Like any other art form, music must contend with advancements in technology. And like any other artists, musicians must decide what to embrace and what to reject. In the case of electronic music, battle lines were quickly drawn between "legitimate" musicians and those willing to forge into new territories. In the 70s and 80s, the objects of scorn were often Disco (e.g. Donna Summer, Giorgio Moroder) and Synth Pop (e.g. Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, New Order). These records, though often acclaimed today, were routinely derided for their reliance on computers, drum machines, and synthesizers. In the early 21st century, the debate continues. This time, it is primarily over EDM (Electronic Dance Music). In an era where DJs command as much attention as singers and musicians, many rebuff EDM as "electronic noises you’re trying to pass off as music." Whether its New Wave, Electronica, Trance, or Techno, will electronic music ever achieve full critical acceptance? Must music involve an instrument and a player to be legitimately considered music? Finally, who gets to decide what is and isn't music?
Include at least three of the following in your discussion:
- "Rolling Stone Italia Just Offended the Entire EDM Culture, and We’re Wondering Why" (DoAndroidsDance)
- "Dave Grohl: His Grammys Speech about Electronic Music was Bullshit" (LA Weekly)
- "Is Electronic Music 'Real Music?'" (Discovery News)
- "Is EDM a Real Genre?" (Noisey)
- "Forgive Us Our Synths–How 80s Pop Found Favour Again" (Guardian)
- "Are DJs musicians? They certainly need talent ..." (Sound On Sound)
Required:
- MLA Style
- Works cited
- Two full pages in length
Due: Th 03.20
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