Hmm, interesting post (although someone noticed the lack of women representated in this chart). In regards to music, I wonder where some would land at their peak? Everything is subjective, but I guess the charts could be a tool to determine popularity. (twitter.)com/Rainmaker1973/status/1630923886043750400?s=20
i'd guess the music one is skewed somewhat disproportionately because of the notion of the 27 club (i see they averaged it but still. or it's just weirdly arbitrary, and this is definitely a subjective graphic), and i don't personally believe in boxes like that for anyone, although it is much harder to break into the entertainment industry later (and it's ageist, we know this), it feels so incredibly wrong to end people's potential for growth and greatness at 20 or 30 something when (hopefully) they have many more years of exploring and creating in front of them, whatever their instrument or medium is. it is curious how women are not represented here, but it's a limited view regardless. charts could be used to determine a somewhat sterile outlook on music, but that would also show a lot of long-lasting artists! i wish i could find that quote/post on here about people achieving things at any age and it never being too late to follow a passion or find something new. we should start celebrating longevity more!
edit: adding your addition!
On the other hand - delayed reaction may play a factor in determining peak and/or popularity. Or even the genre, environment, presentation or promotion/publicity may influence it’s introduction. For example, some cult classics or “sleeper hits” that emerge from films, TV programs or music may become standards or an influence, where at the initial drop, it may have be panned or ignored by the public or critics until a following “discovered” and a fanbase emerged.
for sure. we're seeing that even now. i mean, i almost hesitate to mention it due to our clock app feelings, but the #2 song on there this past week was my way by frank sinatra. music and stories continuously find new audiences and new forms of expression. so many things are appreciated anew or with further recognition LONG after their initial creation. that's alchemical in some way, it can't be predicted but it is LASTING when it happens.
