Week 5

One example of musical portrayal in the mass media that doesn't do it justice is the stereotypical presentation of rock and roll as noise pollution. This point of view has long since been forgotten by most, but some people still feel very strongly about rock music and work hard to produce films, and television that paint a negative picture. The fact of the matter is that rock and roll, regardless of form, is without question music and deserves respect in that light. I remember watching a TV-movie in which rock and roll music lead to the unfortunate fall from grace of the protagonist. The movie wasn't all that wonderful, but the clear message with regards to the music was clear, and therefore stuck with me. Admittedly the problem of "new" music that stirs up digust no longer falls upon rock music but rather rap and hip hop. I personally feel more connected to the rock genre but I completely understand the frustration felt by hip hop fans who are forced on many occasions to listen to their music trashed and insulted.