The music industry is especially dependent on the recording. Recordings allow singers to eliminate imperfections in their performance and enhance its quality (Caramanica). Both recordings and live concerts are popular in the American society. However, this topic is highly controversial because sometimes recordings can alter artists’ voice beyond recognition. During a live performance, one can see the clear difference between the recording and the actual voice of a singer. Sometimes it can be better, but quite often it is otherwise.
Indeed, attending musical concerts is a big part of our culture. Live music performances do not only bring aesthetic pleasure. According to the Australasian Performing Right Association report, “Active engagement with music has been shown to increase positive perceptions of self, which in turn leads to greater motivation, manifesting in turn in enhanced self-perceptions of ability, self-efficacy, and aspirations” (10). A substantial amount of research investigating the effects of live performances on people has found that attending concerts with live performance and seeing live art performances improved the well-being of a person, build social capital and increase appreciation of music.
On the other hand, some artists can disappoint the audience because their real voice greatly differed from the recording. They undeservingly become famous and rip off listeners on concerts. I believe that good live performances leave a good impression on a person. For example, once I bought an expensive ticket to the concert of a famous pop singer and was highly disappointed. Another time, the live music performed by that band was very sensitive and touched my heart and gave me the feeling of belongingness. In my opinion, live performances are needed to inspire people and enrich their spirituality.
Works Cited
Australasian Performing Right Association. The Economic and Cultural Value of Live Music in Australia 2014. 2014. Web.
Caramanica, Jon. “Pitched to Perfection: Pop Star’s Silent Partner.”NY Times, 2012, Web.