Before the Music Dies – An Ominous Review
Posted by Bideaux | Filed under Music
Ok, “ominous” may seem strong, but certainly its warranted if you’re a fan of music. As music becomes less of an art form and more of a commodity, we’re reaching a point where “pop culture” trumps creativity, and begs the question: Where has the music gone?
So, what brought all this on? I recently watched a documentary titled “Before the Music Dies,” (2006 - Andrew Shapter & Joel Rasmussen). Narrated by Forest Whitaker, and featuring interviews such musical luminaries as Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitte, and Dave Mathews, “B4MD” explores the decline of the music industry in terms of providing original, creative material, and instead offering nothing more than “pop pap.”
Branford Marsalis, also featured in the film, sums it up succinctly; “The reality is that superficiality is in - and depth and quality is kind of out."
Read more • Comments (1) | August 10, 2010
Welcome to "Too hip For The Room"
Posted by Bildeaux | Filed under Music, internet
“Too Hip For the Room” is dedicated to music, web design and development, politics, food, film, and… whatever I happen to be interested in at the time. Blog entries are going to be sporadic and whenever I have something burning to discuss and the time to write up an entry. Also, take a peek at my company, Web Resource Solutions.
So, if any of these topics interest you, stay tuned. It should be fun..
Read more | July 24, 2010
