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Concerts Across Time
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I enjoyed the pop concert by Arianna Grande at One Love Manchester held on June 4,
2017, but never enjoyed the Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major: by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Arianna Grande's live concert performing her songs was remarkable as it showed some love for
the victims of Manchester, becoming more popular in the pop music industry (Andy Music Mix,
2017). This performance captivated her beloved audience as she sang her beautiful songs with
powerful vocals and emotions. I did not enjoy Piano Concerto No. 23 due to the repetitive nature
of the melodies. A lot of repetition made me feel that it was excessive, lacking variation
(Rubinstein, 2011). This has had popularity in the past, but I never how it repeated itself from
beginning to end. It lacked musical progression, making me feel monotonous and predictable,
diminishing my engagement and love for music.
Both concerts had a powerful influence on public life. For instance, the pop concert by
Arianna Grande emotionally influenced her audience with her angelic voice throughout. She
sometimes even shed tears performing one of her best songs. This was not strange as it made the
audience stronger and more motivated. Piano Concerto No. 23 also had a powerful influence on
its audience as I noticed some enjoyed the melodies, and they even nodded as the concert
continued. Those clearly understanding the harmonious nature and melodies fully got engaged
with the performing band (Rubinstein, 2011). During the One Love Manchester concert, Arianna
Grande had a music list that evoked a range of emotions helping her audience to experience her
musical journey. She was able to engage her audience and even left them to chorus her songs
(Andy Music Mix, 2017).
On the contrary, Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major; by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart had
no musical journey, as it was repetitive. I was never engaged because I felt the music band was
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performing one similar melody. In contrast, Arianna Grande's songs had many messages to the
audience. For instance, the song "Be Alright" gave hope to her audience who had experienced the
Manchester Terrific attack (Andy Music Mix, 2017). Unlike Piano Concerto No. 23, it never
indicated any message to the audience. The only people who seemed to enjoy it were the band
members (Rubinstein, 2011). Additionally, I did not enjoy Piano Concerto No. 23 due to its lack
of depth, as its emotional palette was limited. This made it lack any connection to my feelings
about music. There was also no balance between the soloist and the orchestra, who took a
backseat providing the backdrop of piano lacking integration. Otherwise, the concerts were
perfect, but I never enjoyed Piano Concerto No. 23.
The Types of People Who Attended Concerts in the Classical Era and Those Who Attend
Rock or Pop Concerts Today
Different people in the world of music consider concerts a popular form of entertainment,
while others consider it a way to popularize certain songs. People from the classical and modern
eras flocked to concert halls only to experience the magic of live performances of their favorite
artists (Pogue & Speck, 2021). However, there is a huge difference between those who attended
concerts in the classical era and those in pop concerts for modern people today. This is because,
in the classical era (1750-1820 AD), many people who attended the concerts were from the upper
class and aristocracy who had the financial means to purchase tickets (Pogue & Speck, 2021).
These people appreciated classical music composed by renowned figures, for example, Mozart,
Beethoven, and Haydn. In the classical era, most concerts were held especially for formal affairs
in opera houses and palaces.
On the other hand, pop concerts today are usually attended by anyone interested in
listening to music and do not require any classes. They are occasionally held in various places
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that accommodate all audiences, for instance, stadiums. In the classical era, many audiences
were well dressed with etiquette remaining quiet and attentive throughout the performance,
unlike pop concerts today, where audiences dress according to their lifestyles and music (Pogue
& Speck, 2021). Those who attended pop concerts today come from different backgrounds
ranging from teenagers to adults and fans of all demographics. The interaction between the
audience and the performing artist of pop music is usually active as they are left to finish the
lyrics of the song presented (Luo et al., 2022). Additionally, people attend pop concerts for fun
and to interact with popular artists worldwide.
How technologies have changed the way music is experienced today
New technologies, for instance, media and the internet, has influenced the way music is
experienced today by different people in different communities. This has also led to the
advancement of various aspects of the music industry, for instance, how they create, distribute,
consume, and interact with music (Kjus, 2018). New technologies have led to digital music
distribution, unlike how it used to be distributed via vinyl records and cassette tapes (Kjus,
2018). People can also stream live using Spotify, iTunes, and Amazon. It has also led to instant
access and downloading of music with an internet connection, significantly altering music
consumption. New technology has also enhanced music discovery and recommendation of newly
released music based on the listener's history and preferences (Kjus, 2018). Finally, social media
and the internet have enabled various artists to promote their music on their social media
accounts. Interacting with fans and building their brand.
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References
Andy Music Mix. (October 23, 2017). All of Ariana Grande's songs during the One Love
Manchester concert. [YouTube Video].
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=sG8MxMshxj4
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Kjus, Y. (2018). Live and recorded: Music experience in the digital millennium. Springer.
Luo, Q., Hu, S., & Guo, Y. (2022). 'Right here, right now!' embodied the experiences of pop
concert participants. Current Issues in Tourism, 25(17), 2838-2853.
Pogue, D., & Speck, S. (2021). Classical music for dummies. John Wiley & Sons.
Rubinstein, A. (June 15, 2011).
Mozart - Concerto no 23 in A major k 488 - Daniil Trifonov and
the Israel Camerata Orchestra. [YouTube video].
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-
s68kHOnpiE
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