RTF 305 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Sony Bmg, Warner Music Group, Ginger Baker
8 May 2016
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Universal music group, sony bmg music entertainment, emi, More threats to diversity with consolidation of radio stations: impact of the internet. New online outlets for promotion and sales. Physical album sales drop, digital has dropped, streaming is the new mantra. Amount of music downloaded illegally grew by 16. 5% in 2015. Restrictions relaxed: riaa, drm, isps, regulation of music. Music has always been center of controversy. Target of criticism and censorship: performers appearance and behaviors, lyrics and themes to songs, beats and rhythm, impact of music video games. New form of music promotion and commodification: the long tail. New economics of print, video, & music industries in the digital era (chris. Music and genre, part 1: key questions. How do music genres evolve: roots of popular music. Can be traced back to traditional folk & religious music. Example: irish-american reel: roots of popular music can be traced to traditional folk music. Shifting from producing to consuming music: consumption, identity.
