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Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qteymLxXZ0

Summary

### Summary
– The importance of songwriting versus sound in modern pop music is discussed
– The balance between good production and writing is ideal, but a great song can stand alone without great production
– Sound design is crucial for making a song stand out, especially with the rise of Spotify and the internet
– Both elements are essential for creating great music; neither element is more important than the other
– A good balance between sound quality and lyrics is crucial for a song’s success

Highlights

• 🎵 Songs typically have 60-70% sound and only 30-40% writing
• 🎵 Good song can be played with just an acoustic guitar and singer, but it’s essential to have good songwriting to begin with
• 🚀 Pop music is in the middle of the spectrum between different genres
• 🌐 Modern Commercial Music: Success depends on beat, charisma, appearance, and being white, young, and sexy

Key Takeaways

• 🎵 Production & Songwriting: In music production, it’s ideal to have both good production and writing, but a great song can stand alone without great production
• 📹 Rebecca Black: Her heavily auto-tuned vocals led to backlash, showing the importance of balance in production.
• 🧩 Sound & Image: Sound is important for hit songs, and image helps people identify with artists
• 🌐 Modern Commercial Music: Success depends on beat, charisma, appearance, and being white, young, and sexy. There are exceptions like Adele, Ed Sheeran, or SIA who defy this trend.