Why Today's Pop Music is So Uninspiring

66.42.117.237

Posted by HawkR on August 30, 2002 at 23:44:58

In Reply to: MTV "so called music" Awards..... posted by EdM on August 30, 2002 at 07:24:15:

Number one, like you said, image is too much the issue, and that's basically what's being sold today; the image and the peppy beat. Not that this was never the case. The 70s and 80s for instance had plenty of crappy music to go around.

Here's the difference: I think we've been so spoiled by such, dare I say, legendary acts (which I'll leave to your opinion), over the years that anything that comes out now pales in comparison. Frankly, I think that's unfair.

Nonetheless, it is difficult to find genuinely good music out there that isn't either independent or local. I figure the best way to get to it is simply to visit the local night clubs. I've never been to one, so I am completely unfounded w/ this idea.

Finally, I"ll say that the primary reason why MTV's music scene is so devoid of life is basically because they are resting on their laurels. They used to take risks when they were a smaller company, but now that they are a huge conglomerate, the risks are much greater and so they must go with the "sure thing," meaning of course, Least Common Denominator music. I don't even watch MTV, but I do check in from time to time, and this is the impression that I get.

I wish I could make music to change the landscape, but I just don't have the talent, and I don't even know how to play a piano. Damn...

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:

Follow Ups Full Thread

Topic - MTV "so called music" Awards..... - EdM 07:24:15 08/30/02 (18)

Re: MTV "so called music" Awards..... - Jack Seaton 23:22:10 09/02/02 (0)

most award shows and awards - hifitommy 11:55:56 09/01/02 (4)

well... it's not all that innocent - jazztrumpet 23:16:50 09/02/02 (3)

dead white or black - hifitommy 06:32:58 09/05/02 (2)

Re: dead white or black - jazztrumpet 08:09:58 09/05/02 (1)

others comments - hifitommy 06:39:28 09/06/02 (0)

Why Today's Pop Music is So Uninspiring - HawkR 23:44:58 08/30/02 (0)

It's a commercial - brewthunda 14:38:38 08/30/02 (4)

In Defense of Aerosmith :) - mishmashmusic 14:36:31 08/31/02 (1)

I agree, they are a good band with good songs.... - Mrs. Piggy 15:02:31 08/31/02 (0)

With you on both points........ - Sordidman 08:42:22 08/31/02 (0)

nice synopsis of Aerosmith - The Killer Piglet 22:07:02 08/30/02 (0)

How often do they do this...seems like a weekly freak show?? - DWPC 11:43:53 08/30/02 (0)

Absolutely right, all garbage. - schmoo@execpc.com 09:21:03 08/30/02 (2)

So mean-spirited, so judgemental... nt. - clarkjohnsen 07:50:18 08/31/02 (1)

Remind you someone? - The Killer Piglet 10:25:07 08/31/02 (0)

Re: MTV "so called music" Awards..... - gopher 09:08:26 08/30/02 (0)

Re: MTV "so called music" Awards..... - mishmashmusic 08:39:44 08/30/02 (0)

Follow Ups

Why Today's Pop Music is So Uninspiring - HawkR 23:44:58 08/30/02 (0)

You can not post to an archived thread.