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    Journey to Generation Clash
    Journey to Generation Clash
    Journey to Generation Clash
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    Journey to Generation Clash

    By Carmela Carr

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    Do you recognize any of these band names? Starz. City Boy. Mother May I.


    Probably not, and that's what is wrong with the music industry. It's baffling that unique artists struggle while ordinary artists become popular. In today's fast-paced music industry, it's more important than ever to give the smaller artists a fi

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNew Degree Print
    Release dateJul 27, 2020
    ISBN9781641376891
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      Journey to Generation Clash - Carmela Carr

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      Journey to Generation Clash

      carmela carr

      New Degree Press

      Copyright © 2020 carmela carr

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      Journey to Generation Clash

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      978-1-64137-689-1 Ebook

      Journey to Generation Clash

      To my loving family: Mom, Dad, and Pop, who is my brother and best friend, also known as Dave (Stephen Taranto).

      To those who have inspired me and those I have inspired.

      To a true family friend, who for long as I can remember my dad has called brother: Jim Cruthers.

      Introduction

      It all started when I was a kid.

      Growing up, I was surrounded by Kiss memorabilia. The room that now serves as my record room used to be an all-Kiss room when I was a kid. Every inch was covered in Kiss collectibles, all proudly on display, so all who entered had numerous things to look at. I vividly recall a Creatures of the Night promo display because it looked like the members of Kiss’s eyes glowed in the dark. I always remember looking at it and trying to figure out why I couldn’t look away.

      I remember sitting in the stairway of my dad’s basement, which was covered in posters and photos of bands like Iron Maiden, Girl, Angel, Judas Priest, and even Kiss. In time, certain posters were moved to other parts of the basement, but I distinctly recall where they were in the stairway when I was a kid. Most of the photos there are of Kiss, but those other bands are also featured in the genre-spanning collage that leads into our basement.

      My family has a serious Kiss collection—we even have an original Kiss pinball machine. It has the four members’ faces printed on the side of it in black. Each member’s makeup design is done in black so the shapes are accentuated, and it left a lasting impression on me.

      We also have four 3D head plaques of Kiss in our living room. They are lifelike reproductions of each Kiss member’s head with their original makeup. I always remember going up the stairs and looking at them from the landing and thinking the one of Peter Criss moved.

      I was surrounded by Kiss, so I couldn’t help becoming a fan at such an early age.

      The soundtrack at this point in my life was Beat on the Brat by the Ramones, Golden Age by Midnight Oil, and Scent of a Woman by Cheap Trick. Hearing this genre-spanning selection helped me develop my open-minded approach to music taste.

      I was a kid, and I knew what was cool. It sounds crazy, but I’ve always been both curious and open-minded. As time passed, I realized we all have our own definition of cool. I understood that loving something isn’t based on popularity. It’s based on if something stands out to you.

      My first taste of the mainstream occurred when I was a kid and I saw music videos like Can’t Stop and By the Way by the Red Hot Chili Peppers and This Love by Maroon 5 when I was little. Those music videos were popular, but I liked those artists because they were original.

      The videos were original because the artists took a cool idea and ran with it. This method grabs the listener’s attention because you get to hear a good song and see a cool video. Few artists can pull off both, but I was lucky to see some exceptional videos at a young age. Seeing those videos helped me develop my perspective on liking music that was original instead of popular.

      If you watch the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ video for By the Way, you’ll be on the edge of your seat the whole time. So much crazy stuff happens, and if you look away for a second, you’ll miss it. I remember being excited whenever the video came on TV because it was so mesmerizing. I knew how it ended from seeing it so many times, but I would always watch it in full because it was too good not to.

      The band members weren’t focused on popularity; they were focused on making something original. Originality matters more than popularity does. This video is an interesting example, because the Red Hot Chili Peppers were already popular because they were a known act. In comparison to what was around, they were always doing something different.

