INTERVIEW: 100 Monkeys on music trends

The video discusses the trend of electronic music and the preference for human-played instruments over machine-generated sounds. It critiques the ease of creating music with technology, as seen in Apple's promotion of digital music tools, and advocates for traditional acoustic music, emphasizing the joy of playing instruments like the guitar.

What is the speaker's main concern with electronic music?

• It is too expensive.

• It lacks the human touch.

• It is difficult to produce.

• It is not popular.

What event does the speaker mention as a turning point in their view on music technology?

• The release of a new music app.

• A concert by a famous band.

• The iPhone or iPad Symphony.

• A music festival in their city.

According to the speaker, what is a downside of modern music technology?

• It makes music creation too easy.

• It is too complex to use.

• It is not accessible to everyone.

• It requires expensive equipment.

What does the speaker suggest as an alternative to electronic music?

• Listening to more music.

• Learning to play the piano.

• Playing an acoustic guitar.

• Joining a music class.

What benefit does the speaker see in playing acoustic instruments?

• It is more popular.

• It is easier to learn.

• It can make people happy.

• It is cheaper than electronic music.