omega 616 said:
Though I must admit the music from pop music often basic songwriting, it is still properly executed. And yes, for a skilled musician, laying down those basics for a track can indeed be done within the hour. However I have seen idiots working with similar tools that produce something horrific.
Without a feel for dynamics, flow, rhythm or harmonics (may I point out lady gaga does sing in harmony with herself in some parts of this song) the song you produce might still be shit. Even if the tool is so simple.
I agree on the iPod over a thousand speakers remark though. Often enough I hear electronic music made by these "idiots" with great tools. I've heard rhythms being off, chords not working, hell even some basslines conflict with a SINGLE lead line. But when you start saying you stop considering well, albeit it easily, written songs music is a shame.
Especially considering the "skill" argument you present. Even though you claim the tools used for this kind of music are so easy to use, using them creatively can still get you some crazy effects. Understanding all the different virtual synthesizer still takes skill. But most of all, songwriting is harder then it sounds. It's a skill not just any idiot possesses. As said above, I've heard some simple backing tracks that we're just awful.
It appear's you've got me rambling aswell. I'll stop for now.