“Without electronic technology popular music in the 21st century is unthinkable.” Theberge’s statement provides the foundations to support the argument that popular music can never be unplugged. The technological advancements of the late 19th and early 20th century have revolutionised the music industry through the constantly adapting process of music production. The invention of the microphone was a key advancement in the way that music is performed. The greatest advance in technology came about with the development of amplification which soon became a necessary part of the establishment of rock and roll as it placed an emphasis on the sound of amplified electric guitars. High powered amps enable artists to perform to large venues of any size. The production of music is another process that uses technology with many self made artists using programs such as garageband to record and produce their own music. We are seeing a shift in the way that music is recorded, with the digitalisation of songs overpowering the production of music CDs. There will come a time when CDs will become obsolete.
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