Music is one of the industries that have gained many changes and transformations since days in memorial. Its popularity has made it stand as one of the industries attracting so many transitions and transitions over life. Old-time Music was once taken as entertainment music that was even not considered economically important. From the research and writings by many researchers and scholars, it has gained economic importance, with many accepting it to become one of the most industries and helpful music. The earliest recording brought a revolution in the music industry when comparing to the current music, and by the use of genre characteristics and other linguistic devices such as rhythm it employs great impact to the music industry.
There are those companies that have been known to dominate the industry in terms of reach and the following across the world. Over the years, many producers have gotten their mark appreciated in the industry. Many are getting to the industry at per with other common industries across different economic and business sections. Looking at the industry today, one can recognize a breakthrough. Looking at platforms is good to not the provisions to the artists, songwriters, and other industry stakeholders with a new and effective way of advancing the industry (Capetola, 2020). There is progress, as described on this site, that enables more empowerment and growth in flexibility and controls the music, rights, and provisions for artists and other music business players.
The song from a traditional genre that I choose is Waltzing Matilda by Slim Dusty. It was composed by Eric Bogle and Thomas Bulch in 1895 and released in 1903. Conversational English is the most important linguistic aspect of “Waltzing Matilda.” We notice a lot of slang terms and idioms from Australia, like the title “Waltzing Matilda.” The chorus of Waltzing Matilda is frequently repeated, making the song’s phrases simpler to sing, comprehend, and recall. “Waltzing Matilda” is a song written in the Australian bush ballad style of poetry and folk music. It’s been dubbed the “unofficial national anthem” of the country. The title was Australian slang for walking (waltzing) with one’s belongings slung over one’s back in a “matilda” (swag).
The song tells the story of a roving worker, or “swagman,” who visits a bush camp to drink billy tea and catch a stray jumbuck (sheep) to eat. An example of a recent song that I chose is “Every Time” by Janet Jackson; it was released in 2021. The song has been defined as a ballad that explores the protagonist’s dread of love through lyrics. The accompanying music video was directed by Matthew Rolston in collaboration with Howard Schatz, an expert in underwater photography, and shot in the then-new Therme Vals spa in Vals, Graubünden, in the Swiss Alps.
When comparing the two songs, the music industry has definitely gone downhill from a talent point of view. If we look at the music industry from an economical point of view, it has been booming during the old-time music, but people have chosen money over talent for the last 5-10 years, which has changed the music industry. Waltzing Matilda by Slim Dusty employs education to the community compared to Every time song by Janet Jackson, which is for fame and money. A thing that must be said is that you can certainly like and enjoy both generations and styles (Smith, 2021).
As I have already mentioned, I like both old and new music and have a fair share of artists that I love from both sides. There are both really bad and really good songs and singers from back in the day and today, but I think people enjoy old music better because it holds a certain meaning. It was a way to express yourself and deal with your emotions; today, it is still seen, but music is mainly created for money and fame.
The music industry is among the most viable globally, and it can be developed to its full potential. Making recordings, following the authorization and selling of music CDs, and disseminating industry news will all become easier. Many more platforms are expected to emerge as innovation and the music industry as a whole evolve; in fact, it is only via this evolution that the sector will achieve the requisite level.
References
Smith, B. (2021). Australian spirit: Love and country music in Kriv Stenders’ slim and I. Metro Magazine: Media & Education Magazine, (208), 58-63. Web.
Capetola, C. (2020). “Gimme a Beat!” Janet Jackson, Hyperaurality, and Affective Feminism. Journal of Popular Music Studies, 32(4), 95-117. Web.