Brooklyn Williams

[Brooklyn Williams @brooklynmun]

@Isaacwalsh161 @LiamHeneburyMUN Liam I agree with your statement here. @isaacwalsh161 I respectfully disagree with yours. While you are correct in saying that the groups did achieve great success globally, perhaps it was because of the early exposure they got in Canada due to the quota. #POPMUSF21

[Brooklyn Williams @brooklynmun]

@Svillamar461 I agree with your point of view here. Many people rely on the radio to discover new music. If our own radio stations did not play enough Canadian music the nation would not be familiar with their own artists or songs. The quota is crucial. #POPMUSF21

[Brooklyn Williams @brooklynmun]

The Canadian streaming quota implemented by Pierre Trudeau is absolutely crucial for our country's music. I believe that this is just like the notion to support local, if we as Canadians are not willing to support and stream our own artists, who will? #POPMUSF21

[Brooklyn Williams @brooklynmun]

@melaniew418 I believe you are correct in saying that live music in today's age is pushed aside due to the imperfections. When people hear live versions they often lose interest in some of their favourite artists simply because they cannot sing as perfect as their record. #POPMUSF21

[Brooklyn Williams @brooklynmun]

@melaniew418 @BHennebury I completely agree with what you have to say. I believe many artists hide behind the autotune which could also be the cause of artists now lip-syncing to their own recorded tracks when performing live. #POPMUSF21

[Brooklyn Williams @brooklynmun]

I believe Wald's statement holds a lot of truth. This could simply be because of the convenience we have nowadays with music being portable, or perhaps because of the use of autotune. Many could say the value of live performances is not as high because of autotune. #POPMUSF21

[Brooklyn Williams @brooklynmun]

@JordanN54312489 I appreciate your point of view on the subject. I believe you are right in saying that no art can simply be dismissed but also believe that we must recognize the efforts put towards the original sound. #POPMUSF21

[Brooklyn Williams @brooklynmun]

@BrandonJarvisMU I completely agree with what you have to say about the original artists deserving credit for their sound, ideas, and songs. Perhaps if there was recognition for the black artists, there would be no issue with this type of music. #POPMUSF21

[Brooklyn Williams @brooklynmun]

I think that schlock music is cultural theft. Artists of colour worked to get recognition for their style which was then taken and made popular by white artists. This does not mean the music does not have value, the original artists simply need credit and recognition. #POPMUSF21

[Brooklyn Williams @brooklynmun]

@HannahFlynn1014 I completely agree that the breaks created a vocal timbre that became extremely easy to recognize and quite well known. Ray Charles had a very distinctive sound, as did artists like Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears because of the vocal techniques they choose. #POPMUSF21

[Brooklyn Williams @brooklynmun]

@Brianna54073885 I completely agree with what you have said about Charles' hit having a different feel to it. He has created such a unique sound in his blues music in comparison to the "classic" blues sound. I believe this is why listeners are intrigued and drawn towards him. #POPMUSF21

[Brooklyn Williams @brooklynmun]

Ray Charles was known for the breaks he used in his voice. I think he used these breaks to create groove and his own sound throughout his songs. Charles clearly had an impact on today's music as his song "I've Got A Woman" was sampled by Kanye West's "Gold Digger". #POPMUSF21

[Brooklyn Williams @brooklynmun]

@BrandonJarvisMU Brandon I completely agree with what you have said. Not only do these streaming services auto-curate playlists to fit ones' interests, they also provide a "rewind" at the end of the year to remind listeners of the music they've enjoyed all year long. #POPMUSF21

[Brooklyn Williams @brooklynmun]

@djlaniganoha I relate to what you have said about being more open to new types of music. Before these services, finding new music was not quite as easy due to the fact you would have to commit to an entire album, and that is if you could even discover it. #POPMUSF21

[Brooklyn Williams @brooklynmun]

In the recent years, these new discoveries of listening technology has completely changed the music industry in the sense that music became portable and much more accessible. Instead of having a huge crate of CDs, we simply have a handheld. #POPMUSF21

[Brooklyn Williams @brooklynmun]

@BrandonJarvisMU Brandon I completely agree with what you have to say regarding popular music being a "dumbed-down" form of music. Quite frequently the public recognizes a song for its beat rather than the lyrical meaning. An example of this is "One Way or Another", most don't realize the message

[Brooklyn Williams @brooklynmun]

@melaniew418 I completely agree with what you have said about pop music creating false expectations for relationships. A popular song which contrasts this idea is "Chasing After You" by Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd. It shows a more real and authentic relationship. Definitely worth a listen!

[Brooklyn Williams @brooklynmun]

A false need in today's age of popular music is regular sexualization of women. An example of this is "S&M" by Rihanna. I agree that popular music most definitely appeals to a passive audience as this song achieved great success, all while blatantly sexualizing women. #POPMUSF21