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“I'm confused that there is a lack of faith in listening to and deciding what is a great song and instead going for these formulaic, bad songs over and over again. But that's what happened when people from beverage companies bought record labels and radio stations as opposed to people who love…” quote by Patty Griffin
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“I'm confused that there is a lack of faith in listening to and deciding what is a great song and instead going for these formulaic, bad songs over and over again. But that's what happened when people from beverage companies bought record labels and radio stations as opposed to people who love music owning record labels.”

Patty Griffin

About This Quote

Source Interview: Music Industry Panel, 2013

Commercialization of music leads to formulaic songs, reducing artistic integrity.

In simple terms: Music has become formulaic due to corporate control.

Key Takeaway

Support independent artists for authentic music.

Themes

music industry authenticity

Mood

concerned analytical

Type

industry cultural

When to use this quote

  • radio programming
  • record label ownership
  • listener habits

Key Concepts

commercialization artistic integrity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can listeners promote quality music?
  • What role do artists play in change?
A Different Perspective

Market forces can also foster innovation.

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