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Is electronic music as "real" as music played with traditional instruments?

Yes 58% (45)No 42% (32)

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Discussion (28)

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@yuki_n2624d ago

I changed my mind three times before voting.

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@kwame_a2712d ago

I was firmly no until I read the question again. Now I'm not so sure.

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@leosantos12d ago

Interesting perspective! I hadn't thought of it that way.

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@oscar_v12d ago

I see your point but I lean the other way.

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@yuki_n2612d ago

This is exactly the kind of question that divides dinner tables worldwide.

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@smoke_6966a78b12d ago

If you voted no, I'd genuinely love to hear your reasoning.

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@jblake2212d ago

This is exactly what I was thinking too.

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@sam_erik12d ago

This changed how I think about it.

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@fatima_ar12d ago

I think the answer will look very different in 20 years.

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@chloe_d12d ago

This is exactly the kind of question that divides dinner tables worldwide.

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@oscar_v12d ago

I was firmly no until I read the question again. Now I'm not so sure.

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@lucas_mrt12d ago

This is why diverse perspectives matter so much.

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@dpark9912d ago

This is why diverse perspectives matter so much.

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@john12d ago

The analytics on this must be wild. Gender and nationality splits especially.

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@kai_nak12d ago

I think the answer is culturally dependent. Fascinating question.

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@finn_l12d ago

If you voted no, I'd genuinely love to hear your reasoning.

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@Rock12d ago

Asked my partner this over breakfast. Led to a 2-hour conversation.

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@ahmed_b3612d ago

This is the best question I've seen on here in a while.

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@smoke_8636eb3c7d ago

The real question is who benefits — artists or corporations?

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Hot take: the best music is still being made, you just have to find it.

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@smoke_8636eb3c7d ago

This question hits different if you're an actual working musician.

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@javier_l457d ago

I miss the days when music felt more personal and less algorithmic.

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@smoke_8636eb3c7d ago

Every generation thinks their music was the best.

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@smoke_bb5dfcc41h ago

I asked five people around me — we all voted differently. Fascinating.

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@sam_erik1h ago

The fact that humanity is divided on this gives me both hope and despair.

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R

Well said. The nuance you added is crucial.

The age group breakdown would be incredibly revealing here.

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@fatima_ar1h ago

This is exactly what I was trying to articulate.

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