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“Most Popular Music Genres: It Is Completely Different Than You Believe” plus 1 more |
Most Popular Music Genres: It Is Completely Different Than You Believe Posted: 18 Sep 2017 01:00 AM PDT Music comes in many different forms and not all of them are equally popular. Maybe you are into a specific type of music and maybe you like 1 or 2 genres more, but the thing is, most people prefer just one genre. This can be useful to new musicians, due to the fact they can start their career in the music genre that is most popular. This would definitely make the things easier. You may believe that POP music is the #1 in the world, but it isn’t. Now you will see the most popular music genres in the world. Heavy MetalOnce treated as outcasts, the musicians of this genre are today the number one when it comes to the music popularity. They have the most fans across the planet, but in the United States, this number is even higher. Heavy Metal started its life back in the 60s, as a sub-genre of rock. Some of the best-known names in this genre are Metallica and Iron Maiden. Fans of this type of music are completely into it and their lifestyle is even based on Heavy Metal. Rock n’ RollRock n’ Roll has been one of the most popular music genres since the day it was invented. Let’s just say that the first traces of this music come from the 50s, but the popularity was significantly increased during the 70s and 80s. ACDC, G N R and many others have made this genre the ultimate choice for most people. This music is commonly produced by a drummer, a singer, bass player and a guitar player. Alternative musicThis music genre has no description, nor it can be described actually, simply because it is based on art. We all know that art cannot be defined. Linkin Park, Evanescence and many others made this music extremely popular and extremely desirable. You will need drummer, vocals and a guitar and you are good to go. This is also the hardest music genre to dominate. Hard RockThis genre isn’t the same as heavy metal or just rock. It is completely different in a matter of fact and it has a lot to offer. Rush, Led Zeppelin and literally, dozens of other bands made this genre the ultimate one if you want to enjoy the music, but at the same time, you want to listen to the beautiful words, great bass and to dance like you have never before. ClassicalClassical music is still one of the most popular music genres ever. It is completely different than anything else and it is more than just beneficial to listen. Just relax in one of the best massage chairs, turn on the music and relax. First and foremost, this music is always produced by some of the biggest and the best musicians ever known. Mozart, Beethoven, and literally many others have shaped the classical music according to their beliefs. Now, we can simply enjoy that literally forever. And yes, this music is also known for increasing the IQ. RapRap has been the most popular type of music in ghettoes, and in groups where people wanted to express themselves in an interesting and original way. This music may be the only kind that can make you laugh and cry at the same time. Since the time it has been first noticed, till now, it has made a significant improvement. Some of the biggest names here are Eminem, Tupac, Nas, Big L and etc. JazzHow many of you listen to the jazz music? Probably all of you have listened to it at least a few times in your life. The reason why is very simple. This is a gentle, sensitive music that is rich in feelings and always makes you think about something or someone. All artists from this genre are very popular and there are high chances this is going to be similar to the classical music in the near future. Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, and many others have been responsible for some of the best songs ever. In addition, jazz originated from New Orleans and it has been made by slaves back in a day! Electronic musicCommonly known as dance music, or electronic dance music (EDM), is one of those genres that has to be on every list. It has been among us since the 80s, but in the 90s it got very desirable. The place of origin is Europe, but since 2000 electronic music has been introduced in the United States. Nowadays, it is the most common choice for crazy parties and nightclubs where people simply want to relax and dance. Here, words and vocals are not present. On the other side, thebass is something that has an important part. PopPop music isn’t the most popular, as you can see, but the highest number of people talk about it every day. Artists are commonly present on the television, social media and etc., which brings us to believe it is the number one music genre across the planet. Yes, it definitely has a lot of listeners and fans, but pop music is good only as the popularity of artists. Here, names don’t stay at the top for a long period of time and new ones come frequently. Justin Bieber, Miles Cyrus are some of the best-known artists today, but let’s not forget Michael Jackson. 10. Hip hop This is a music genre with the coolest name of them all. It is commonly related to rap and most people believe that it is just another name for rap, but it isn’t. This is an improved, bigger music genre that rap, and it can be used with rap or without it. It was introduced in New York back in the 70s and became very popular among Afro-Americans. Today, we have some of the biggest hits that come from this genre. Even better, this type of music can be paired with any other genre and it will still sound fantastic. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
Important Lessons No Contemporary Recording Artist Should Ever Forget Posted: 17 Sep 2017 12:19 PM PDT Many talented singers and music producers have come across a track, a sample, or some professionally recorded piece of music that they just know they need to use on their next song. Sometimes, a big part of the battle is figuring out where the sample originated from definitively, as many songs have been remixed, remastered, re-released, and even covered by multiple artists. If you have already mixed your next hit then full service song licensing has to be obtained before anything can be released to the public. Here are a few reminders as to why gaining the full rights to any music you have sampled or borrowed from to create a new song is absolutely necessary. Back in the late 1990s, an alternative rock band by the name of The Verve wrote a song that had international appeal and quickly found fame. Their song, ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’ was a smash hit. While their record label and management team had taken efforts to get permission from both The Rolling Stones and the Andrew Oldham Orchestra, there was some kind of mix-up that left the band embroiled in a lengthy legal dispute. In the end, The Verve had to share songwriting credits with The Rolling Stones and the Andrew Oldham Orchestra, even though neither of the latter parties authored a single lyric. Very few revenues, if any, from ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’, ever ended up in the original band member’s pockets, and many believe this marred their chances of later success. Justin Bieber has the backing of major music studios, as well as highly acclaimed producers. Even so, it wasn’t that surprising when he was accused of using an unauthorized sample on his 2015 hit ‘Sorry.’ Although the artist accusing Bieber of sampling her song doesn’t have a team of lawyers to back her up, all it takes is one judge to render a multi-million dollar ruling in her favor. The long story short is that Bieber and his people should’ve gotten permission to sample any and all music that accompanied his tracks. In the mid-2000s, Robin Thicke was thought to be playing a hand in the recreation of modern R&B. Unfortunately for him, one of his most famous songs actually stole a riff from the late Marvin Gaye. Instead of doing what was right and asking for permission to sample the track from the estate of Marvin Gaye, Thicke decided that it would be a better move to bizarrely sue his predecessor for copyright infringement. While Thicke may have never had to pay a lot of money in copyright infringement settlement costs, his career has all but come to a screeching halt. If you write a successful song but the music came from a title that you didn’t get permission to use, you’re probably going to be sued. You also need to protect your musical creations so that no one can borrow from you and then get away without fairly compensating you. This is probably one of the most critical lessons that all budding musical artists should take heed of in their careers. |
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