Brandon Jarvis

MUN

[Brandon Jarvis @BrandonJarvisMU]

@brooklynmun I agree. People don't go out of their way to see a live act since they can have thousands of songs in their pocket - unlike older generations whose methods of listening to music were CDs, radio, or live. Live recordings of performances are also available online now. #POPMUSF21

[Brandon Jarvis @BrandonJarvisMU]

@LiamHeneburyMUN I agree with your opinion. Autotune can drastically change an artist's vocals in such a way that they cannot sing songs live in the same way the track sounds. Fans see a live show expecting better vocals than the track - which is sometimes the opposite of reality. #POPMUSF21

[Brandon Jarvis @BrandonJarvisMU]

I believe that Wald's assessment is valid for today's audience. Technologies such as autotune change the vocal tone of an artist and, in genres such as rap, often make the recorded version sound more in tune than a live performance. #POPMUSF21

[Brandon Jarvis @BrandonJarvisMU]

@Isaacwalsh161 I agree that they are guilty of cultural theft; however, it was not always the artist's fault. Pat Boone himself stated that he did not want to cover Tutti Frutti, but producers persuaded him since it would generate him (therefore the company as well) money and fame. #POPMUSF21

[Brandon Jarvis @BrandonJarvisMU]

@wjneville31 I agree. I believe that record companies had partial say in "schlock" artists covering black songs since it generated mass revenues for them. Some artists were talented, such as Paul Anka who rebranded as a songwriter and nightclub singer following the "schlock" craze. #POPMUSF21

[Brandon Jarvis @BrandonJarvisMU]

Schlock music is guilty of cultural theft since white artists & record companies took credit for music made by musicians of color, without giving them royalties or credits. Though those artists put their own spin on aspects of the song, the original should get credit. #POPMUSF21

[Brandon Jarvis @BrandonJarvisMU]

@biodomer I agree. Ray showcasing his emotion this way also allows him to connect with his audience on a deeper level, since his breaking technique imitates a voice cracking under intense emotion. This can make the audience feel the emotion and pain Ray appears to feel himself. #POPMUSF21

[Brandon Jarvis @BrandonJarvisMU]

@HannahFlynn1014 I agree, Ray is one of the only blues artists that was able to set his voice apart from others. He also transferred this style to country, where you can still distinctively set his voice apart from others, such as in his song "Seven Spanish Angels" with Willie Nelson. #POPMUSF21

[Brandon Jarvis @BrandonJarvisMU]

I believe that Ray uses breaking techniques to emphasize lyrics, and show emotion within them. Personally, I think this allows him to connect with his audience better, and having his own vocal timbre sets him apart from other artists, and gives him a distinct sound. #POPMUSF21

[Brandon Jarvis @BrandonJarvisMU]

@BHennebury I agree, there has been a social class formed around Airpods in particular. Even if you own another non-apple pair of wireless headphones, you are seen as a "lower class". I find it ridiculous, since many other earpieces offer better sound quality, sometimes for less. #POPMUSF21

[Brandon Jarvis @BrandonJarvisMU]

@wegoagane I agree, particularly with the ease of access. Having such a broad amount of music to listen to helps find new artists that you may not have found in the age of physical music, since many people did not buy albums from artists which they did not hear before. #POPMUSF21

[Brandon Jarvis @BrandonJarvisMU]

Services such as Spotify have both influenced people's identities and how they listen to music. People now have wider access to types of music that they use to shape their identity, such as their interests. This access was not so possible in the age of CD and radio. #POPMUSF21

[Brandon Jarvis @BrandonJarvisMU]

@georgeken10_ I agree George. I don't quite understand why hip hop songs glorify drug use so much, when it leads to real life issues for thousands of people around the globe. As well, mentioning of drug use could sway people to believe the artist heavily uses drugs, when many don't. #POPMUSF21

[Brandon Jarvis @BrandonJarvisMU]

@nclund I fully agree, this causes many artists to believe they need upbeat songs to get on the radio. Another problem is it hides the authentic work of an artist. Ex. they have a catchy song on radio written by writers, while a song they wrote themselves doesn't get airplay. #POPMUSF21

[Brandon Jarvis @BrandonJarvisMU]

A false need which is in popular music today is the need to have lots of money, expensive "toys" such as cars and boats, and women. I believe popular music propagates a "dumbed-down" form of music, since lyrics are more often than not drowned out by rhythms and beats #POPMUSF21