this is a really interesting explainer/debate about musicians on social media/YT who are not actually playing what you are hearing.
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People have been faking stuff on YT/TT for years. Mythbusters ran for 17 seasons debunking internet myths.
I don’t see where ethics comes into it. If faking was a thing when performers perform, we wouldn’t have magicians.
Clowns though, something unethical about clowns.
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That’s my whole covers channel 
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The way I look at it:
- There is no such thing as “faking” or “cheating” when it comes to recording. All that matters is the end product. It’s not a virtuosity contest. In fact, the more you can “cheat” the better, because it gives you more time to focus on other important aspects. Cheat harder!
- Playing over a track or lip syncing in a video or sometimes even on stage - every band has done this to some extent, it’s common, get over it. It’s fine for covers too if you played the original material. Again, it’s not a contest.
- Faking playing if (big if) the main goal of the video is to show off mad live talent skills? That’s just pathetic.
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Oh this could be interesting…
(checks bar)
Oy that’s 52 minutes I could be rehearsing!
Still, I skimmed the section on why it’ s wrong and they make a good point about setting unrealistic standards. My PoV is slightly different in that I’m kind of against the tiktokification of music, where the aim is to spaff out a 10 second video showcasing how amazing you are at bass / guitar / keyboard / whatever. If that’s your music goal then you’re missing the point.
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