Music In the Modern Day

     In a day of Mileys, Keshas, Justin Biebers and Jonas Brothers', how is it not easy to bash the current state of music and the music industry?  Over the years, a number of musicians have been critical of the state of the musical industry and I for one agree.  David Gilmour does too as he recently stated, "I keep waiting for someone who is as good as the old favourites I love, like Neil Young and Leonard Cohen, but I wait in vain - I can only live in hope" (Wenn.com).  I couldn't agree anymore with Sir Gilmour.  What is happening to the music industry?  Why does music suck so much nowadays?  Granted, times have chagned, but that does not explain it.  Personally, if I could live in any decade of history, I would probably want to live in the 1960s and 1970s as music reached a level of awe-inspiring greatness that has yet to be repeated (don't even get me started on the 1980s, because that's where it all went downhill).  
     Another concern is what will happen to the already much maligned music industry? Who knows? With the proliferation of digital downloads and music sharing, it's really hard to say.  Sir Gilmour belives something bad is imminent and he could be right.  I myself have taken part in downloading and I think it's a great way of being exposed to new and different music.  After all, CD sales do not really mean much these days, since it goes to the music corporations and who really cares about them?  Artists make their money primarily from touring and that's really what I care about.  With so many artists being manufactored in the studio, the live act is beginning to fade away.  Interestingly enough, Sir Paul McCartney has a different take on all of this and believes music is just as good now if not better than it was in his hey day.  He is a fan of Kings of Leon apparently, so this guy is clearly hip and happening, not to mention has superb taste.  Alas, it's interesting comparing these two iconic musicians' viewpoints on the state of music.  In the end, I am afraid you lose Mr. McCartney and I love this guy, but Mr. Gilmour has you on this one.   Now, if you'll excuse me, I am going to go download the new Katy Perry single (SIKE)!!!

Sir Paul McCartney & Sir David Gilmour

Check out the articles: 

http://epicstudios.org/paul-mccartney-is-hip-to-modern-music/

http://www.torontosun.com/entertainment/music/2010/11/03/15931511-wenn-story.html