Sunday, January 24, 2010
Auto tune
I think one of the biggest aspects of twenty first century music is the use of auto tune. This technology allows people to sing what ever they want and be in perfect tune. It is a really cool technology that has taken over the music industry. Now there is a small problem with this technology, it is being overused!!!!! It allows people who have no tone in their voice (talent) to make songs and make a lot of money based on sheer entertainment. This is not music. Ben E. King, The Beatles, Elvis, John Mayer are only a few names that do not use auto tune and they do not need it. Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, and the pioneer of auto tune T-Payne exploit the technology using it in every song. Is this music? Do not get me wrong I like the sound of auto tune its plastered on basically all rap and almost all music. My question is, is there a point where it becomes too much? I believe the people have spoken, and auto tune is here to stay. T-Payne and other artists are selling their music like never before and are only growing in popularity. I guess another positive to auto tune is that it allows anyone to get into the music industry. If your voice is not that good but you can write or your really marketable then auto tune can be your best friend. With just a few clicks your horribly mediocre voice, or your non voice can become like the greats of the past. Wait a second what am I saying?
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auto tune to me is just another technology, say like the iphone. the iphone allows ppl to do more and access more apps then ever before. auto tune allows for new ppl to make it to the scene, even if they don’t have the necessary talents. diversity is a good thing though. so wat i cant sing? i can compose some wicked lyrics that ppl will like….idc the harm in that
ReplyDeletei like the sound auto tone produces but i think it just make me appriciate an artist a little less. i am going to have greater respect for someone who has an amazing voice naturally than someone who just uses auto tune to tweak their voice until it sounds good.
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