First at 99 Queen Street East, and then later most memorably at 299 Queen West, the ChumCity building was a buzzing sentient cathedral of good vibes, good music, and good people: "The living movie" as it came to be known. As a MuchMusic VJ in the channel’s 1980s heyday, Terry David Mulligan remembers sneaking a film crew into the very temple of the American music industry — the Grammy Awards. Unifying all of this wayward mayhem were some remarkable hosts - J.D Roberts, Jennie Becker, John Majhor, and Christopher Ward, respectively. The VJs were actually die-hard music fans. Mr. Cross said people tend to forget that a major force behind MuchMusic’s launch was a fear that MTV, the global ’80s cultural juggernaut, would drown out Canadian music and culture. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. Did the show get cancelled? I felt like I was a crusader.”. The myth of Boney M was easily sustained as long as the members played together, but when they decided to pursue solo careers, the problems began. “It’s going to be very difficult to differentiate yourself if all you’re doing is buying programming.”. That's where the money is. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. I don't like rap music -- but I wouldn't mind it if there weren't lyrics about killing people. She added: "It was understandable because Frank Farian is a white German and the music of Boney M was West Indian, American, African rhythm." Music content on MTV and Much died a long time ago. And we did 55 interviews that day.”. Bell Media confirmed that the Much and M3 countdowns will continue, while eight other shows will cease production, but declined a request for an interview to discuss the company’s broadcast strategy. Over the past two decades, music has suffered through the CD bubble, torrents, Napster, iTunes (with Apple taking a 30 percent cut of everything) and now, the ubiquity of streaming services, which reduces sales below the already rock-bottom level. Edward Joseph Snowden (born June 21, 1983) is an American whistleblower who copied and leaked highly classified information from the National Security Agency (NSA) in 2013 when he was a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) employee and subcontractor. The next chapter in this exciting saga is beckoning. But that time has all but come to an end with this week's announcement of cuts at Bell Media. I dont really watch much music but sometimes i leave it on much on demand when im cleaning to find that its not on, and the past few times that i check it hadnt been on either. “It’s very sad,” said Mr. Mulligan, whose show MuchMusic West focused on West-coast bands. It’s pretty crazy to think that the MMVAs have officially been around for a quarter century. You know you have to change, but you still have to service your current business, because you’ve got so much invested in it.”. I am outside enjoying life so I don’t feel bad missing out on these milestones. This may be a bad time to buy a Mega Millions ticket. Much of the ‘music’ I hear on the radio is not just mono-tonal and monotonous crap but the lyrics leave a lot to be desired too. Launched with great gusto 30 years ago this August, MuchMusic (original tagline: "It's a lot!") Eight shows on those channels are ceasing production, which means the loss of 91 jobs. And I loved bringing the West coast into Toronto. The next issue of Top Stories Newsletter will soon be in your inbox. (Again -- sorry if I don't know much about rap. Music videos are dead. And then it let its $170 million acquisition wither on the vine. Something has happened to music in this day, I cannot truly explain it, but I’m sure that it has not gone unnoticed by a large part of the human population. Just like the best kind of cool older brothers and sisters. combo of YouTube guzzling kids and a side of strait-jacketed conditions of licence courtesy of our proudly tone deaf Government regulatory agency the CRTC, the sad truth is that a profound lack of vision and imagination have killed this once indomitable golden goose. His Columbia recordings failed to generate much interest, and Michaels went into semi-retirement from the music industry by the end of the 70s decade. [/np_storybar]. For my 80s babies, what happened to music, it was so much more fun back then Listen, I ain't gonna front, n*ggas was a little out there with the fashion, but groups had showmanship and swag, now a days cats go on stage looking like they just rolled out bed and threw some sh*t on.....n*ggas had dance moves and sh*t was more fun than it was now In the age of YouTube, sitting in front of the television waiting for your favourite video to come on is an anachronism, he said. They enjoyed nothing more than turning people onto new bands and genres. Instead of choosing which channel to keep alive, Ms. Donlon believes that Bell Media ended up depriving them both of the resources they needed to stay ahead of the Internet challenge. