General Music Chat

http://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lis ... e-1990s/1/

I got to #36 (Wicked Game) before I found anything worth listening to...then on to #20 (Closer-NIN). As for the other 48 songs, I wouldn't wipe my @ss with most of them. Videos aside (IMO-as all of this is-video became a dead market the day that MTV execs decided that they could "create" music stars out of anyone they wanted, simply by playing their vids an exaustive number of times-you'll notice that I skipped several Nirvana videos among that list...case in point.). I didn't recognize a huge chunk of the songs on this list, and that was back when I still bothered to turn the radio on. Whomever posted this list online (I don't mean you, Phil), clearly has a hardcore case of cranial to anal impairment.

I find it amusing how ppl in here generally miss the 80's & hate the 90's.

Yeah, I didn't even bother with much on that list, either.

So, did vids ruin music or what?

Fast food music for the average consumer.

When you question what has happened to our beloved industry.

There is your answer.

Even back in the day there were those with the 8 track in the living room and those with the reel to reel and a Gerard turntable suspended from the ceiling.

70's version of the audiophile.

Music, as an entertainment BUSINESS, has always had a visual connection to go along with the sonic end. The age of video took the emphasis off of the sound and made the image (or imagery) supreme-making the need for "musical ability" less important.
Image isn't new. Personally, I feel that Elvis sold as many records by shaking his hips as he ever did with his voice. Just my opinion. The problem is that occasionally, the visual end peaks out-meaning that the actual music is garbage, but "hey, look at my cool dance moves and sparkly outfit!"
Don't get me wrong. I think that the visual side is just as important. I also think that there's an art to it. For myself, however, I need to have it all (I'm such a pig! ) You can have the best video in the world, but if your song is drivel, you won't be getting any of MY money.

So true Joseph. Another reason the popularity of the live show has declined some. Visual interest is satisfied elsewhere.
Not just on the stage.

Used to hear an LP and think man I want to see those guys.
Now you can hear and see them without having to drive 60 miles stand in line for an hour hassle with tickets or shell out a couple hundred bucks on a concert date.

Again for the average consumer some cheesy video is more entertaining than seeing a live performance.

There are damned few acts that I would shell out over $100 to see.

Okay, that list is flawed. I loved the 90s, although, unlike the 80s, grunge took over and convinced musicians to avoid any sort of fashion sense.

I didn't see any Alanis Morisette, Sarah McLauchlan, Madonna's Vogue was a top video, Joan Osborne's What If God Was One of Us. I don't have time to run back through the entire decade, but I did watch videos and honestly, I don't know how some of these made the list.

Chaeya

It's a problem inherent in any list. Who made it & why?

I don't really think this guy was making a case that these were the most popular vids. He was showing how the vids evolved.

It says Top 50 Videos. But mmmm-kay, I can dig it.

Chaeya

Which often makes me think why on Earth we are not hearing and seeing music like that of those on a regular basis anymore? There are bands playing it out there. some pretty good ones too.