Zachary Halleran

[Zachary Halleran @HalleranZachary]

@NathanRMacNeil Very valid point. Many people attend concerts for the social experience. By attending concerts you are surrounding yourself by people who have the same musical interests as you, all while supporting the artist. #MUS2011

[Zachary Halleran @HalleranZachary]

@TashnahD I agree. I love experiencing a live band, but having access to records allows me to access my favourite bands from anywhere, such as home, my car, and cabin! #MUS2011

[Zachary Halleran @HalleranZachary]

I agree with Wald's statement. Nowadays, the most popular nightclubs don't tend to feature live music - just popular recorded music being mixed by DJ's. While venues with live music are still successful, dance clubs where recorded music is played are much more popular. #MUS2011

[Zachary Halleran @HalleranZachary]

@WaddenNeil This is an excellent point Neil. Another case that comes to mind for me is Eric Clapton and Guns 'N Roses covers of Bob Dylan's "Knockin' On Heavens Door". These artists recorded covers of the original in the musical styles more popular at the time, leading to success. #MUS2011

[Zachary Halleran @HalleranZachary]

@bstinger4 100% agree Brett. However, it's possible that the original artists did not get much credit for their work. With the lack of social media and internet at the time, spreading the word of who the original artists were could have been more challenging. #MUS2011

[Zachary Halleran @HalleranZachary]

Schlock rock is indeed cultural theft. Artists used the popularity of R&B and rock and roll to better their own careers, recording exact covers of popular songs in a less taboo style. However, schlock rock need not be dismissed as it was a fusion of two important styles #MUS2011

[Zachary Halleran @HalleranZachary]

@CraigWe67813575 Having portable access to music had a similar effect on me. I used music as a release from the stresses going on in my life. With a good set of noise cancelling headphones and some favorite albums, I felt that I could leave all my stress behind and relax for a few hours. #MUS2011

[Zachary Halleran @HalleranZachary]

An example of newly developed music technology would be digital audio streaming providers such as Spotify and Apple Music. These platforms have allowed me boundless access to all the music I could possibly enjoy, without the hassle of downloading and use of device memory.#MUS2011

[Zachary Halleran @HalleranZachary]

@burton_noah Good point, I never thought of that before. In today's society it is not only the quality of the artists vocals/instrumentals, but also how they look. Music videos are an excellent example of how the popular music industry exploits the artist's physical image.

[Zachary Halleran @HalleranZachary]

@Patrick57351713 i agree! It is important for artists to express their true artistic abilities, and not conform to the norm, simply because that is what made them popular.#MUS2011

[Zachary Halleran @HalleranZachary]

The popular music industry impacts our social lives as well. For example, the most popular nightclubs nowadays all play popular music. This creates a "false need" for society to want to frequent these establishments, rather than traditional or folk music-playing clubs.#MUS2011

[Zachary Halleran @HalleranZachary]

People don't often contest what is considered popular music; whatever the media displays is what we believe is good music. This is a prime example of the passivity exhibited by the popular music industry. #MUS2011

[Zachary Halleran @HalleranZachary]

The popular music industry most definitely keeps listeners passive. Currently, radio stations exist solely to play music that is popular, giving people a "false need" to listen to have to enjoy that specific music, as it is popular and thus must be good. #MUS2011