...British songwriters, musicians, producers, arrangers, actors, and filmmakers. Lennon and McCartney were the chief writers for the Beatles, the rock quartet by whose success all other groups are now measured. Without formal musical training, they created music that had universal appeal, yet was sophisticated enough to be appreciated by musical scholars. They expanded the boundaries of popular music, gave it respectability, and helped to bring it, both artistically and commercially, to its present state. The Beatles played a major role in defining the cultural climate of the sixties. From their hair and clothing to their interests in drugs and meditation, young people emulated them and their lifestyles. The Beatles achieved an uncanny balance of personality and talent, with each member of the group (which also included George Harrison and Ringo Starr) strongly individual as well as complementary to the others. Their music reflected this diversity: Lennon wrote songs that were often rebellious, aggressive, and satirical; McCartney's were lyrical, sweeter, and more sentimental. As songwriters, the difference in their natures seemed to aid in the success of their collaborations as each complemented the other's writing style. Later Harrison also became a composer, and his works most often reflected his interest in Eastern music and mystical thought. The Beatles, along with Bob Dylan, are considered responsible for renewing an interest in the power of words to the listening audience of the...
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...John Lennon and Politics To write a piece on John Lennon such as this, one is likely to get their throat cut, regardless of the angle one takes. Any article on John Lennon is political non-stop unless you were one of the ‘Apple Scruffs’ (Beatles groupies) who came in through their bathroom window for a shot at one of the Fab Four. For one to understand Lennon: The Activist, one should first consider the formative years of his life. This essay will investigate the personal and cultural influences that led to Lennon’s activism – both political and for peace – as well as an in-depth analysis of four of Lennon’s most political songs. In September 1980 he talked about his family and his rebellious nature: Part of me would like to be accepted by all facets of society and not be this loudmouthed lunatic musician. But I cannot be what I am not. Because of my attitude, all the other boys' parents ... instinctively recognised what I was, which was a troublemaker, meaning I did not conform and I would influence their kids, which I did ... I did my best to disrupt every friend's home ... Partly, maybe, it was out of envy that I didn't have this so-called home, but I really did ... There were five women who were my family. Five strong, intelligent women. Five sisters. Those women were fantastic ... that was my first feminist education ... One happened to be my mother ... she just couldn't deal with life. She had a husband who ran...
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...Across the Universe Film Analysis Alisha Liboma English 225: Intro to Film Professor Denise Orpustan-Love July 30, 2012 The Beatles were one of the worlds most influential and iconic bands who evolved in the 1960’s from Liverpool, England. For years people have found refuge in their lyrics that calm, inspire, and awe us to this day. Across the Universe not only provides the audience with a more in-depth look at the Beatles’ lyrical explorations, but also incorporates the use of filming techniques such as, cinematography, editing and sound techniques. It also gives us a closer look at the Vietnam War, struggling singers, love and life during a revolutionary period in U.S history that would prove to be unforgettable. This review will encompass topics such as “mise en scène,” (Goodykoontz, 2011), storytelling, cinematography techniques and the meanings behind the directors actions in a film. The names of the characters in Across the Universe, with the exception of the character “Max,” played by Joe Anderson, were all derived from original Beatles songs. For example there is a character named “Jude,” from the song, “Hey Jude,” who’s character is played by Jim Sturgess, as well as a character named “Lucie,” played by Evan Rachel Wood, and, “Prudence”, played by T.V Carpio. In any part of the movie you see, you can find a character of a Beatle’s song. Using the Beatles’ music to create a flow to the movie allows for all types of audience members to connect to the film. While...
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...The 1960s was a decade filled with change. It started out with optimism among America’s youth that was unprecedented in history. Before too long headlines of civil rights, university reform, pacifist movement against the Vietnam War, women’s rights, and sexual liberation were made and the “Camelot” vision was quickly shattered. America’s youth began to revolt against the establishment and the foregone conclusion that they would adopt the lifestyle of their parents. In ten short years societal norms were turned completely around. Never before had change happened so quickly or been driven by the same group. This rapid change is breathtaking, considering most young people are generally naïve and disinterested in events outside their immediate scope. I have therefore decided to investigate what role the media played in the youth revolutions of the 1960s. This paper will identify media’s influence in driving change and analyze relationships between media, specific historical events, and the reaction of America’s youth. This will be achieved by looking at both primary and secondary sources to determine how much influence the media played in manipulating America’s youth via songs, marketing, and select writings. The media industry’s reaction to the social and technological upheavals of the twentieth century was to encapsulate the mantra “youth as fun” and sell it to America’s teens. . It was the social exposure that the media promoted that resulted in the heightening...
