The Effect of Music on the U.S. Culture and

Economy

By:

Mateo Gamboa

•Fashion

•Societal Views

•Human Interaction

•Interpretation of the Lyrics

Fashion

• Fashion and Music have been integrated since the Jazz period

• Musicians start many trends

Fashion

• The styles and brands that we see artists wear influence what we think and wear.

Fashion

• Two popular fashion trends are emo/scene and gangster

• Past influences include New Kids on the Block, Britney Spears, Black Sabbath, and Motley Crue

Societal Views

• Rap songs and music videos degrade women or promote drugs and violence

• People stereotype all rappers as bad or morally deficient people.

Societal Views

• Country songs are often sappy or mention alcohol

• a stereotype exists for “rednecks” due to country music’s content

Societal Views

• Punk rock is one of the most discriminated against sub-cultures

• older generations find some of the lyrics disrespectful and assume listeners are “rebels”

Human Interaction

• Songs that raise social awareness:– “Where is the Love?”

–Black Eyed Peas– “Waiting on the World

to Change” –John Mayer

Human Interaction

• “Hate Music” has influenced the way people treat each other.

• In the 60’s and 70’s white supremacy activists used “Hate Music” as propaganda

Human Interaction

• Lyrics of songs make curse words and bad language more acceptable

• This is especially evident in Rock and Hip Hop

• Russell Simmons– Hip Hop Summit Action

Network• Language

• Social responsibility

Interpretation of Lyrics

• Interpretations can cause: – Change in lifestyle– Change in morals– Actions– Change in viewpoints

• Local Business

• Retail

• Record Companies

• Concerts

Local Business

• Bars and clubs– Recorded music– Live music

• Restaurants– Hard Rock Café

• Social events

Retail

• Many artists have their own clothing brands and scents

Retail

• There are also several toys and video games that are based on music or artists

Record Companies

• The recording industry makes millions every year based on record sales

Record Companies

• Studio time=money– When a company

produces a hit, they get a percentage of the profit

– When a company lets someone rent studio time they get paid whether it is good or not

Concerts

• Concerts create income opportunities for both artists and concert venues

Concerts

• SXSW– Provides artists with a

chance to get their music into the public eye

– Creates income for many parts of the city

Concerts

SXSW Effect on Austin Economy

Review

• Fashion

• Societal Views

• Human Interaction

• Interpretation of the

Lyrics

• Local Business

• Retail

• Record Companies

• Concerts