Jordan Pomeroy

[Jordan Pomeroy @JordanPomeroy]

@TaswafRahman #MUS2011F20 I understand your logic! But I think this could potentially lead to people thinking it is easy to make music, and a lack of effort and creativity may follow. I want to hear music that is deserving of air time. Not because the quota says it has to be played.

[Jordan Pomeroy @JordanPomeroy]

@RareOhToo #MUS2011F20 I agree! While I am proud when I listen to bands like Rush and The Tragically Hip, the fact that they are from Canada does not play a role in why I listen. I listen because their music is great in my opinion! The fact that they are from Canada is just a cherry on top.

[Jordan Pomeroy @JordanPomeroy]

#MUS2011F20 While enforcing a quota is a decent idea to help promote Canadian musicians, I feel like this would lead to an overplaying of songs. This may have a negative effect on Canadian music. As people grow sick of hearing the same music constantly.

[Jordan Pomeroy @JordanPomeroy]

@ItsJustZev #MUS2011F20 It is very likely that people have changed to liking to listen to the albums of their favorite artists due to the improvements in technology. It is so easy to access your favorite artists, so why listen to someone else perform, when the original is available

[Jordan Pomeroy @JordanPomeroy]

@BKrilow #MUS2011F20 I agree! While the cover bands may connect to the music as well, the meaning and creativity behind the songs did not come from them. While they are likely talented musicians, cover bands often lack the ability to create meaningful music that inspires the audience.

[Jordan Pomeroy @JordanPomeroy]

#MUS2011F20 I agree with Wald's assessment. Personally I would rather listen to my favorite bands albums or live performances, but I am not interested in hearing cover bands play their music. I do not solely enjoy the songs alone, but how the specific band plays the music.

[Jordan Pomeroy @JordanPomeroy]

@BKrilow #MUS2011F20 While the "schlock" artists were still rather talented, you are correct in my opinion that they lacked uniqueness and creativity. Without the "cultural theft", "schlock" artists probably would have never become popular at all.

[Jordan Pomeroy @JordanPomeroy]

@SpurrellFrank #MUS2011F20 I completely agree. While this is the truth, it is a sad truth. Perhaps without white artists covering songs, we may have never heard the great originals. Although many of the songs were great, due to racism at the time, the songs may have been supressed & forgotten.

[Jordan Pomeroy @JordanPomeroy]

#MUS2011F20 In know way should should we dismiss "schlock" music, but we certainly need to recognize the true masterminds behind these songs. The original artists are often forgotten due to the racism at that time, with white artists getting credit for songs they cover.

[Jordan Pomeroy @JordanPomeroy]

@SteveAMorrison2 #MUS2011F20 I completely agree! I think he used his voice to ensure that when his songs came on, people would know it is him without a doubt. This set him apart from all other R&B singers. Allowing him to be standing alone as a well know, and widely recognized artist.

[Jordan Pomeroy @JordanPomeroy]

@erikajanesqu #MUS2011F20 I think this is a great interpretation. By standards of singing, his voice is not fantastic. Yet, he is loved by so many around the world. His music is universally known. He created music in which people can relate to and enjoy thouroughly.

[Jordan Pomeroy @JordanPomeroy]

#MUS2011F20 One reason that I believe Ray Charles used the breaking voice is to make his voice easily recognizable by everyone. He used a unique sound to captivate the audience to listen and feel his music. Perhaps, he wanted people to listen to the lyrics more than his voice.

[Jordan Pomeroy @JordanPomeroy]

@walshkyle10 #MUS2011F20 I feel like I have bought CD's in the past in which I have only liked one or two songs on it. Having streaming apps allows us to pick songs on an individual basis if we want, instead of being forced to buy full albums. Our identity can now be seen in individual songs

[Jordan Pomeroy @JordanPomeroy]

@SheldonRyan1 #MUS2011F20 These platforms has allowed us to access and download are music for much cheaper as well. Giving us the oppurtunity to, as you said, explore and experiment without having to pay for CD's, individual songs, etc.

[Jordan Pomeroy @JordanPomeroy]

#MUS2011F20 My first car was old and only had radio. A few years ago I upgraded to a car with a bluetooth function which made my ability to listen and access all music on my phone so much easier. Since then I can show my musical identity thorugh the songs that I listen to.

[Jordan Pomeroy @JordanPomeroy]

@ma_hartley #mus2011f20 I agree! Pop music now is repetitive and boring in my opinion. Artists sing, rap and often times mumble through a song about nothing. Good for them for learning how to make millions! But as the listener I am disinterested.

[Jordan Pomeroy @JordanPomeroy]

@dryanMUN #mus2011f20 Very well said! Original music is a thing of the past, and this is unfortunate. Artists now tend to follow trends in the media and on the radio to determine what thier next song will sound like.

[Jordan Pomeroy @JordanPomeroy]

#MUS2011F20 I believe the media industry has created a world in which music no longer needs to be original and lyrically meaningful. Popular music is now very beat heavy and repetitive. The listeners are passive at this point as the majority no longer seek meaning in the music.