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. Save a skeleton staff that will continue to produce the Much and M3 countdowns, Much will accelerate a tactic it had increasingly come to rely on over the last decade: packing its schedule with syndicated content — shows like South Park and Tosh.O — instead of original programming, the source said. Regardless of your preferred musical genre, this motley crew of misfits chilling in their open concept work space invited you to hang out with them 24/7, learn stuff you didn't know, hear amazing tunes, have a laugh and feel like part of something much larger. Please try again. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. “If you’re willing to make the investment, the winner’s game is going to be the one who differentiates themselves the best,” she said. His boldness paid off with a shot of a moment that went down in music history — Metallica storming out in a hail of curses after losing to Jethro Tull for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance. © 2021 Financial Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. Reporting on the gutting of what was left of MuchMusic's original programming, the Globe and Mail (also owned by Bell Media) quoted Bell Media president Kevin Crull as saying "Kids do not watch music videos on television. You can find more amazing discoveries at www.retrontario.com. Ms. Donlon said that when the channel was sold, the new owners — CTV bought Much’s CHUM parents in 2006, and Much is now part of Bell Media — had to make a tough decision. 8 months ago. And the vestiges of past record companies, co-opted into entertainment conglomerates, now create brands instead of artists, with commercials, soundtracks, and albums produced, not for the music, but to sell the brand. If you don't see it please check your junk folder. Now music exists in an unfiltered internet ocean requiring navigational tools like Spotify and Pandora. It’s even more difficult to see now how they’ll carve out an audience and a niche for themselves without original content, she said. Artists don't make them anymore, and the ones that do would prefer their fans watch it on YouTube versus cable TV. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. For me, I hate listening to music I've never heard before while others are around; I find myself worrying too much about what they think and not enough time forming my own unclouded, unbiased opinion. In-depth reporting on the innovation economy from The Logic, brought to you in partnership with the Financial Post. Back when they would play underground hip hop, reggae and soul music -- … It need not be a rerun of the first 30 years, and it's no longer just about videos. For my 80s babies, what happened to music, it was so much more fun back then Listen, I ain't gonna front, n*ggas was a little out there with the fashion, but groups had showmanship and swag, now a days cats go on stage looking like they just rolled out bed and threw some sh*t on.....n*ggas had dance moves and sh*t was more fun than it was now Unsubscribe anytime or, Sign up for our free email newsletter so you’re always in the know. Remember AUX? When it was first unleashed onto Canada via the madhouse at 99 Queen Street East, Much's cadre of VJs included electric personalities such as Michael Williams, Erica Ehm, and Denise Donlon, later Steve Anthony, Terry David Mulligan, Kim Clarke Champniss, Tony "Master T" Young, Ed the Sock, Ziggy Lorenc, Monika Deol, Dan Gallagher, Simon Evans, Sook-Yin-Lee, Rick "the temp", Daniel Richler, George Stroumboulopoulos, many others. Lol must been. She said she got the job because of her experience as a publicist in Vancouver, hitting the road with bands such as White Snake. So what gives? “You go, ‘wow, that show that I banged off in a day at MuchMusic in the late ’80s, someone taped that and watched it over and over and it meant something to them,’” Mr. Kines said. With virtually nothing, the original brains behind Much delivered on their promise of giving us "a lot". Canadian specialty channels had a good year in 2013, but the days of climbing revenues from subscription fees could be numbered as the country’s television business prepares for a shift to a la carte packaging. Mr. Martin “really wanted people on the air who lived the life,” Ms. Donlon said. “It’s the curse of the incumbents. YouTube may have played a role in the downfall of Much, but it’s also where fans have digitized and uploaded old VHS tapes of their favourite MuchMusic moments, writing comments about how much the programming meant to them. Load Now, with the advent of music videos, we got to see these people,” Mr. Cross said. I dont really watch much music but sometimes i leave it on much on demand when im cleaning to find that its not on, and the past few times that i check it hadnt been on either. “Up until the early ’80s, we never saw our favourite acts unless they came to town. The only rap artists (I don't listen to much) that seem to have some meaning were Run DMC and old Eminem. Music videos may well have been the bricks and mortar out of which the original condition of license was constructed back in the early 1980s, but the true pedigree of MuchMusic was always attitude. “And we went in. Grassroots movement #GivethembacktoMoses sprung up this week with a Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Givethembacktomoses) ostensibly to show Bell Media there is still an appetite for the brand under new (old) management. (Don't comment on Fitter Happier please. