"I couldn't care less" pretty much sums up all the artists that have been rolled out since probably 1999 for me. I have heard a catchy song here or there, but no artist that I believe will be long lived or celebrated for decades. People argue that "the day the music died" was when Buddy Holly died, or The Beatles broke up, but for me that day was when the artists became interchangeable and music basically became machine oriented, click tracks, autotune and now MAL assisted. 💔 😢 RIP singer song writers and individuality.
I couldn’t agree more. I should have you on my podcast. I don’t know if you’ve seen my video on that exact subject? Why Does Music Suck? ruclips.net/video/PUVHw9Rsz8o/видео.html
I couldn’t agree with you more. True musicality is dead, mediocrity is a great way to describe it. When will the Pendulum swing the other way. Todays artists are brands, not naturally talented. Pop sucks, true artists, Rhiannon Gideon, Black Pumas, Courtney Barnett, Carvin Jones, Stephen Sanchez. They are all trying to bring roots music back. We need roots music to keep progressing in the right way. Authentic ❤️. Just one Musician’s Opinion.
Every generation has their music heroes, good or bad. I'm an, "old school" fan of musicians who have/had raw, real talents. Jon, you are awesome and real!😊
I’ve noticed that she’s on the headlines everywhere. But I think I’ve never heard her sing any song even by accident. So, I think that the music side doesn’t matter at all. The social media is all that matters. Todays ”stars” need some kind of platform or scene to justify their social media status. For some it’s reality TV, for some it’s fashion, for some it’s music. But the main thing is social media.
I completely agree. Well said! It’s not about music so much as it’s about cult of celebrity. We live in a celebrity obsessed time when people become famous for simply being famous. That’s a new phenomenon that came along with social media.
Thanks for responding! Your the first commenter! It’s nice to record my thoughts and have someone respond less than 5 minutes later. Maybe I’ll do it more often? Have a great evening!
Well hey, Jon. I just found you here answering the Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson firing. I'd often wondered. Nigel's syncopation is unreal on Rocket Man. I can not figure out how to count it. What a talent. And I'm not a drummer. As devil's advocate, isn't reaching Madonna's level what you would be aiming for in the long run? Who wouldn't want to reach Elton's level? Stones? Or otherworldly Zep? I get what you are saying. Hell, I like to get enough talent to play in a bar, and other than selling out the music for that level, separates us practicing musicians from the corporate hype. How about this. Are they musicians to begin with or are they entertainers? Also, are you on a school bus?
Thanks for watching! It's an interesting question you ask. Personally as a recording artist myself I never wanted more than a dedicated audience I could perform for. I never desired the kind of fame that filled stadiums. All of my favorite artists are regarded as the greatest in pop music history (Beatles, Elton, Bowie, Stones, Pink Floyd etc). All those artists produced music that will still be listened to and celebrated centuries from now. Even though they became so huge they filled stadiums their shear talent and brilliance is what brought them to that level of fame. Today the most mediocre talent can fill stadiums because of the power of marketing and media. All those great artist I mentioned are in a different universe from the people who are famous in music today. In fact, most of what is called "music" today is more the product of clever people using computers to create something that gives the impression of a performance. It's like comparing a McDonalds burger to Filet mignon. Thanks again!
You and I would be two peas in a pod. I know we’re not the only ones. The music from that time is already legendary; and I have no doubt people will be celebrating and listening to it centuries from now. Thanks for watching!
You nailed it! That’s exactly what’s happening. Her music is for this time, and this time only. It’ll fade into the midst of time along with the generation that purchased it.
We have seen lots of athletes & singers suffer from over-exposure or "overkill" through the years (this would make for an interesting video). Taylor seems to carry herself very well and she has, as you said, a very marketable persona. She has a strong positivity. In the world of music, she really does not have a deep catalogue of exceptionally written songs yet no one sells or gets streamed like Taylor. She is charismatic & beautiful yet I can't name one Taylor Swift song despite spending sooo much time listening to music - old & new across many music formats. I take note of and buy music that catches my ear. Her "haters" need to invest their time in more constructive opportunities - become a giver rather than a taker. Enough said. I wish her well but her popularity has clearly transcended her place as a musician as we have seen this happen before.
