#61 ·
Concerts aren't all bad—honestly, I’d give anything to be shoved around in a crowd at a Guns N' Roses show!
Is music dying?
Started by Chris Gonzalez6 · · 👁 5 views · 91 replies
#62 ·
Folks... I just caught the most depressing news update on the local news:
MUSIC IS DEAD
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MUSIC IS DEAD
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#64 ·
Music doesn't die. Quality music dies.
November Rain (what a coincidence, I’m actually listening to that exact track right now), I totally agree with you—most of the legends are either retired or gone. So, what are we left with? A bunch of wannabe-bend acts like New York City and some pop princesses who just shake their hips twice in a skimpy outfit, or maybe their daddy handed them a fat check and they became overnight superstars despite having zero vocal talent. Their hits sit at the top of the charts, even though tracks by Brother Martin are sixteen times more profound. I'm talking about songs centered around fashion accessories and clothes (umbrellas, high heels, dresses...)—these childish little tunes with maybe five different notes and lyrics a five-year-old could write better. Honestly, almost all these self-proclaimed musicians today drive me crazy. They only sing so they can afford a flashy car, a mansion with a pool in L.A., or so girls will flock to them just to get drunk, do drugs, strip in public, and lie about everything under the sun. They manufacture these tragic backstories about their "troubled childhoods" just to land a cover story in some tabloid and move more of their mediocre albums. Sure, there are exceptions, but let's be real, they're incredibly rare. What happened to music? It feels like it's just become a way for anyone with the physical traits mentioned above—regardless of taste or talent—to make a quick buck and instantly become a "cover girl." 'Cause there's no business like showbusiness! 😢
November Rain (what a coincidence, I’m actually listening to that exact track right now), I totally agree with you—most of the legends are either retired or gone. So, what are we left with? A bunch of wannabe-bend acts like New York City and some pop princesses who just shake their hips twice in a skimpy outfit, or maybe their daddy handed them a fat check and they became overnight superstars despite having zero vocal talent. Their hits sit at the top of the charts, even though tracks by Brother Martin are sixteen times more profound. I'm talking about songs centered around fashion accessories and clothes (umbrellas, high heels, dresses...)—these childish little tunes with maybe five different notes and lyrics a five-year-old could write better. Honestly, almost all these self-proclaimed musicians today drive me crazy. They only sing so they can afford a flashy car, a mansion with a pool in L.A., or so girls will flock to them just to get drunk, do drugs, strip in public, and lie about everything under the sun. They manufacture these tragic backstories about their "troubled childhoods" just to land a cover story in some tabloid and move more of their mediocre albums. Sure, there are exceptions, but let's be real, they're incredibly rare. What happened to music? It feels like it's just become a way for anyone with the physical traits mentioned above—regardless of taste or talent—to make a quick buck and instantly become a "cover girl." 'Cause there's no business like showbusiness! 😢
#65 ·
I’m with you on that.
The whole thing—this so-called "music"—is just unlistenable to me.
And don't even get me started on the music videos. It’s become a total joke. Like you said—just throw on some skimpy dress, grab some heels, and dance around with an umbrella!
Where did the actual message go? Where’s the storytelling in the visuals? Gone. Just gone.
The whole thing—this so-called "music"—is just unlistenable to me.
And don't even get me started on the music videos. It’s become a total joke. Like you said—just throw on some skimpy dress, grab some heels, and dance around with an umbrella!
Where did the actual message go? Where’s the storytelling in the visuals? Gone. Just gone.
#66 ·
Kate Wood4 said:I'm with you on that.
I just can't bring myself to listen to that "music."
And don't even get me started on the music videos. It’s become a complete joke. Like you said, they just throw on some skimpy little dress, grab some heels, and dance around with an umbrella like it's the most profound thing ever.
Whatever happened to actually having something to say in a song? Or a story in a video? Where did all that go?!!
#67 ·
Honestly, maybe just get an internet connection and see if everything on Emotiv is actually there
(hint: it's not)
(hint: it's not)
#68 ·
Anonymous said:Today's self-proclaimed musicians are nothing more than hacks who churn out garbage just to fund a flashy sports car, a mansion in Beverly Hills, or to attract some crowd of girls who will party with them until they're wasted and stripping in public.
If I were to become one of today's pathetic, self-appointed musicians, 😢
I’d head straight to the store to grab a box of Fruit Loops.🙂
#70 ·
gentlepuma20 said:Seriously, everyone should just get an internet connection and check if every single song actually exists on Emotiv.
(Hint: It doesn't.)
