Nathan Emmanuel Adeyemi Alder

[Nathan Emmanuel Adeyemi Alder @Nalder01]

@BrookeSlous Yes! Playing music nowadays has never been easier. It is evident that people will gravitate toward Spotify, Apple Music and others. Concerts are ridiculously priced nowadays and they belong to a different time period!

[Nathan Emmanuel Adeyemi Alder @Nalder01]

@Quantuminsanit1 Indeed, modern times have allowed more freedom for listeners. I still enjoy concerts but they have definitely taken second place when it comes to popularity.

[Nathan Emmanuel Adeyemi Alder @Nalder01]

#W23POPMUS Wald's statement carries truth to it. Advances in technology have enabled record producers to create polished, studio-quality recordings that often surpass the sound quality of live performances. However, many still enjoy live covers for their interactive nature!

[Nathan Emmanuel Adeyemi Alder @Nalder01]

#W23POPMUS Let's face it, "Schlock" rose in notoriety at a time when the spotlight was more on black musicians. Whites saw it as an opportunity to use the sounds to "one-up" the original creators. Under no reasonable pretext should cultural theft be valued, especially then.

[Nathan Emmanuel Adeyemi Alder @Nalder01]

#W23POPMUS Ray Charles masters emotionally connecting with his audience through his intensive breaking voice. He can add a dramatic effect to his lyrics by emphasizing emotions thanks to his voice. It signifies strong character and shows honesty and passion within his songs.

[Nathan Emmanuel Adeyemi Alder @Nalder01]

@Rpomeroy13 I would not go as far as bringing class into it. However, many people like to argue for the sake of arguing. Both of these streaming services are almost identical in many aspects. Perhaps later, we'll look back at it with a global view and see how class played a role in it.

[Nathan Emmanuel Adeyemi Alder @Nalder01]

@Tyrell_Tapper I like your take on this. It has become something marketed as a "must-have," and I also agree with how AI has allowed users to expand their music tastes efficiently. It's honestly a great thing, whereas before we would have to buy new music to see if we liked it or not.

[Nathan Emmanuel Adeyemi Alder @Nalder01]

#W23POPMUS With music becoming so accessible, it has become easier to share music among communities and express each other via our tastes in music. As a result, I feel more in touch with music and my identity. Consequently, I find myself listening to music regularly thanks to it

[Nathan Emmanuel Adeyemi Alder @Nalder01]

@CDRSquires Indeed, a lot of music comes from three leading production studios. It has been common to use popular sounds across the ages, but I feel like nowadays, it is exaggerated, and there is too much of a disconnect between the composers and producers

[Nathan Emmanuel Adeyemi Alder @Nalder01]

@dionbennett99 Entirely with you. In our increasingly fast-paced society, we have decided to allocate less time to enjoying and actively listening to music. There lies a paradox where most of us want good music, but we would rather listen to it passively.

[Nathan Emmanuel Adeyemi Alder @Nalder01]

#W23POPMUS The illusion of "false needs" is perpetually thrown at us for influential and commercial gain. Most artists have gravitated more toward making sounds that appeal to the passive audience as it yields better commercial success, giving less room to artistic creativity.

[Nathan Emmanuel Adeyemi Alder @Nalder01]

@samfollettnl I agree! This is the first time I have seen it that way, but it could be a way to stay relevant. Music has lost some of its authenticity to appeal to a broader crowd. I think it is okay to do that, but it remains important to find the right balance.

[Nathan Emmanuel Adeyemi Alder @Nalder01]

#W23POPMUS Hi everybody!