Elton John, back in the 70s, stated that there is a place for the "now" of "disposable pop music." He wrote some of these songs and we see Taylor Swift releasing plenty. The difference with Elton and premier songwriters is that they also wrote many exceptional songs with key changes, time signature changes, originality, and instrumental parts with great musicianship. These exceptional songs will continue on as they have for, in some cases, many decades.
In Australia, in my teens, it was ABBA, Grease (The movie), Saturday Night Fever (The movie), Bay City Rollers, David Cassidy. It drove me batty. Well, that is my excuse for turning out this way. 🤪 Thank you, Jon.
Thanks for watching! Everyone has their pop stuff the enjoy. But those people weren't filling stadiums. That privilege was for great artists alone. Now even the lamest pop star can become the biggest thing in the country. That's what's different now. Thanks again!
agreed . I dont know why she is able to raise a fuss. I dont think the comparison with Madonna is right because TS does have a good voice , but as far as her songs go , they're nothing special
😂😂😂😂 That’s a great commentary Brad! Now that the NFL has lost its audience by going woke they’re desperately trying to capitalize on the teen girl market! 😂😂😂 That’s hilarious. You’re the first person I’ve heard make that observation. Brilliant!
Pop music has always been a separate animal from rock music. What sells is not always "good." Taylor Swift, whether you like her or not, is having her moment right now because she's managed to come up with something that touches an audience. She isn't the first, and certainly won't be the last. As you point out, in 1984 it was Madonna. In 1989, it was New Kids on the Block. For most of the 80s and 90s, it was Michael Jackson. In the late 90s, it was Backstreet Boys. I also think that today's news cycle has created an opportunity for media coverage that doesn't concern politics, and Taylor Swift's timing is right.
Thanks for watching! I hear your point, but I would argue it’s not exactly accurate. If you look at the highest sales of albums and concert attendance in music between 1964 to about 1980 you’ll discover that the highest selling music was generated by great artists who are celebrated to this day. There were artists such as The carpenters (who were incredibly talented) producing straight up pop music. Simultaneously you had artists like The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Eagles Elton John, Steely Dan who were on the top 40 billboard charts. In other words it wasn’t about “pop” or “rock”. It was simply great art that happened to be appreciated at the time. My view is that ended around 1980 and it’s been more or less a downhill ride from then. If Taylor swift appeared in the 1970s she’d be a teen pop star like Leif Garrett or David Cassidy. Today she’s considered the queen of popular music. I find that terribly sad.
Thanks for watching. Do a google image search for Joni Mitchell and one for Taylor Swift. Taylor’s photos will overwhelmingly be about sex appeal; Joni about the the artist. In other words if Taylor looked like Bonnie Raitte, Janis Joplin or Mama Cass she wouldn’t stand a chance.
That is what I have been screaming all along. No one epitomizes the bland, soulless corporate state of today's popular music like Taylor Swift. What is so sad there are lots of great new artist out there who are so talented and while have done alright by going the indie route to release their music and though touring of smaller venues have develop a fan base but yet they are unheard of by the masses. I do my own research to find such artist so I consider myself an independent music listener because for the most part today's mainstream music has very little to offer me. Yes since the 1990s music started to be dump down, Thanks for posting this video.
Yes I’ve read your comments before I think? I agree with you exactly. “Soulless” is a perfect word to describe the thing we call “music” today. As I’ve mentioned in other videos the vast majority of music you hear today is the product of a computer. Long gone are the days of musicians capturing magic in a recording studio. It’s so sad.
@@JonBlackstone It is not so much that all music is the product of a computer, I have found a slew of newer artist who still record in the traditional way but these are the artist that the music industry are not pushing on the public. They want to promote the quick money making cash cows.
@@thejoyofthemusicinmylife7897 Totally agreed. There are tons of great artists today. Unfortunately most will never be heard; or heard by very few. The major record labels are no longer interested in music as an artform; it’s all about manufacturing a product they can sell to a young audience.
