Will Today’s Music Stand the Test of Time? In his seminal work, Musical Taste: Its Measurement and Cultural Nature (1950), music psychologist Paul R. Farnsworth argued that musical taste isn’t purely subjective but it’s shaped by history, cultural bias, exposure, and, most importantly, social validation over time. The reason we still talk about Mozart, Beethoven, or Coltrane isn’t just their genius; it’s because their work has been continuously performed, studied, and reinterpreted across generations. So, the real question is: Who from our era will be considered “timeless” in 150 years?😄 We live in a world where music is more accessible than ever. For an artist’s work to endure, it needs more than just viral moments, it requires institutional adoption (universities, orchestras, and archives), cultural resonance, the ability to be reimagined by future generations & so much more. In my opinion, some strong contenders may include? John Williams & Hans Zimmer – Orchestral scores that define modern storytelling. The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Beyoncé – Artists who shaped and redefined popular music. Kendrick Lamar, Radiohead, Björk – Innovators whose music carries depth and reinvention. Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, J Dilla – Figures whose work is foundational in their genres Who else do you think? But here’s the thought-provoking part: I. Does our current digital age help or hinder artistic immortality? II. Will AI-generated compositions and shifting tastes reshape what we even consider "timeless"? III. What do you think? Who from today’s generation has the potential to be studied, performed, and revered in 2175? 🤗 Joseph Adeleye, FMNES References: Farnsworth, P. R. (1950). Musical taste: Its measurement and cultural nature. Stanford University Press. Levitin, D. J. (2006). This is your brain on music: The science of a human obsession. Dutton/Penguin. #musiceducation #sociopyschologyofmusic #musicaltasteandpreferences #timelessmusic #musiceconomics #musictechnology