I feel like we've been waiting three whole pages for a comment like this.🙂
#72 ·
keke said:I see people bringing up MTV, but honestly, I can't even remember the last time I actually saw a music video on that channel.😕
🤣 This is the absolute truth. Shows like 'Let's Get Married in a Rush' and 'Record While We Vomit' are basically what plays on MTV these days.🤷
I just have no clue when MTV became some kind of gold standard for musical quality. Half of you guys are talking nonsense. I'm with gentlepuma20 on this one, and yeah, stormywolf39 hit the nail on the head too.😁
#73 ·
No, it isn't the music itself, maybe... we’re just all becoming more sentimental and nostalgic, I guess. I bet kids fifteen years from now will be rambling about how some old song was their anthem back in the day and complaining about how that era of music died out. I don't think the music actually disappeared, but when you look at modern music videos, it's just ridiculous; everyone seems to be practically naked, and they'll probably end up looking like an X-ray 🤷
#74 ·
stormywolf39 said:I can’t help but feel like a massive chunk of people out there are just living in their own little bubbles, completely insulated from reality. It’s like they’ve built these tiny, comfortable fortresses around themselves and decided that nothing outside those walls actually matters. They aren't just ignoring the big picture; they are actively choosing to stay tucked away in their own private little worlds, oblivious to everything else going on in the country. Honestly, it’s infuriating to watch. ☕
If I may jump in here for a second... I honestly can’t shake the feeling that the absolute best music being made right now is coming straight out of that swing band we were just discussing.😁
Look, let’s be real here—it’s all getting a bit too serious, isn't it? Music, much like anything else that gets slapped with the label of "artistic greatness," honestly requires some actual breathing room. You need time and distance to truly grasp what you're hearing. Take Tchaikovsky, for example; back when he was actually composing his masterpieces, people dismissed him as nothing more than a hack or a purveyor of cheap sentimentality. It took years for the world to catch up to his genius. And look, I'm not going to get bogged down in a debate about subjective taste. Honestly, even the idea of arguing over what someone likes or dislikes leaves a bad taste in my mouth. It's a pointless exercise.☕
#75 ·
At the end of the day, you can only really talk about how much TV music has gone to hell; anything else is just noise.
#77 ·
Music itself is immortal. It’s one of those things that just won't die. But modern music? Today's hits are 100% mortal. They're number one on the charts for a week, and then they vanish into thin air, never to be heard from again.
Only the ones with the deepest pockets actually make it.
Unfortunately, it's all about the bank account, not the actual quality of the sound.
Nowadays, anyone can claim to be a musician just by tapping a few keys on a laptop, forming a "band," and flooding the market. It just clutters everything up and drowns out the real acts...
I've stopped going to local club shows featuring demo bands because they're all equally mediocre, and I end up missing the one real band that actually matters. Bands have become nothing more than statistics. It's impossible to find the real deal among billions of pretenders who all think they're the next big thing and expect you to care about their latest track. When there's this much noise, uniqueness and value just evaporate.
It's true that piracy absolutely guts artists, and let's be honest, nobody makes real money from album sales anymore, even though the industry pulls in massive profits. We're all complicit in that. Trying to break through in a sea of billions is a nightmare; it's just a disgusting statistic, a cosmic-level cycle of plagiarism. To actually get noticed, you either need serious capital to burn or you have to be born under a lucky star... or maybe sell your soul to the devil, right 🙂?
Dear musicians: just go to college and earn less than a waiter.
Only the ones with the deepest pockets actually make it.
Unfortunately, it's all about the bank account, not the actual quality of the sound.
Nowadays, anyone can claim to be a musician just by tapping a few keys on a laptop, forming a "band," and flooding the market. It just clutters everything up and drowns out the real acts...
I've stopped going to local club shows featuring demo bands because they're all equally mediocre, and I end up missing the one real band that actually matters. Bands have become nothing more than statistics. It's impossible to find the real deal among billions of pretenders who all think they're the next big thing and expect you to care about their latest track. When there's this much noise, uniqueness and value just evaporate.
It's true that piracy absolutely guts artists, and let's be honest, nobody makes real money from album sales anymore, even though the industry pulls in massive profits. We're all complicit in that. Trying to break through in a sea of billions is a nightmare; it's just a disgusting statistic, a cosmic-level cycle of plagiarism. To actually get noticed, you either need serious capital to burn or you have to be born under a lucky star... or maybe sell your soul to the devil, right 🙂?
Dear musicians: just go to college and earn less than a waiter.
#78 ·
Kenneth Newman3 said:I guess nowadays anyone can just mash a few buttons, call themselves a band, and pretend they're making music
Honestly, I don't really see the downside to that. 😍
#79 ·
Yeah, but you missed quoting the full sentence there. I’m with you on this, though.
Every home should have an instrument and actually be played.
Every home should have an instrument and actually be played.
#80 ·
Even if I quote the whole thing, I still wouldn't say it's such a bad thing—honestly, I think it’s actually pretty cool that anyone can just step up and present what they've worked on.
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