      This perspective is rarely found in mainstream music because a dependence on creating a popular sound instead of an independent one has emerged. This phenomenon explains why the music industry is broken. It has always had a priority to create mainstream artists. Instead of allowing these artists to be themselves, the industry advises musicians to fit in instead of stand out.

      Everyone believes that the only bands that matter are the ones in the mainstream. However, an endless list of bands was signed to record labels but never got the break they deserved. They were clearly great artists, but they never got the recognition.

      That they got signed is fantastic, but I have a question: Why would record labels sign an artist for something other than talent? Their motivation is money, and if you’re not an overnight success, you’re not worth anything to a record company.

      Do you recognize any of these band names? Starz. City Boy. Mother May I.

      You are truly awesome if you know any of these bands. If you don’t, this query will prove what is wrong with the music industry. These bands were signed to major labels like Capitol, Mercury, and Columbia. But these groups weren’t properly promoted, and they faded into obscurity. The way unique artists struggle while ordinary artists become popular is absurd.

      When I talk about unique artists, I’m referring to the artists who don’t sound like everyone else. The artists who aren’t clones, but instead one of a kind. I present this point because a lot of music is popular, and it all sounds very similar.

      The reason why such music is popular isn’t because it’s bad. It’s popular because it’s what’s being promoted. The point I’m presenting is that if the same time was taken to promote these lesser-known artists, the music ecosystem would be more diverse.

      This phenomenon didn’t only happen in one time period. It has played out across every time period. The industry has always had artists who society thinks should be popular and bands who are struggling despite being original. I think this happens because people can’t fully grasp those artists. If music is not instantly accessible, it’s seen as not worth listening to. This line should show how close-minded people are that they can listen to the same songs over and over again. The way some people don’t feel inclined to take the time to listen to something different is wild to me.

      I’m by no means saying you have to love every single band you hear. However, I do feel that every band deserves a listen before you form your opinion. Keep in mind that every band is a group of people in a room creating something, so you have to step out of your comfort zone and listen with an open mind.

      Despite all this, the fact that these lesser-known acts have released albums solves a big part of the problem. The key to anything being found is that it exists. If it exists, it can be found. If it can be found, it can be discovered. If it can be discovered, it can be shared.

      As time passes, you’ll start finding the music you connect to. You’ll start seeing that you’re not obligated to like something just because everyone else likes it. You can like what you like. Your job is not liking something just to fit in. If you like something, you like it regardless of acclaim.

      Don’t ever feel pressured into liking something if you don’t like it. No one is obligated to like everything. However, don’t overlook certain genres because you don’t think you’ll like that kind of music. If you listen to something and don’t like it, that’s okay—because you gave it a listen instead of just saying you don’t like it without truly giving it a chance.

      The best way to find your version of great is to become a music detective. You’ll dig deeper. You’ll take the time to truly research and find artists who are rich in quality, rather than popularity. Countless sources exist out there that enable us to unlock our inner music detective, allowing us to find the music that moves us.

      By unlocking my inner music detective, I have come across an endless list of artists I wouldn’t have checked out if I weren’t open-minded. I give every artist a chance, an approach that has expanded my musical scope. I don’t pass judgment on something if I haven’t listened to it.

      I’m compelled to write this book because I love music. I’m both enthusiastic and knowledgeable about it. I gained a lot of music knowledge from a young age because I was fascinated by it, and my interest fueled my knowledge. You and I could have a conversation, and I could tell you innumerable facts about a certain release, even if it isn’t something I listen to.

      I grew up hearing countless CDs from my dad’s collection. I used to sit in his CD closet and stare at all the bindings of the CDs. As I sat there, I absorbed all the information on the spine of each CD. It was like being in a library, and I was making an archive in my mind. It just kept growing and growing as I looked at different bindings in different sections of our collection.

      Thanks to this experience, I became encyclopedic. As I got older, I started exploring my dad’s cassette and vinyl collections and gained even more knowledge. The reason why I’m into a multitude of artists is because I’ve had phases with every format.

      I’ve always loved going through different sections of my dad’s collection because it transcends eras and genres. I got

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