Music: The Art of Organized Noise. The mixture of tone and rhythm combined in different mediums and appreciated by our ears. Being a very interpretive art, music is not clearly restricted or defined by one definition. With so many varieties of music, it's hard to say what's really the most important aspect. Some people think that music history and music appreciation are the most important aspects to consider. Some people think that complex rhythms and melodies make the best music. Some people dedicate their entire lives to studying a musical genre to fully understand how it works. While all of these aspects of music are important, none of them can truly be compared to each other on equal terms. Music from different genres, eras and geographical backgrounds was written for different purposes, different people and different environments. However, there is still one general theme that applies to all forms of music old or new: the way the composer presents his creation. The performance and presentation of a musical work is like the icing on the cake. The cake may be the best you've ever tasted, but if the frosting on the outside doesn't look appealing or taste good, chances are you'll get a different slice of cake with nicer frosting next time. The performance of music is what attracts people the most. With live performance, an artist must “sell” their creation. They have to smile and convey to the audience that this is their music and through the music explain why it's great. They must persevere despite everything the stage, audience and environment throw at them and put on a good show. In today's popular music, though, this aspect of the show is... middle of paper... a captivating spectacle. With the way we currently support our music industry, full of electronics and special effects, the art of performing live may be lost in the near future. Works Cited Sincerely, Allen. Personal interview. December 4, 2013.Morning, Sarah. “Great bands, great sounds.” Exponent December 5, 2013: 4. Print.Goudreau, Jenna. “Job Outlook: Careers Headed for the Trash.” Forbes. Forbes Inc., February 18, 2011. Web. December 3, 2013. Mac, Tracy. “Is live music a dying art form?” examiner.com April 16, 2012. Web. December 3, 2013. Owsley, Dennis. “Will Big Bands Ever Come Back?” St. Louis Magazine. SLM Media Group, January 24, 2011. Web. December 3, 2013. Weston, Brad. “Is live performance dying?” bradweston.com. February 15, 2011. Web. December 3, 2013. Wheeler, Brad. “Michael Bublé and Ho Auto-Tune have become the Botox of pop music.” The Globe and Mail April 22, 2013. Web. December 11. 2013.