Why don't we have good music?

Jul 2, 202388

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This article discusses the music environment in China and the reasons behind the lack of widespread appreciation for good music. It highlights the economic factors, lack of music education, and lower aesthetic levels as contributing factors. The author emphasizes the importance of passing down and evolving cultural arts. There is a disconnect between high-quality works and popular music in China, unlike neighboring country Japan. The author suggests educating the general public about music appreciation and exposing them to more complex works. They argue that true joy comes from meaningful and thought-provoking art. The article also mentions the impact of algorithm-produced content and the need to appreciate art in a world dominated by it. The professional nature of music is being undermined by fragmented platforms, leading to low-quality repetitive music. However, there are individuals striving to create healthier and higher-quality content. The article concludes by stating that relying solely on waiting for change is not enough, and the disconnect between cultural development and economic growth hinders progress.

Bilibili has a content creator who creates an annual "Best Songs" playlist every year. The songs he chooses are not the mainstream ones, but they are innovative and impressive works. However, the style of the comments is usually like this:

This article mainly discusses the music environment in mainland China and the reasons behind this environment.

First, let's ask#

Many people think that the artistic level in China is low, but that's not true. At least in terms of "literature," Chinese language has always been one of the three core subjects in our compulsory education, and it has never wavered. I recently reread my middle school Chinese textbook and had a completely different feeling from when I was in school. Each text is worth reading and pondering over many times. At that time, I couldn't fully understand phrases like "a grain of sand in the boundless universe" or "I went there before, willows were swaying. Now I think about it, rain and snow are falling."