Can Music Ever Be Unplugged?

Can music ever be unplugged?

The term ‘Music Unplugged’ refers to music without the use and intervention of modern technology i.e. Amplifiers, computers and microphones. However would music survive without modern electronic technology, you could arguably say that the power of music without the electronic technology would not be as effective as it is with modern technology. Does the opportunity for new ways of recording and performing come inevitably with the ability music has of technologically developing? Without technology where would the future recording artist be, even live performances require the aid of technology to amplify and engage the spectator. Music is circulated by studio recording and distributed via CD, remove the technology and would this inevitably wipe out the ‘popular music’ category? Popular music, that reaches a mass audience through distribution. Without the use of technology would popular music remain? However is this the test of the musician, wiping out the fabricated remixes of Umbrella and keeping up with music as it once was.

What Is world music and Why Does It Exist?

When clarifying what we consider to be defined as world music you need to address several aspects that have taken affect on mass society including globalisation, commercialism and cultural imperialism. Underpinning how the change in dynamics has affected our society, and more specifically music industries. The term ‘world’ music can emphasise the subcultures within a nations music community, upholding a countries national identity. We often brand something worldly if it does not resemble commercial western influences or culture. It is the Non- spoken English records that highlight the music traditions of a nation such as Africa or Asia. The huge consumption of music allows if to fall under many genres and categories dependant on the consumer.