GENERATION GAP

MUSIC
DEFINITION
THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN OLD
AND NEW GENERATION
WHY DIFFERENCES HAPPEN?
HOW TO UNDERSTAND EACH
OTHER?

DEFINITION
A difference in values and attitudes
between one generation and another,
especially between young people and
their parents.
In term of music, different tastes on music,
the lyrics and genres.
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The differences

old

new

More substances

Superficial, shallow

Lyrics carry more weight

Vulgar lyrics

Low quality in terms of sound

Emphasize on sound effects

compared to content

Availability of the music

Old
- Cassettes, records
- Fewer radio stations
- No mega concerts

New
- Internet
- TV channels
- Compact discs
- More radio stations
- Mega concerts

Diverged genres----older generation

era
1950s

-jazz,country,folk,swing,doo wop

-dominant musical instruments such

as piano,guitar,drums,saxophone
-carries a more melodious and
tuneful aspect
-lyrics are generally conservative

21ST CENTURY GENRE EVOLUTION

2000-now
HIP HOP
-rapping as a dominant element
-generally not melodious
-reflects violent lifestyle and
the struggles of urban youth
-fast rapping and aggressive
lyrics

BLACK METAL
-shrieked vocals with highly
distorted guitars
-unconventional song structure
-songs are sung by shouting in an
aggressive manner
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_metal

Consequences
of
difference
between
Consequences of difference between genres due
genres to
due
to generation
generation
gap gap
-youths find music from older
eras boring and predictable
-adults view modern music as a
corrupting influence

Music gadgets
old

new

Marketed in form of records

Gadgets invented to cater for music

lovers

Radio

I tunes, I pod, walkman

Why differences happen?

EVOLUTION DUE TO TECHNOLOGY AND
ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT.
DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE TOWARDS MUSIC.
NEW GENRES ARE CREATED.
GLOBALISATION.

EVOLUTION DUE TO TECHNOLOGY AND

ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT.
Technology
E.g. Compact disc
Cutting-edge technology
Record sounds and music

Electrical instrument
E.g. MIDI technology
Make possible for new kind of music and
shape

DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE TOWARDS

MUSIC
E.g. In 1966, rock music was liked by 4%
and disliked by 44% of society.
Now- No. 1 overall
E.g. Hip hop
Second favourite music type for the young
Music News, August 12, 2009 By
Associated Press

NEW GENRES ARE CREATED

E.g. alternative rock, techno (disco), indie
rock, and g-funk.

GLOBALISATION
Younger people follow fashions in music.
Older generation had few opportunities with western
world.
Most songs are Malay, Chinese, Tamil and English.

Now, have wider horizons in music. (by M.S. Verma)

Songs are available from German, Korea, Japan, Thailand
and many other countries.

HOW TO UNDERSTAND EACH

OTHER?
- Compromise
-Acknowledge
i) Past and present cultures
ii) Significance of music in each
and every individuals life
iii) Difference in perspective
towards music is unavoidable
- Know that music is and always
remains an art of expressing
emotions

CONCLUSION
As time passes generation by generation,
the evolution of music keeps continuing
according to the needs of the society.
We should be tolerant among different
generations and respect each other
especially in music.