Samuel Pollett

MUN

[Samuel Pollett @PollettSamuel]

@SteveAMorrison2 While I believe a quota should be put in place, I do agree that the main focus of listeners should be on the music. Take an artist like The Weeknd for example. His music was not popularized by where he was from, but by the quality of the music and his voice. #mus2011f20

[Samuel Pollett @PollettSamuel]

@Brianna39651765 Completely agree. Viewing the success of larger artists can skew the vision of Canadian recognition in music. While there are numerous successful Canadian artists, it would be hard for them to achieve such status without Canadian support. #mus2011f20

[Samuel Pollett @PollettSamuel]

I believe we should enforce a quota of Canadian content. Outside of the benefit, it would provide to smaller artists as it is important as Canadians to support our own musicians. How can we expect more artists to attain success if we don't support them ourselves? #mus2011f20

[Samuel Pollett @PollettSamuel]

@dibakermun Agreed. There's a certain cadence that artists use with their own music that can be difficult to re-create in live covers. If it's a cover, there's no guarantee on the quality, but with a recorded version you know what you're getting every time #MUS2011F20

[Samuel Pollett @PollettSamuel]

I agree with Wald's assessment in general however, I believe it depends more so on the genre. If someone is a fan of a genre that translates well to covers, then I can definitely see how a live performance would be more enjoyable to the listener. #MUS2011F20

[Samuel Pollett @PollettSamuel]

@johnloveless11 Totally agree, both experiences are enjoyable in their own ways. Hearing the same song performed live with different instrumentation or different voices can completely re-invent its energy or feel. Where recorded versions are stable and can be enjoyed the same way #MUS2011F20

[Samuel Pollett @PollettSamuel]

@dag98mun While I agree that many artists were not given their proper credit, I do disagree to an extent that the covers have no value. The covers may have served as an entrance to finding the original song. At that point it's up to the listener to discern which they enjoy more #MUS2011F20

[Samuel Pollett @PollettSamuel]

@HulanColin Agreed. There is definitely something to be said about the value of "schlock" in popularizing Rock and Roll. It's very unfortunate that the black artists responsible for the music never received their proper recognition in their era for their own creations. #MUS2011F20

[Samuel Pollett @PollettSamuel]

I believe authors called the music "schlock" because the artists barely change the songs and are given more recognition because of their race. I don't think it can be dismissed though as some listeners may prefer one voice over another, like some covers done today. #MUS2011F20

[Samuel Pollett @PollettSamuel]

@alexnic2001 Definitely! You can tell how much passion he has for music in the way that he sings every song. Unlike some artists who can have a lackadaisical approach to singing, Ray Charles offers a certain uniqueness and energy when performing his music. Truly inspiring. #MUS2011F20

[Samuel Pollett @PollettSamuel]

@McGrath_14 Agreed, Ray Charles's passion for music is undeniable. And unlike today where many artists can shield any vocal imperfections in singing with autotune and other techniques, Ray Charles only had his voice to work with. #MUS2011F20

[Samuel Pollett @PollettSamuel]

I believe Ray Charles uses a breaking voice to incorporate the gospel sound into his music and to add a unique vocal inflection that elicits emotion. To me, the breaking of a voice emphasizes what's being said, and offers some emotional connection. #MUS2011f20

[Samuel Pollett @PollettSamuel]

@AaronDyke11 Great point! I can't remember the last time I listened to the radio for new music. Having access to streaming services has made finding new music that actually interests someone a much easier task. #MUS2011F20

[Samuel Pollett @PollettSamuel]

@dag98mun Same here! A lot of the music I listen to now is much different from what I listened to growing up. Likely because of the accessibility that streaming services offer. New music and genres are certainly a lot easier to find. #MUS2011F20

[Samuel Pollett @PollettSamuel]

Streaming services have made my experiences with music a lot easier. Having access to multiple different artists and being able to diversify my genres allowed me to discover what kind of music I like without spending money on physical copies of music I might not like. #MUS2011F20

[Samuel Pollett @PollettSamuel]

@johnloveless11 I totally agree. Some of the best music from my favorite artists has come from them stepping out of their comfort zone. It would be interesting to see what would be popular if every artist started making the music they enjoyed making. #MUS2011F20

[Samuel Pollett @PollettSamuel]

@JamieCarew6 I agree the media industry has really skewed perceptions, especially with material goods. They've put a lot of value in things versus experiences and this definitely has affected how people perceive themselves. #MUS2011F20

[Samuel Pollett @PollettSamuel]

A "false need" in music today is the need for new music. Artists can feel pressured to constantly release music to stay relevant and this can take away from the depth of songs. In this way, popular music can lead to passive listening as some songs don't need analysis. #MUS2011F20