@@JonBlackstone Jon thank you for your nice response to my post. I will just conclude by saying again I consider myself an independent music listener where I go find newer artist that the industry has no interest in promoting. I actually buy some of there music in physical form instead of listening to it free on streaming or a small monthly fee. That is interesting about selling to a young audience. Back in the day it was once by word of mouth or a DJ would play an artist which will get that artist some attention and perhaps become a major artist. Today the public have lost such interest and have turned that over to the music industry where they spoon feed what they are pushing to the public and they buy into it hook, line and sinker which is very sad. Good Day
Thanks for the fast response! I just recorded this video and dropped it to RUclips! It’s nice to know some people are watching instead of waiting for her to appear at the superbowl! 😎
I think you nailed it on her. Her business managers have marketed her very smartly and she knows how to keep her self in the media eye and her music is lame enough to appeal to lots of people. There's a lot of old music that I thought was mediocre or bad in the past that I like now but at least some of that music was unique and different and/or goofy and fun.
Thanks for the great comments! There has always been mediocre music in pop; but it wasn't the stuff that sold more than everything else. That's the difference today; all the biggest selling music "artists" are so unremarkable. It's like I said, our culture has gone from admiring great artists to celebrating mediocrity. For someone like myself who came from a time when the only artists filling stadiums were Elton, McCartney, Pink Floyd, Zeppelin, The Stones, The Who etc. it's painful to realize someone as lame as TS fills stadiums today. It's a commentary on our culture in general; lousy movies and lousy music. I'm thankful for the amazing music those past artists gave us. I believe it will live for centuries to come!
@@JonBlackstone Pop music has always been about what sells, not what's good. I disagree that "mediocre music didn't sell more than everything else." To illustrate, here is the Billboard top 10 of 1974: 1 ."The Way We Were" Barbra Streisand 2 "Seasons in the Sun" Terry Jacks 3 "Love's Theme" Love Unlimited Orchestra 4 "Come and Get Your Love" Redbone 5 "Dancing Machine" The Jackson 5 6 "The Loco-Motion" Grand Funk Railroad 7 "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)" MFSB 8 "The Streak" Ray Stevens 9 "Bennie and the Jets" Elton John 10 "One Hell of a Woman" Mac Davis I would make a case for a couple of these songs as being quality tunes, but looking at the first two on the list tells the entire story.
@@jtlynn23 That’s a list of sales of individual songs (singles). If you look at the highest album sales and concert grosses between 1964-1980 it’s always artists or bands who are considered the great legends of rock music. Actually in terms of concerts it was legacy artists like The Stones, Elton etc who still sold more concert tickets until very recently. Clearly the biggest selling artists of the past were the best of the best in music history. Clearly it’s the exact opposite today. Taylor is the current manufactured pop star at the top of the mountain. I know a lot of people who work in the music industry in Nashville and it’s commonly accepted Taylor’s daddy paid her way into a recording contract. In other words she wouldn’t have been signed unless her father was wealthy. Any day of the week there are countless people a million times more talented who will never see the light of day because they don’t have the money to buy their way into a career.
100% accurate on all points Jon My 4 year old great niece loves Taylor Swift’s songs. And it seems her fan base is made up of little girls. Taylor does seem to have an amazing PR team which I heard are her parents. And Madonna is just a train wreck! What is she thinking?? Great content as always Jon ❤
😂😂😂 That’s my point exactly! If Taylor had appeared in the 1970s she’d be nothing more than another Leif Garrett or David Cassidy. We knew the differences between Elton John and the Bay City Rollers. But today someone as unremarkable as Taylor is the queen of the music scene. I find that very sad.
Seriously?! You’re comparing Michael Jackson to Taylor Swift?! You might want to watch a documentary on his life as a performer beginning at the age of 5.
Michael Jackson? Come on, MJ was real talent that is being seen 40 years after his Earth shattering performance March 25 1983 on the Motown special before with his brothers and 40+.?
Michael Jackson incredible talent one of the best artists ever lived I just say that he was all over and the world dumped him Taylor Swift I agree she is a mediocre artist that she writes lyrics which reflects the life of a typical American teenager that’s why she is so popular I’m just guessing besides she is natural Michael Jackson was artificial amazing artist but he was a poser as a human being multiple face operations inferiority complex I Michael Jackson did not know how to play instrument he was incredible dancer and artist I don’t compare nobody to nobody I’m just giving you example of somebody who is very popular in 80s and he was all over like Jennifer Lopez in 90 s.
