How Reality TV Music Manipulates Viewers

Tantacrul · Commentary · 29 min · 2021 · YouTube title: Music on Reality TV is Insanely Manipulative

Why it's here

Recommended as a sharp piece of media criticism by a well-liked music YouTuber, and cited for the concept of reification.

What it covers

Tantacrul analyzes how stock music in reality TV uses blunt, repeated tropes to manipulate viewers, comparing it to nature documentaries. He ties it to ideas of reification and cultural homogenization.