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C/M/2476. Marketing of musician Jake Morley

WORDS:
1450
DATE:
2012
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper presents a marketing mix analysis (4P) of Jake Morley’s live music performances explaining the use of marketing mix variables, reporting on primary research conducted via a questionnaire surveys among Jake Morley’s fans, and suggesting recommendations about Jake Morley’s promotion through social media.

 

KEYWORDS: Marketing, musician, Jake Morley, live music, marketing mix,

 

C/MD/166. Dissertation. Micro rhythms in dance music

WORDS:
9350
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
99.99 GBP

The dissertation explores micro rhythms in dance music defining the term ‘groove’ in the context of micro rhythms, polyrhythm and rhythms, explaining the role and relevance of polyrhythms and cross rhythms in the creative processes of dance music, and conducting the study of micro rhythm grooves in Techno, Rap and Hip Hop Music. Conclusions are made about polyrhythms and micro-rhythms in modern electronic and rap music and a digital fabrication and the new wave of ‘groovy’ music.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Micro rhythm, dance music, Techno, Rap, Hip Hop, groovy,

 

C/MD/161. Micro rhythms in dance music

WORDS:
1950
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper looks at groove and polyrhythm as micro rhythms occurring in dance music reviewing definitions of ‘groove’ in music, evaluating the role and relevance of polyrhythm and cross rhythms in the creation of dance music, and discussing the interaction of musical rhythms at high or low frequency sounds.

 

KEYWORDS: Micro rhythms, dance music, groove and polyrhythm,

 

C/MD/158. Popular music culture in youngsters

WORDS:
2450
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the use of music by young people discussing the IPod culture, the role of popular music in the lives of youngsters, racial connection in popular music for the American youth, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Popular music, IPod culture, youngsters, young people,

 

C/MD/156. Dissertation outline. Impact of music downloading on music industry

WORDS:
470
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper presents an outline of the dissertation on the financial effects of music downloads on artists and record companies. The aim and questions of the dissertation are formulated, the sources of the literature review are defined, research methodology is described. The paper has no references.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation outline, Impact of music downloading, music industry,

 

C/MD/127. Dick Rowe: Decca Records A&R Man

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the carrier of Dick Rowe, infamous for turning down The Beatles before they became famous. His position within the music industry is discussed characterising his activities as an A&R (Artist and Recording) man in Decca Record, and discussing the importance of his copycatting and commercialising US music trends.

 

KEYWORDS: Dick Rowe, Decca Records, A&R, artist and recording, US music, Beatles,

 

C/MD/102. Bob Dylan's protest songs

WORDS:
2650
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the protest songs by Bob Dylan discussing the metaphorical meanings of his songs’ lyrics, explaining the popularity of the songs, and evaluating Bob Dylan’s role in the American and the world musical history.

 

KEYWORDS: Bob Dylan, protest songs, American music,

 

S/MD/135. Presentation. Music as soundtrack to life

WORDS:
0
ADD-ONS:
18 slides
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This is an 18-slide presentation of the study “Music as soundtrack to life” providing information about the technological advances in getting access to music, the functions of music in everyday life, the emotional power of music, the cultural and religious aspects of music, etc. Conclusions are made about practical implications of the music presence in our life.

 

KEYWORDS: Presentation, Music in everyday life,

 

S/MD/133. Reggae and Bob Marley's Music

WORDS:
1100
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines the genre of Reggae music tracing its origins and describing the style of Jamaica's superstar Bob Marley, the instruments and rhythms associated with Reggae, and the social aspects of reggae songs.

 

KEYWORDS: Reggae, music, Bob Marley, Jamaican pop,

 

C/MD/57. History and development of music and society

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the historical relationship between music and society analysing how from the late eighteenth century onwards music and society impacted upon one another, and showing how the expansion of capitalist's economies led to the widespread extension of music's role as a tool for social expression.

 

KEYWORDS: m, history, development, music, society,

 

C/MD/63. Varese's Influence on 20th Century Music

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines Edgard Varese's musical influences from the beginning of the 20th century onwards highlighting his contributions to the development of visual art and science. Varese's radical approach to composing music is contrasted with traditional methods describing his ways of making sound. Theoretical aspects of his musical compositions are considered, his legacy is assessed showing how his innovative approach reached far beyond classical music.

 

KEYWORDS: Edgard Varese, Composition, Innovation, Electronic music, Modern composers, Creativity,

 

C/MD/68. Unity as a means of analysis and its merits over disunity as characterized by post-modern thought in music

WORDS:
2400
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper addresses the issues of formalism and positivism in musicology discussing the concepts of unity, diversity, modernity, etc. in the musical context. The theory of unity as aesthetic ideology is reviewed with reference to the theoretical debate between Kerman and Koki Agawu on the role of unity and analysis in music.

 

KEYWORDS: Agawu, Kerman, Unity, Disunity, Musicology, Circular Logic,

 

S/MD/81. Is urban youth music's rubbish available within a preconstituted market (Willis)?