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Radio began its slow decline. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. I loved walking into that building. “It gave birth to a whole new art form — short films, essentially.”. The 13 Best Things That Happened in Music This Week (January 22) Heran Mamo 18 mins ago. It was a time when the sisters wore full habits. We have enabled email notifications—you will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. I am slowly realizing how much the music industry is… And Mr. Mulligan did it with what could charitably be called a small fib: telling the security guard he was part of the film crew there to accompany Olivia Newton John. You can unsubscribe anytime or, the Globe and Mail (also owned by Bell Media) quoted Bell Media president Kevin Crull. MuchMusic left with skeleton staff after job cuts, source says, tap here to see other videos from our team. Later shows on MuchMusic such as Soul in the City, The Wedge, Power Hour, R U Receiving, French Kiss, Electric Circus, The Punk Show, Life on Venus Avenue and Rap City fostered an eclecticism that is difficult to find in the current online megaverse of curation-less content, where we technically have access to everything but limited or no guidance on the journey. It was an adroit educational experience, and everyone including sponsors and advertisers came out smiling. Gusto. Any one know if Fuse is ownd by MTV networks ? There was an error, please provide a valid email address. - listen to the first so much hip hop idk what happened playlistso much hip hop idk what happened including Beck, Built to Spill, and CAKE music … She attended traditional Catholic schools in Southern California where it was required to attend daily Mass and singing was a part of daily life at school. The visionary man upstairs Moses Znaimer and his co-conspirator John Martin were the hip parents who let their children run amuck and experiment as much as they liked, just so long as they did it under his roof. Pretty much a doggone shame that for me to hear decent music and a liturgy that’s elevating and not continually dumbed down … I have to attend an Episcopalian Eucharist. Sometimes I'm in the mood for some classical George Gershwin. Watch full episodes of South Park, Corporate, Most Ridiculous, and Tosh.0 for free on MUCH. MuchMusic was a hard partying Frankenstein's monster forged together by pieces of Citytv's creative maelstrom in the late 70s/early 80s - The New Music (alternative principles and magazine style reportage), Toronto Rocks (edgy rock and street cred), CHUM 30 Countdown (Video countdowns) and City Limits (irreverent commentary, comedy and bizarre stock footage). Reruns of The Simpsons, Degrassi, and The Mentalist might look good from a R.O.I perspective on O&O economies of scale, but they sure won't buy you a dedicated cult following. Top musicians and their fans made pilgrimages to Much’s downtown Toronto studio space, designed to be a gathering spot, as well as a broadcasting centre. As with its sister networks, the network was headquartered at 299 Queen Street West in Toronto, Ontario . I listen to pretty much every genre of music with the exception of country and scream/emo whatever. has been slowly dispossessed of its magical powers over the last decade as the channel lunged from an embarrassing identity crisis into full blown televisual catatonia. The music industry is just like any other big business: It follows cash. “There were really no writers or teleprompters or anything like that.”. Online, everywhere. Properties like Much worked best with small overheads and big ideas, and with instant access to virtually every song and music video ever created, we sorely need expert curation more than ever before. Music content on MTV and Much died a long time ago. Remember AUX? That's what happened. Master T's Xtendamix (later just Da Mix) was easily one show on Much that I would make sure to watch. In the 80s, MTV changed the way everyone watched/listened to music. Thru the late 70s/early 80s, listening to music consisted of buying the album, putting it on and looking at everything on/in the album as you listened. One's thirties are the new twenties so they say, but for our embattled Nation's Music Station MuchMusic it's the new euthanasia. What the hell happened to Mint? Its great features include the ability to download your favorite tracks and play them offline, lyrics in real time, listening across all your favorite devices, new music personalized … Democratic megadonor: 