@@pawelposp Understood. I get exactly what you mean about Jennifer Lopez etc. These days the only women who have big music careers are those who look like supermodels. Long gone are the days of Joni Mitchell and Bonnie Raitte
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Talent doesn’t sell , 😮 4:38 she is the whole package. You’re absolutely right she writes average songs for average listener that’s why she is number one
Talent used to sell. If you look at the biggest selling artists (album sales and concert attendance) for artists between 1964-1980 you’ll discover sales were directly connected to the best of the best talents in music. My point goes beyond Taylor. I believe her massive success is indicative of a dumbed down culture that’s been fed garbage music and movies for so long most people don’t know what great artistry looks like anymore.
I’ve listened to her enough to recognize 8 of her number one songs are the exact same chord structure. As someone who respects great artistry why would I listen to more? Yes, I’ve seen her acoustic performances and all the attempts to present her as a legitimate “artist”. But it’s all smoke and mirrors. By the way, in the Nashville music industry it’s been long known that her daddy basically bought her first recording contract. Her dad had the money to pay off record executives to sign her to record deal. That’s why her first deal was so bad for her financially; and that’s why she recorded new versions of her early hits. She’s nothing but a product of marketing. When you work in the music industry (as I have) you can spot these things a mile away. There will always be the gullible who are seduced by anything that sparkles.
Believe me; her influence upon the political beliefs of young people is among the many reasons I question her integrity. She endorsed Biden in 2020; and U.S. citizens are hurting in countless ways as a result of his becoming president. I suspect she’s going to endorse him again; even though he’s revealed himself to be the most corrupt president in American history.
@@Music--ng8cd 😂 That’s rich; a swiftie telling someone who’s worked in the music industry as a recording artist, producer and songwriter for 3 decades that I’m clueless. Let’s touch base 10 years from now when Taylor Swift is a bigger punchline than she is today!
@@Music--ng8cd Here’s a recent article I wrote for my channel: She’s the quintessential example of today’s successful music star. It’s all smoke and mirrors. And we clearly see how insignificant she is based on the way her cult like fans react to criticism against her. Can you imagine people lashing out angrily against someone who criticized the Stones or The Beatles? The thought is preposterous. Why? Because those were truly original creative artists who didn’t need a legion of cultists to defend their legacy. Taylor on the other hand is a mildly talented, attractive woman who’s only noteworthy skill is the ability to produce hook laden pop songs of the most predictable and mediocre caliber; combined with an excellent understanding of marketing in today’s social media driven culture. She’s basically Madonna Mark 2. But in our spiritually bankrupt times people of such insignificant skill can be elevated to an almost godlike status. Hence, when you attack Taylor; you’re attacking their god.
"I couldn't care less" pretty much sums up all the artists that have been rolled out since probably 1999 for me. I have heard a catchy song here or there, but no artist that I believe will be long lived or celebrated for decades. People argue that "the day the music died" was when Buddy Holly died, or The Beatles broke up, but for me that day was when the artists became interchangeable and music basically became machine oriented, click tracks, autotune and now MAL assisted. 💔 😢 RIP singer song writers and individuality.
I couldn’t agree more. I should have you on my podcast. I don’t know if you’ve seen my video on that exact subject? Why Does Music Suck? ruclips.net/video/PUVHw9Rsz8o/видео.html
I couldn’t agree with you more. True musicality is dead, mediocrity is a great way to describe it. When will the Pendulum swing the other way. Todays artists are brands, not naturally talented. Pop sucks, true artists, Rhiannon Gideon, Black Pumas, Courtney Barnett, Carvin Jones, Stephen Sanchez. They are all trying to bring roots music back. We need roots music to keep progressing in the right way. Authentic ❤️. Just one Musician’s Opinion.
@@ceejay1794 That’s my musicians point of view too. I’m sure we’re among many! 😎 Thanks for watching!
