Adam Keating

[Adam Keating @_Adam_Keating_]

@wadlandmun Hey Kayla, great post! I agree with you. Watching a live performance is more than simply critiquing the sound of the show. In most cases, its about being in the presence of an artist we admire and enjoying the music they have created.

[Adam Keating @_Adam_Keating_]

@KarlieSquires Hey Karlie, great post! I agree, live music can provide fans with an alternative, more exciting, experience of the music they enjoy.

[Adam Keating @_Adam_Keating_]

I do not agree with Wald’s assessment. The digital landscape has changed how music is listened to but consumers still want to experience the music live in the presence of their favorite artist. #F22POPMUS

[Adam Keating @_Adam_Keating_]

@knoseworthy13 Hello Keshia, great point! I agree, the music described using the term "schlock" does lack creativity and individuality. This can be related back to the fact that this music was taken without consent and changed to be focused on a particular demographic. #F22POPMUS

[Adam Keating @_Adam_Keating_]

@MUSjenna Hello Jenna, great post! I agree with you and think that schlock rock definitely stripped away the cultural elements of the original songs for financial gain. This resulted in songs that sounded the same and lacked a sense of uniqueness #F22POPMUS

[Adam Keating @_Adam_Keating_]

The term schlock rock is used because the musical elements (lyrics and vocals) were changed to create a less original version of a song that appealed to predominantly white audiences. However, this music should be valued because some songs in this "genre" are catchy #F22POPMUS

[Adam Keating @_Adam_Keating_]

@SheilaLoshi Hello Sheila, great post! I agree and think the use of a breaking voice added an extra layer of emotional expression. This approach separated him from other artists at the time and help him create music that encompassed unique musical elements.#F22POPMUS

[Adam Keating @_Adam_Keating_]

@wadlandmun Hello Kayla, great post! I agree with this post and believe that the breaking voice technique allowed for him to defy stereotypical labels and distinguish himself from other artist at the time. In other words, memorable to regular listeners.#F22POPMUS

[Adam Keating @_Adam_Keating_]

Mr.Charles uses a breaking voice to create emotion and energy in his music. These breaks, along with other gospel vocal stylings, allowed for him to sing with element of intensity and atmosphere. This approach appealed to listeners and made him unique to others #F22POPMUS

[Adam Keating @_Adam_Keating_]

@zoemcdonald01 Hello Zoe, great post! I agree that music streaming platforms have given listeners the ability to enjoy music when and where ever. The ability to access such a large catalogue of music makes it easier to discover new music genres and artists.

[Adam Keating @_Adam_Keating_]

@SheilaLoshi Hello Sheila, great post! I agree that Beats Headphones does market their products to a younger demographic that value highly popular (high social class) products. This has influenced people to care more about the logo on the product than the quality.

[Adam Keating @_Adam_Keating_]

The release of the Apple Airpods influenced the social status of Bluetooth technologies to shift. It was no longer "cool" to listen to music using headphones that had wires and made individuals who could not afford these new Airpods to feel as if they had a lower class #F22POPMUS

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@andrealeigh_07 Hello Andréa, great post! I agree with the statement you have made and also think that the lack of meaningful artistry and uniqueness in popular music has resulted in a more passive listening audience experience.

[Adam Keating @_Adam_Keating_]

@toaststoat Hello Rebecca, great point! I agree with you and think that most popular music can be very repetitive using the same types of tempo, keys and formal patterns. As well, most of the lyrics are about the same topics and themes, which adds very little substance.

[Adam Keating @_Adam_Keating_]

#F22POPMUS Social statues, wealth and the need for specific physical features are all false needs created by music industries. Pop music appeals to a passive audience that is more concerned about listening to the latest Tik-Tok anthem then an artist that creates meaningful art