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@kiana_76 I agree with this statement. I think a lot of clubs play recordings just to grab people's attention. If a bar hired a cover band and no one really knows them and might pass by, but people will most likely know popular music on the radio!
@WhyNotD2l I agree with this! I think for most people it is the atmosphere of a live concert they look forward to, not necessarily the music being played to resemble exactly the recording.
#munmus2011 I would agree with Wald's statement. I think young people get really use to the way a certain recording sounds If the original artist adds lib in a certain spot, that might be someones favorite part of the song, and they miss that part if a cover is different.
@jessie21199111 I agree with this completely. Too often white people take credit for the creation of a black person. This has come to light in today society with the Black Lives Matter movement.
@EmmaJean157 I agree with this. I think it is very important that all music should be appreciated and valued but it is important to give credit where credit is due rather than dismiss the music in general.
#munmus2011 I think this music is referred to as "schlock" because artists "stole" music and style from other cultures as a way to produce something different and new for their audience rather than appreciate the history and dynamic of the original style.
@beck_gould @CoozeLauren I agree with you both! Although the lyrics of his songs are often not very deep, he is so skilled that he can convey his emotion through his singing of the words rather than the words himself.
@brittneygg3 I agree with this, Ray Charles doesn't really fit in to one category. I've played a jazz band compilation of his songs, entitled "The Genius of Ray Charles" and it covers a wide variety of styles. It truly showcases his talent.
#munmus2011 I think Ray Charles used a breaking voice in music as a way to stand out and be different. By using a raspy voice he could convey more emotion behind his words making his songs more memorable and unique. This uniqueness would also make his songs more marketable.
@DkoreillyMusic I agree with this! When I use to listen to the radio in the car, I'd listen to a song I didn't like just because it was difficult to change stations. Now that most cars have Bluetooth it's so easy to play the music you love and easily skip songs, making me enjoy the music more.
@klwellwood I understand where you are coming from, but I don't agree. Take Spotify for example, the app creates weekly discover playlists in order to expand the user's playlist. Personally this has allowed me to discover many artists who are not "on the charts" and investigate them further.
#munmus2011 The development of music apps like Spotify, Apple Music, etc coming to cell phones made music more accessible. CD players and radios became obsolete. This allowed small groups to easily express themselves as they no longer needed to invest in making an expensive CD
@DarrinBent@JvandenScott@morepetermoore IMO society chooses what is easiest, which tends to be a passive approach. Agreeing with @DarrinBent people tend to speak up if something directly affects them (EX: tuition prices) but not if it they can avoid it by being passive (EX: tuning out radio station playing in a store)
@kait_saunders_ @JvandenScott @BlairHennessey I completely agree! I've seen this several times, take Ariana Grande for example. She became far more popular when she left television, lost weight and created her iconic look with the ponytail and tall boots. Both very talented signers who's looks are often the medias main focus
#munmus2011 False needs are prominent in today's society. For example: needing an iPhone in order to easily group text is seen in TV shows frequently. I believe popular music keeps listeners passive. The industry plays similar songs instead of challenging what people are use to.