Is Old Music Killing New Music?


I ran across this Atlantic magazine article on another music forum. It asks the question if old music is killing new music. I didn't realize that older music represents 70% of the music market according to this article. I know I use Qobuz and Tidal to find new music and new artists for my collection, but I don't know how common that actually is for most people. I think that a lot of people that listen to services like Spotify and Apple Music probably don't keep track of what the algorithms are queuing up in their playlists. Perhaps it's all becoming elevator music. 

Is Old Music Killing New Music? - The Atlantic

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Try the rudra veena one of the most sacred instrument in India...

Stumbled across this ... Breathless - By VeenaSrivani ... What !!! ;-)

Thanks @mahgister

 

@femoore12, I tend to agree.

Parents and schools just don’t push their kids into the arts (music, theater, art, etc.) like they used to do decades ago.

Though this brings back a very vivid fond memory. During the summer of 2016 I attended a High School Musical performance in Carriere Mississippi and was just flabbergasted by these young performers. I’m talking one right after thee other. But check this out ... finishing act, just two tracks laid down by a 5 piece band in tribute of Prince and his passing earlier in the year. My mood shifted from flabbergasted to gobsmacked instantly, for they totally nailed it and were firing on all cylinders. What we would call, PRAT ;-)

I always have hope ....

Those tracks ... Let’s Go Crazy and Purple Rain

@femoore12

Well ... one could always become the next Vanilla Ice without the cream with a one hitter ;-)

 

I was only playing around. My comment is likely do to that of which I hear coming from the garage, my son and his other band members. C’mon guys, y’all have a gig around the corner… pace and timing please lol.

The Lone Star State ... a Orion Nebula dust cloud of, past, present and newborn  Stars. Hmm, me eyes and ears love it ....    ;-)

 

Hello @femoore12

Gary performed at the Harrah’s Resort & Casino, Valley Center Ca. back in 2019 and was literally a stone’s throw away from where I live. Turned out to be more then a Trifecta. Someone who’s been on my list of top musicians whom I’ve waited patiently, small venue, new album tour "This Land" released earlier in the year, traveled blue highways to / from event, and last but not least ... huge fan. Besides, I thought it would compliment your throwing down of Leon Bridges ;-)

Gotta love Howard and the no censorship. Perfect example is Gary’s performance of This Land when they were promoting the Bands new album.

The 4 Track "The Bright Lights EP" is well recorded, highly recommended and Things Are Changin’, When My Train Pulls are Live/Solo acoustic. Side note: the album of first choice when my SR Purple’s arrived.

Peace