Why mainstream music is so awful

[pgrmdave]

I believe he's referring to his post here:

http://hypography.com/forums/watercooler/10475-what-you-listening-right-now-post163390.html#post163390

[Monomer]

I love mainstream music, but what I perceive of as mainstream is probably not what "mainstream" people listen to. Now that probably made a lot of sense...

 

Uh huh...:rolleyes:

 

 

I don't like the pop music from the girls off the production line - Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Jessica Simpson, even our own Delta Goodrem. Their music is bland and they all sound the same. But I've also noticed that new bands these days sound like bands from past decades. Nobody is coming up with something original. Bands back in the day had their unique sounds - The Beatles, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd to name a few.

 

I was talking about the poor quality of music with my husband the other day and I mentioned that it must be so easy to get a record deal. He responded that over the years there have always been tons of people out there trying to make it in the music industry, but we have only really been aware of the most successful musicians because communication is not what it is today. We're more exposed to all the music out there so we get to hear more of the awful stuff.

[pgrmdave]

Nobody does something completely original, especially when starting out. All bands have their influences. I liked the Rolling Stones but had only heard their big popular stuff. I bought some of their records (3 for $1 at a thrift store!) and much to my surprize, they sounded like an old blues band. Don't fall into the trap of thinking that all music was so much better then based only on the best stuff. Or that all music was original because you only remember those sounds.

 

EDIT: That's not to say that there aren't originators, but that everybody is influenced by those before them. And with the invention of the electric guitar and synthesizers, there was a lot of innovating because there was no precedent. Some of the most original music today is electronica for the same reason - there is simply more you can do with it.

[Monomer]

Yeah, you're right. Everybody has their influences and that comes through their music. But the interesting bands don't just repeat what has come before them; they take those various influences and mould them into something of their own. I appreciate the bands that aren't afraid to turn in new directions and find new sounds.

[Queso]

LIKE THE MARS VOLTA

 

Listen to them.

 

They're one of the only bands in the main stream that are actually innovating, experimenting, and blowing my mind.

[Monomer]

LIKE THE MARS VOLTA

 

Listen to them.

 

They're one of the only bands in the main stream that are actually innovating, experimenting, and blowing my mind.

 

I found one of their CDs - De-Loused in the Comatorium at the library so I've give it a listen. :hihi:

[DFINITLYDISTRUBD]

I think the brain hungers for abstract patterns.

 

I think that through rhythmic exercises, you can further evolve your own self.

 

I think that by being exposed to music is like lifting weights for the brain.

Once you exercise on a daily basis, you'll be free to climb mountains, beat people up better, lift cars, and do all sorts of amazing things you couldn't do before you exercised.

 

All this Pop, though . .

 

4/4 with an intro, verse, chorus, verse, bridge, chorus, (Insert either verse, outro, or verse, outro, Here OK)

 

The same pattern I've heard a billion times. It rarely differs from that structure.

 

Then, arrange some cute keys that are known to work well together.

 

Pick your synths, and go.

 

Bang out something new to chew for all of you.

 

working in NYC (Sony music production studios on 50th ave) and seeing how everything is made in various small rooms in a few skyscrapers with one Midi controlling keyboard, one mixing board, and a computer

I just lost all respect for the main stream of music that flows inthru the television and radio.

It's not real. It's made like any other product-

For the consumer.

 

Real music happens in the moment.

Think Hendrix, Davis, and the bum

with a 12 string @ the bay.

 

Some are able to transcend their (let's call it Chi for the hell of it) through tangible vibrations, and document them. Ressurected, push play.

 

Make a fire bring family and instruments.

Play.

(and I mean Reeallly play. Dredg thou soul. Lose all ego. Chant. Howl.)

THEN LISTEN TO THE FIRE

 

I usually hear music.

 

In the waves, too.

 

Totally transforms the psyche.

 

It is magick, a projection.

 

An aura of intent.

 

Think Koto full moon flamenco

drone strings and whispers

ascending all bridges to

ecstacy.

 

(word)

 

p.s. I'm listening to my stomache growl which sounds like a futuristic and organic alien door on a spaceship opening for unfathomable sentients because I've been listening to psytrance all day.

 

I have but one word to say............Wow...

[Queso]

wow what?

[DFINITLYDISTRUBD]

Dude...Wow.

 

Read the Quote, Appreciate your handywork.

 

If I could only get my mind back up to firing on all cylinders...But I haven't been able to hold on to a single train of thought in years (AADD I think either that or to much consumtion of mind altering substances.... most of which prescribed)

 

In short I really appreciate your artistic writing style...so Wow! Take the respect and enjoy it d@mit!!!!!!!!!!!!!:confused:

[Queso]

om :confused:

[DFINITLYDISTRUBD]

om :hyper:

 

Huh?

 

Are you calling me an old man or saying ohm?!?;)

[Jim Colyer]

Mainstream music was good from the late 1950s through the early 1980s.

 

Elvis Presley Jim Colyer :: News

The Beatles Jim Colyer :: News

[freeztar]

Mainstream music was good from the late 1950s through the early 1980s.

 

I'd say it was good from the early 60's to the early 70's.

Again in the early 90's with the grunge movement.

Arguably in the mid to late nineties if you're a hip-hop fan.

Nothing to speak of this decade... (in general of course)

[Jet2]

Why mainstream music is so awful

 

I think we shouldn't jump to this conclusion.

There are a lot of good 'mainstream music' out there these days. They just may not be your taste only.

[Buffy]

Well at the time in the early 80's I thought that New Wave was mainstream and I've always loved it! So fiddlesticks to you!

 

She drove a Plymouth Satellite, faster than the speed of light, :thumbs_up

Buffy

[DFINITLYDISTRUBD]

I wouldn't know...My musical taste has always tended to lean towards unpopular music. While my friends jammed to metallica and nirvana I jammed to the dyllards, norman blake, and the pogues.

 

Then as rap gained momentum it was merle, hank, cash, and george jones for me as well as the afforementioned groups.

 

Now as the radio is infested with crap it's still all of the above and cool stuff like apocolyptica, GYBE, and pablo cassals.

 

The only "POPULAR" groups I like are M.T.B., B.T.O. , P.F., L.Z. , Rush, L.S., 38 S., Kanzas, Journey, B.D., B.S., The Beatles, G.D., The sex pistols, The grateful dead.