Benjamin Gracie-Krilow

MHK - Sport Management Candidate & Sprinter @UWindsor @WindsorLancers

[Windsor Lancer T&F @WindsorLancerTF]

#BlueandGold Ben Gracie-Krilow finishes in 3rd place 🥉 in the men’s 60m final and sets a new PB! #PBTrain #LancerReboot

[Benjamin Gracie-Krilow @BKrilow]

Excited to be joining the #LancerFamily @WindsorLancerTF

[Memorial Sea-Hawks @MUNathletics]

From @MemorialHKR we have 18 Student-Athletes named Academic All-Canadians. Congrats!

#WeFlyTogether @HKRdeanMemorial

[Benjamin Gracie-Krilow @BKrilow]

@x92cef Agreed. Additionally, global rather than domestic recognitional is what an artist desires. For example, The Kid LAROI is an artist from Australia. He was well recognized in his homeland but his career didn't take off until his music was heard globally #MUS2011F20

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@TaswafRahman I disagree with the idea of a quota, however I really like your perspective. For example, many new Toronto based artists get exposure though OVO radio which helps them flourish. Yet, to become a star they need worldwide exposure not just in Toronto/Canada #MUS2011F20

[Benjamin Gracie-Krilow @BKrilow]

Due to the incredible success of many Canadian stars, a quota for Canadian content should be irrelevant. However, I can understand how one can be meaningful. People are proud to represent Canada on a larger stage but this should not fully define an artist #MUS2011F20

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@JakeHoskinsMUN I’m sorry but I disagree. So an artist writing, producing and recording an original billboard charting song requires less skill than an artist/cover band performing the same song?? This ignores the entire creative process and what I believe defines an artist. #MUS2011F20

[Benjamin Gracie-Krilow @BKrilow]

I agree with Wald. I appreciate the production quality of an album and the connection created between a listener, the artist, and their album. Listening to a live cover band, in my opinion, lacks production quality, talent, and a strong connection to the true artist. #MUS2011F20

[Benjamin Gracie-Krilow @BKrilow]

@ItsJustZev Agreed. Especially in Atlantic Canada, the opportunities to see a live Hip-Hop or EDM show are limited. We don't have access to these 'specific spaces' where artists are playing this type of music. Therefore we are accustomed to listening to the recordings of songs #MUS2011F20

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@SheldonRyan1 @McGrath_14 One thing I find that live music overlooks is the important work of engineers and producers. When listening to a record you can hear every detail producers added to the song. I believe this amount of detail and credit to producers is lost with live shows #MUS2011F20

[Benjamin Gracie-Krilow @BKrilow]

@ReidDemetri @MCumben99 Covers can be superior to the original for sure. My main issue with these 'shlock rock' artists is how they were most recognized for making covers and made their lively hood off them. This lacks creativity for me and weakens the connection to an artist. #MUS2011F20

[Benjamin Gracie-Krilow @BKrilow]

My main issue with "schlock rock" is that artists were slightly changing other artists' music and becoming rich. "Schlock rock" artists' music lacked creativity, effort, and uniqueness which I believe is an important part of creating music. I would dismiss this music. #MUS2011F20

[Benjamin Gracie-Krilow @BKrilow]

@mckeown_emilie Nice point on foundation. I dismiss this type of music because I think that if an artist today tried to make a living off of making covers they would not be successful and not receive support from the industry or listeners. I am not a fan of recycled content. #MUS2011F20

[Benjamin Gracie-Krilow @BKrilow]

@SteveAMorrison2 Ray's foresight for sure set him apart from other R&B artists and enabled him to not be associated with one specific genre of music. He combined the sounds of blues, rock and roll, soul, and jazz to practically put himself in his own genre. #MUS2011F20

[Benjamin Gracie-Krilow @BKrilow]

@alexnic2001 Yes, Ray definitely used his voice to sound more unique. An example of this in today's music is Playboi Carti. Playboi Carti changed his voice to produce his popular 'baby voice'. His 'baby voice' created a new unique sound that wasn't previously heard in rap music #MUS2011F20

[Benjamin Gracie-Krilow @BKrilow]

Ray Charles used a break in his voice to add a more dramatic, emotional, and unique sound to his music. I believe that his voice break created a more emotional listen for his fans and was a breath of fresh air for the music scene at the time. #MUS2011F20

[Benjamin Gracie-Krilow @BKrilow]

@ItsJustZev Nice point! Apple's Airpods are a prime example of this. Popular culture associates AirPods with the idea of being cool and rich. AirPods are even sometimes considered a fashion accessory creating an additional way people can express their identity. #MUS2011F20

[Benjamin Gracie-Krilow @BKrilow]

@Provencher34 Agreed. I often get tired of songs and lose appreciation. Typically the music I listen to on a weekly bases consists of 15 or so songs. When new music is released I will add them to my rotation by replacing the other songs. When I replace songs I rarely return to them #MUS2011F20

[Benjamin Gracie-Krilow @BKrilow]

New tech such as smartphones, social media, and streaming services has created a new method of experiencing and developing personal identity. These technologies have allowed people to explore a much greater selection of music on demand and feel more connected to it. #MUS2011F20

[Benjamin Gracie-Krilow @BKrilow]

@MCumben99 Great point Makenna! An example of your point is that many up and coming rap artists try to emulate the style and sound of @youngthug and @1future. Artists believe that creating music similar to these artists will result in success.
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