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Everything looked fine except this.I add words sometimes. Sorry. But thanks for clearing that up. :3
This isn't objectively judging something. I personally hate bananas, but objectively judging them I can say that they are good because of the potassium that they provide. Objectively judging something is literally judging something without any personal bias or preference.
Recently, I've been reflecting on the nature of popular music and I've been wondering what you guys might think about this.Excuse me if I don't make sense at points, but I do agree with how you are looking at this for the most part. :P
I think that modern mainstream artists aren't necessarily talented, but have figured out what people want out of music and how to deliver and market this music. I agree for the most part
This makes me think that it is impossible for an artist to be both accepted by the mainstream and to truly do their own thing musically. Which also makes me wonder what created the concept of "mainstream" because their are plenty of bands that are popular but definitely not mainstream. The concept of mainstream, I believe, really has been popping up in economics since the beginning of it. Those whom are willing to buy, endorse, and or sell different goods/services/entertainment make up the "mainstream", I suppose. The mainstream is, in basic, the majority. I'm no economist, though. :P
Which leads me to think that if the mainstream decides whether or not music is good, is there any way to objectively measure the quality of music? Therein is the broader question, is music good because it is good, or is it good because a majority of people say it's good?
The only people who can objectively measure the quality of music are the listeners. Everyone has that own bias(es) and opinions, there in turn will consider different factors at different viewpoints. For example, I personally love Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald, Bobby Darrin, etc. Some people feel that they are too old and not good, merely because they are unpopular. However, others feel, while talented, they would only listen to them when in a fancy restaurant or tuxedo shopping, as opposed to 50 years ago when they were the mainstream. Music is never a cut and dry subject, because it is almost completely based on opinion. Of course, however, our economic system encourages popular opinion the most. And Quite frankly, it isn't hard for record companies to shell out a few million to singers, when they are gaining several billion off the deal itself. So, companies, too would promote those they could pay the less to get the most. But I'm treading off topic.. :o
If you answered the latter, realize that, like anything, music can be marketed and sold along with a certain lifestyle and opinion. If popular music is popular only because a majority of people say it is popular, and if people can be made to think a certain way or want certain things through marketing, is it really even music any more? Can it really still be called a creative venture?
Music is an opinion, really. A culture in itself. Certain people like certain things for certain places at certain times. People are diverse, that is why we have so much music to listen to in the first place. And while meaningless to certain people, it may mean a lot to others. It all depends on your perspectives. Is one of those subjects that can be looked at economically, politically, religiously, culturally, etc.
I'm done for now. Tell me what you think if you can make sense of my ramblings.
Not getting sleep does not make you look younger.Getting enough sleep wastes half your life. :O
look up the page i said i dont get alot of sleep!I state once more:
Daniel, I'd advise you leave this topic and never come back. Calm down. Take a vacation. Learn some manners. :o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T69TOuqaqXIAll that science stuff comes from Jesus, you know.
Ok, I will change my age to make it say I'm 236. I guess that means it true!Quite.
No, Carly's the epitome. He's the Tomthegeek rip-off.And Tomthegeek is a spin-off of MacktheHunter.
Still, their is no way that kid in the picture is 13. It isn't possible.What picture? :o
:oMmm?
Fine, he's making me say it. Magick invited me to clan! :DYus
What you say !!Good then. He'll be contacting you, however. The arrangements may take a while as he does have things he needs to do. Thank you for your patience.
Mage, I know, I'm being an idiot about the whole thing. I understand that General Jake doesn't want to just hand it over with nothing, so I will talk to him when I can.
if your in 7th. How come you can't spell question correctly. No wonder you got held back forgettard.
just dont be stupid next time?
no im not
well i cant be nice when they can't even spell. It's like trying to make a 4 year old speak correct grammar.Or a 13 year old to learn correct punctuation. :P
