Music

People who hate music that isn't part of the social scene is more than an anathema to me. What is wrong with liking a band that no one has ever heard of? Nothing. If you were to look at the music of some bands and artists before they became famous, one would find that they made a complete 180˚ turn from the emotion they used to emit in their previous music. Not to say that I deprecate on , or believe that mainstream artists aren't able to do just the same once they become famous, but many merely try to appeal demands for a catchy beat to listen to until the next artist creates and even catchier beat. What was once pure, emotionally provoked music, has mostly turned into Pop style beats and "hit-worthy" lyrics. I find the artists who write for their own therapy and happiness, are much more enjoyable on the ears. If a song can tell a story, or make you stand at the tip of an emotional cliff, then I feel as though there is much more to the artist's talent then just being able to produce what everybody else wants. It shows the artist's baroque style, one that pays attention to the depth and feel of his music, more than just how many singles he can sell. I would be credulous to believe that Katy Perry went from Christian singer to sleazy Pop diva because she had the gut-wrenching need to do so. I just like to think that the dossier of indie and undiscovered artists I have is far more noteworthy than any of the Top 20 artists I see in today's sellout society.