Pop Icons

On Tuesday we discussed pop-music. We analyzed what makes it so popular and the people that played such a big role in doing so. Three female artists we looked at were Madonna, Pink, and Lady Gaga. Madonna was, in my opinion, the most important artist. She opened the door for pop-music and created the early sound that future artists would follow. We watched her music videos "Papa Don't Preach" and "Vogue." Vogue, in particular used dance and sound that music had never seen before. Madonna's success was primitive to her staying true to herself. Another artist that is similar in that way is Pink. We heard how her sound was at first R&B because her record label pushed it. But she eventually decided to go her own way. This is the main reason she is the artist she is today. Because she can comfortably be herself with confidence. Lady Gaga became a huge artist that built off the Madonna sound. She added her own tweaks and touches to her style but her ability to take risks set her apart. Throughout the class we learned of artists who went against the grain. Who put fourth a unique sound never heard before. Their ability to perform and create music knowing criticism and judgment would be cast upon them is the reason they became successful.