Commercial Music In Context This module aims to develop your understanding of the social, cultural and economic contexts within which commercial music exists...
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Commercial Music In Context
This module aims to develop your understanding of the
social, cultural and economic contexts within which
commercial music exists...
Commercial Music In Context
Defining “commercial music”
Is it the same as “pop”?
So what is “pop”?
Commercial Music In Context!
Some definitions of Pop:!
Pop as in “liked (easily accessed) by lots of people”
Commercial Music In Context!
Some definitions of Pop:!
Pop as in “Music of and for the people”
Commercial Music In Context!
Some definitions of Pop:Pop as a technological form
Commercial Music In Context!
Some definitions of Pop:Pop as a style or genre
Commercial Music In Context
Examples of artists whose music does not sit easily within these definitions?
Commercial Music In Context
The “Mainstream” vs. the “Underground”
Commercial Music In ContextMainstream -
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A genre in music that is often defined by widely-accepted and
currently-popular standards, trends, and hypes that have
been established by the media.
Commercial Music In ContextUnderground -
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A genre in music for an elite audience, that is often characterised by its high levels of originality and
experimentation, and does not conform to typical standards, trends,
or hypes as set by the popular mainstream media.
Commercial Music In Context"the
mainstream comes to you,
but you have to go to the
underground."
Commercial Music In Context
Produce a rough “elevator pitch” for a research proposal, including sources of
research !
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How does the subject enable you to discuss social, cultural and economic factors?
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