Emily Benson

[Emily Benson @emjay0416]

I disagree with Wald's statement. I think if given the option, most people would rather see a live concert than listen to a recording at home. Today's recording technology makes music sound more polished, but it doesn't replace the excitement of seeing a live show. #POPMUSW22

[Emily Benson @emjay0416]

@bmrowe17 I agree. Even though recordings are definitely more polished, concert tickets are still a hot commodity that people are willing to pay a fortune for. Live music definitely is not losing popularity. #POPMUSW22

[Emily Benson @emjay0416]

@nicolehkr I agree. Live concerts are fun, but today's recording technology can totally change the sound of someone's vocals. I've been to concerts in the past and left shocked because the vocalist sounds nothing like they do on the recording. #POPMUSW22

[Emily Benson @emjay0416]

"Schlock" is a fitting title for this sort of music because it lacks creativity and originality, two of the things that define good art. It should be dismissed because it is plagiarized music that is disrespectful to the original musicians. #POPMUSW22

[Emily Benson @emjay0416]

@FallonMaher Very true. "Schlock" rock offered nothing new or original. This music was stolen so white artists and producers could make a profit. It is clear disrespect to the original artists.#POPMUSW22

[Emily Benson @emjay0416]

@emily_sharpe4 I agree with your points. This music helped a lot of young musicians get a fanbase and sell records. However, their failure to give the original artists credit is very unethical. Today, it would be quickly be called out for cultural appropriation. #POPMUSW22

[Emily Benson @emjay0416]

I think Ray Charles used a breaking voice to add a personal flair to his music. At the time, not many other artists were doing this, so it made him sound more unique. It also allows listeners to understand the emotions behind his lyrics. #POPMUSW22

[Emily Benson @emjay0416]

@JennaleeRalph I agree. When his voice breaks, it sounds like he is pouring his heart and soul into the song. It also adds a lot of personality and uniqueness to his music, which makes it stand out. #POPMUSW22

[Emily Benson @emjay0416]

@Monicak40659510 I agree. His breaking voice adds meaning and emotion to the words he is singing. It helps the audience understand the emotions he is feeling. #POPMUSW22

[Emily Benson @emjay0416]

I love my Bose Bluetooth headphones because they allow me to privately listen to music without bothering anyone else. I think a lot of the appeal of these headphones comes from the fact that Bose is a pricey brand, therefore associating them with wealth. #POPMUSW22

[Emily Benson @emjay0416]

@YarnCurator I can relate. Most of the musical artists I listen to I found through streaming services or social media. These artists come from all over the world and play all sorts of genres. I would have never found them through older technologies like radio. #POPMUSW22

[Emily Benson @emjay0416]

@LarissaCostello I can relate. I stopped using iTunes years ago because it was too costly. With newly invented music streaming services, I can listen to any song much more affordably. Streaming services have also helped me find new music I wouldn't have found elsewhere. #POPMUSW22

[Emily Benson @emjay0416]

@EmilyTucker110 I agree that while most popular music is "dumbed down," there are still plenty of songs that tackle real-life issues. One example is "Same Love" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, which is about is about the issue of homophobia in the present day. #POPMUSW22

[Emily Benson @emjay0416]

Some "false needs" found in pop music include partying, materialism, etc. When almost every song on the radio is about the same "false needs," listeners become passive. They don't bother to listen for meaningful or original messages. #POPMUSW22

[Emily Benson @emjay0416]

@emily_sharpe4 I agree that most people don't listen to lyrical meanings. I was shocked the first time I heard Ariana Grande's "Positions" on the radio. Although it's a catchy song, the lyrics reinforce so many old-fashioned gender roles. Do fans of this song really understand it? #POPMUSW22