The Negative Influence Of MTV In The 2000's
Throughout the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s, MTV has not only changed the music industry but influenced society in many ways. MTV changed the way people viewed music on August 1, 1981 when the channel made it first appearance. From the moment, the colorful, fast paced network was aired people from all over the world were affected. However, MTVs influence over the past few years has altered in a drastic way as well as the look and feel of it. The music, shows aired and style of MTV all play a part in its effect of the music industry as well as society.
In the 1980’s MTV helped generate bands like Duran Duran and Boy Georges Culture Club. Before MTV fans of artist only heard music on radios and never knew much about the artist they were listening to. …show more content…
With barely any positive influence it has become less and less culturally aware. Its biggest impact today would be the lifestyle that they glamorize though music videos and reality television. Most of what would see when turning on MTV are new and talent lacking artist. These same artists glamorize sex, drugs, alcohol, and violence through visualization and music. However, MTV has brought more awareness to teens about the dangerous effects of tobacco and are more open minded to same sex relationships. That goes without saying that the entire style of MTV has changed. You will see a generation that wears less clothing and more accessories. Not only is the style different but you can see that most artist on MTV are obsessed with what they have on more than what’s going on in the world. Hairstyles such as braids and bantu knots are more popular because of celebrities shown on MTV are wearing them. Yet the culture behind the style is not given credit nor respected. MTV today doesn’t have as big as an influence on society today and when they do it is predominately negative.
In conclusion, the MTVs clout over the decades has affected the music industry and society though visualization and sublimation. They use their power over the camera to encourage their viewers throughout the years. When considering the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s, the 90’s are by far the best decade that MTV has ever had the privilege of seeing. Through MTVs visual hooks, quick-cut editing and hand-held cameras, they have swayed years of generations gone, now, a and to
In the 1980’s MTV helped generate bands like Duran Duran and Boy Georges Culture Club. Before MTV fans of artist only heard music on radios and never knew much about the artist they were listening to. …show more content…
With barely any positive influence it has become less and less culturally aware. Its biggest impact today would be the lifestyle that they glamorize though music videos and reality television. Most of what would see when turning on MTV are new and talent lacking artist. These same artists glamorize sex, drugs, alcohol, and violence through visualization and music. However, MTV has brought more awareness to teens about the dangerous effects of tobacco and are more open minded to same sex relationships. That goes without saying that the entire style of MTV has changed. You will see a generation that wears less clothing and more accessories. Not only is the style different but you can see that most artist on MTV are obsessed with what they have on more than what’s going on in the world. Hairstyles such as braids and bantu knots are more popular because of celebrities shown on MTV are wearing them. Yet the culture behind the style is not given credit nor respected. MTV today doesn’t have as big as an influence on society today and when they do it is predominately negative.
In conclusion, the MTVs clout over the decades has affected the music industry and society though visualization and sublimation. They use their power over the camera to encourage their viewers throughout the years. When considering the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s, the 90’s are by far the best decade that MTV has ever had the privilege of seeing. Through MTVs visual hooks, quick-cut editing and hand-held cameras, they have swayed years of generations gone, now, a and to