The Death of "Music television"
In conclusion, MTV has turned from an informative way to learn about and enjoy music, to a channel laced with reality TV shows that stray from the initial concept MTV was founded on.
MTV has turned from "Music Television" to "Mindless Television" in a matter of several decades, and its transformation represents and manifests itself in our society today, overwhelming viewers and diminishing productivity (THE LIFE…AND DEATH OF MTV!).
The good news is, people can still venture onto YouTube and find music readily available to them, or benefit from informative sites such as Wikipedia to find basic knowledge about bands. "However in the realm of commercial television, "Music Television" would appear to be extinct" (Music Landscape). MTV's promotion of shows continues to grow as its musical element fades. Its lost what it used to be.
MTV has turned from "Music Television" to "Mindless Television" in a matter of several decades, and its transformation represents and manifests itself in our society today, overwhelming viewers and diminishing productivity (THE LIFE…AND DEATH OF MTV!).
The good news is, people can still venture onto YouTube and find music readily available to them, or benefit from informative sites such as Wikipedia to find basic knowledge about bands. "However in the realm of commercial television, "Music Television" would appear to be extinct" (Music Landscape). MTV's promotion of shows continues to grow as its musical element fades. Its lost what it used to be.