WORDS:
3900
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper examines Colombian hip hop and rap culture discussing its origins and spread, the impact of globalisation on the patterns of youth identity, the ethnic messages of popular music, the problems of racial discrimination and reverse racism, urban youth movements, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Urban youth, music, hip-hop, rap, racism, culture,

 

S/MD/82. Critical Review of Rap, Black Rage, and Racial Difference by Steven Best and Douglas Kellner

WORDS:
1300
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper reviews the article on rap music as a part of hip hop culture and its role in the life of African-Americans. It is argued that rap is a vocal protest for the people oppressed by violence and poverty. The origins and features of rap are discussed, the reasons for its popularity are considered.

 

KEYWORDS: Rap music, hip hop, Afro-Americans, protest,

 

S/MD/95. There is a sense in which, simply by picking up a guitar, women musicians are committing the kind of gender trespass that feminist theory celebrates, McCarthy 2006. Critically evaluate the notion that popular music is patriarchal in nature and

WORDS:
2300
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the development of gender identities associated with popular music looking at its origins as a 'patriarchal' form, accounting for the reasons behind male control over music, discussing gender stereotypes associated with various professions, and focusing on gender-related creativity in popular music.

 

KEYWORDS: Popular music, gender stereotype, creativity, feminist, patriarchal,

 

C/FC/29. Understanding Popular Music Culture

WORDS:
3000
DATE:
2007
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

This work examines how popular music culture arose during the 1950's in the context of various social theories that have tried to explain its appearance and later diversification up until the present day. The way in which the identity of youth was closely related to particular musical styles is also analysed especially from the perspective of socio-political influences. Issues of gender, race, ethnicity and class are considered and contrasting social theories are assessed that have attempted to explain these changing musical trends. Suggestions are made as to how earlier explanations can be assimilated with newer interpretations in the light of changing social circumstances.

 

KEYWORDS: Socio-cultural studies, class, politics, exploitation, lifestyle, adolescence,

 

S/MD/67. Bach's Prelude No.7 in Eb Major, with Shostakovich's Prelude No.10 in C' Minor

WORDS:
3900
DATE:
2007
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper compares Bach's Prelude No.7 in Eb Major and Shostakovich's Prelude No.10 in C' Minor identifying similarities in their melody and development. Brief overviews of the composers' biographies and music styles are presented.

 

KEYWORDS: Bach, Prelude, Shostakovich,

 

E/M/34. Cultural and marketing aspects of Christian punk rock: case study of Tooth & Nail Records

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2006
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper investigates the subculture of Christian punk rock outlining its history, labels, location, demographics, psychological and behavioural patterns, fashion, symbols, etc. An overview of the Tooth & Nail Records is provided focusing on their marketing strategies.

 

KEYWORDS: cultural, marketing, aspects, christian, punk, rock, study, tooth, nail, records,

 

P/EI/91. HipHop website launch

WORDS:
1000
DATE:
2006
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper looks at the music genre of Hip Hop reviewing its history and exploring it as an emerging market in the UK music industry. A launch of a Hip Hop website is proposed on offering an overview of the music market trends, the target audience characteristics, the prospective advertising strategies, sources of income, competition, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Hip Hop, music industry,

 

P/MD/100. Identity in pop music

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2006
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines the factors that create identity in popular music discussing the concepts of genre labels, group-identities, etc. The identities of Eminem, Presley, Hendrix, Madonna, etc. are discussed highlighting the key aspects of their popularity.

 

KEYWORDS: Identity, popular music,

 

P/MD/101. Genres in Latin-American popular music

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2006
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines the genres of Latin-American popular music known as Cumbia and Salsa. Harmonic structures and instrumental performance of songs belonging to each genre are analysed and compared.

 

KEYWORDS: m, genres, latin-american, popular, music,

 

P/MD/67. Renaissance composer Josquin Desprez and his motets Stabat Mater Dolorosa and Pater Noster/ Ave Maria

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2006
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the motets Stabat Mater Dolorosa and Pater Noster/ Ave Maria by Josquin Desprez offering an overview of his composing life and analyzing his techniques of enhancing the text through musical means. Opinions of music theorists on the expressiveness and aesthetic value of the motets are reviewed.

 

KEYWORDS: m, renaissance, composer, josquin, desprez, motets, stabat, mater, dolorosa, pater, noster, ave, maria,

 

P/MD/93. Interpretation and performance of Sonata No 1 in F minor by Brahms

WORDS:
5000
DATE:
2006
PRICE:
59.99 GBP

The paper discusses the music of Brahms focusing on the interpretation and performance decisions of Sonata No 1 for Clarinet and Piano in F minor. Brahmss compositional style and the events surrounding Sonatas composition are reviewed, the connection between the composer and the performers is discussed highlighting the use of the clarinet and the nature of Brahmss musical language.

 

KEYWORDS: Brahms, clarinet, Sonata No 1 in F minor,

 

P/MD/94. Spanish Flamenco: history and development

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2006
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the history of Flamenco describing the roots of Andalucian and Moorish folk music, the culture of Southern Spain, the development of Flamenco styles, the effects of commercialization on the Flamenco tradition, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: m, spanish, flamenco, history, development,

 

P/MD/96. Effects of commercial revival on traditional folk music

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2006
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the influence of the commercial folk music revival and development of the recording industry on authentic folk music. The implications of an increase in the popularity of folk music are discussed noting the differences between the two groups of folk followers, i.e. traditionalists and revivalists, the expanding of the folk music genre, the debate about the definition of folk music, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Commercial, revival, traditional, folk music,