THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
‘The music industry is the business that takes an artist’s work and makes it available to the public. It involves a wide range of activities, from the creation of the music itself and the production of the media through which the music can be shared to the marketing and distribution of the finished products.’
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The music industry is vital and covers many avenues; within each avenue there are many of different aspects from the creative right through to the inventive. For example here are some of the avenues available that the music industry offers.
• PRODUCERS
• AGENTS
• RECORD LABELS
• REPRESENTATIVES
• MANAGERS
• ENGINEERS
• STUDIO STAFF
• PROMOTERS
• LAWYERS
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Without them the industry would be worth nothing. These are the people that create and compose the music we so greatly appreciate. These can either be musicians, vocalists, songwriters or anyone else who helps in the creation of the music itself. Songwriter’s wages are often paid by selling songs that they have written for the artist for a fixed sum or even take a share of the royalties that the song makes when it is finally ready to be produced and sold to the public. (Royalties) Is a small amount of money earned from each time the song is used/purchased/listened too. This is also where the musicians themselves earn a large portion of their wages. Whether it being from their, songs/albums and merchandise (items that are affiliated with the band/musician) the amount of profit earned is usually split depending on whether it is a band (where it will be separate fairly between the band members, manager/s, agent/s) or a solo artist where it will just be separated in order to pay their manager/s and agent/s. Its important to know about the artists and composers because they are the most important and at the heart of the music industry. It would not exist without artists or composers and other musicians need to understand how other musician’s work and the slight differences between each and every artist to overall become more knowledgeable in the …show more content…
That goal could be anything from generating a top 10 hit or getting a gig at Glastonbury. Either way, you have to co-ordinate all aspects of the project; work with individuals and organisations such as event promoters, publicity agents and talent-booking agencies – as well as the artists and record labels you represent’’
http://careers.theguardian.com/what-does-a-music-manager-do
An Artist manager is someone who is in charge of running the business side of an artist/s or band to enable the performers to focus on creating the music its self. Small UN signed bands or artists usually have a manager that takes care of many other things, such as, promotion and accounting, and generally any role that needs to be filled. A manger for a larger band or artist will act as a supervisor for anybody else who works for the band and makes sure that the label they are signed to are providing the fair treatment to their client, such as making sure that the promotional side of things are done properly, and that tours ect are being booked in advance and
established to serve a dual purpose: the desire to create music and the need for
If one were to look back into the world’s history, one would find that an important and consistent element is the world of music. Music has presented itself in various forms throughout its spread and through our identification of its magical realm, people have been fortunate enough to come across a means of relation. Whether it is blues and reggae or rap and pop rock, there is music out there for everyone. Music can serve as a stabilizer for some, a relaxant to others, and to many a form of inspiration.
III. This is the recording industry which even though their sales have been steadily declining due to internet piracy it is still an industry which has great importance in our lives. As college students alone spend about 450 million dollars on music, according to Harris Interactive a worldwide market research and consulting firm. Ever since the birth of recorded music, it has defined our eras and defined each and every one of us. Music has been and always will be the soundtrack of our lives.
This one-two punch has left the industry experimenting with different ideas trying to find their next revenue stream. No one is sure where the music industry will be in the next five years, but things are already changing. Musicians have more and more avenues to reach fan bases, and huge record companies no longer dominate the scene. This is good for musicians and even better for fans...
...publish. By turns the producer must be best friend, teacher, and enforcer the artist has. You have to be prepared to fight battles, and know when to compromise and when you need to fight for this change. The end result of the sessions will be on there shoulders, but no one wants to hire a producer who is difficult to work with. When you make the jump to working as a producer your first artist just may be with unknown artists or small labels, but it only takes one hit on the billboard charts to move up to the big leagues.
To attain the goal to become a record producer I have to be dedicated of creating music. Also I have to take time of my friends and family in order to become a successful producer and a music junkie. Than I have to know the in & outs of the music industry and know how to create artistic rhythm. I have to make sure that I have enough connection to have good collaboration to work. At the for most I have be work extra hard just to get where I have to be in the music industry (at the top if I’m lucky).
“Music Producer: Job Duties, Career Outlook, and Education Prerequisites.” Degree Directory. DegreeDirectory.org. Web. 5 December 2013.
The music industry is an ever-evolving revolutionary entertainment industry for the masses. Music provides entertainment to all different masses due to the variety of genres produced. Music is a very profitable and complex industry. Music has expanded to a worldwide industry for musical artist to express their art through the form of song to the masses. Music not only appeals to the ears but to every aspect of a person. Music allows for individuals to explore and let their imagination expand as they here a song. Throughout the years the industry has undergone dramatic changes. Whether it is genres, forms of how it is distributed, or even the impact the artist have had. The industry is diverse and ever changing as the years continue. In the past 20 years the industry has changed with help of the technological breakthroughs and adoptions.
Define and explain globalisation, then critically evaluate and illustrate the impact globalisation has had on a particular business, the industry it operates in, its country of origin and the country or countries the business has expanded into.
Introduction: In the past, music has been a costly business, where only people with a lot of money could enter and be successful in the industry. Changes in the music industry, coupled with new computer technology, have made it much easier for people without a lot of money to compose, produce, and distribute their creations. In order to get a better understanding of the music industry in comparison to 2014, one has to look at its history. There were many things that happened from the 1980’s onward, and they brought on a significant impact towards the music industry.
Music Business Music Business Exam Number One Question 1 - What is The music publishing industry at a glance would seem to be those who print sheet music, method books, lead sheets, and all of the texts or notated music that musicians (and those aspiring to be musicians) use. Years ago, this was what most music publishers did, but as the industry has evolved, the process has become much more complex. Music is not just ink and paper, intellectual material and property to the individual who writes it. Therefore, the song does not become "a song" when it is written down. This is not an easy concept to grasp because the song itself has no physical makeup.
The music industry impacts the lives of people from around the world. With the implementation of technology, the influence of the music industry has spread to affect anyone with access to technology. Streaming services have contributed to the increased popularity of music. While there are positive effects to being able to stream music and have multiple ways of listening to it, the music industry suffers from the lack of revenue and illegal activity associated with technology. Technology has had both positive and negative effects on the music industry by affecting how people access music and how music is produced
Music production is more than just a musical program; it is a duty that requires personal experience with music and artistic direction. Observing producers in the studio, their creativeness comes out in different ways even depending o their task. The artisanship of music production has come a long way ever since the heavily involved recording equipment has been massively changing. Every artwork has countless of individual people who have changed the way the art may be applied to the field, leaving behind their legacy to influence all aspects of music. Music producers are always overlooked when it comes to working with musicians or bands, but what people do not know is that they are the backbone of the production but are unseen to the public. There are several of paths on becoming a producer, like being self-taught or going to a vocational school. If you plan to advance as a producer, it will be a rough experience trying to ascend to a higher position. A music producer is the main person that manages the whole album on a record, and is responsible for helping the artist complete his work.
Music is an essential part of life because of the expression it allows people to have, its entertainment, and its therapeutic ways for the world.
Music has played a role in society since the dawn of man. Said to be the beginning of communication in early civilization, music and dance have influenced how we think, act and treat members of our own society. Song and dance is used in rites of passage ceremonies such as births, weddings and funerals throughout the world. Jamaican and Yoruba cultures have made many contributions to our society. The uses of this music as a vehicle for political issues, values, and beliefs have been used by many musicians from different cultures. I intend to discuss the Contribution of these two contemporary cultures music and their effect on society.