I've already decided my topic: How has recording technology influenced the music industry?
In the 19th century, going to a symphony was the hot social venue. And it remained that way until recordings boomed in quality with invention of magnetic cassette tapes in the 1950's.
What are the consequences?
Live performances are becoming more and more infrequent, and often enough they are heavily aided by the use of technology.
The ease of distribution pollutes the music industry with low quality music, and over time, America has become numb.
Classical professional symphonies are going broke because of lack of interest.
The act of listening to music itself has been reduced from soul moving moments designed by a composer to mere background noise.
The music scene changed once again once distribution of the internet became commonplace. Artists and labels can no longer make justifiable profits. They are further hampered by piracy.
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Really great points! I can't wait to see your paper.
ReplyDeleteIt is a sad world for musicans nowadays. I agree with your points. I think you picked a really great topic. There is probably little doubt that you will not get bored with this one. Take luck my friend. Take it.
ReplyDeleteTake it and care for it. As a fellow biased musician I am very interested to see this paper.
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