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Guitar Hero virtuosity
Considering the lecture on Guitar Heroes and Power Trios, the notion of virtuosity lies at the heart of both ideas. Can you identify other examples in which virtuosity is the most important aspect of the music? Does this type of virtuosity enhance music for you, or is it a less important quality? Have we moved beyond the “guitar hero” towards another type of preferred instrument?
example 1
Virtuosity can be shown through alternative subgenres creating new enhanced sounds with technology. One thing I can think about is electronic bands. Each artist has their own way of making their music which sets it apart, but is building off of who they are inspired by. Having live sets and what they use for their performances. There are many ways to expand this genre through their sounds and technology they will use. I do think the “guitar hero” has been left in the past. I feel like we have moved on to another instrument to more of a synths and computers.
Example 2
Virtuosity shows up in a lot of music outside of the classic guitar hero era with artists like Jimi Hendrix. In jazz, someone like John Coltrane made insane technical skill a huge part of the sound, and in classical music, performers like Niccol Paganini were celebrities because of how talented they were. I think virtuosity is very valuable when it actually adds emotion, but if its just showing off, it can get old. I also feel like weve kind of moved past the guitar hero and now producers and DJs are the new virtuosos since technology plays such a big role in music today.
Example 3
I think virtuosity past guitar heroes and power trios is most important in the vocals. There are many powerhouse singers, such as Freddy Mercury, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, and Celine Dion, to name a few. I think strong vocals are an extremely important quality in music and definitely enhance it.
I dont think we have completely moved beyond the guitar hero, but popular music has shifted toward a more computerized and electronic sound. Producers and digital technology now play a much bigger role in shaping hits. At the same time, the piano seems to be re-emerging as a preferred instrument in many genres, especially in pop and singer-songwriter styles.
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