Tuesday, 4 March 2008
Sunday, 2 March 2008
Are we listening to our parents? ...Our parents MUSIC that is!
This is a topic that my Dad often broaches, asking me why I don't listen to much "new music" as it is so often put. Considering myself a music loving youngster who wants to make a career in the industry I do find myself listening to this wave of "new music" and questioning it's shelf life.
Will The Wombats still be around in ten years time? Will The Kaiser Cheifs roll off the tounge in the same way that The Roling Stones does? I somehow doubt this.
Reading Edna Gudson's article on USA today, she says that the problem with many modern albums is that there is only one good song and the rest is 'filler'.
Beatles historian Martin Lewis began spotting a young wave of Fab Four fanaticism as emcee of Beatlefan conventions over the past 14 years. Boomers constituted half of the audience in 1990. Now 75% of attendees are under 30, and any barely in their teens.
This is a trend growing more and more common, talking to my peers I find that they will listen to new music, but they don't embrace it into their lives as they would artists such as Cash and Dylan. These names bring a smile to your face, a glint in the eye, something special. When are we going to see this again?
Will The Wombats still be around in ten years time? Will The Kaiser Cheifs roll off the tounge in the same way that The Roling Stones does? I somehow doubt this.
Reading Edna Gudson's article on USA today, she says that the problem with many modern albums is that there is only one good song and the rest is 'filler'.
Beatles historian Martin Lewis began spotting a young wave of Fab Four fanaticism as emcee of Beatlefan conventions over the past 14 years. Boomers constituted half of the audience in 1990. Now 75% of attendees are under 30, and any barely in their teens.
This is a trend growing more and more common, talking to my peers I find that they will listen to new music, but they don't embrace it into their lives as they would artists such as Cash and Dylan. These names bring a smile to your face, a glint in the eye, something special. When are we going to see this again?
Ok, so The Libertines debut album 'Up the Bracket', reamins the most influential album for a good decade. This is a widespread opinion in the music industry anyway. It may have critical acclaim and a sense of genius behind it but as far as the music relating to the youth of today goes, Pete Doherty has totally let the side down. After his crazy days and escapades he cannot be seen as a figure to look up to and admire in the industry - unfortunate really.
Mike also talks of this in his blog, for all it's faults (bad production, bad artwork and half realised ideas) 'Up the Bracket' offered more than just music - it offered a lifestyle and a different way of thinking. Not really portraying a good way of life for many youngsters.
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