Every generation has their music heroes, good or bad. I'm an, "old school" fan of musicians who have/had raw, real talents. Jon, you are awesome and real!😊
Wow thank you Pat! That means a lot to me. I hope you’ll check out my other videos. I’m pretty sure you’ll dig it!
I’ve noticed that she’s on the headlines everywhere. But I think I’ve never heard her sing any song even by accident. So, I think that the music side doesn’t matter at all. The social media is all that matters. Todays ”stars” need some kind of platform or scene to justify their social media status. For some it’s reality TV, for some it’s fashion, for some it’s music. But the main thing is social media.
I completely agree. Well said! It’s not about music so much as it’s about cult of celebrity. We live in a celebrity obsessed time when people become famous for simply being famous. That’s a new phenomenon that came along with social media.
here here jon
Thanks for responding! Your the first commenter! It’s nice to record my thoughts and have someone respond less than 5 minutes later. Maybe I’ll do it more often? Have a great evening!
What it is is Oligarch marketing combined with Tom Sawyer trickery.
Spot on, sir.
Thank you and thanks for watching! More on the way!
You've hit the nail on the head.
Thanks for watching and for the affirmation. I’m getting my butt kicked on my official Facebook page!
Well hey, Jon.
I just found you here answering the Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson firing.
I'd often wondered.
Nigel's syncopation is unreal on
Rocket Man. I can not figure out how to count it. What a talent.
And I'm not a drummer.
As devil's advocate, isn't reaching Madonna's level what you would be aiming for in the long run?
Who wouldn't want to reach Elton's level? Stones? Or otherworldly Zep?
I get what you are saying.
Hell, I like to get enough talent to play in a bar, and other than selling out the music for that level, separates us practicing musicians from the corporate hype.
How about this.
Are they musicians to begin with or are they entertainers?
Also, are you on a school bus?
Thanks for watching! It's an interesting question you ask. Personally as a recording artist myself I never wanted more than a dedicated audience I could perform for. I never desired the kind of fame that filled stadiums. All of my favorite artists are regarded as the greatest in pop music history (Beatles, Elton, Bowie, Stones, Pink Floyd etc). All those artists produced music that will still be listened to and celebrated centuries from now. Even though they became so huge they filled stadiums their shear talent and brilliance is what brought them to that level of fame. Today the most mediocre talent can fill stadiums because of the power of marketing and media. All those great artist I mentioned are in a different universe from the people who are famous in music today. In fact, most of what is called "music" today is more the product of clever people using computers to create something that gives the impression of a performance. It's like comparing a McDonalds burger to Filet mignon. Thanks again!
I can't name one single Taylor Swift song.....not a one!
Congratulations! That’s a good thing!
If you can name one you can name them all. She uses the same 4 chords in 7 of her biggest hits.
@@JonBlackstone Facts.
Nailed it again Jon!
Thank you friend! You made my night. Seriously. I appreciate it!
Dead on about her.
Thanks! I got quite a lot of kick back on that as you can imagine 😆.
I still and always will live in the music world of the 60's, 70's and some 80's and that is it!
❤me too
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You and I would be two peas in a pod. I know we’re not the only ones. The music from that time is already legendary; and I have no doubt people will be celebrating and listening to it centuries from now. Thanks for watching!
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You nailed it! That’s exactly what’s happening. Her music is for this time, and this time only. It’ll fade into the midst of time along with the generation that purchased it.
We have seen lots of athletes & singers suffer from over-exposure or "overkill" through the years (this would make for an interesting video). Taylor seems to carry herself very well and she has, as you said, a very marketable persona. She has a strong positivity. In the world of music, she really does not have a deep catalogue of exceptionally written songs yet no one sells or gets streamed like Taylor. She is charismatic & beautiful yet I can't name one Taylor Swift song despite spending sooo much time listening to music - old & new across many music formats. I take note of and buy music that catches my ear. Her "haters" need to invest their time in more constructive opportunities - become a giver rather than a taker. Enough said. I wish her well but her popularity has clearly transcended her place as a musician as we have seen this happen before.
