Gabrielle Lambert

22 | MUN Nursing

[Gabrielle Lambert @Gabrielle1473]

@NathanP48851887 Great perspective! I like your example of a maturing listener. I want to know what Wald defines as a young person. Are we talking young adults or teens? Because as a teenager I would NEVER want to listen to anything other than the original song on my MP3.

[Gabrielle Lambert @Gabrielle1473]

I do agree with Wald’s assessment. If you think of the Downtown St. John’s scene, you’ll see many bars like Kfuse full of young people listening to DJ’s. But bars with live cover bands like The Black Sheep seems to occupy a total different audience #POPMUSS21

[Gabrielle Lambert @Gabrielle1473]

@GillianRead This is a great point! I agree that a DJ would be the way to go as well. Even if there is some people who would rather the live band, they’ll still be hearing the music they like, just in its original form. It’s a win-win.

[Gabrielle Lambert @Gabrielle1473]

@StephAtMUN Agreed!!!! An artist should never feel they have to rewrite their music to make it more conservative for white listeners, and they should never have to watch another artist copy their music to make it more “whitened”. It’s dismissive, racist and unfair.

[Gabrielle Lambert @Gabrielle1473]

@Jonatha42014013 Good point on Cultural theft! We definitely seen catering towards white audiences when Little Richard tried to alter his lyrics to be featured on white radio stations but Pat Boone(white) released a cover of the song at the same time and outsold him.

[Gabrielle Lambert @Gabrielle1473]

The authors consider the music “schlock” because it takes away from the original value. It’s theft because these artists take others work and get credibility for it. Flashback to Elvis who only ever sung covers of songs and got famous for it #POPMUSS21

[Gabrielle Lambert @Gabrielle1473]

@carriedc99 @antoniojose__ Great question! I believe that Charles would still be popular due to other unique characteristics like being a blind piano player. However, I don’t think he would be known as the ‘Father of Soul’ if his voice were more polished. It’s what makes him stand out.

[Gabrielle Lambert @Gabrielle1473]

@ParthibBhatta10 This is so interesting! As a blind man it would make sense for him to want to ‘feel’ his songs. His authenticity definitely shines through this concept. Not a lot of artist today put as much work into creating a genuine song that showcases raw talent.

[Gabrielle Lambert @Gabrielle1473]

IMO, Ray Charles used a breaking voice to establish an emotional connection with his fans. The breaking of his voice keeps listeners intrigued like in “I’ve Got A Woman” the raw breaking voice has listeners believing every word he sings. #POPMUSS21

[Gabrielle Lambert @Gabrielle1473]

@GillianRead Working in a school, I see this often. Kids make fun of others who don’t have the latest AirPods. The idea is, if you’re a child with wired earbuds, you must come from a lower class family. I agree with u that there are better and cheaper options out there!

[Gabrielle Lambert @Gabrielle1473]

Streaming services such as #Spotify have changed the way I access and enjoy music. I remember in grade school burning off CD’s to gift to my friends based off their personalities and now I can just easily click a button and share a playlist. #POPMUSS21

[Gabrielle Lambert @Gabrielle1473]

@jrdennis80 Couldn’t agree more!! I share playlists with my friends all the time. One of my favourite things about Spotify is that when i go for a drive, I just look up ‘driving’ on Spotify and boom, i’ve got 100 playlists to pick from, with all different music styles.

[Gabrielle Lambert @Gabrielle1473]

@Hayal_Desta Really good explanation about false needs. I think these false needs for wealth, fame and appearance are highlighted in popular music videos. Ones with beautiful women, fancy cars, and money stacks for example. #POPMUSS21

[Gabrielle Lambert @Gabrielle1473]

@NathanP48851887 Good question! Definitely depends on the artist. I feel like artists like Justin Bieber for ex, create music made to be played on the radio. Other artists may create trendy music to stay relevant..like Madonna for ex, with her MDNA album. #POPMUSS21

[Gabrielle Lambert @Gabrielle1473]

I don't agree with the idea of music being "dumbed down", or that its been transformed into a commercialized product. I do however think that artists follow current trends in media today. What's trendy today is not the same as what was trendy a decade ago. #POPMUSDIS21

[Gabrielle Lambert @Gabrielle1473]

#POPMUSS21

[Gabrielle Lambert @Gabrielle1473]

I don't agree with the idea of music being "dumbed down", or that its been transformed into a commercialized product. I do however think that artists follow current trends in media today. What's trendy today is not the same as what was trendy a decade ago. #POPMUSDIS21

[Gabrielle Lambert @Gabrielle1473]

@CodyStacey4 As someone who works with children, I agree. Small children "vibe" to easy songs with a simple beat. This is what popular music provides for children. I don't see many children vibin to Pink Floyd lol (guess you could never be to sure though) #POPMUSS21

[Gabrielle Lambert @Gabrielle1473]

Three albums I would NEED to have with me on a desert island (picking three songs is impossible) would be;
1) Hozier by Hozier
2) Shallow Grave by The Tallest Man on Earth
3) WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? by Billie Eilish
#POPMUSDIS21