Is Pop Music Really So Simple?

METALLICA_RULES · 07-09-2011, 08:39 AM

All music is quite simple really.

Necromancer · 07-09-2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by METALLICA_RULES

All music is quite simple really.

I feel so inspired by the simplicity of your answer, you must be a musical prodigy.

All this time..I thought certain aspects of jazz/rock could be complicated.

Have you ever tried to cover the guitar & vocals of Robert Johnson?

Howard the Duck · 07-09-2011, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Necromancer

I feel so inspired by the simplicity of your answer, you must be a musical prodigy.

All this time..I thought certain aspects of jazz/rock could be complicated.

Have you ever tried to cover the guitar & vocals of Robert Johnson?

Robert Johnson's music at its core is not that difficult - it's just a different tuning

trying to sound "exactly" like him is hard, though, the feel is hard to recreate, the best i can do is sound like Clapton trying to be Robert Johnson

but as i've said, the music itself is not that hard to play, i have the transcriptions to all his songs

Necromancer · 07-09-2011, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Il Duce

Robert Johnson's music at its core is not that difficult - it's just a different tuning

trying to sound "exactly" like him is hard, though, the feel is hard to recreate, the best i can do is sound like Clapton trying to be Robert Johnson

but as i've said, the music itself is not that hard to play, i have the transcriptions to all his songs

I understand that the timing sequence of his guitar and vocals to be very difficult, Clapton stated that one could spend a life time trying to emulate his music perfect. Timing sequence can prove to be much more complicated and innovative than tuning. Although I do understand your point concerning basic chord structure.

Paedantic Basterd · 07-09-2011, 10:58 AM

I'd once heard pop music described as any music structured with verses and choruses. I see the validity of this, but also would include an emphasis on melody in my own definition.

BobLobLaw · 07-09-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by METALLICA_RULES

All music is quite simple really.

Yes, which is why prog and jazz exists.

As for the thread, it's not really that simple. Catchy, yes, but simple.

djchameleon · 07-10-2011, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by starrynight

Record sales aren't what they used to be and I think that is partly because of a diminished audience for chart music (compared to the past).

like i said earlier I disagree with your statement and we'll have to agree to disagree on that part of it but now you are bringing up record sales and that's a whole 'nother beast.

The reason for lower record sales has to do with the availability to get the music online also the economic times that we are living it, I hardly think it has anything to do with a diminished audience. Also people are learning that artists aren't getting much from record sales anyways so they will still show up in droves to support concerts/tours but the record sales won't reflect their true fan base.

starrynight · 07-10-2011, 04:48 AM

Well I did say partly, so yes of course online availability of music will hamper sales in general. Though I still think there is less general interest in chart music than there used to be.

METALLICA_RULES · 07-10-2011, 06:22 AM

Ok I change my answer. You have your Kesha's, which make simple music, while on the otherside of the spectrum you have your Meshuggah's, Dream Theater's etc., which make music that is quite complex. Of Course not all music is simple. Sorry if I ticked anyone off.

starrynight · 07-10-2011, 07:19 AM

Pet Sounds is quite an elaborate production and that is pop.

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METALLICA_RULES Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 127	Ok I change my answer. You have your Kesha's, which make simple music, while on the otherside of the spectrum you have your Meshuggah's, Dream Theater's etc., which make music that is quite complex. Of Course not all music is simple. Sorry if I ticked anyone off.