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... CD Pricing in the recorded music industry Company Overview Electric & Musical Industries (EMI) was established in 1931. EMI Group, PLC is the world 3rd largest music company which based in London. It is the world largest independent music company, not being a unit, subsidiary or division of a larger conglomerate corporation. EMI’s business is comprised of two main group; EMI Recorded Music and EMI Music Publishing. EMI Recorded Music accounted for 81.6% of EMI Group, PLC sales and 59.3% of the company’s operating profit in fiscal 2003. EMI Recorded Music has over 100 recording labels featuring some of the greatest rock and pop artists in recorded music history. Its major recording label includes: Capital Record and Capital Record Nashville, Chrysalis, EMI Classics, Java Records, Mosaic Records and many more. Its artist with major albums in 2002 and 2003 included: David Bowie, The Beatles, Blue, Cold play, Norah Jones, Queen and many more. EMI Music Publishing owns the rights to more than one million musical compositions, which its market, licenses and sell. Royalties derived from EMI-owned compositions for the sale of music in the CD format comprised 53% of EMI Music Publishing revenue in fiscal 2003. Performance income derived from the public performance of song in EMI catalog, accounted for 25% of EMI Music Publishing revenue. Among the major music compositions and catalogues is “getting better” (The Beatles), James Bond Theme, We Will Rock You...
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...Analysis7. Alternatives8. Choosing the Best Alternative | 33567911151922 | | | 1. Problem Statement The Universal Music Group (UMG) announced a pricing initiative designed “to reinvigorate the record business in North America”. UMG’s pricing initiative included a suggested retail price reduction, retailer display space requirements, and abolishment of retailer cooperative allowances and discounts. Therefore, the issues are: • How should EMI respond to UMG’s initiative? • What will the pros and cons of the sales and profit for each alternatives course of action? 2. Industry Overview The worldwide recorded music industry posted sales of $32 billion in 2002. This figure represented a 7% decline in dollar sales and an 8% decrease in unit volume from 2001. The United States is the largest market for recorded music at 39.4% of worldwide sales, followed by Western Europe t 36% and remaining from Asia and Latin America. Most of the sales and unit volume from all continents dropped except Western Europe. The mass downloading from unauthorized file sharing on the Internet, the proliferation of CD burning, competition from other entertainment formats (such as DVD film and new video game console) and poor economic conditions worldwide have contributed to the recent downward sales trend in the recorded music industry. As a consequence, major music companies have shut down CD manufacturing facilities...
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...Song Analysis: Sheena is a Punk Rocker By Ramones Student Name Course Instructor Date Sheena is a Punk Rocker by Ramones Song Analysis Part I Artist Name: Ramones Song Title: Sheena is a Punk Rocker Composer Name: Joey Ramone, Thomas Cummings, Erdelyi, john Colvin, Jeffrey, and Douglas Album Title: Rocket To Russia Genre: Punk and Surf Rock Record Label: Sire Year of Release: August 1977 Personnel and Instrumentation: Joey Ramone- vocals Johnny Ramone- lead Guitarist Dee Dee Ramone- Bassist and Vocalist Marky Ramone- Chris Hillman – electric bass Michael Clarke – drums Part II Lyrics and Structure of the Song Sheena is a Punk Rocker Tempo: Mid Tempo Lyrics Verse 1 Well the kids are all hopped up and ready to go They're ready to go now They got their surfboards And they're going to the Discotheque Au Go Go But she just couldn't stay She had to break away Well New York City really has it all Oh yeah, oh yeah Chorus Sheena is a punk rocker Sheena is a punk rocker Sheena is a punk rocker now Sheena is a punk rocker Sheena is a punk rocker Sheena is a punk rocker now She's a punk punk, a punk rocker Punk punk, a punk rocker Punk punk, a punk rocker Verse 2 Well the kids are all hopped up and ready to go They're ready to go now They got their surfboards And they're going to the Discotheque Au Go Go But she just couldn't stay She had to break away Well New York City really has it all Oh yeah, oh yeah Chorus Sheena is a punk rocker Sheena is...
