Four Wonders of Music Making :)

The four fields of music making are high fidelity, participatory, presentation, and studio audio art. Each of these are used in our society, some more than others. Our country has the tendency to focus on the money making aspect of music instead of the actual music making. It's unfortunate in my opinion, but that's America for you. However, I can show you an example of each.


High Fidelity

Young Money-"Young Money Salute" In this song there are various artist featured. From my understanding high fidelity includes multiple artists on one track. Of course all these people couldn’t have been in the studio at the same time recording. A potential for this song is that each artist is represented in his/her own way. It allows them to be introduced to the world if they’re new. This allows the new artist to get recognition and maybe some fans along the way. Now as far as limitations, some parts can’t be performed live. Some material isn’t meant for live performance or it just doesn’t sound the same which can make fans turn away from listening to that particular artist. This would be a great example of how America listens to music on a regular basis.


Participatory

Barney-"Clean Up Song" This song is a childhood favorite for many people my age. The song directs everyone to help clean up and sing along as they do so. The cast participates as well as outsiders. Most times if there is a special guest on the show they are expexted to help clean up. The potential of the song includes children across America learning to clean up on their own. The limitation however is that the show is for preschool aged children, so everyone won't be entertained or participate for that matter.


Presentation

Chris Brown-"Lottery" This song is one of my favorite songs by Chris Brown. This was performed in Indianapolis on the UCP Tour which I attended. His performance was magnificent. I had never heard his music before the concert and so I fell in love that day. Some potentials of this could be more fans. More people will find that they more in common than they thought if they're both big fans. Some bad potentials could be if the crowd is too rowdy fights could break out. Limitations include no extra sounds that are on the recording. The sound system could go out, so there aren't always back ups right away. Overall presentation is a great way to bring people together.


Studio Audio Art

ABDC-"Cockiness" I feel that this is a perfect example of studio audio art. The song is a master mix made for a dance crew. Most mixes that I have heard have been for either parties or dance performances. This song has the potential to insprire people to look into the profession of deejaying. It could also inspire people to learn a certain type of dance affiliated with the show and music. The limitation is that it must be done with extreme effort or it will not come out right and no one will listen to it.

All in all, each of these music making wonders play an important role in the world of music. We don't always think about it, but music brings people together. It all depends how it is produced and where it is played.