Mackenzie Hickey

[Mackenzie Hickey @mackenziehMUN]

@NazaahaAzam I agree that many music fans would love to see their favourite artist perform live, however for a lot of music fans this is unrealistic when many popular artists for example only tour around United States and major Canadian Cities as well as having very expensive show tickets.

[Mackenzie Hickey @mackenziehMUN]

@Lisa_mus2011 I agree. While live music is loved by many it is unfortunately not affordable by all and while decades ago it was common to see fairly popular artists perform in lounges and clubs that is not the case today. Concerts cost a lot today leaving live music on a double edged sword.

[Mackenzie Hickey @mackenziehMUN]

@LaishaAdhikari I agree, if an artists truly wants to do a cover or sample or remix a song they should do so with acknowledging the original artist at the least.

[Mackenzie Hickey @mackenziehMUN]

@zoemcdonald01 I agree, as like many other things history of any genre should never be forgotten- it can be no longer used or practiced if time proves it to be wrong or tasteless but we should not forget and disregard as it will be bound to happen again.

[Mackenzie Hickey @mackenziehMUN]

@RyanH0bbs I agree, I feel his breaking voice helped him portray his pure feelings to the listeners and made them feel the lyrics with him.

[Mackenzie Hickey @mackenziehMUN]

@Benmwilliams03 I completely agree. This was rather new in music at the time and thus extremely unique. It added individually as well as emotion to the words of his songs, and feeling the lyrics as he sang them.

[Mackenzie Hickey @mackenziehMUN]

@MackeyKiley I agree, new music today came with new ways to connect with people through music. Access to music today has become more universal and inexpensive, there is no need to buy pricy audio systems or instruments.

[Mackenzie Hickey @mackenziehMUN]

@zoemcdonald01 I agree, applications like Apple Music give people new paths to connect with one another via music such as creating and sharing playlists with the ease and convenience of todays technology.

[Mackenzie Hickey @mackenziehMUN]

U9: I believe younger people would rather listen to the original of the song rather than a cover. Todays youth are very loyal (i.e. [Taylor] Swifties) and want to fully support the original artists and their brand. #F22POPMUS

[Mackenzie Hickey @mackenziehMUN]

U7: In times where racial equality was still heavily lacking, the hostility towards taking songs from a culture, changing them and singing them as white people is fair. Similar to the modern term “white-washing”. However censoring songs for the youth is not unjust. #F22POPMUS

[Mackenzie Hickey @mackenziehMUN]

U5: I believe Ray Charles “breaking voice” technique adds individuality to his singing; showing his emotion and character through this vocal technique and adding emphasis to the phrases he sings about his woman. #F22POPMUS

[Mackenzie Hickey @mackenziehMUN]

U3: I have noticed that the brand of music tech as well as model/device used gave people impressions of your class/status. Having an Apple iPod meant you were “higher class” than having a “lesser brand” MP3 player. However now music apps are more popular than devices. #F22POPMUS

[Mackenzie Hickey @mackenziehMUN]

@RylanCrokeMUN I agree with your comment on the false need of wealth and fame. Many artists write heavily about designer brands, fancy cars, lavish trips, and lots of money - having money to use leisurely is great but not it is not necessary especially to the extent they claim.

[Mackenzie Hickey @mackenziehMUN]

@ErinWay14 I agree with pop not being dumbed down. There are an uncountable number of different songs within the category that are artistically curated and intricate compared to the ones that people use to generalize the entire category.

[Mackenzie Hickey @mackenziehMUN]

U1: “A false need” I notice in pop music today is hopeless romance. Artists create a very high standard and express the kind of love they want to receive as a minimum expectation, when in reality everyone expresses their love and feelings in a relationship differently. #F22POPMUS