This is something I have always had in my mind ever since I got into the music world 4 years ago playing guitar. Learning to play guitar helped me see things "from the other side of the table" if you may. I realized how some songs were SO easy to learn, yet bands made a killing over them.
The same train of though transitioned when I got into EDM last year, but with some differences. Here is my question: 1)do you ever think that an EDM's producers fame causes a track they release to be famous? and 2)that they are only making these tracks because people like them?
***NOTE: I am not trying to start an argument. I will be using some producers for examples. What I say is MY personal opinion. I do not mean to offend anyone.***
Here are a few examples.
1) Deadmau5. Now don't get me wrong. His tracks are chill and some are great. But do any of you think that some of his tracks would not be famous and known if he didn't release them? One track I would like to take into consideration is "The Reward is More Cheese." Great and unique sounding track. But what if a producer that has only released a few tracks and no one really knows released it? Would it be as famous that if mau5 did? On using mau5 for my second question. Ever since he released Ghosts n Stuff, I have not seen much change in his style of producing. This sometimes makes me "feel" that he is making similar tracks because that is what people like and that is what sells. Which I believe limits the personal wants of exploring new sounds he may or may not have.
2) Afrojack. Here is another. While I am reinforcing everything I feel about mau5 on him, there is one thing I want to note: he is relatively new in the EDM scene. Now, while most of his songs sound pretty much the same and his "sound", in my opinion, is declining (it was more of a fad in my eyes), I will say this: if he keeps on making similar tracks after dutch house and his sound declines, he will have my respect. Why? Because that shows me that her is making those tracks because he likes the way they sound. A lot of people liking them as well is just a plus.
Hopefully this won't start any arguments. I just want to get everyones thoughts on my questions.
So, your thoughts?
-Gianmarco
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