and also in order to convey extra emotion that you wouldn’t get without this type of vocals. This signifies that he wants to really show how he’s feeling.

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@adentremont31 #w23popmus I completely agree. Before I had access to streaming services I would only listen to a select few songs I had purchased, or songs on the radio. With access to streaming services, I have been introduced to many new artists and I can listen to their music whenever I want

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@ceparsons01 #w23popmus I find the ability to charge that amount for a pair of headphones outrageous, but if it’s seen as a status symbol then some people may be more inclined to buy them. However, I believe purchasing a pair of headphones with high quality sound is a better investment.

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#W23POPMUS streaming services have influenced my idea of social class in a few ways. The new availability of music can represent the ability to afford such services, therefore showing social class. I am also more inclined to listen to music due to the increased opportunity

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@gosse_nicholas I agree, the need to dress fancy and buy expensive things to fit in with peers and celebrities is a false need that need to be brought to the public’s attention, lots of younger people are wasting money on things they don’t need and sometimes even going into debt to fit in

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@CassandraCareen I totally agree. There’s no way in life to consistently succeed or win without having some down sides to go with it. The advertising of always needing to succeed absolutely contributed to the “dumbed down” music of todays society

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#W23POPMUS Popular music has created some false needs in todays society, including materialistic things like expensive jewelry/designer clothing. Popular music absolutely dumbs-down music in order to appeal to people who listen to it subconsciously, while driving, cleaning etc.