Colin Hulan

Academic account. Memorial University of Newfoundland.
#MUS2011F20

[Colin Hulan @HulanColin]

@erikajanesqu #MUS2011F20 I think you're completely right, while it is important to promote our Canadian artists, I think it would be against the best interests of music to not highlight artists that deserve to be highlighted, even if the majority if those artists are non-Canadian

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@Jestanley98 #MUS2011F20 Completely agree, and I think that even if our artists were not able to top the charts and become superstars (The Weeknd and Drake alone make this a non-issue), the focus should be on how to create a better Canadian music scene rather than restrict foreign artists

[Colin Hulan @HulanColin]

#MUS2011F20 While I believe there should be methods of promoting Canadian music, I don't believe that enforcing a quota is a good idea. Music is music and shouldn't be defined by the borders of a country. What audiences want to hear should be prioritised, not restricted by gov.

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@again_mac #MUS2011F20 Yeah, while I really appreciate and enjoy the aspects of live performances, personally I find more value in the recordings because they represent the artist's vision more clearly and can be fine-tuned to perfection, which makes for great production e.g. concept albums

[Colin Hulan @HulanColin]

#MUS2011F20 I do agree with Wald in this respect, but I think it is for good reason that since The Beatles people have preferred recorded music: great production and studio work like on the masterpiece that is Sgt Pepper can't be replicated on stage and offer unique experiences.

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@courtneypinsent Good point! I should have clarified that, in line with Wald's statement that says most people prefer it, I personally prefer it and understand why Wald says this #MUS2011F20

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@Ali_A_mun #MUS2011F20 I agree, I think that was one of the best performances of all time, and it goes to show that iconic moments like that cannot be replicated in recordings, which is why being able to attend live concerts is so amazing and can lead to such unique moments.

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@jennacgrant #MUS2011F20 Great point. I think the pandemic has made plenty of people realise how special it is to be able to attend live venues with other people. Overall, I prefer being able to listen to recorded music, but no one can deny the amazing atmosphere of live music.

[Colin Hulan @HulanColin]

@SamJacobson19 #MUS2011F20 Absolutely. The theft becomes painfully clear when the original song is more interesting and preferable to the cover. In music OUTSIDE of this era I tend to prefer original songs, but when cultural theft is present like in this ex. the choice couldn't be more obvious

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@meghanchilds6 #MUS2011F20 I think rather than using white artists to appeal to audiences, the black artists that pioneered the music should have been given the spotlight in the first place. However, I understand where you're coming from as this practice did expose a generation to black artists

[Colin Hulan @HulanColin]

#MUS2011F20 I would argue that this type of music is considered "shlock" because ultimately it is a cheap reproduction made for the white middle class. Although it can be valued for spreading R&R's popularity, it shows the refusal to give black artists the spotlight in this era.

[Colin Hulan @HulanColin]

@SpurrellFrank #MUS2011F20 I agree, I think his fun unique style was what got him into the mainstream because it was so interesting, and it completely worked: he was proven to be a genius because not only did he fuse genres, he pioneered new ones, creating soul and early rock and roll music.

[Colin Hulan @HulanColin]

@erikajanesqu #MUS2011F20 Good point. I think in a way he controlled it to sound uncontrolled, if that makes sense. It gives his vocal style a more natural and emotional effect to his music, which is perhaps why it's so relatable and pleasurable to the listener.

[Colin Hulan @HulanColin]

#MUS2011F20 The melismas and inflections that give Ray Charles his iconic vocal style represent the creativity and expression that he used to transform genres like cntry & R&B, and even pioneer new ones like soul. For ex. I've Got a Woman is a blues song, yet reinvented by voice

[Colin Hulan @HulanColin]

@Ali_A_mun #MUS2011F20 I agree with you, and it's interesting to see the amount of people who still want to have physical media, whether it is for the artwork, or being able to hold the music format. It's great that today we have the option between physical and digital due to this demand.

[Colin Hulan @HulanColin]

@erikajanesqu #MUS2011F20 I find it very interesting how mediums such as bluetooth record players combine the new and the old, for the best of both worlds. I enjoy the convenience of bluetooth while in a vehicle, for example, yet I love vinyl for the tangibility and aesthetic qualities.

[Colin Hulan @HulanColin]

#MUS2011F20 Portable music technology such as iPhones and MP3 players have quite literally taken music to new places. With music no longer being restricted to the home or a venue, personal identities in regards to music are created, as one can always have their tastes on display.

[Colin Hulan @HulanColin]

@Ali_A_mun Yes I agree. It's the artists that take music in a new direction and transform genres or even create new ones that push music forward and create more active listeners, however as music is changed, more artists copy the new sound and a passivity is created once again. #mus2011f20

[Colin Hulan @HulanColin]

@ma_hartley I agree, and I believe that there are many instances in history where listeners were attrctd to similar structures: many R&R artists of the 50s used nearly identical song patterns, and the Nickelback ex. shows how the same structure was a hit 3 times in the early 00s #mus2011f20

[Colin Hulan @HulanColin]

#MUS2011F20 Many false needs exist in popular music. Most popular songs are designed to be catchy rather than push boundaries, hence many popular songs on the radio recycling chord sequences, beats etc. Listeners become passive, choosing familiar sounds over seeking new music.