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...Andrew Zobel MUS 1014 February 13, 2016 Analysis of “American Pie” and “Hotel California” Perhaps no other song better expresses the overall attitude of the United States (U.S.) in the 1970s than Don McLean’s “American Pie”. Released in November 1971, the song is still considered one of the greatest songs in U.S. history. Additionally, the Eagles’ song “Hotel California”, released in 1976, also exemplifies American culture during the turbulent decade of the 70s. “American Pie” is, for lack of a better word, a long song, with a run time of over eight minutes. The song consists of seven verses, as well as a chorus which is repeated seven times. The song begins with McLean’s voice over a piano. When the opening verse ends, the piano becomes less relevant in the song, and an acoustic guitar becomes the predominant instrument. The song employs a standard AABA structure, alternating between choruses and verses, except at the end, when the chorus is repeated, with the second iteration acting as the coda. Like most popular songs of the 70s, The Eagles’ rock epic “Hotel California” is written in a verse/chorus format. It contains four verses, two iterations of the chorus, a coda, and a lengthy guitar solo to end the song. The standard Eagles’ instrumental setup for the song includes drummer Don Henley singing, as well as playing the drums. Joe Walsh, Don Felder, and Glen Frey play guitars, and bassist Randy Meisner plays the bass. All four offer backup vocals during...
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...Business Strategy Formulation Research Project Apple [pic] Submitted by: Yashraj Mahansaria 10PGHR60 [pic] Table of Contents Executive Summary Error! Bookmark not defined. Introduction 4 Activities Pursued 6 Firm’s strategic intent 6 External Analysis…………………………………...……………………………………………….7 Industry Analysis…………………………………………………………………………………….9 Internal Analysis………………………………………………………………………………….....10 Strategic Performance………………………………………………………………………………14 Financial Analysis…………………………………………………………………………………...15 Conclusion & Recommendations…………………..……………………………………………...21 References…………………………………………………………………………………………..22 Executive Summary Apple has long focused on providing the best user experiences in the world. The original Mac team labored over making the computer hide the complexity of the software underneath in order to become the "Computer for the Rest of Us." The same is true of course for the iPad, iPhone and iPods. What looks easy to use is of course very hard to create. Innovation competencies are valuable in emergent and high-growth phases of the lifetime of a product or industry segment. For mature industries, researchers have emphasized strengths in operations and execution, with the implication that innovation-oriented companies must enter early in the product lifecycle or not at all. Here is the study of Apple’s strategy to enter...
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...Artists took bits and pieces from multiple styles of music from Germanys past. The name Krautrock originated as a joke against the music and Germany’s culture because people were not approving of it. The term went through phases of approval and dislike. At one point artists were ashamed to be labeled a Krautrock group. The styles that characterize the Krautrock movement are very eclectic; it is described as rock, and electronic, and psychedelic, the list goes on. The history of the movement is just as colorful as the music itself. The lyrics of the songs became so influenced by current happening in Europe and around the world, from the nuclear crisis to protests across the continent. Krautrock is a staple of German music history and will remain that for near foreseeable future. Germany is regarded as a nation with an extremely diverse music culture that spans centuries and all music types and styles. There are countless forms of German-Language music. This includes Neue Deutsche Welle, german for New German Wave, Hamburger Schule, or Hamburg School, Volksmusic, Classical, German Hip Hop, Neue Deutsche Harte, a form of German metal, and possibly one of the most influential, Krautrock. (“German…) Krautrock is the name for the very avant-garde wave of music that exploded through Germany in the late 1960’s. It gained popularity throughout the 70’s especially after it spread to Great Britain. The spread of this neuvo music style was credited to a disc jockey from the British...
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...Every sound and every note has a specific color and sometimes shape. Listening to music creates wondrous seas of vivid color dancing across the field of vision, purple blobs pulsing and dissipating, and waves of green cresting and crashing above a deep blue ocean of melodies. Synesthesia is a neurological condition or gift that affects 2-4% of the general population (PLoS Biology 2011). It presents itself in many different forms, some more common than others. Although synesthesia is not a new discovery, there are still many mysteries as to where the gene is located, how it is inherited, and why the gene has been conserved throughout time. A battery of tests are available to help diagnose synesthesia but do not check for all types. The effects...
