The Wrong Generation Argument, Does it really matter?

ZRFTS · 05-22-2015, 09:40 AM

Yes, I think music was better because there wasn't as much corporate influence but then again... society hasn't really changed. We haven't radically changed our way of life, we've had computers yes; we treat other races differently yes but what's different about the 50's compared to 2015 except the music?

People often want to be a part of something but then again, there are tons of things you can be a part of; so what if you weren't a part of The Beatles. There will always be a festival or a band that'll grasp it's influence over the world. You don't have to be there or even have met one of the Beatles; all you have to do is take what they provided and make it into your own.

People often want to seem cool by dejecting the new music; I do admit that the new music isn't as appealing but that's only because of laziness. People don't put as much effort into things to create a unique sound that sticks within people's minds; they take electronics for granted. Electronics can do amazing things, so can guitars and pianos. Even dubstep can sound incredible if certain people thought outside the box. I think the music people have assumed that people don't even care anymore; that is incorrect. I think the musicians need to realize that it's effort that causes people to like musicians.

Also people need to find better ways of being cool, be yourself; don't follow. The Wrong Generation isn't even original anymore, it's more like a bulletin point for defining yourself.

I'm waiting for the point in time where things suddenly change and we wouldn't have this corporate saturated era but alas, we have The Wrong Generation.

Also those who focus on the whole "digital sales going up, CD sales going down" are not looking at the whole picture. Whole picture being licensing deals for older artists, promotion to get the word out, radio control (including YouTube, Pandora, Spotify) and indie label distribution. I get that they make things easier but take ever Bandcamp artist that should be more popular then they are; it would be much easier if we didn't have this major label stuff.

05-22-2015, 09:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
ZRFTS Groupie Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 39	The Wrong Generation Argument, Does it really matter? Yes, I think music was better because there wasn't as much corporate influence but then again... society hasn't really changed. We haven't radically changed our way of life, we've had computers yes; we treat other races differently yes but what's different about the 50's compared to 2015 except the music? People often want to be a part of something but then again, there are tons of things you can be a part of; so what if you weren't a part of The Beatles. There will always be a festival or a band that'll grasp it's influence over the world. You don't have to be there or even have met one of the Beatles; all you have to do is take what they provided and make it into your own. People often want to seem cool by dejecting the new music; I do admit that the new music isn't as appealing but that's only because of laziness. People don't put as much effort into things to create a unique sound that sticks within people's minds; they take electronics for granted. Electronics can do amazing things, so can guitars and pianos. Even dubstep can sound incredible if certain people thought outside the box. I think the music people have assumed that people don't even care anymore; that is incorrect. I think the musicians need to realize that it's effort that causes people to like musicians. Also people need to find better ways of being cool, be yourself; don't follow. The Wrong Generation isn't even original anymore, it's more like a bulletin point for defining yourself. I'm waiting for the point in time where things suddenly change and we wouldn't have this corporate saturated era but alas, we have The Wrong Generation. Also those who focus on the whole "digital sales going up, CD sales going down" are not looking at the whole picture. Whole picture being licensing deals for older artists, promotion to get the word out, radio control (including YouTube, Pandora, Spotify) and indie label distribution. I get that they make things easier but take ever Bandcamp artist that should be more popular then they are; it would be much easier if we didn't have this major label stuff.