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"Everything else about pop music is highly synthesized and scientifically produced. Why not the vocals?" I sense you think this is a bad thing... Are cars made
by axod 18y ago
"Everything else about pop music is highly synthesized and scientifically produced. Why not the vocals?"
I sense you think this is a bad thing... Are cars made by hand any more? Does being made by robots make a car any less fantastic?
- brk 18y agoMost of the cars that would be considered "the best" are still hand-made, at least to a large degree. The difference though is that a car is a physical object produced by a persons talent. A vocal track is (in spirit at least) something produced directly, or a direct output of the vocalist. Part of the mystique is supposed to be the fact that not everyone can carry a perfect tune. Except than when you apply too much technology post-processing, you eliminate the exclusivity (and garbage up the track at the same time).
- nfg 18y agoIs the robot praised for its creative brilliance and held up as an 'artist' also?
- mattmaroon 18y agoI don't think it's a bad thing. I think the result is generally cliche crap, but some people like it, so whatever floats your boat. I just think it's strange to apply inconsistent standards to the same genre. It's ok that the music is precision-engineered on a computer, but not the vocals? Have it one way or the other.
- chett 18y agoThis reminds me of the time I attended a clinic taught by Marty Friedman (ex Megadeth guitarist). The audience had a few "purists" who seemed miffed that he'd strayed from his roots to perform pop-music in Japan. After being asked about the merits of his new endeavors he simply responded (paraphrasing) "Who wants filet mignon at every meal? Sometimes I just want a cheeseburger from a fast food joint".
- joseakle 18y agoRobots make copies of cars. Just like computers make copies of music.