Monthly Archives: June 2019
Music video: five new recordings of the classics
There is, perhaps, nothing more depressing than a textbook work played stupidly on the notes with only one concern — not to mess up. As there is nothing more dreary than a modern work whose purpose is to shock the stupid public. But this, fortunately, in the modern classical record industry is not so much. All labels and artists want to come up with something new, familiar, smart, entertaining, soothing and driving at the same time. It is simply amazing how often you manage to complete this impossible task, and-with brilliance! We present an overview of those who particularly impressed us in the middle of this spring. Continue reading
Why is music no longer recorded the way it used to be? [translation]
When the old fans complain about songs that have been nominated for a Grammy this year, there’s a reason.
It’s time for the annual Grammy awards, and as always, Sunday’s ceremony will highlight the generational difference: “the Music that is being written now is not what it used to be,” grumble baby boomers and gen Xers.
And they are right. For the most part, modern music is fundamentally different from what was recorded in the nostalgic 70s and 80s.last year, the industry marked an important milestone in sales. Continue reading