Chapter 3 Sound Recording& Popular Music

Ciara Adams

Chapter3 Sound Recording & Popular Music

There are many lovers of music in our society.For some music plays a significant role in thr lives of many Americans young and old.Within the history  of American sound recording came many different genres of music from pop music, rock music, Folk , Psychedelic, punk, hiphop, and R&B.According To Robbie Robertson of  The Band “Music should never be harmless.Personally I agree, but many may disagree.Sometimes song artisst intend on getting a particular message across and , some artists wants their message to get sent out to its listeners.But, because they want to sway their listerners towards maybe rebels which can be bad, it may have a negative effects on listeners as well, which may cause the influence off drug and alchol.There may even be dangerous drug use among band memebers  of particular musical bands.

As a listener of music and being  that I am open minded with all genres of music, I have observed that there are many sterotypes within the music business.I also feel as though their are postive sides to why artist may choose to write, or sing a particular song.Some postive reasons why artist may compose a certain song type may be because, the artist can use their song as a way of speaking out.It can also be a New change, or way of release, or escape.The music they produce, can be pleasurable or entertaining.It also gives youth in our present society a “voice”.Foe example when poverty was very prominat in the city of NewYork, the artist Grabdmaster Flash, rapped a song “Don’t Push Me”.This song to my understanding was written to get the message of the growing provtery levels, and community environments of those who were suffering, nad unable to make a healthly  life fo rthemselves in NYC.When is video/song was compared to a more present day rapper Jay-Z, his version of the“American Dream”, was displayed on the music video “NewYork. Ft. Alicia Keys” showed its auidence that it is possible to rise above proverty levels and make use to talents within.Once those talents are found within they can be ulitlzed  and then brought out unto the public eyes, and heard through music to entertain the public’s interest.It may  not reach all individuals, but someone is sure to be touched by hte words spoken from artist with unique messages.

                A song, is basically telling a story.Whatever its writer wants to embark on is their particular choice.The business deal along with sound recording different types of music can be a learning experience for anyone who is new to the  business aspect of the “ music world”.Personally I feel if your music is good enough for atleast one indivdual in the world, then “go for it”.