Technology has given a voice to countless artists. However, it has drastically weakened the impact of that music on their audiences. How do you measure music's importance beyond it's problem solving efficiency?
Concerts send a strong message and defy politics if only for a few minutes. Artists give hope for relationships that are organic and emotionally satisfying. Songs that are imperfectly targeted can reach people that are overlooked by everything else. Music is important and technology is vital to sharing it well.