ViktorVaughnVillian

ViktorVaughnVillian t1_iy7mcb0 wrote

John Lennon was the primary factor that influenced the popularity and song quality of the Beatles. They were a classic assembly of characters but it was more about the substance of the music and the theme more then the music itself at the time. I like The Rolling Stones Better tbh in terms of sheer hits and discography, but the Beatles are more important then the simple hits they produced. John Lennon died like 2pac did, fighting the industry that wanted to control the tone and themes of the music being made and working against those who agreed with promoting conscious impactful songs to influence positive change. Sounds corny but that is what is boils down to in my opinion.

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ViktorVaughnVillian t1_iy6z67q wrote

Most mainstream music today is heavily sheltered and loaded with conditioning. The themes artists are allowed to peruse are strict and controlled. Watch 2Pac before he died talking about how people in the industry are influenced to peruse certain watered down themes and not be "too conscious" like older music was until it posed a threat. Music can bring people together and is our universal language. Just like every other medium of entertainment music is also heavily controlled because it can influence people to think for themselves and it is effective at posing ideals and influencing changes in mindset. This is not debatable. You either know and understand or buy the bullshit. Look at Hip Hop or should I say rap. Real Hip Hop has nothing to do with drugs, money and bitches and having material wealth and killing people with no substance. Who do you think controls the standards of the music industry?

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