Erin Way

MUN

[Erin Way @ErinWay14]

@knoseworthy13 I agree. Concerts have become more and more expensive, it is not an accessible experience for most people. Original artists are often extremely expensive and cover artists often do not produce the type of music most people are expecting as it is not the original.

[Erin Way @ErinWay14]

@Jmdking45 I agree autotune changes how we expect music to sound. Live bands often leave fans disappointed. A cover band may not play the song the way fans enjoy and the original band may not meet the expectations set by autotune. Records are accessible and are the norm for young people.

[Erin Way @ErinWay14]

I think Wald's statement is true, young people prefer to hear the original version of a song because that is the version they enjoy vs. a reimagined live cover version. Autotune and other technologies create unrealistic expectations for live music(covers or originals). #F22POPMUS

[Erin Way @ErinWay14]

@burneraccx0 I agree that schlock music was essentially stealing music as credit was not given where it should have. Some covers in this period could have still been great musical creations but that is overshadowed by the cultural theft that resulted from this era of covering music.#F22POPMUS

[Erin Way @ErinWay14]

@Jmdking45 I agree that covers are great. They still allow for artistic individuality by the covering artist but it is still cultural theft if they do not give credit to the original artist. Therefore, I think that Schlock was used as a blanket term for "stealing music." #F22POPMUS

[Erin Way @ErinWay14]

Schlock music is cultural theft. It is created without true musical intent, it capitalizes on others passion for music and creativity to appeal to a white upper class audience. Covers are a great form of music but only when credit is given and the changes are minimal. #F22POPMUS

[Erin Way @ErinWay14]

@leahkennedy111 I completely agree, he didn't want to be put into a box of one genre. He wanted to experiment with his music and create songs that he and others could feel passionate about.

[Erin Way @ErinWay14]

@taylorbartlett0 I like the idea that this set him apart from other artists, helping him gain popularity. I agree that the breaking voice helped convey emotion felt in the lyrics and songs making his passion for music contagious and enjoyable for listeners.

[Erin Way @ErinWay14]

I think Ray Charles used a breaking voice so he wouldn't be categorized into one genre. The variety made it enjoyable for various groups. He wanted to create music in different styles while conveying emotion. This signifies that he was passionate about his music. #f22popmus

[Erin Way @ErinWay14]

@MustafaJ67292o2 I agree that devices used to listen to music have become a money grab. There are so many different ways to listen to music but it seems as though people think the most expensive item will give them the best listening experience. Devices are used for status and not for listening.

[Erin Way @ErinWay14]

@MarOuterbridge I also enjoy the features on streaming services that create music suggestions. It allows me to discover new artists and music in the genre I like. Streaming is much more cost efficient than purchasing a CD of one artist each time I find an artist I enjoy.

[Erin Way @ErinWay14]

Streaming has expanded my library. I used to listen to songs on the radio, pick a few and buy them from the iTunes store. Now, I can listen to any song anytime via streaming. Streaming creates less of a divide in identify (social class) because it is so accessible. #f22popmus

[Erin Way @ErinWay14]

@jubejube100 I like your idea that music appeals to a passive audience because people listen to music for enjoyment. I personally do not listen to music to learn as I no longer take musical instrument lessons. I only listen to music for pure enjoyment, working out and to see what is trending.

[Erin Way @ErinWay14]

Pop music creates false needs like materialistic things, wealth and romantic standards, these needs are created by referencing expensive brands, money and relationship scenarios. It is not a dumbed-down form of music as there is much variation in pop (ex.tempo, rhythm) #f22popmus

[Erin Way @ErinWay14]

@mackenziehMUN I really like your perspective on false needs in terms of romance. People may think their relationship isn't perfect when compared to a song lyric when in reality they may have a healthy relationship. Doubts creep in when reality is compared to media standards that are not ideal.

[Erin Way @ErinWay14]

@RylanCrokeMUN I agree with your statement that themes of wealth and fame are present. These themes immediately create a need for things that may not even contribute to the quality of life or happiness of an individual they just feel it is necessary to have after witnessing references in media.