Elton John, back in the 70s, stated that there is a place for the "now" of "disposable pop music." He wrote some of these songs and we see Taylor Swift releasing plenty. The difference with Elton and premier songwriters is that they also wrote many exceptional songs with key changes, time signature changes, originality, and instrumental parts with great musicianship. These exceptional songs will continue on as they have for, in some cases, many decades.
Totally agreed. Thanks for the great comments!
In Australia, in my teens, it was ABBA, Grease (The movie), Saturday Night Fever (The movie), Bay City Rollers, David Cassidy. It drove me batty. Well, that is my excuse for turning out this way. 🤪 Thank you, Jon.
Thanks for watching! Everyone has their pop stuff the enjoy. But those people weren't filling stadiums. That privilege was for great artists alone. Now even the lamest pop star can become the biggest thing in the country. That's what's different now. Thanks again!
Amen.
AWESOME, Jon!!
Thanks Randy! My opinion is definitely causing some ruffled feathers! Nice to hear from some supporters!
agreed . I dont know why she is able to raise a fuss. I dont think the comparison with Madonna is right because TS does have a good voice , but as far as her songs go , they're nothing special
The power of a multi million dollar marketing machine can sell pretty much anything. Kardashians, Paris Hilton, Cardi B etc. Thanks for watching!
Amen Jon! NFL is enjoying the temporary ratings boost from teenage girls.
😂😂😂😂 That’s a great commentary Brad! Now that the NFL has lost its audience by going woke they’re desperately trying to capitalize on the teen girl market! 😂😂😂 That’s hilarious. You’re the first person I’ve heard make that observation. Brilliant!
Very well said... yet again 😊.
What can I say other than my true feelings? It’s hard to resist! 😎 Thanks for watching!
Pop music has always been a separate animal from rock music. What sells is not always "good." Taylor Swift, whether you like her or not, is having her moment right now because she's managed to come up with something that touches an audience. She isn't the first, and certainly won't be the last. As you point out, in 1984 it was Madonna. In 1989, it was New Kids on the Block. For most of the 80s and 90s, it was Michael Jackson. In the late 90s, it was Backstreet Boys. I also think that today's news cycle has created an opportunity for media coverage that doesn't concern politics, and Taylor Swift's timing is right.
Thanks for watching! I hear your point, but I would argue it’s not exactly accurate. If you look at the highest sales of albums and concert attendance in music between 1964 to about 1980 you’ll discover that the highest selling music was generated by great artists who are celebrated to this day. There were artists such as The carpenters (who were incredibly talented) producing straight up pop music. Simultaneously you had artists like The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Eagles Elton John, Steely Dan who were on the top 40 billboard charts. In other words it wasn’t about “pop” or “rock”. It was simply great art that happened to be appreciated at the time. My view is that ended around 1980 and it’s been more or less a downhill ride from then. If Taylor swift appeared in the 1970s she’d be a teen pop star like Leif Garrett or David Cassidy. Today she’s considered the queen of popular music. I find that terribly sad.
Hey come on Johnny Mitchell amazing songwriter amazing artist and she was cute when she was young of course
Thanks for watching. Do a google image search for Joni Mitchell and one for Taylor Swift. Taylor’s photos will overwhelmingly be about sex appeal; Joni about the the artist. In other words if Taylor looked like Bonnie Raitte, Janis Joplin or Mama Cass she wouldn’t stand a chance.
Hot baby cakes get cold fast too.
That is what I have been screaming all along. No one epitomizes the bland, soulless corporate state of today's popular music like Taylor Swift. What is so sad there are lots of great new artist out there who are so talented and while have done alright by going the indie route to release their music and though touring of smaller venues have develop a fan base but yet they are unheard of by the masses. I do my own research to find such artist so I consider myself an independent music listener because for the most part today's mainstream music has very little to offer me. Yes since the 1990s music started to be dump down, Thanks for posting this video.
Yes I’ve read your comments before I think? I agree with you exactly. “Soulless” is a perfect word to describe the thing we call “music” today. As I’ve mentioned in other videos the vast majority of music you hear today is the product of a computer. Long gone are the days of musicians capturing magic in a recording studio. It’s so sad.
@@JonBlackstone It is not so much that all music is the product of a computer, I have found a slew of newer artist who still record in the traditional way but these are the artist that the music industry are not pushing on the public. They want to promote the quick money making cash cows.