'Stop giving Trump a platform’ Back to Much music, there might be a new channel to turn to, but I don't have it in my cable package, so I'm not entirely sure. Amy Doary, a spokeswoman for Bell Media, also confirmed that hosts Lauren Toyota, Leah Miller and Scott Willats have lost their jobs. He said he remembers sitting in bars for hours with friends before MuchMusic launched, captivated by MTV on a satellite signal. Former names. Taste for music is changing, style of music is changing, but what about the musicians? Artists don't make them anymore, and the ones that do would prefer their fans watch it on YouTube versus cable TV. We encountered an issue signing you up. Broadcaster and music historian Alan Cross said the news isn’t particularly surprising. It was live, interactive and approachable. While its overlords at Bell Media are quick to blame a T.K.O. As many of you are probably very aware, the music industry is not quite like it used to be. I am outside enjoying life so I don’t feel bad missing out on these milestones. Apple Music is a streaming service that allows you to listen to over 70 million songs. It happened before with sitcoms. What was considered metal 10 years ago is considered soft-rock now. Music videos are dead. What really happened during the 1993 Waco siege between the government and mysterious cult leader David Koresh may never be known. What those digital technologies don’t offer, that listeners still can’t resist tuning in for, is locally relevant information like traffic, weather and news, she said. But intriguing clues remain. In other news, Netflix, piracy and SVOD are kicking everyone's ass because even us Hoi Polli are better at imaginative programming than most major broadcasters. Nowadays 299 Queen West is a gated mortuary, where everything is hidden away from the public. comments, Toronto artist Charlotte Day Wilson is featured on Biden's inauguration playlist, Video provides the ultimate sneak peek into Shawn Mendes' Toronto condo, Toronto choir spent 100 hours on this tribute highlighting the city's food banks and shelters, Video of Toronto man screaming at closed Eaton Centre gets metal remix, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello spotted with their adorable puppy in Toronto, People are freaking out over how nice Drake's new yacht is, Toronto bar successfully saves itself after crowdfunding $35,000, 15 music venues we lost in Toronto this past year, Sign up for our free email newsletter. Sometimes I'll listen to dubstep and house. Ms. Donlon said that’s part of the reason why commercial radio still does relatively well, despite facing the same competition from YouTube, music streaming and MP3s that has undermined the very case for music videos on television. Long before social media transformed our toys, its ethos was apparent in every facet of MuchMusic's soul. Besides which, Much Master T thinks it's a good idea. That's what happened. With Much's epitaph basically written (but not yet carved in stone), it seems to be all over but for the crying. So Much Has Happened to Me is a popular song by awaken elephant | Create your own TikTok videos with the So Much Has Happened to Me song and explore 0 videos made by new and popular creators. It’… Denise Donlon, an early MuchMusic host who later went on to become president of Sony Canada for many years, said the channel’s founders John Martin and Moses Znaimer wanted people in front of the camera who were more than just good-looking talking heads. Imitations. Read more about cookies here. Apple Music is an ad-free music streaming subscription service that costs $10 per month, $15 a month for a family of six or $5 per month for students. That was the sort of gonzo-video style that put MuchMusic on the bleeding edge of hip in the early years after its 1984 debut, making it the kind of cultural leader and tastemaker that new media groups like VICE and Gawker, occupy today. Bean counters are not usually interested in straying from their scripts, which seems all the more mystifying when you recall that kind of punk flavoured disobedience to rules was what turned Much into the cash money pi単ata they bought in the CHUMCity package all those years ago. Who better to save the wounded and confused monster than Dr. Frankenstein himself? I do like Fuse, but i wish they left Much Music. Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $1 Billion, Third-Largest Lotto Game Ever. Now they are just reality TV and re-run channels. Did the show get cancelled? what happened to Much on demand? It's almost as if some people have forgotten why the peons bothered to watch Much in the first place. Sign up to receive the daily top stories from the Financial Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. Now they are just reality TV and re-run channels. Death of Canada's music-video-channel era? Bravo and Space, once bastions of high quality niche series catering to high and low brow viewers alike, are now home to sloppy seconds, practically indistinguishable from one another never mind everything else. His … With a lot, the new owners of Much gave us virtually nothing. In the late 50s it was a new art form, complete with screaming fans. “He said, ‘That’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard,’” Mr. Mulligan recalls. As part of the deal, Much must devote the majority of its programming to music videos, preventing it from bulking up its ratings with reality television, the way America’s MTV has. MuchMoreMusic (1998–2009) MuchMore (2009–2013) M3 (formerly MuchMoreMusic and MuchMore) was a Canadian English language Category A cable and satellite specialty channel owned by Bell Media. Other times I want to listen to Count Basie and Duke Ellington and some good old big band swing. Seismic waves triggered by CTVglobemedia's (now Bell Media) purchase of the CHUMCity assets in 2006 are still felt today, as one by one those colorful assets fade into a beige blur of TV mediocrity; Citytv, the incendiary local channel which gleefully re-wrote the rules of a vanilla medium is now a wasteland of second tier sitcoms, reality shows, and mind numbing infomercial loops. M3TV is an online lifestyle magazine covering news and updates about the latest technology and how it affects our business, environment and lifestyles. Join the conversation “The thing that killed it is also, perhaps, the greatest commemoration of it.”. After Johann Sebastian’s death, most of his belongings were divided among his children. To see the decline, you have to look at the history. What happened to Much Music?? OK Computer is one of the best albums of all time.) The music industry has been rocked by new trends and over the past few years, has succumbed to a state of near free-fall. Back to Much music, there might be a new channel to turn to, but I don't have it in my cable package, so I'm not entirely sure. 8 months ago. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. Fast-forward to 2019 and iTunes has become a somewhat irrelevant “bloatware” program that’s just trying to do too much. The channel remains handcuffed by a guarantee from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission that prevents other channels from competing with it for music-video viewers. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. It happened before with sitcoms. You're not going to wait for somebody to program a music video when you have a million available on Vevo". 8tracks radio. MuchMusic was once at the bleeding edge of hip in the early years after its 1984 debut. i used to watch it all the time and i know that it doesnt go by "seasons", so its not like the season is over or anything. That's where the money is. Kathy Reinheimer is founder and director of Regina Pacis Cantorum(Queen of Peace Choir) Gregorian Chant choir in the Diocese of Reno, Nevada. Amy Doary, a spokeswoman for Bell Media, also confirmed that hosts Lauren Toyota, Leah Miller and Scott Willats have lost their jobs. One song that gets played a lot over here has some guy singing about how he is gonna have a lazy day and get him some ‘nice’ sex. Bell Media confirmed that the Much and M3 countdowns will continue, while eight other shows will cease production, but declined a request for an interview to discuss the company’s broadcast strategy. The CRTC had imposed restrictions — to protect MuchMusic — on MTV Canada’s ability to show music videos, but nevertheless, Bell had been left with two very similar products. “It’s very hard for a lot of these established entities to take the plunge into sophisticated new media ventures when you’re dealing with month-to-month, quarter-to-quarter, year-to-year results demands,” Mr. Cross said. Lol must been. Her father was a choir director and she excelled … CTV had launched MTV Canada in 2006, adapting it from a pre-existing licence for Talktv. “I loved those days. In 1979, Sony introduced the Walkman and the way people listened to music changed, again. That time has all but come to an end. They should return their broken purchase - if they no longer want it - to its prophetic creator Moses Znaimer, who no doubt could turn things around sharpish. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Everything in this answer is for the US only. The rise and fall of MuchMusic, from crucial TV to bust. Music videos may well have been the bricks and mortar out of which the original condition of license was constructed back in the early 1980s, but the true pedigree of MuchMusic was always attitude. The 25th anniversary of the MuchMusic Video awards will be celebrated this Sunday night in Toronto. What started me questioning music again was I made the big mistake of seeing the MTV VMA’s in which Britney Spears opened the night what a … Much (formerly and commonly known as MuchMusic) is a Canadian English language specialty channel owned by Bell Media that primarily airs pop culture programming, most commonly in form of comedy, aimed at teenagers and young adults.. 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