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I don't disagree with remixes, or cover versions for that matter, in fact I have even quite enjoyed some of them. I don't see anything wrong in the fact that people like to remind us of older songs whatsoever. But what I do disagree with is the fact that a remix, or a cover version, can reach number one in the uk's national chart, when there is other original music being recorded, with original lyrics, original beats, and original melodies. It just strikes me as completely unfair that people that do make cover versions can take all the credit for a job that they only half did.
It seems that, these days, the only way to make money in the music industry, is to "sell out", to "make" music that can't be appreciated on a proffessional level, music that reaches number one in the uk charts because young children persuade their parents to buy it for them. Because it has a catchy chorus. The sad truth is, when this does happen, it will then start off a chain reaction, where other kids, one or two weeks later, will notice that their friend has bought that particular single and will feel that they must have it. This will then lead to that song staying in the charts for a long time, and then it will be heralded as a "classic" song. When all that happened was, a cheap and easy-to-make song was released into the charts and people liked it because other people liked it and they were able to hum the chorus without thinking.
I don't want to make this message too long so I'll just say one last thing:
If any of you people reading this don't yet see my point, I would like you all to stop for a minute, clear your brain of all destracting thoughts and just think about a "song" that hit number one a couple of weeks ago, Bob the Builder. I'll say no more.
It seems that, these days, the only way to make money in the music industry, is to "sell out", to "make" music that can't be appreciated on a proffessional level, music that reaches number one in the uk charts because young children persuade their parents to buy it for them. Because it has a catchy chorus. The sad truth is, when this does happen, it will then start off a chain reaction, where other kids, one or two weeks later, will notice that their friend has bought that particular single and will feel that they must have it. This will then lead to that song staying in the charts for a long time, and then it will be heralded as a "classic" song. When all that happened was, a cheap and easy-to-make song was released into the charts and people liked it because other people liked it and they were able to hum the chorus without thinking.
I don't want to make this message too long so I'll just say one last thing:
If any of you people reading this don't yet see my point, I would like you all to stop for a minute, clear your brain of all destracting thoughts and just think about a "song" that hit number one a couple of weeks ago, Bob the Builder. I'll say no more.
But what does make it unfair is the way the publiciy works.
A song byt your typical boy/girl band is played on the radio for months beforehand, making sure that EVERYBODY who intends to buy it knows EXACTLY when it will be released. So of course, it sells big in it's first week, and - shock, horror! - it's another number one! And of course, all the other less PR-endowed bands will suffer.
I don't think it should be legal to play a song on the radio (even if it's from an album) until it has been released. This would stop this 'buy in the first week' trend a little.
When was the last time you saw a song go UP several places in the charts? TOTP used to only show songs that were going upwards, back when the show was launched!
The charts right now are a shambles....
A song byt your typical boy/girl band is played on the radio for months beforehand, making sure that EVERYBODY who intends to buy it knows EXACTLY when it will be released. So of course, it sells big in it's first week, and - shock, horror! - it's another number one! And of course, all the other less PR-endowed bands will suffer.
I don't think it should be legal to play a song on the radio (even if it's from an album) until it has been released. This would stop this 'buy in the first week' trend a little.
When was the last time you saw a song go UP several places in the charts? TOTP used to only show songs that were going upwards, back when the show was launched!
The charts right now are a shambles....
But all that means is that the title of being No 1 just means you've won a populaity contest rather than being the best song around at the moment, and lets face it, if it was decided on what the best song was, you'd probably have something at number one for years, the Beetles or something. Being No 1 has never had all that much credibilty as an achievement.
Anyway, if it makes whoever buys Bob the Builder, Westlife, or whatever else happy to have the CD, what is wrong with that? Just because it isn't to your taste, or is a cover version, doesn't make it wrong for people to want to own it.
Also, making money. In light of a topic in the football forum, where musicians should be put in the same bracket, how can you justify the industry's huge salaries , whether to people writing or remixing covers? Neither of them really do an honest days work for their pay cheque.
Anyway, if it makes whoever buys Bob the Builder, Westlife, or whatever else happy to have the CD, what is wrong with that? Just because it isn't to your taste, or is a cover version, doesn't make it wrong for people to want to own it.
Also, making money. In light of a topic in the football forum, where musicians should be put in the same bracket, how can you justify the industry's huge salaries , whether to people writing or remixing covers? Neither of them really do an honest days work for their pay cheque.
I don't disagree with remixes, or cover versions for that matter, in fact I have even quite enjoyed some of them. I don't see anything wrong in the fact that people like to remind us of older songs whatsoever. But what I do disagree with is the fact that a remix, or a cover version, can reach number one in the uk's national chart, when there is other original music being recorded, with original lyrics, original beats, and original melodies. It just strikes me as completely unfair that people that do make cover versions can take all the credit for a job that they only half did.
It seems that, these days, the only way to make money in the music industry, is to "sell out", to "make" music that can't be appreciated on a proffessional level, music that reaches number one in the uk charts because young children persuade their parents to buy it for them. Because it has a catchy chorus. The sad truth is, when this does happen, it will then start off a chain reaction, where other kids, one or two weeks later, will notice that their friend has bought that particular single and will feel that they must have it. This will then lead to that song staying in the charts for a long time, and then it will be heralded as a "classic" song. When all that happened was, a cheap and easy-to-make song was released into the charts and people liked it because other people liked it and they were able to hum the chorus without thinking.
I don't want to make this message too long so I'll just say one last thing:
If any of you people reading this don't yet see my point, I would like you all to stop for a minute, clear your brain of all destracting thoughts and just think about a "song" that hit number one a couple of weeks ago, Bob the Builder. I'll say no more.
It seems that, these days, the only way to make money in the music industry, is to "sell out", to "make" music that can't be appreciated on a proffessional level, music that reaches number one in the uk charts because young children persuade their parents to buy it for them. Because it has a catchy chorus. The sad truth is, when this does happen, it will then start off a chain reaction, where other kids, one or two weeks later, will notice that their friend has bought that particular single and will feel that they must have it. This will then lead to that song staying in the charts for a long time, and then it will be heralded as a "classic" song. When all that happened was, a cheap and easy-to-make song was released into the charts and people liked it because other people liked it and they were able to hum the chorus without thinking.
I don't want to make this message too long so I'll just say one last thing:
If any of you people reading this don't yet see my point, I would like you all to stop for a minute, clear your brain of all destracting thoughts and just think about a "song" that hit number one a couple of weeks ago, Bob the Builder. I'll say no more.