David Foster

[David Foster @djf_651]

@KaceyHutton4 #MUS2011W21 I agree that the most popular of Cdn artists do not require the CanCon quota IOT get radio play, but what about less popular/emerging artists? Ideally, the quota would create greater diversity in the Cdn music industry by giving lesser known artists some airtime.

[David Foster @djf_651]

@eahiscock #MUS2011W21 That's a good point about streaming. While radio may have less listeners than Spotify, stations will be paying royalties regardless of how many people are listening. Between radio and Spotify, I wonder which platform provides more $ support for the Cdn music industry?

[David Foster @djf_651]

#MUS2011W21 With the success of Cdn musicians, I do not believe the quota on Cdn content is necessary; however, I fully support its enforcement. The quota is a tool to support Cdn industry and should be used to prioritize music that's written, produced, and recorded in Canada.

[David Foster @djf_651]

@AndrewTuck11 I agree with the part of Walds statement in the instructions. I think fans of the pop genre prefer dancing in clubs to recordings rather than a live cover band. I think this is largely because of the heavy use of digital effects (ie autotune) and is not true for all popular music

[David Foster @djf_651]

#MUS2011W21 I agree with Wald’s assessment, but with one exception. The exception being DJ remixes and mashups. I haven’t been to George Street in YEARS, but, back in my day (early 2010’s), live DJ renditions of pop songs were the hottest of dance tunes.

[David Foster @djf_651]

@dshortall11 Fair point. I think tribute and cover bands are both great, but I was just thinking more of the pop genre. I can't imagine too many fans of Bieber, Drake, Ariana Grande, etc. showing up for a show filled with covers of these artists.

[David Foster @djf_651]

@dshortall11 #MUS2011W21 I can't argue against the popularity of music festivals, but I think it's important to note that the original artists are attracting fans to these shows. Cover bands do not attract significant attention, hence why most bars and clubs hire DJs rather than bands.

[David Foster @djf_651]

@Mitchell_White7 #MUS2011W21 I agree with this, but I think it's relevant outside of the pop genre as well. I think that it applies to any music that contains sounds that are difficult to reproduce on a live stage, and especially those with auto tuned vocals.

[David Foster @djf_651]

@NickKehoe13 #MUS2011W21 I agree with the sentiment that the "schlock rock" industry was morally wrong. However, I don't think that the presence of systemic racism justifies complete dismissal. If we dismiss all things with connections to racism, what do we have left of history?

[David Foster @djf_651]

@robynculleton #MUS2011W21 I agree that the "schlock rock" should not be dismissed and that credit should be given where it's due. Unfortunately, whether credited or not, the original artists will never see the type of economic benefit that "schlock" artists and producers observed.

[David Foster @djf_651]

#MUS2011W21 The use of the term schlock is clearly motivated by cultural theft, but I think elitism is more significant. Schlock rock artists commercialized covers, maximizing profits. Fans of the original music would never respect a cover’s perceived betrayal of the original art

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@BrandonTremble4 #MUS2011W21 I find the characterization of an artist as the "father" or originator of a genre to be interesting. It's pretty cool how an individual artist like Ray Charles can combine existing sounds and musical elements in a new way and inspire an entire genre of music

[David Foster @djf_651]

@FrancoP49029007 #MUS2011W21 While listening to the Ray Charles songs noted in the textbook, I found the intro to What'd I Say sounds a lot like the keyboard line in Break on Through (To the Other Side). It's not as blatant as Kanye, but still interesting to notice the connections between songs

[David Foster @djf_651]

#MUS2011W21 Ray Charles used voice breaks to blend genres, mixing raw blues emotion with gospel's big energy. Charles embraces the natural aspects of his voice as a tool for communication. Charles' style lives on through songs like Icky Thump where breaks can be heard throughout

[David Foster @djf_651]

@Makayla95815534 I agree that how one listen's to music can be a status symbol. I think this has always been a factor, whether you're comparing turntables, cassette players, or smartphones. #MUS2011W21

[David Foster @djf_651]

@97_hickey I agree that downloading has caused big changes in how people obtain/listen to music, but I have to disagree with old school devices being obsolete. Vinyl has seen a major resurgence in the past ~10 yrs, helping shops like Fred's Records keep their doors open. #MUS2011W21

[David Foster @djf_651]

Streaming has caused major changes in the music industry and how we personally engage w/ music. I find that streaming playlists causes me to listen passively without engaging w/ the music. Because of this, I've developed a preference for listening to full albums. #MUS2011W21