Art can be defined as a unique, creative expression, which is self critical, self aware and self reflective. It is difficult to place popular music solely into this category. Are songs a form of self expression or are they a product used to make money?
Theodor Adorno suggests that popular music is not art but is a mass produced commodity which is standardized through part interchangeability and pseudo individualization, i.e. songs are reused, repackaged and re-marketed, which suggests that all unique creativity is lost. The X-Factor backs up this suggestion as finalists have often covered recent ‘hits’ because they are already well known and likely to sell, and not in an attempt something new to the song.
However many artists will cover a song and bring new feeling and expression to it. There are many artists who have great talent and show creative expression through music. And many people would considered their work an art form.
Well expressed and intelligently argued.
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