@@thejoyofthemusicinmylife7897 Totally agreed. There are tons of great artists today. Unfortunately most will never be heard; or heard by very few. The major record labels are no longer interested in music as an artform; it’s all about manufacturing a product they can sell to a young audience.
@@JonBlackstone Jon thank you for your nice response to my post. I will just conclude by saying again I consider myself an independent music listener where I go find newer artist that the industry has no interest in promoting. I actually buy some of there music in physical form instead of listening to it free on streaming or a small monthly fee. That is interesting about selling to a young audience. Back in the day it was once by word of mouth or a DJ would play an artist which will get that artist some attention and perhaps become a major artist. Today the public have lost such interest and have turned that over to the music industry where they spoon feed what they are pushing to the public and they buy into it hook, line and sinker which is very sad. Good Day
This is a my in depth look at the abysmal state of popular music: Why Does Music Suck?
ruclips.net/video/PUVHw9Rsz8o/видео.html
She's just overexposed too much it's like they're trying to shove her down people's throats
Thanks for the fast response! I just recorded this video and dropped it to RUclips! It’s nice to know some people are watching instead of waiting for her to appear at the superbowl! 😎
I think you nailed it on her. Her business managers have marketed her very smartly and she knows how to keep her self in the media eye and her music is lame enough to appeal to lots of people.
There's a lot of old music that I thought was mediocre or bad in the past that I like now but at least some of that music was unique and different and/or goofy and fun.
Thanks for the great comments! There has always been mediocre music in pop; but it wasn't the stuff that sold more than everything else. That's the difference today; all the biggest selling music "artists" are so unremarkable. It's like I said, our culture has gone from admiring great artists to celebrating mediocrity. For someone like myself who came from a time when the only artists filling stadiums were Elton, McCartney, Pink Floyd, Zeppelin, The Stones, The Who etc. it's painful to realize someone as lame as TS fills stadiums today. It's a commentary on our culture in general; lousy movies and lousy music. I'm thankful for the amazing music those past artists gave us. I believe it will live for centuries to come!
@@JonBlackstone Pop music has always been about what sells, not what's good. I disagree that "mediocre music didn't sell more than everything else." To illustrate, here is the Billboard top 10 of 1974: 1 ."The Way We Were" Barbra Streisand
2 "Seasons in the Sun" Terry Jacks
3 "Love's Theme" Love Unlimited Orchestra
4 "Come and Get Your Love" Redbone
5 "Dancing Machine" The Jackson 5
6 "The Loco-Motion" Grand Funk Railroad
7 "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)" MFSB
8 "The Streak" Ray Stevens
9 "Bennie and the Jets" Elton John
10 "One Hell of a Woman" Mac Davis
I would make a case for a couple of these songs as being quality tunes, but looking at the first two on the list tells the entire story.
@@jtlynn23 That’s a list of sales of individual songs (singles). If you look at the highest album sales and concert grosses between 1964-1980 it’s always artists or bands who are considered the great legends of rock music. Actually in terms of concerts it was legacy artists like The Stones, Elton etc who still sold more concert tickets until very recently. Clearly the biggest selling artists of the past were the best of the best in music history. Clearly it’s the exact opposite today. Taylor is the current manufactured pop star at the top of the mountain. I know a lot of people who work in the music industry in Nashville and it’s commonly accepted Taylor’s daddy paid her way into a recording contract. In other words she wouldn’t have been signed unless her father was wealthy. Any day of the week there are countless people a million times more talented who will never see the light of day because they don’t have the money to buy their way into a career.
100% accurate on all points Jon
My 4 year old great niece loves Taylor Swift’s songs. And it seems her fan base is made up of little girls. Taylor does seem to have an amazing PR team which I heard are her parents.
And Madonna is just a train wreck! What is she thinking??
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Well jon remember when you looked like whats his name at 16 ? What was his name ? Lol
😂😂😂 That’s my point exactly! If Taylor had appeared in the 1970s she’d be nothing more than another Leif Garrett or David Cassidy. We knew the differences between Elton John and the Bay City Rollers. But today someone as unremarkable as Taylor is the queen of the music scene. I find that very sad.
