Music Today: Then end of the Big Band era?!
Question:
Music Today: Then end of the Big Band era?
Are we seeing the end of the Big Band era?
With bands achieving fame through Myspace and the rapidly expanding underground music scene, are we witnessing a change in today's music scene. Is the notion of a few select bands becoming absolutley huge coming to an end?
In the current music world only Metallica and the Red Hot Chili Peppers stand as the last of the Big Bands. Yes, there are other bands like The Stones and The Who, who are still going, but as far as modern music goes (past 25 years) it is only Hetfield and Kleidis (SP) and Co. that remain as the last of the mainstream stadium rockers (The Boss incl).
With a eclectic music scene littered with hundreds of truly awesome up-and-coming bands, do you think we will ever see bands emulate the long careers and fan base of the likes of the Chilis and Metallica......?
To repeat the question then.........is the Big Band era coming to an end? Additional Details
7 hours ago
I know...THEN is supposed to be THE.!!!
Answers: 7 hours ago
I know...THEN is supposed to be THE.!!! There will always be somebody who finds a way to establish themselves at the top and remain there, no matter the paradigm. Why not via myspace? The bands are just using the internet to help them but reguardless to make it big you have to play live and tour Things tend to be more short lived these days, most of the stuff in the charts is a "project" or a rap act "featuring" somebody else. Also most of the decent songs have alrady been written about ten times - there's only so much you can do with guitars, drums and 6 or 7 chords.
The good news is there's a lot more music out there that isn't just bands and pop and stuff. Try something different.
Check out Dave Holland - he's got a great big band.