Different Music Genres

There are many distinct types of music. However, it is important to recognize that not every one of them often appeals to the audience. The attractiveness of various musical genres to audiences is frequently a factor in how well-liked they are, as seen by the widespread consumption of certain genres by big audiences thanks to the music business (Tilsen and David, 225). The various popular musical genres are typically performed by people with little to no formal musical experience. Thus, the purpose of the essay is to talk about the genre of music that frequently lasts longer than others. Moreover, the discussion intends to investigate why many people tend to exhibit the preference for specific songs from a long time ago.

Some of the features of music that often ensure that they last longer than others entail the ability to appeal to the general audience rather than to a particular ideology or subculture. Moreover, these types of music often emphasize on craftsmanship instead of the formal artistic qualities. Given the constantly changing demographics and tastes of the music consumers, the degree of creativity of the musicians and the preponderance of the technological change that affects the music industry, innovation of the music style is usually essential in ensuring relevance of the music even in several years after its release. Moreover, the music styles associated with the creation of a sense of identity of a particular group of people usually bear the potential of lasting longer in comparison to other types of music (Tilsen and David, 227).

The old songs often trigger vivid memories that often seem to transport the audience back in time and space. The old songs that often appeal to people usually become woven into a neural tapestry entwined with people, seasons and locations throughout one’s lifetime. Moreover, some of the music styles from long ago tend to appeal people through the association of the music with melodies, chord progressions and instruments that appeals to a large segment of the audience. The popularity of the different music produced by various artists often varies significantly. There is the necessity for noting that despite the different music adopting the same style and being of a particular genre, the extent to which they appeal to the audience often vary significantly (Asia, 75). The various features of the song usually play a significant role in determining the capability of the song to remain relevant amongst the audience over several years. For instance, amongst the numerous musical pieces produced more than a century ago, some are still relevant while others disappeared.

The variance in the relevance of the K-Pop songs tends to vary significantly with their ability to appeal to the audience. The appeal to the audience of some popular K-Pop songs that include “Gangnam Style” by PSY and “Fantastic Baby” by Big Bang is significant and thus show their capability to remain relevant for more than a century. The relevance of such music arises from the fact that they create a sense of identity evident from their elaborate costumes and intricate dance routines.

In conclusion, the popularity of the different music genres often varies significantly with the extent to which they appeal to the audience. Moreover, the audience regularly exhibits preference to some types of music due to their ability to invoke memories. People usually enjoy certain songs that promote their sense of identity as evident in the elaborate consumes or dressing styles. The discussion thus ensures effective description of some of the reasons why certain types of music often appeal to a particular group of people and remain relevant for centuries.

Works Cited

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Tilsen, Julie and David Nylund. "Cultural Studies Methodologies and Narrative Family Therapy: Therapeutic Conversations about Pop Culture." Family Process, vol. 55, no. 2, June 2016, pp. 225-237. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1111/famp.12204.