> And listeners/consumers can tell the difference between art created with intent and soul, and a pale imitation of that.

Respectfully I disagree. We have had curated, manufactured pop, built by committee and sung by pretty mouthpieces with no emotional connection, for a long time now, and they make big money.

And look at the vocaloid stuff too.

Those who care, care. Everyone else?

> And look at the vocaloid stuff too.

What about the vocaloid stuff?