The popularity of some songs has increased greatly in the past few years. Nowadays, artists can reach a wider audience by adding music videos to their albums, as well as promoting them through radio and TV. Music videos can become viral sensations, especially when they are created and directed by an artist that has been successful in the industry.
Rhythm and Music
When it comes to trendy music, there are various similarities. For example, “Hooked on a Feeling” from The Beatles is a song with a similar message as “Uptown Funk,” which is also a song by the Beatles. Both use a variety of unique words to promote a certain message. Many people have started to realize that the lyrics can help with creating an interesting and captivating song. Other popular songs have catchy lyrics that people can relate to, like “Can’t Buy Me Love” from The Beatles.
Much popular music also contains a chorus, which often provides the perfect backdrop for a video. For example, “Iris” by The Beatles has a unique chorus that has helped it to be the most used song in videos. Other trendy music, such as “The Rain Song” by ABBA, “God Save the Queen” by The Rolling Stones, “I Want You (She’s So Heavy)” by Paul McCartney, and “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” by David Bowie, are great examples of music being used as backgrounds in music videos.
Many of the most popular songs have been recorded by well-known artists that include some kind of video. The greatest hits of the 1970s, such as “Money for Nothing”, “I Want You (She’s So Heavy)” and “Strawberry Fields Forever” are examples of such.
Modern Music
The space of popular songs, as you can see, hasn’t changed too much. The most similar aspect of music throughout history is that there is some kind of visual element. This is even evident before recorded music when live shows were the only aspect.