The Real Reason Why Music Is Getting Worse!!

Hmm no doubt attention spans are not what they used to be in general but don’t take it out on the goldfish. I assure you that as you watch them they are quite focused solely on what to gobble up next, including you if they could.

The boy goldfish are also quite focused on the girls on occasion...else no more goldfish! Focus!!!

Also explains why epic progressive rock compositions written in the last 50 years or so are not a big thing. Used to be more! "The TImes They Are a Changin..."

The real reason "music is getting worse" is that some people think so.

Others do not.

That’s it in a nutshell.

Some people thinking so is not enough to make it reality for all.

Not even just with music. There is a significant "cult mindset" out there that absolutely believes their judgements are universally correct and that others with different views are wrong. Not just wrong, but perhaps even obstacles to be removed as well in some cases of particular concern in order to get one’s way.

IT happens!

Let’s not think that way about music. There is plenty of diversity in music to go around. Enough that almost all like some. It doesn’t matter what others think, other than the masses will largely determine the market for music just like everything else.

Personally, I am finding more music both good and bad to try out than ever and that is a good thing!

Besides, most of the "good old stuff" is still available, including remasters and remixes that offer a new spin on something old, and same will hopefully be true 50 years from now if we make it that far.

Ever marvel at how far 8 basic notes to work with has gotten us?  I guess we have to run out of new  twists eventually, though in lieu of doing the math, the possibilities do appear endless for all practical purposes.  Well done!

Very interesting and valid points coming from a "producer" of music.

But there are two sides to every story. Like the consumer of music’s side.

In the old days, you only got to listen to a few select things that others in the industry determined to produce and play (on the radio).

Yes its easier than ever to both produce and listen to music which changes the whole value proposition, but at least one up side is its easier than ever for artists to get their music out there for others to maybe hear. Of course, there is more tro sort through than ever to find it. But, if its good enough and has the appeal, anyone might deliver a "hit". Maybe even form a successful career. All on their own, at least to start. Then the sharks come to feed as they always have.

So yes its all very diluted and more garbage than ever, but a music lover is able to find things they may never have had the chance to in the olden days.

All in all, as a consumer of music and not producer, I believe this is the best time ever for a music lover. Streaming is a big reason why. Who receives the profits? Probably not the vast majority of the worker bees. But maybe those special talents who somehow manage to "break through"? I still see plenty of artists out there that seem to have successful careers. Seemingly more than ever!  Maybe Taylor Swift will share!

What happens is always market driven. I think the market for music is no less than years past. Probably more. But still only few will be able to grab the attention of many and perhaps achieve "stardom" and its rewards.

Being a musician was never an easy pathway to fortune for the vast majority it seems.

Interesting topic!