1. Do you feel that you belong
to a particular music scene?
I feel that I belong in a more indie/rock scene,
though I do listen to a wide range of music
and enjoy and appreciate the majority of
styles/genres.
2. Do you think that people assume
things about you because of your
musical tastes?
Perhaps people who are strongly interested in different
styles of music to my main interest (indie/rock) may think
of me in a different way, but most of my friendship group
listen to the same music as me. Some of the music i enjoy
is in the charts, eg Ed Sheeran. I don't feel I am personally
judged for my taste. However, I do think other people
who's music perhaps isn't in the Top 40 charts etc, such as
rave music, may get judged for the genre they opt
towards.
3. Will there always be music
scenes?
Yes, I think there will be. Everybody has their
own sound, taste and preference, and there will
always be people who's idea of good music will
clash. People are always defensive about their
music taste.
4. What does it take for a music scene to become
successful? Consider the artists themselves,
the culture, the style / fashion, any technology
involved and any other trends.
I think that the music scene has to have a hint of
individuality or something fresh and new for it to become
successful, or it will just be another artist doing the old
same thing. Plus their sound has to be catchy and perhaps
edgy for it to stick in peoples heads and spread across
different crowds and audiences. Furthermore, I feel
style/fashion and general look is an important factor too,
such as George Craigs sophisticated yet casual has
definatly influenced his fans. Also, artists are definitely
more appealing when they are attractive and stylish, as
they are seen as an idol and someone we wish to be like.
5. Can you think of any genres that
rely on the influence of any of
these?
Indie, Rock, Pop, RnB
