I thought the reading about Buddy Holly was very interesting. I found it completely crazy that they had to go through so much for a show and that they didn’t have people to do it for them. Nowadays, I feel like if you are performing live you’ve already made it big. Back then, that’s how they made it big. They needed to get their name out there to show what they could do. I also found it crazy that once they had a hit their show didn’t get better, people actually booed them. I would think it would be the complete opposite. This showed that back then all you needed was a good sound and you were in. Now you need to look perfect, perform and have a good label or you won’t get anywhere. It also matters less to actually sound good.
First of all after seeing MTV and how it started and how it is now it blows my mind. MTV stands for Music Television and nowadays it's hard to find a time when MTV isn't consumed with Reality shows. Honestly to think of MTV as just music videos all day everyday seems crazy, but that's what MTV was all about.
I completely agree that music has become more about looks. The best example that I can give would be Britney Spears. Although she does put out catchy songs, her voice isn’t the best, and she’s been known to not actually sing at her concerts. It’s understandable considering she dances like a mad women throughout her entire concert, but they really she call it what it is and not hide it. She’s a great performer, but not the best singer.
>>Nowadays, I feel like if you are performing live you’ve already made it big. Back then, that’s how they made it big. <<
ReplyDeleteTo some degree, yes...but independent bands are still touring the country relentlessly, flying below the radar, trying to "make it big" - or at least a bit bigger. This I know from experience : )
You're not the first to point out the irony of MTV not showing music videos...good point.