In this video I discuss how the evolution of music has made it so that the simple expressions in music of decades ago are boring to us and why you see musicians who make popular songs go so much further today. I break down:
►Why musicians used to release far more music 40 years ago.
►Why you see so many producers on pop songs today and the parallels with science
►Why you see rock bands no longer winning Grammys even in their own categories.
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In this thought-provoking video, we’ll unravel the captivating journey of music’s evolution, and how it has transformed from simple expressions of decades past to the extraordinary complexity of today’s popular hits. Dive into the past as we explore why musicians used to release an abundance of music four decades ago and understand the intriguing parallels between the rise of producers in contemporary pop songs and the world of science. You’ll also gain insights into why rock bands no longer dominate Grammy categories, even within their own genre. Join us on this musical expedition, and let’s uncover the dynamic shifts that have reshaped the music landscape, making it richer and more intricate than ever before. It’s a must-watch for music enthusiasts, so hop on board, and let’s explore the mesmerizing journey of music’s evolution together!
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We're not tired of those old pop songs clown.
The stuff out now, regardless of the 20 writers and 15 producers, is pure, unadulterated crap.
Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo – two young popular popstars debut albums only had 1 other songwriter and 1 producer.
Hey Jesse! I like your approach on challenging the previous status quo and etc, but there's a few things that make classics like The Beatles still well-liked even after decades (regarding their last several albums of the late 60s, not their earlier teenie pop stuff in the early 60s) that a lot of less successful artists aren't aware of. Writing techniques both musically and lyrically that capture both attention and break expectations are timeless and don't get old because our brains are wired through evolution to want to experience pleasure and escape boredom. Regardless of technology changing rapidly, our brains don't evolve in just a few decades, it takes thousands of generations! It's why songs like Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah can be covered millions of times but with different production techniques and performance styles but never gets old (both musically or lyrically). Artists need to pay attention to those writing techniques and that takes lots of time and focus on what's effective. The Beatles and even many later artists such as Kate Bush, Talking Heads, Beck, and Metric share many of the same musical composition techniques and lyrical devices that make them still appealing and memorable to listeners who were born long after the song's initial release decades earlier. That's another reason why classic artists are so important in music education!
This is good food for thought but I also have to disagree because you're insinuating that music of the past isn't complex or music of today is more complex even if you don't mean for that to be your intention period at the end of the day music is varied across cultures times and people there isn't really just one set to it. And I would disagree with the idea of low-hanging fruit because what you call low-hanging fruit are themes across music that have always existed
Whew, That was like on long run on sentence
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I thought this video was going to be depressing but it was actually inspiring. I always felt like the emotions in my songs are too unusual but maybe that will be a positive rather than a negative
Okay but, studio tour pretty please 🥺 I study songwriting and loved this video as well 🙂
Hence Billie Eilish
Art progressing is weird. You’ve said before that at times fans want the artist to do the same as their previous record (ok computer to kid a for example) so I’m sure that can become a business decision (Iron Maiden for example probably) I went to school at the Boston conservatory (now owned by Berklee) for composition and academia is very focused on being as modern/progressive and out there as possible. They really don’t like traditional sounding music but I feel like most traditional schools look down upon electronic compositions. It’s a weird time for “concert/classical” music. Pretty much all the big time stuff is film scoring or collabs with actual popular music artists. (See Ludwig Göransson who worked in community, black panther. And wrote redbone with Donald Glover)
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Music doesn't progress like science though. In fact in many ways, the hits of today are far less complex than past hits. Less chords, less notes, less dynamic range, less musicians playing in large sections that can be done by one person now. The only low hanging fruit in music was probably when some caveman bashed a bone on another bone for the first time.
Interesting food for thought forsure. Tame Impala and Mac Demarco though….
I appreciate your videos.
Thanks for posting!
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The title is kind of paradoxical isnt it? No one would listen to the Beatles if they were new today because uh they're old? Anyway…There's never been a time where old music has been more widely consumed. Will Beyonce have the staying power of the Beatles in 50 years?
I understand and agree a lot with what you are saying but I don't know if musicians and songwriters have ONLY run out of low hanging fruit. I believe it's also that the musical vocabulary has shrunk while the sound-design / sonic aesthetics has become the easier way to differentiate. I think this isn one of the reasons for the music content arms race.
Nailed it! Been saying these things for a long time – including pointing out the stagnation in cemented genres. Keep up the great content.