I'm writing a paper about what happens when a bands music goes maintsream/co!


Question: I have some key things to write about, but I'd love to have other peoples opinions.


Answers: I have some key things to write about, but I'd love to have other peoples opinions.

It's all about being "hungry" for the hit.

When a band first starts out, they are trying their hardest to put out music, get noticed, and make the big show - radio, record sales, movies, whatever.

Once that carrot is snatched, and the money rolls in, the "artists" can come out, and create music for themselves - which is not always what the masses want.

Sometimes, as groups mature, musical tastes change, and maybe the style that won them acclaim isn't popular anymore (or, more likely, burned-out by 1000 other sound-alike bands)

Another problem is songwriters & bands resting on their laurels after huge success... Putting out crap because they know people will buy it based on their previous works, or repeating the same song over and over. Think about some 50's & 60's pop groups: The Twist vs. Let's Twist Again, and It's my Party (and I'll cry if I want to) and Judy's Turn to Cry. Both examples are producers trying to keep the fire burning on one-hit wonders.

Well I can tell you fall out boy changed their style of music for popularity.

I'm not sure if you are just wanting to write about music itself, but some ideas could be increased drug use by some musicians. This happened all the time in the 60s-80s either by buying more drugs or using more expensive drugs. Also, several bands have a hard time handling the pressure of the media on them which can lead to depression or even suicide (Nirvana lead singer who's name I can't think of right now). And like the first person said, some people change their style. The Goo Goo Dolls did this.

Just a couple of ideas. Hope they help

I'm not sure if this is relevant, but I've sorta noticed that when a band becomes mainstream and tries to "evolve" their sound (whether it's for the better or for the worse), they're ALWAYS "selling out," but when a band plays the exact same crap for 10 years, they're "staying true to themselves," and it doesn't really leave any room for growth for the artist.

Sometimes the band or artist isn't just changing their sound to suit a more mainstream audience. Maybe sometimes their new sound is simply more likable, and therefore more people listen to it? That's not always the case though.

I've also noticed a growing trend of rebellion against mainstream music among teenagers. Many of them refuse to listen to a band that's popular, or a band their friends like. A lot of times they'll discover a band that they love, but stop listening to them altogether when other people start to listen to them too. So sometimes, it's not really about the music, it's more about the desire to be "original."

i dont really know but when bands go mainstream the really start to suck. i hate it. thats why i like bands that no one had really ever herd of... but then my friesnds will start listing to my music and it sucks. kinda.. well it just feels like its mainstream music. so i will just move on and find a new band.



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