Understanding Popular Music
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1994
Routledge (Verlag)
978-0-415-10722-8 (ISBN)
Routledge (Verlag)
978-0-415-10722-8 (ISBN)
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An introduction for students to both textual and industrial approaches to popular music. The survey includes the music press, pop videos, contemporary pop icons (such as Prince) and fans and subcultures.
Understanding Popular Music is an introductory textbook for students which explores the history and meaning of rock and popular music. Roy Shuker's study encompasses every aspect of popular music, from the history of the record industry to the concept of the `musician', from rock as cultural politics to MTV. Roy Shuker examines the music press; the impact of music videos; the workings of the industry, songs and genres; public performance; fans and subcultures, and the nature of the `pop star'.
* Case studies include contemporary icons such as Frank Zappa, Prince and Madonna
* Includes full bibliography and song listings Includes annotated guide to the key texts discussed
Understanding Popular Music is an introductory textbook for students which explores the history and meaning of rock and popular music. Roy Shuker's study encompasses every aspect of popular music, from the history of the record industry to the concept of the `musician', from rock as cultural politics to MTV. Roy Shuker examines the music press; the impact of music videos; the workings of the industry, songs and genres; public performance; fans and subcultures, and the nature of the `pop star'.
* Case studies include contemporary icons such as Frank Zappa, Prince and Madonna
* Includes full bibliography and song listings Includes annotated guide to the key texts discussed
Introduction 1. "What's goin' on?" Popular culture, popular music, and media literacy 2. "Every 1's a winner" The Music Industry 3. "We are the world" Cultural Imperialism and State Music Policy 4. "On the cover of the Rolling Stone" The Music Press 5. "So you want to be a rock and roll star?" Making Music 6. "Pump up the volume" Texts and Genres 7. "U got the look" Music Video 8. "Dance to the Music" Public Performance 9. "My generation" Audiences, Fans and Subcultures 10. "Pushin' too hard" Rock and Cultural Politics "Wrap it up" Popular Music and Cultural Meaning Appendix Bibliography
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 6.10.1994 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 138 x 216 mm |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Musik ► Pop / Rock |
| Sozialwissenschaften | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-415-10722-9 / 0415107229 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-10722-8 / 9780415107228 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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