I'm don't think the same holds true for music. I don't even know who the artists are for many of my favorite songs. I couldn't even say what most of them are called without my playlists in front of me.
Sure, I can go appreciate an unknown artist’s work as well.
But when it comes to buying decisions, wether it’s fine art or a concert ticket, the most money is made by selling a story.
For example, if the music was enough, promoting music would look like playing a recording of songs in public places. But instead it looks like artists talking to reporters, posing for photo shoots, back stage access and producing theatrical music videos.
> promoting music would look like playing a recording of songs in public places
It is. Radio used to be it but now TikTok is the biggest promotion platform there is and those clips don't even show the name of the artist (since it's always some kind of bootleg so the credit usually points to some random username).
Most music events I go to are raves where I've often never heard of the DJs beforehand. I couldn't care less about authenticity, creator-consumer connection or story. I think it's just two different ways to appreciate it, and I'm not sure "authenticity is important" is as common as you make it out to be.
I think it's a mixture for me. I can certainly enjoy some music just as pleasant noises, or even as meaningful to _me_ rather than the meaning that the maker put into it.
For example, I've always loved 'Cloudbusting' by Kate Bush which (like many of her songs) is a tiny bit silly, and not for everyone. However one day I looked up the lyrics and found that it's about Wilhelm Reich (orgonne energy) and his relationship with his son. As a result, some of the lyrics became much deeper for me, and I liked it more.
I guess I don't care who a musical artist 'really' is for that authentic authenticity in their music. Do I care who Sting is as a person - his relationships, or activism? Do I care if Richard D James owns a Daimler Ferret Mark 3 Armoured Scout Car? Probably not, when it comes to their music.
