Another delightful read...that conjured up so many memories and had me singing the songs in my head (soon to be loaded onto a playlist to sing along to out loud!). IMO, mass production only works because it gives people more of what they want. And, with both wine and music, is often the gateway to deep diving your favourite categories. I'm a little ashamed to say that Begin Again was the first time I'd considered the 'image production' aspect of music (though, not the first time I'd drooled over Mark Ruffalo 😂). K-Pop has never quite penetrated my existence...but 3 chord poppy rock gets an eye-roll every time I sing along (with feeling)...as does hiphop, the predictability of being able to write my own alt/grunge/rock ditties, and realising that Motown IS a formula (that I desperately want). Longest story short - loved this piece and now considering allowing high volume wine production a little more grace. A hit is a hit!
You'll have to share the playlist when you're done compiling... I agree with what you say about mass production, it gives the people what they want and it's that reliability and consistency that makes it so successful. But also it's a way for a brand/label to grab your attention and ifrom there you can explore further... Glad you enjoyed the piece and lovely to read your input as always!
Never listened to K-Pop, but SA&W could be great - Respectable by Mel and Kim being one of the greatest. If they ever chose to make wine you could see them on the rose bandwagon!
Nothing wrong with production pleasure- Sugar Sugar (The Archies) was totally manufactured but remains a favourite in my back catalogue; soft spot for Mateus rosé too- that might be the context or, in the case of the latter, the shape of the bottle! Cheers to secret pleasures! Whoops....🫣
Another delightful read...that conjured up so many memories and had me singing the songs in my head (soon to be loaded onto a playlist to sing along to out loud!). IMO, mass production only works because it gives people more of what they want. And, with both wine and music, is often the gateway to deep diving your favourite categories. I'm a little ashamed to say that Begin Again was the first time I'd considered the 'image production' aspect of music (though, not the first time I'd drooled over Mark Ruffalo 😂). K-Pop has never quite penetrated my existence...but 3 chord poppy rock gets an eye-roll every time I sing along (with feeling)...as does hiphop, the predictability of being able to write my own alt/grunge/rock ditties, and realising that Motown IS a formula (that I desperately want). Longest story short - loved this piece and now considering allowing high volume wine production a little more grace. A hit is a hit!
You'll have to share the playlist when you're done compiling... I agree with what you say about mass production, it gives the people what they want and it's that reliability and consistency that makes it so successful. But also it's a way for a brand/label to grab your attention and ifrom there you can explore further... Glad you enjoyed the piece and lovely to read your input as always!
Well, `Eurovision begs for Mateus.... cheesy puff balls too!
Never listened to K-Pop, but SA&W could be great - Respectable by Mel and Kim being one of the greatest. If they ever chose to make wine you could see them on the rose bandwagon!
I'd recommend TWICE as a starting point! Won't argue with you on Respectable and I can definitely seem them making rose haha
Nothing wrong with production pleasure- Sugar Sugar (The Archies) was totally manufactured but remains a favourite in my back catalogue; soft spot for Mateus rosé too- that might be the context or, in the case of the latter, the shape of the bottle! Cheers to secret pleasures! Whoops....🫣
A classic one-hit wonder which fulfilled its purpose! Haha quite possibly, I'm sure there's a pairing in there too... cheers!