Why does modern music sound so bad?

For the past 20 years, music producers have been intentionally making songs louder by using compression effects in the studio. Compression is the process of boosting the quietest parts of a song so that they match the loudest parts, thus reducing the dynamic range or “distance” between the loudest and quietest parts.

Why is modern music so shallow?

Mainstream music is shallow BECAUSE they have more resources and a larger staff. The corporate funding that makes this possible knows the formulas to sell music to a mass audience and form opinions on what to repeat and like. People who seek good music can find it quite easily.

Why do all modern songs sound the same?

In short: So many songs sound the same because they use the same underlying sequence of chords. Different keys, different arrangements, different styles – but the same progression!

Should I buy a hollow or semi-hollow guitar?

If you’re into very open, natural tone, and more subdued genres of music, a hollow body might be a good option for you. Semi-Hollow: Guitars that are semi-hollow only have a portion of their body hollowed out, like the top of the guitar (i.e. the area above the strings when you’re holding it in playing position).

What is a hollow body guitar with a center block?

Hollow body guitars with centerblocks are sometimes referred to as semi-hollow and sometimes referred to as hollow, depending on who you’re talking to. The most accurate way to denote it would be to indicate it’s semi-hollow or that it’s “hollow with a centerblock.”

Is a guitar’s body solid or hollow?

Well, when it comes to whether a guitar’s body is solid or hollow, the answer is unequivocally yes.

Why don’t hollow bodies work?

However, since the pickups are not shielded underneath by anything, they are highly susceptible to feedback, and thus don’t work well with distorted tones. Hollow bodies are also consistently on the larger side – obviously, because they need space between the back, sides, and top.