Brittany Homewood

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[Brittany Homewood @britthomewood]

@BlakeZoeFrance1 Post pandemic social gatherings are bigger than ever, as people realized how much they craved actively participating in social activities! This includes music, concerts, bars, arenas etc and live bands could be reaching a whole new demographic that might not otherwise attended.

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@luff_miranda You are right, live music still provides a venue to feel connected to the artist and brings them to the other senses beyond just a sound

[Brittany Homewood @britthomewood]

#s22popmus I think that Ward’s assessment holds true: new recording technologies and editing software make a studio recording and a live performance sound so completely different it can be disappointing to hear your favourite artist perform live because it sounds off.

[Brittany Homewood @britthomewood]

@svernb @kona_miura I agree with your points Sarah! It’s hard to assess the validity of ‘schlock rock’ without understanding the racial biases and climate of the time. It wasn’t simply ‘covering’ a song, it was taking it, making it white and thus acceptable, and further suppressing black artists

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@tajsquires I think the real problem was that credit was rarely or never given to the original artist, and their songs bastardized in a way to appeal to the white, middle class that changes the whole message or purpose of the artist.

[Brittany Homewood @britthomewood]

#s22popmus I think we must consider “schlock rock”cultural theft, an attempt by record producers to protect the white, middle class from ‘corruption’. Covers of real rock were watered down and white-washed to be more palatable to the pearl-clutching Karens, thus more profitable

[Brittany Homewood @britthomewood]

@JooHyukPhilipJo Ray Charles had an incredible vocal range. He was incredibly talented and made use of many techniques and sounds to make his music unique, emotional and relatable!

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@ShouryankC I really like that you used the term ‘raw emotion’ because I think it captures the genuine feeling Ray Charles puts into his music! It’s not just lyrics and accompaniment, he put his soul into his music and you can feel it while you listen

[Brittany Homewood @britthomewood]

#s22popmus I believe Ray Charles used a breaking voice as a way to convey emotion in his song; the breaks correspond to important points to connect to the audience and lure them into the mind of the singer. It makes for a personal, emotional experience.

[Brittany Homewood @britthomewood]

@tw7218 What I’m loving about this course so far is the exposure to songs, artists and genres that I would never have come across before. Listening through my YouTube or Spotify now has greatly diversified my auto recommended playlists!

[Brittany Homewood @britthomewood]

@Emmur837 It’s interesting that access, and not always media influence, has had a big impact on some music preferences! Technology enables the mass media/popular culture to convey their messages, and this they rely on people to keep up with technology!

[Brittany Homewood @britthomewood]

@mr_mmercer @BrittHanlon6 Listening to the radio still has a more ‘human element’ than streaming platforms because of the live, real-time connection with the outside world. The host, the advertisements etc give it a life that a playlist doesn’t have.

[Brittany Homewood @britthomewood]

@kona_miura You make a good point, I’ve never thought of putting in my ear buds and listening to music on the go as shutting out the world, but that’s exactly what it is! It can be isolating, but also therapeutic as music can be so tied to emotion and put you in your own world.

[Brittany Homewood @britthomewood]

#s22popmus Spotify has made music truly accessible and convenient for all. An internet connection puts the entirety of the world’s collective sounds at one’s fingertips. The algorithm learns about your preferences, and makes connections and recommendations to draw you in.

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@ShouryankC I agree with your statement, certain music becomes popular because many people enjoy it. Does that mean that one must stop listening when it reaches a threshold of popularity and find something new to avoid being part of the ‘bandwagon’?

[Brittany Homewood @britthomewood]

@hayley_peterss I think to call one genre “dumbed down” also implies that the author of that statement believes there is an ultimately superior genre( s) as well! Music is meant to be subjective and interpreted through each person’s different lens of experience

[Brittany Homewood @britthomewood]

False needs created by the culture industry include fashion trends, and a luxurious lifestyle; the Border between ‘want & need’ becomes blurred. Popular music does not promote a dumbed-down form of music as this implies there is a superior form of music to begin with
#S22POPMUS

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.@HayesBrown: Legally this may be going nowhere, but politically it looks like Republicans are going to milk the uncertainty for all it's worth.
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[George Takei @GeorgeTakei]

Press: Do not print anything like “Trump Claims Victory.” That will mislead a lot of dumb people—and scare a lot of smart people into believing you are helping him spread misinformation.

Instead say, “Trump Falsely Claims Victory With Millions of Votes Uncounted.”

Easy, right?