Nick Costello

North American Popular Music Account Fall 2021. Memorial University. Main: @nick_costello9

[Nick Costello @PopMusicNick]

@Faithdavis10 Definitely. There’s probably artists that we hear about that we wouldn’t otherwise hear if it wasn’t for the policy. I feel like Canadians also don’t mind supporting each other. Cheers! Nick.

[Nick Costello @PopMusicNick]

@alyssa_dominie For sure! I feel that Canadians want to support each other because we’re nice people. Also, talented bands such as the tragically hip are not hard to listen to at all, so I don’t mind in the slightest haha. Cheers.

[Nick Costello @PopMusicNick]

@Darien_Read I think this is a fair point. I feel like Canadians are good people that want to support each other. Do you think Canadian music would be played as frequently without a policy?

[Nick Costello @PopMusicNick]

I understand what’s trying to be accomplished with CanCon, but Canadians are such talented people - musically being no exception. Therefore, I do not think it’s necessary to enforce a quota as I think the quality of Canadian music alone would keep it played over 35%.

[Nick Costello @PopMusicNick]

@Cameronw325 True… I can definitely relate to this as I’ve heard artists sing live or live on tv and it sounds different than what I was expecting because I was used to the studio version. Great point.

[Nick Costello @PopMusicNick]

@mohmagableh So true. Great point. There’s definitely a noticeable difference in the sound due to modern technology. But I agree, live performances are still highly sought after and very fun.

[Nick Costello @PopMusicNick]

I do not agree with Wald’s assessment. As we touched on, streaming services have become more popular, but I think there will always be a time and a place where people will prefer a live band. I think there’s a live music culture present in NL especially. #POPMUSF21

[Nick Costello @PopMusicNick]

@CalebCooperMun Hi Caleb, I like this perspective a lot. If the artist covering the song puts their own unique twist on it, it’s not really stealing the music. Right? Maybe?? Haha… I didn’t think the music needs to be dismissed either.

[Nick Costello @PopMusicNick]

@mercer_caitlyn Agreed. Crazy that this was even allowed!! I think you said it perfectly; the music was stolen!! I don’t think someone should be able to be successful using someone else’s work #POPMUSF21

[Nick Costello @PopMusicNick]

I think by calling this music “schlock” it means it’s just not as good as the original! Like other examples we’ve studied this is black music being popularized by white people. I don’t think it needs to be dismissed but the result is not what the creator intended. #POPMUSF21

[Nick Costello @PopMusicNick]

@clairemgarland Hi Claire, this is a fantastic analysis. you’re right! You really can hear him emotionally connecting with the lyrics through the breaking of his voice. And imagine being so talented you actually create a genre of blues… cheers😊

[Nick Costello @PopMusicNick]

@nathantucker709 Hi Nathan. Ray Charles breaking voice really does create a sense of emotion. I just listened to Hoochie Coochie Man and I can see that exact same technique being used there too. Nice!

[Nick Costello @PopMusicNick]

#POPMUSF21 when ray charles uses a breaking voice in the song “I’ve got a woman” you can feel the true passion in his message. In other blues songs that I’ve heard, when the singer is using a breaking voice, it too shows how strongly they feel a certain way.

[Nick Costello @PopMusicNick]

@Cameronw325 hey cameron, absolutely. i like how streaming services nowadays even suggest music we might like that we wouldnt otherwise listen to. and we end u liking it haha! great post, cheers :)

[Nick Costello @PopMusicNick]

@musikati93 hi kati, i really like your perspective here. its so true that since music is so much more readily availble with listening technologies we totally pay less attention to it. and definitely listen more often. cheers:)

[Nick Costello @PopMusicNick]

listening technology has revolutionized the convenince of music. instead of a device used strictly at home, people listen to their favourite tunes essentially anytime now! but some traditionalists still enjoy laying a record on at home. respect... #POPMUSF21