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'Some factor' was usually the previous generations' equivalent of virality - typically a blend of sexual charisma, personal charisma, theatricality, entertainme
by TheOtherHobbes 6y ago
'Some factor' was usually the previous generations' equivalent of virality - typically a blend of sexual charisma, personal charisma, theatricality, entertainment value, and shock value.
Without that packaging music is a very tough sell. Being competent and creative on its own isn't enough.
I can't think of anyone who has made it on musicality alone without at least some of the above OR enthusiastic and regular promotion by gatekeepers (top radio DJs) while they were still an influence.
- tomc1985 6y agoI think movie/game composers might fit this criteria, unless you count the movies/games themselves as gatekeepers
- agumonkey 6y agoActually interesting, I think we all remember some video game scores deeply even though they were never sold to us, never relied on naming or branding .. it was just 'that music that captured my brain for hours so well' Some people today do acapella renditions for SNES F-Zero soundtrack.. that says something :)