Charlotte Genest (MUS2011)

MUS2011

[Charlotte Genest (MUS2011) @chg881]

@_emilymorrissey I agree. If you're looking for international artists, they are easier to find than ever, so I don't see CanCon regulations as being limiting to our music consumption. #MUS2011W21

[Charlotte Genest (MUS2011) @chg881]

@Catheri64117234 I don't necessarily see it as undermining talent. I believe that CanCon regulations act as a service to working musicians in Canada. There is merit to emerging artists getting airtime even if they aren't as "good" as a star from the US. #MUS2011W21

[Charlotte Genest (MUS2011) @chg881]

Even today, there are still a lot of benefits to having your song played on the radio and I think it is important that the government provide this small level of support to emerging artists. So no, I don't think that CanCon regulations have become irrelevant. #MUS2011W21

[Charlotte Genest (MUS2011) @chg881]

@KaceyHutton4 I think that live performances of any kind were just a lot more accessible to people back then and that records formed a bit of a barrier. Now we have the means to listen to music anytime, anywhere and live performances are inaccessible in comparison. #MUS2011W21

[Charlotte Genest (MUS2011) @chg881]

@JoshAdams131 @TyFrench8 Accessibility of music also has the effect of making the artists themselves feel more accessible. I think this contributes to a feeling of connection that makes listening to their records performed by them of some importance. #MUS2011W21

[Charlotte Genest (MUS2011) @chg881]

So much has changed since the pre-Beatles era that it makes statements like Wald's difficult to take a stance on. If music lovers of the past had the technology of today, I believe you'd see some of the same behaviours and preferences (i.e. songs from the source). #MUS2011W21

[Charlotte Genest (MUS2011) @chg881]

@CoreyCo96984778 The term, which means "cheap, defective or inferior" is definitely applied appropriately in this context because record companies hardly even had to try. It was just cheap way to make a few dollars--they didn't even need original music. #MUS2011W21

[Charlotte Genest (MUS2011) @chg881]

@CoreyCo96984778 @dshortall11 @GiovanniSylves1 This is a good point. People weren't ready to reconcile with the fact that the music was stolen from black and Indigenous artists and record companies were able to capitalize on this selective blindness. #MUS2011W21

[Charlotte Genest (MUS2011) @chg881]

While white middle class artists were guilty of cultural theft in the making of their music and covers, we don't have to dismiss the music entirely, for it can be used to understand what was popular among white Americans at the time--which unfortunately was schlock. #MUS2011W21

[Charlotte Genest (MUS2011) @chg881]

@hjmmadden @97_hickey Very true! You see versions of this technique used in rock & roll--for example, Buddy Holly's songs--and even more recent rock artists like Conor Oberst who inserts a purposefully quivering voice for emphasis. Easy to see how Charles could have influenced many genres. #MUS2011W21

[Charlotte Genest (MUS2011) @chg881]

@97_hickey If this is true, that he used a breaking voice to keep the attention of his listeners, then it was certainly effective! Hard to stop paying attention when each note is so unique. #MUS2011W21

[Charlotte Genest (MUS2011) @chg881]

I believe that artists such as Ray Charles insert purposeful voices cracks or breaks into their songs to express an excess of emotion. This extends to other genres besides R&B- for example Nirvana's "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" (rock) and Sia's "Chandelier" (pop). #MUS2011W21

[Charlotte Genest (MUS2011) @chg881]

Bluetooth earphones have replaced the clip-on ear piece that the urban professional would once upon a time be seen wearing. When I see Apple AirPods, I know someone means business-- expensive business. They are just the newest way of displaying your wealth. #MUS2011W21

[Charlotte Genest (MUS2011) @chg881]

@CoryJon37320730 @JoshuaHynes15 Although some would argue that artists are getting paid less than ever before, especially by Spotify who is notoriously the worst platform for royalties. #MUS2011W21

[Charlotte Genest (MUS2011) @chg881]

@AmirShiri19 I agree. Especially Apple Airpods. I have found that when I see someone walking with them in their ears, I immediately classify them in my head as an upper-middle class professional without really thinking twice about it. #MUS2011W21