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True, but I'd say it's worse for books than for music. For music there's still plenty of network effects in favor of new music... things like live concerts, ra
by whstl 1y ago
True, but I'd say it's worse for books than for music.
For music there's still plenty of network effects in favor of new music... things like live concerts, radio and DJs playing the latest stuff, playlists that make actual money being all about new stuff, younger people wanting to connect to their own generation, pop culture enthusiasts always chasing the "new thing".
Sure there are oldies stations and DJs and listeners rediscovering vintage stuff, but network effects for books are rarer, there's not that many Dan Browns anymore.
- layer8 1y agoOn the other hand, music is arguably more timeless, in that the contents of lyrics is less crucial for the enjoyment of music.
- galaxyavenu 1y agoI don't think that's true at all, plenty of my friends has some kind of aversion to "old" music because they could not "get" the aesthetic. Plus I'm sure most people are sick of Fur Elise.
- whstl 1y agoCompositions: absolutely. More “evergreen” genres like classical, jazz, soundtracks, and also stuff by established artists? Surely! But pop music recordings get “too dated” quite fast for the mainstream and mainstream audiences. This kinda keeps Spotify and Radio charts fresh and newer artists make some money. IMO of course! EDIT: Wait! One thing however where you’re right and I’m wrong is with live concerts. Today older legacy acts compete and often surpass attendance of newer acts.
- makeitdouble 1y agoTo note, books have a different networks: they can get movie/TV/game adaptions and get pushed to the news forefront, their author can also play the SNS game. There's still no Spotlight for books, and I'm with you how tougher than other media it is.
- 7jjjjjjj 1y agoI heard a joke that you don't write a political book for people to read, you write it so you can go on all the talk shows to be interviewed about your book.
- makeitdouble 1y agoThat is of course not a joke at all depending on the field. It's kinda like being published in prestigious papers. While specialists and enthusiasts will enjoy and peek at the content, being recognized as someone who writes about the subject and can be presented as an expert of the field can absolutely be the main impact for the author.
- galaxyavenu 1y agoYeah I would say books got it worse, there's a strong tradition of re-arranging old classics in new music, e.g.: kamasi washington remaking clair de lune. so listening to old pieces are not only rewarding, it's even necessary.