Just in case you didn’t get the pun in my title, it’s a reference to the song “Video Killed the Radio Star.” If you don’t know this amazing, check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iwuy4hHO3YQ.
The writer of the song, Trevor Horn, believed it was the end of the radio era and the dawn of music videos. In fact, this music video for this song was the first video ever aired on MTV. In many ways, this was true. MTV’s popularity exploded all over America as more and more bands created videos in addition to their music. Now, we would be thoroughly shocked if a popular song did not have a music video.
Personally, I never felt that music videos were a replacement for the radio. There are many situations where the radio trumps not only music videos, but even mp3s. Before you stage an intervention, allow me to explain myself. Music videos are usually only great when you have time to kill and are able to sit there and actually focus on what’s happening in the video. For example, you wouldn’t be able to drive and watch a music video at the same time. Arguably, you could- but I wouldn’t recommend it. So now you’ll argue that you can just plug your iPod into the stereo and listen to your mp3s while driving. Well, you can and many people do. However, where did you find the songs you have on your iPod? The radio.
The radio offers you the chance to listen to songs you’ve never heard before and broadens your music selection. It opens you up to hear songs that you may love, but would have otherwise never heard. By keeping the radio on for just an hour, you’ll hear at least 5 songs you’ve never heard before. Do it everyday and you’ll be music connoisseur. Personally, I listen to the radio before I even wake up (my alarm’s set to radio mode), when I shower, when I’m hanging out, and even right at this very moment.
Alarm clock set to radio mode.
Radio in the shower.
(All the girls in my suite turn it on when they're in the shower--> no accidental walk-ins!)
Radio on cell phone. I don't always have my mp3 on me, but I definitely always have my phone.
Pandora Radio- Great way to find news songs in the genre you already like.
Very much agreed. I am addicted to Pandora myself. Sometimes you just get tired of images and need some space for imagination! The magic of sound can never be replaced in this so-called visual era. Good job.
ReplyDeleteBut it's ironic that you posted images of the radio, instead of sounds on this blog...