[madonnas]

I see this word being tossed around left and right on here, but what does it actually mean? Is it kind of an umbrella term to use when something is memorable? Or is it really held in high regard?

Is it similar to influence?

What do you mean by it?

Explain yourselves.

[Acclaimed]

Making an impact just means your era changed music to a degree. Or if an artist has a lot of impact, they make a really high impression on people and the future of music.

[MiMiLAMb!]

Originally posted by Acclaimed

Making an impact just means your era changed music to a degree. Or if an artist has a lot of impact, they make a really high impression on people and the future of music.

+1

[MrDeeds]

Let Go means impact.

[PeterTheMonster]

Originally posted by Acclaimed

Making an impact just means your era changed music to a degree. Or if an artist has a lot of impact, they make a really high impression on people and the future of music.

[Underdogs]

Impact is somewhat equivalent to popularity IMO.
That's why many times untalented biotches have a huge impact while those who deserve to have so are ignored.

[mariah.]

Originally posted by Acclaimed

Making an impact just means your era changed music to a degree. Or if an artist has a lot of impact, they make a really high impression on people and the future of music.

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[vuelve88]

It's like when a boy and girl..... and then..... babies.

[B94]

Originally posted by Acclaimed

Making an impact just means your era changed music to a degree. Or if an artist has a lot of impact, they make a really high impression on people and the future of music.

2+

[Harmonic Dreamer]

I think impact and influence kinda go hand in hand but you have to know what separates them.
Impact is sorta like Gaga, making a statement and making an impression on music and pop culture.
Influence is like a Madonna, where you have someone who has had impact and changed the general sound of music.
At least that's how I see it.

[Praise Mariallah]

Firstly, what type of "impact" do you mean? Cultural? Musical?

"Musical Impact" to me means innovating a genre. Plainly and simply. Also it can mean incorporating new sounds into an already established genre/music scene as a whole. Take for example, Mariah implementing melismatic vocal stylings in her music. "Melisma" as we know it today is when a singer does run after run and/or stretches short syllable words.

"Cultural Impact" to me means something that has changed the way people in a certain society live. I commonly use the movie, Jaws as an example. After that movie premiered to the public, people grew an irrational fear of sharks and labeled them "maneaters". And even til this day people automatically associate sharks with being vicious, "man-eating", animals. Of course a song can also have cultural impact, but I think a movie/tv show is much more likely to accomplish that feat.

That's it. I also don't believe influence and impact go hand in hand.

[Underdogs]

Originally posted by Praise Mariallah

Firstly, what type of "impact" do you mean? Cultural? Musical?

"Musical Impact" to me means innovating a genre. Plainly and simply. Also it can mean incorporating new sounds into an already established genre/music scene as a whole. Take for example, Mariah implementing melismatic
vocal stylings in her music. "Melisma" as we know it today is when a singer does run after run and/or stretches short syllable words.

"Cultural Impact" to me means something that has changed the way people in a certain society live. I commonly use the movie, Jaws as an example. After that movie premiered to the public, people grew an irrational fear of sharks and
labeled them "maneaters". And even til this day people automatically associate sharks with being vicious, "man-eating", animals. Of course a song can also have cultural impact, but I think a movie/tv show is much more likely to accomplish that feat.
That's it. I also don't believe influence and impact go hand in hand.

+100000 (Couldn't expect anything but the truth from A Mariah fan tbh )
Recent Examples:
Musical Impact:
P!nk: Brought Pop-Rock to radio. Made female rock mainstream (not seen since Alanis Morissette)
Successors were flawless. Queen Avril and Queen Kelly.

Amy Winehouse: Made real jazz music mainstream.

Cultural Impact:
BRITNEY SPEARS PERIOD.

Even more recently, Lady Gaga


I'd say cultural impact is much more evident compared to musical impact.
Musical impact is harder to make though.
Both are equally impressive

[Harmonic Dreamer]

Originally posted by Praise Mariallah

Firstly, what type of "impact" do you mean? Cultural? Musical?

"Musical Impact" to me means innovating a genre. Plainly and simply. Also it can mean incorporating new sounds into an already established genre/music scene as a whole. Take for example, Mariah implementing melismatic vocal stylings in her music. "Melisma" as we know it today is when a singer does run after run and/or stretches short syllable words.

"Cultural Impact" to me means something that has changed the way people in a certain society live. I commonly use the movie, Jaws as an example. After that movie premiered to the public, people grew an irrational fear of sharks and labeled them "maneaters". And even til this day people automatically associate sharks with being vicious, "man-eating", animals. Of course a song can also have cultural impact, but I think a movie/tv show is much more likely to accomplish that feat.

That's it. I also don't believe influence and impact go hand in hand.

Perfect post.

[.::Andreita::.]

Originally posted by Praise Mariallah

Firstly, what type of "impact" do you mean? Cultural? Musical?

"Musical Impact" to me means innovating a genre. Plainly and simply. Also it can mean incorporating new sounds into an already established genre/music scene as a whole. Take for example, Mariah implementing melismatic vocal stylings in her music. "Melisma" as we know it today is when a singer does run after run and/or stretches short syllable words.

"Cultural Impact" to me means something that has changed the way people in a certain society live. I commonly use the movie, Jaws as an example. After that movie premiered to the public, people grew an irrational fear of sharks and labeled them "maneaters". And even til this day people automatically associate sharks with being vicious, "man-eating", animals. Of course a song can also have cultural impact, but I think a movie/tv show is much more likely to accomplish that feat.

That's it. I also don't believe influence and impact go hand in hand.

Michael have both...

[Underdogs]

Originally posted by .::Andreita::.

Michael have both...

Michael is the definition of both

[Cobrastyle.]

Britney = Impact (On the 21st century pop)

[CroNich]

When you influence how one see's/feel's about a certain topic based on your own actions

[tell_me_a_lie]

Originally posted by Praise Mariallah

Firstly, what type of "impact" do you mean? Cultural? Musical?

"Musical Impact" to me means innovating a genre. Plainly and simply. Also it can mean incorporating new sounds into an already established genre/music scene as a whole. Take for example, Mariah implementing melismatic vocal stylings in her music. "Melisma" as we know it today is when a singer does run after run and/or stretches short syllable words.

"Cultural Impact" to me means something that has changed the way people in a certain society live. I commonly use the movie, Jaws as an example. After that movie premiered to the public, people grew an irrational fear of sharks and labeled them "maneaters". And even til this day people automatically associate sharks with being vicious, "man-eating", animals. Of course a song can also have cultural impact, but I think a movie/tv show is much more likely to accomplish that feat.

That's it. I also don't believe influence and impact go hand in hand.

Educate them, sis. Use that image as your example.

[emmanuel_punk]

to be big in practically all terms.

[caleb.]

Impact = when you delivered a ground-breaking performance be it; single, album or live; that the world just stands in awe.