Although I did not enjoy the reading On Popular Music by Adorno, I think that it is important to realize how many things Adorno listed that I as well as others agree with. First off, it was very interesting and pretty cool to see how many songs use the same four notes, however, it's also kind of sad (for a lack of a better word) because it just shows how many artists don't put any effort in creating something different and original.  Although, yes, there is that question of whether or not the they should take risks, and what will sell, it's clear to see that songs are just made to sell and not for the reason of connecting with people through another language, being music.





Relatively, I don't agree on the fact that Adorno essentially says that people that listen to "popular" music are pretty much lower class, nobodies, and the people that are high class and education listen to " serious" music.  Everyone and as mentioned in class, has their thing.  So if coming home and listen to Lady Gaga helps you ease the pain of a stressful day, than who cares?!  Some people like to relax to Frank Sinatra, which Adorno would I think say is "serious" music while Britney Spears, being "popular" music, regardless, both are music (although some might argue other wise) and both achieve the same feelings and emotions. You never know how a person is behind closed doors, regardless how rich, fancy or low class they may seem to be.  For now, enjoy one of my favorite songs by Frank himself


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9ZGKALMMuc


At the end of the day, and unfortunately, everything is made to sell, which is why in class I had mentioned that brand names vs generic brands are practically the same.  Although I will argue that Coke and way better than Pepsi, and tastes way better.  ANYWAYS, unless we want to fall into this trap of the state running what we consume (Hegemony) because of a brand name, I think socially we have to change in order to stop everything from being brandified (if that't even a word) and just focus on the fact that tooth paste is tooth paste, and chips are still chips if they say Lays or some other name that you don't recognize, you're still going to receive the same outcome, being clean and fresh breath and a happy tummy.