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...In the film, Don't Look Back, the documentary starring Bob Dylan, we see both the dark and enlightening sides of Bob Dylan. throughout the film it’s clear that Dylan has a level of comfort with the director, and as a result we are allowed into his personal life on and off stage. there are also a few moments of ambiguity and some highlights in the film that indirectly give us a sense of ageism, sexism and cultural values. The directors craft helps tie these together in a way that is appealing to the audience and can be drawn back to David R. Shumways’ of that era. First I’d like to analyze my impression of the film. Before the film I knew of Bob Dylan, his music, his legacy. I was under the impression that Dylan fell into the category of mellow pot smokers or “stoners” of the midsixties who were heavily involved in politics and current events. Then having heard a few of his songs, I thought, “wow this guy really wants the best for our society”. With that in mind, I also believed Bob Dylans personality would be sort of gentle and affectionate. Dont Look Back pretty much challenged all point of views. Dylan gets into a lot of conflict throughout the film. There are several moments, when we are unsure if Dylan is being civil or argumentative with people. Although, we do get a glimpse at Bob Dylans sensitive side, we are preoccupied by his radical actions throughout the film. The introduction to the documentary, is a flashback into Bob Dylan's career, showing his origins ...
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...Completion and Submission: 16 April 2015 Presentation dates will be scheduled later on and will be communicated once the registration period is over along with the group membership One copy of the report must be submitted onto Turnitin before the 16th of April 2015 Submission Method: Online via Turn It In Assessment Type: Group presentation and report Assignment Question: You have joined HMV’s marketing department in the UK and have been asked to recommend a marketing plan for HMV to ensure continued growth in the future. You should think about new ways in which HMV can distribute music and create alternative revenue streams. You have agreed the plan will include: ➢ An audit of the marketing environment; o This will include an overview of the internal and external marketing environment as well as an analysis of competition; o A SWOT analysis; ➢ SMART Objectives; o To clarify what HMV will achieve ; ➢ A clear segmentation, targeting and positioning (STP) strategy; o To indicate your chosen market and how HMV will stand out from the competition; ➢ Proposals for each of the 7Ps; o Your report will explain how you will use or adapt the tools of the marketing mix; ➢ Control and evaluation; o Which will show how you will measure the success of our marketing plan. Notes Please read the Case Study of HMV (placed at the bottom of this document): Do further research on the company and prepare a group...
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...marketing plan Yesterday I’ve found a very interesting document on Google Groups and decided to post it here. iPhone marketing plan Market Summary The iPhone targets consumers who need to store information and communicate or people who want entertainment on the go. Apples target segments consist of professionals, students, corporate users, entrepreneurs, and health care workers. Currently, the market for high-end phones like the Apple iPhone is small. Few people want Internet, video, and PDA features in one device because of the high price. The smart phone market is still relatively small compared with general phone market. The market will rapidly increase in coming years due to lower prices and greater power. [pic] SWOT Analysis Strengths Innovative – The iPhone has an innovative touch screen that is patented and unmatched by any other mobile product today. It also has many functions of other mobile products all in one device. Compatibility –The phone will work with iTunes and with other Mac/Apple products like the new Apple TV, allowing for wireless connectivity to the big screen. The iPhone is also compatible with many Mac OS software tools. Mac OS compatibility means that the iPhone has limitless potential for upgradeability. Ease-of-Use – The all-new touch screen interface making operations extremely intuitive. It is radically different from those of other phones or PDAs that recognizes multi finger gestures, just as the human hand normally behaves...
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...CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Rock Music in the Philippines is performance arts composed in various genre and styles. The rock music of the Philippines is a mixture of indigenous foreign countries. The United States occupied the Islands in 1898 until 1946, and introduced American blues folk music, Rock &Blues, and rock and roll became popular. In the late 1950s, native performers adapted Tagalog lyrics for North American rock and roll music, resulting in the seminal origins of Philippine rock. The most notable achievement in Philippine rock of the 1960s was the hit song "Killer Joe," which propelled the group "Rocky Fellers" which reached number sixteen on the American radio charts. Up until the 1970s, popular rock musicians began writing and producing in English. In the early 1970s, rock music began to be written using local languages, with bands like the Juan Dela Cruz Band being among the first popular bands to do so. Mixing tagalog, and English lyrics. Background of the Study Joseph William Feliciano Smith born on December 25, 1947 is a Filipino singer-songwriter, drummer, and guitarist. More commonly known alternately as Joey Smith or Pepe Smith, he is an icon of original Filipino rock music or "Pinoy Rock". His father, Edgar William Smith, was a United States Airforce, and his mother, Conchita Feliciano, was from Angeles, Pampanga, where the huge Clark Air Force base was located. Joey spent his first years in Angeles, often visiting...
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