Music has been taken over by commercialism or capitalism or whatever it is.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Commercial interests have overshadowed the artistic integrity of music.
- In plain terms
- Business goals have taken over music creativity.
- What can you take from it?
- Watch out for money over art.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you find independent music?
Another view
Some commercial success funds artistic creation.
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