People
argue that the artists they do not particularly like are not
real
artists.
Definitions
of “music artist” claim they are people who write, perform and
create music, yet there is the lingering question of what makes a
REAL
music artist.
Lucas
Zavala, 22, is in a band “Oh So Quiet” who write and produce
their own music. When speaking to him, he bought up the argument of
artist
vs. performer.
He added, “To be an artist, they have to write and then perform the
music, instead of letting someone else write it and then simply just
sing it.”
His
views are that a real artist is someone who makes music for a living
and who's life is dedicated to every aspect of music, including
producing and performing it.
The
charts have a huge influence on what the general public listens to
and like. Artists such as Rihanna, The Wanted and David Guetta
constantly dominate the Top 40 due to number of albums or singles
they sell during that week. So does their popularity make them real
artists?
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The
songs in the UK Top 40 are those which are played on the radio or
advertised the most because they are so popular. However, there are
also so many singers who are not as well-known but just as good in
terms of music. Bands and artists such as Boyce Avenue, Lifehouse and
Bluey Robinson have albums and singles which grow in views on Youtube
and other downloading sites, but are not necessarily known by
everyone. This could be because they do not follow the 'current
trend' of music that plays in the charts. Their music still reaches
out to the people who do listen, yet they do not reach the charts due
to their popularity. But who is to say that this makes them any less
of a real artist?
Derek
Brown, 50,
expressed that, “They have to reach out to people and have an
impact on at least
one person.” He added that, in his opinion, The Beatles are real
artists as they developed a new style of music which was unique and
had an effect on people.
An
article in The Telegraph in 2009 spoke about The Beatles' music,
stating how inspiring it was and
that, “it comes alive again every single time you listen.” This
shows that the effect and impact on people was huge and therefore
many people think that The Beatles are an example of a real artist.
Some
people in society do not think that rappers are real artists because
they do not sing like many of the mainstream artists today. However,
others argue that they are sometimes more relatable than singers such
as Beyonce and Justin Bieber because they tell a story in their
songs. Looking at raps by artists such as Eminem, the words they use
tell stories about bullying, drug use, death and other issues that
people experience in the world. These lyrics can have a huge impact
on young people particularly, who can relate to the story being told
and reflect on the harsh realities of life. Studies show that music
is therapeutic and many people listen and relate to the words artists
use in their songs or raps. Although rap artists may not appeal to
one audience, they are loved by another and can have an effect on
their life.
Furthermore,
on a blog titled, 'What does music mean to you?' Erin Browne gave her
opinion that, “Music is a way for the artist and audience to
process and understand something they might not be able to
otherwise.”
Sian
Melia, 19, a media student at Birmingham City University specialising
in Music Industries, expressed that, “A music artist is someone who
has drive, passion and musical knowledge.”
Both
views support the opinion that being a real music artist isn't
necessarily about the music they make or perform, but is about the
way they translate it to their audience. Real music artists have the
ability to make an audience aware of emotions or issues through
lyrics better than they would be if they were just told them.
Any
type of artist, whether they are creative through arts, drama, dance
or music is someone who has undeniable talent. I believe that a real
artist is someone who you aspire to be; someone who you are in awe of
and who makes you feel emotion through their songs, whether this is
happiness, pain, sadness or joy. A real artist is someone who you
look up to when you are younger and say, “I want to be like them
when I grow up.”
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