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Originally Posted by fauzie
...to be successful (I mean, to gain a world-wide recognition), the standard required in pop music world is much lower than in the classical world.
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Not necessarily... Regarding Pop music, you're applying the standard to the wrong person. The 'artist' (I use the term loosely) is often little more than a puppet - selected for visual and personality appeal. *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Britney, Christina Aguilera (but that girl
can sing!), Beyonce, et al. are all product of a highly sophisticated machinery that manufactures, refines and creates these Pop stars. Beyonce has no more control over the songwriting/production process than a F1 driver has over his engine. They get strapped in, and take the ride.
The true artists (and highly skilled ones at that) are the producers, and songwriters who masterfully craft the music for maximum exposure and ultimately, maximum financial income for all involved.
Not all Pop music is done this way, and there are certainly exceptions to the rule. BUT, the business is MASSIVE...as is the money being made.