Asian music VS. Western music (in terms of creativity)

[noidea]

^ Actually, i think american music often is more catchy(in terms of pop) but also more boring, thats the feel i get by all the american things we have in our charts here, they all sound the same BUT are catchy.

[sugarbasil]

I voted Asian music but now that I think about it, I think I should have chosen Western music. I originally thought Asian music because it has so many traditional influences, but Western music is what influences the rest of the world.

[jbrat2219]

I like Asian music more. I can't really say which is more creative though. Seeing as Western music creates more innovative music but then Asian music takes that and adds a creative twist to it. If you ask me, I think Western music from the 70's, 80's and early 90's beats anything that's out today.

[Ayumi_Hamasaki902]

Asian Music

[JackieRos]

to me is asian they are not afraid to do anything and IMO they are more open minded
IMO IMO

[amorphose]

Originally Posted by evolution7931

WESTERN for sure... WAY more creative.. unless you're talking about TRADITIONAL asian music, J-pop etc just takes Western foundations of music and adds their own twist

Westerners invented modern music, end of story

I'm gonna have to agree with this.

From a mainstream standpoint though, neither are very creative.
Both have extremely creative and unique artists though. Asian music has artists like Olivia and western music has artists like Coldplay.

[Yum!Fruit_Salad!]

Western music. Whatever starts hot here, finds its way East. Wouldn't be surprised if debut Japanese artists start having an electropop, techno, dance, R&B sound that's big now in America and Europe. Younha has a song on her latest Korean album that plays like a Just Dance copycat (though I love it <3).

[noidea]

Originally Posted by amorphose

...and western music has artists like Coldplay.

whats creative about them, every of their songs sound the same xD

[njanjayrp]

Asian, especially Japanese lyrics are far more creative, imo. Sure Asians might "use/borrow" some ideas from Western Music, but they simply make the final product way better.

[*Petit*]

Originally Posted by amorphose

I'm gonna have to agree with this.

From a mainstream standpoint though, neither are very creative.
Both have extremely creative and unique artists though. Asian music has artists like Olivia and western music has artists like Coldplay.

IMO it would be better to focus on the people that actually drive the industries, asia has people like Tetsuya komuro, DAI and dance man, the west has timberland and max martin.

[Minttulatte]

If this was asked from me somewhere in 2007 or before that I would had said Asian music > Western, but I really fell in love with western music again. Nowadays I even love spending my money on it rather than downloading those songs/albums I want.

So I gave my vote for the western music, it has found a special place in my heart again. Of course I adore asian music but lately there has been times when I just can't make myself listen to it at times. I don't know why so don't ask. :p

[Me, Myself & Music]

Asian music is directly influenced by western music. I listen to more asian music, but western music is definitely more creative!

[Dokiyo]

Asian people have a taste in their music, like said earlier, that is borrowed from western people~

But, i also believe that there are some asian tastes that are borrowed and used in western music as well~

Although, i do believe asians have better projection in their lyrics and song as in they have more thought and maybe ... more meaningful lyrics?? I dont know for sure as i only listen to a handfull of asian artists~ but thats my opinion~

So yes, between western and asian~ I'd go with asian~ ^^, their music touches me more than american songs by miles

[Picaflor 7/4]

AMERICAN MUSIC IS SOOO NOT ORIGINAL. IF I HEAR ONE MORE SONG ABOUT HOW SOME DUDE WANTS A GIRL IN HIS BED OR HOW SEXY SOMEONE IS, I AM GOING TO SCREAM! (yay caps lock )

[s1012h]

I think Western music is more creative than Asian music, especially Mandarin music.
Japanese music is pretty creative too, so it's not as if all Asian music is uninspired.

[emi♡]

Originally Posted by Picaflor 7/4

AMERICAN MUSIC IS SOOO NOT ORIGINAL. IF I HEAR ONE MORE SONG ABOUT HOW SOME DUDE WANTS A GIRL IN HIS BED OR HOW SEXY SOMEONE IS, I AM GOING TO SCREAM! (yay caps lock )

Yeah...but those ideas for songs are theirs. That's why it was creative...

I think yeah, of course they beat things into the dirt like crazy...which is why Asian music is a little bit more enjoyable for me personally to listen to...but their music is not necessarily original either.

I don't really know if it's possible to even create original music anymore...now it's like...people have gone back or people are moving forward in like electronica...or they're making like hybrid genres.

But even if artists from here or there come along that DO do something original...which, with the sheer amount of music out there, there must be...but that doesn't mean they're popular...

America gravitates toward what's popular. Like Lady Gaga or Britney Spears...that's why they're everywhere.

But Lady Gaga and Britney Spears shouldn't represent the entire spectrum of Western Music...but I guess that's where we have "Mainstream" and "Indie" classifications...

meh it's really hard to say...in the past I think it's been the USA.

Now...everyone's just the same.

[Andrenekoi]

Originally Posted by Picaflor 7/4

AMERICAN MUSIC IS SOOO NOT ORIGINAL. IF I HEAR ONE MORE SONG ABOUT HOW SOME DUDE WANTS A GIRL IN HIS BED OR HOW SEXY SOMEONE IS, I AM GOING TO SCREAM! (yay caps lock )

You say that like jpop had a HUUUUUUUGE amout of themes... :B
Most of the time, japanese pop music is about the same stuff over and over again too

[C+R+E+AYUMI]

if we speak of creativity..European come 1st and Japanese2nd

[njanjayrp]

Originally Posted by Andrenekoi

You say that like jpop had a HUUUUUUUGE amout of themes... :B
Most of the time, japanese pop music is about the same stuff over and over again too

at least the things they generally sing about aren't as shallow

[PoetGirl]

the fact is i listen to asian music when im sad and when i need support and comfort or something to cry to, and i listen to western music when i feel sexy and goin out.
but both are creative. you can find lyrics of The-Dream shallow if you want but the fact is he's genius and his production and feel for music are unbelievable. sometimes its not all about the lyrics.