Monday, February 22, 2010

MTV

When MTV first started, it was pretty much the only channel that shows videos. It was the only way to see artists perform other than actually attending a live concert. It offerend another way to hear music other than the radio. I do agree that MTV has made image more important than sound. For example, in present day a CD album cover is very crucial in the sales of the album. Most of albums have a crazy or very interesting cover art to invite buyers to the album.

But music as a whole changed so much since MTV originated. Back then there were a lot of dancers in videos, today you dont find this so much. Also MTV is a channel where people from all walks of life and ages can come together and enjoy music.
One point the article made that I never thought of before is that there were only cute people on MTV. Well personally I think this can be very subjective because what some people may think is cute, I think it will be the complete opposite. Who decides what is attractive anyway?? That is another blog topic lol. But all in all I like videos.I think MTV changed music drastically. If there were not any videos today, I dont know how I would perceive music so easily as I do today.

1 comment:

  1. Interesting point about album covers - the outward appearance definitely matters. And I agree that not everyone on MTV is "cute."

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