What psychological mechanisms explain why certain songs become universally popular or iconic, despite differences in genre or era? Like some people like a specific genre, some don’t. But how are ‘viral’ songs loved by the majority? Is it usually because ...
Several trends are shaping the future of music production, driven by advantages in technology and changing consumer preferences. Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning : Tools powered by AI can generate melodies, harmonies and even complete tracks, providing new creative possibilities for prodRead more
Several trends are shaping the future of music production, driven by advantages in technology and changing consumer preferences.
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning : Tools powered by AI can generate melodies, harmonies and even complete tracks, providing new creative possibilities for producers.
- Virtual Reality : Producers can now use VR environments to manipulate virtual instruments and effects, offering a new dimension of creativity2
- Remote Collaboration : Musicians and producers can now work together from different parts of the world in real-time , using cloud-based digital audio workstations(DAWs) and collaboration tools
- Spatial Audio and 3D Sounds : The demand for immersive audio experiences is growing, driven by developments in virtual and augmented reality, as well as advancements in home audio systems. Spatial audio techniques, like Dolby Atmos, enable producers to create more realistic and engaging soundscapes.
- Mobile Music Production : These apps allow producers to create and edit music on the go, making the process more accessible and convenient.
- Social Media Integration : Tools that allow for direct sharing and promotion of new music, as well as fan interaction, are becoming essential for modern producers
These trends are transforming the music production landscape, making it more innovative, accessible, and responsive to the needs of both creators and listeners.
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I find this question quite intriguing. There could be different reasons for a song to be viral and recognised by everyone from a particular generation, even when looked at from a psychological lens. Just at the top of my head, I could think of resonating emotionally with a song to be the main reasonRead more
I find this question quite intriguing. There could be different reasons for a song to be viral and recognised by everyone from a particular generation, even when looked at from a psychological lens. Just at the top of my head, I could think of resonating emotionally with a song to be the main reason why a song becomes universal. Music has the power to evoke such strong feelings in an individual and once in a while, such songs come our way that stay forever. I am taking two directions and dissecting this question, I believe a song becoming viral is different from a song being iconic. Viral songs are short-lived, and there could be different mechanisms for the explanation behind that such as the mere exposure effect or the idea of ‘fitting in’, the social influence of staying with the trend are some of the possible explanations behind it. These songs don’t have to have the oomph factor to get viral, especially in this century. On the other hand, iconic or universally popular songs have an affective, behavioural as well as a cognitive appeal to them which is usually because of the most fitting lyrical and musical amalgamation which brings out the emotions mimicking some sort of never experienced nostalgia.
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