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I think your music example actually proves the original point. I would argue the average quality of (popular) music has declined in the wake of new technology.
by alxhre 3y ago
I think your music example actually proves the original point. I would argue the average quality of (popular) music has declined in the wake of new technology. The lack of musical knowledge has led to undifferentiated, simplistic musicianship in modern songs. If artists were forced to learn to play an instrument they would ultimately produce more sophisticated work. The lower barrier to entry is a disservice to their musical development and artistic ceiling. The sad part is we don't even realize what we're missing. Who is writing songs at the level of Bohemian Rhapsody these days? I would genuinely be very happy to know.
- Tainnor 3y agoI agree that much (though not all) of "mainstream" music has become shallow, and I also agree that people making less music on their own has contributed to this - although the latter, I think, has cultural factors too, and in societies where e.g. singing is more common, I think the appreciation for art is still a bit different. But there's still tons of absolutely amazing music by skilled artists, you just have to venture off the mainstream path a bit. I don't know your exact tastes, so it's hard to recommend anything specific. But if you're saying "Bohemian Rhapsody", the genre of progressive rock is still very much alive, if niche.