How about Michael Jackson he was everywhere in 80 s?
Seriously?! You’re comparing Michael Jackson to Taylor Swift?! You might want to watch a documentary on his life as a performer beginning at the age of 5.
Michael Jackson? Come on, MJ was real talent that is being seen 40 years after his Earth shattering performance March 25 1983 on the Motown special before with his brothers and 40+.?
Michael Jackson incredible talent one of the best artists ever lived I just say that he was all over and the world dumped him Taylor Swift I agree she is a mediocre artist that she writes lyrics which reflects the life of a typical American teenager that’s why she is so popular I’m just guessing besides she is natural Michael Jackson was artificial amazing artist but he was a poser as a human being multiple face operations inferiority complex I Michael Jackson did not know how to play instrument he was incredible dancer and artist I don’t compare nobody to nobody I’m just giving you example of somebody who is very popular in 80s and he was all over like Jennifer Lopez in 90 s.
@@pawelposp Understood. I get exactly what you mean about Jennifer Lopez etc. These days the only women who have big music careers are those who look like supermodels. Long gone are the days of Joni Mitchell and Bonnie Raitte
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Talent doesn’t sell , 😮 4:38 she is the whole package. You’re absolutely right she writes average songs for average listener that’s why she is number one
Talent used to sell. If you look at the biggest selling artists (album sales and concert attendance) for artists between 1964-1980 you’ll discover sales were directly connected to the best of the best talents in music. My point goes beyond Taylor. I believe her massive success is indicative of a dumbed down culture that’s been fed garbage music and movies for so long most people don’t know what great artistry looks like anymore.
Our young people today are totally blind to good music.
You said you'd never listened to her so your little trumpy rant is pointless!
I’ve listened to her enough to recognize 8 of her number one songs are the exact same chord structure. As someone who respects great artistry why would I listen to more? Yes, I’ve seen her acoustic performances and all the attempts to present her as a legitimate “artist”. But it’s all smoke and mirrors. By the way, in the Nashville music industry it’s been long known that her daddy basically bought her first recording contract. Her dad had the money to pay off record executives to sign her to record deal. That’s why her first deal was so bad for her financially; and that’s why she recorded new versions of her early hits. She’s nothing but a product of marketing. When you work in the music industry (as I have) you can spot these things a mile away. There will always be the gullible who are seduced by anything that sparkles.
Trumpy rant? She was all over the Superbowl yesterday. And every KC playoff game.
@@bradalexander6295 Isn’t that bizarre? “Trumpy little rant”? Wowza. You can’t make this stuff up. 😂😂😂
You should read a bit more about her before you comment: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_impact_of_Taylor_Swift
Believe me; her influence upon the political beliefs of young people is among the many reasons I question her integrity. She endorsed Biden in 2020; and U.S. citizens are hurting in countless ways as a result of his becoming president. I suspect she’s going to endorse him again; even though he’s revealed himself to be the most corrupt president in American history.
@@JonBlackstone False. Get a clue, boy.
@@Music--ng8cd 😂 That’s rich; a swiftie telling someone who’s worked in the music industry as a recording artist, producer and songwriter for 3 decades that I’m clueless. Let’s touch base 10 years from now when Taylor Swift is a bigger punchline than she is today!
@@Music--ng8cd Here’s a recent article I wrote for my channel: She’s the quintessential example of today’s successful music star. It’s all smoke and mirrors. And we clearly see how insignificant she is based on the way her cult like fans react to criticism against her. Can you imagine people lashing out angrily against someone who criticized the Stones or The Beatles? The thought is preposterous. Why? Because those were truly original creative artists who didn’t need a legion of cultists to defend their legacy. Taylor on the other hand is a mildly talented, attractive woman who’s only noteworthy skill is the ability to produce hook laden pop songs of the most predictable and mediocre caliber; combined with an excellent understanding of marketing in today’s social media driven culture. She’s basically Madonna Mark 2. But in our spiritually bankrupt times people of such insignificant skill can be elevated to an almost godlike status. Hence, when you attack Taylor; you’re attacking their god.
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