As technology changed over the years so did the way music was brought to the “consumers”. One of the most significant changes to how people listened to music came in the early 1980s and was a part of the formula that led to the second life of Aerosmith, MTV. MTV brought the music and music videos to the worlds living rooms. It became one of the fastest-growing cable channels in history when its subscriptions exploded from 2.5 million to over 17 million within two years (Larson 280). It raised…
a CNN article titled “The Invention That Changed Music Forever”, author Jacopo Prisco emphasized, “Kanye west first used auto-tune in his 2008 album 808s and Heartbreak, which was included in the Rolling Stone’s list of the 40 most groundbreaking records of all time.” 808s and Heartbreak marked a new period for rap music. It was a time when rappers, specifically Kanye, wanted to blur the lines between genres. This auto-tune ballad of an album paved the way for new artists to enter the music…
order to attend patients that needed medical care. Where insurance companies denied coverage for individual with medical dilemmas. Some may think that this was acceptable, common and almost expected but the question is, was this morally correct or justifiable. We might agree that there was a need in 1999, today the need is even direr. “In the survey, more doctors admitted to lying when the patient’s health or life was…
“Until the 1990s, a musician had little choice but to sign with one of the record companies, and the record companies took advantage of their oligopolist position to exact a high price from the artist”(453). This is no longer the case because artist can now release their own music and reach fans through social networks, becoming independent…
Due to his rise in fame for his musical skills and bad record deals, Nipsey Hussle wanted to create a business model that allows him to make more money being independent. There are a lot of independent artist around the world, but Nipsey Hussle reached out to others and read books over business to create a plan…
Beautiful Looking at me, you may not believe that I went through an Eminem phase. It all started when I was babysitting one night and 8 mile, a movie loosely based on the life of Marshal Mather’s better known as Eminem, came on (don’t worry, the kids were already sound asleep). I loved the movie and the music in it so much that I started researching Eminem’s life. I mean the man is a lyrical genius how can you not become slightly obsessed with him at some point in your life. I started listening…
I learned about the importance of Stax Records, how it impacted the community around the people of Memphis, TN and how Stax Records was not just another business to be run for profit. But, a family of intense individuals who loved making music, despite the color of their skin. I also found out, the doors were always open to the people…
of themes such as the ability to overcome loss, to support the ones we love regardless of their faults, and to face wizards within. While both Ruby and Devon were well advanced characters, in such unambiguous contrast to the greatly entertaining records in the past, they feel skinny. Ruby, a physician, is on her way to New York City to provide a discourse on anesthetic-induced amnesia. On the other hand, Devon has survived on the environs of jazz (Christopher 53). She seems to be relying on Ruby…
on-the-job. Sometimes producers will use their own money, the record company’s money, the artist’s money, or an investor’s money to produce an album.” A producer must know both the music business and creative sides, be willing to take chances, have an understanding and love for music, and have a feeling for what is commercial. He/she must know how to deal with contracts, publishers, lawyers, musicians, songwriters, singers, how to budget a record date, and many other things. (Gerardi 94). They…
In the Arms of the Angel When a person is affected emotionally by something, these feelings cause them to act drastically beyond their own judgement. One example of this would be the bond between man and animal. A human would go out of their way to provide loyalty, happiness, and care for their pets. With this being said, seeing an animal hurt or in inadequate conditions could cause a person to feel sympathetic for the animal. The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals…