CMIC intro 2014

Commercial Music In Context

This module aims to develop your understanding of the

social, cultural and economic contexts within which

commercial music exists...


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”


Some definitions of Pop:!

Pop as in “Music of and for the people”


Some definitions of Pop:Pop as a technological form


Some definitions of Pop:Pop as a style or genre


Examples of artists whose music does not sit easily within these definitions?


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.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=mainstream

Commercial Music In Context"the

mainstream comes to you,

but you have to go to the

underground."


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?

Education

CMIC intro 2014