Music Genres - Pop Soul

POP SOUL

Pop soul is a term used to describe Rhythm and blues and soul music performed by white artists, particularly that with a strong pop music influence. The term was first influenced in the mid- 1960's to describe white artists who performed soul and R&B that was similar to music of the Mowtown and Stax Record Labels.

A good example of an Artist from this Music Genre is

PALOMA FAITH

'Born in Hackney, London, Paloma Faith is half Spanish and half British. As an ex magician’s assistant, trained contemporary dancer, St Martin’s alumni with an MA in theatre direction, a performer in burlesque shows, and an actress, Paloma has been mixing artistic media throughout her short adult life. A few years ago she introduced music, her primary love, into the equation, at first mimicking the blues and soul singers she so admired, but eventually finding her own voice.'

Just like Taylor Swift, Paloma Faith's Music Lyrics are often Narrative and her songs will be very easy to make a music video for.

This could allow us as a group to be a bit more creative with what we want to do. One of the Paloma Faith's songs myself and my group members would like to do is

'Stone Cold Sober'

Artist case studies : Imogen Heap

IMOGEN HEAP

Imogen Heap is a Music Artist that i was introduced to by one of my group members.

She showed me a video on youtube of the female artist singing a song that she would like our music video to be based on.

After listening to the song i was very impressed by her unique talent towards music , i had never heard anything like it before. Myself and my group members are now considering on using one of her songs for our music video.

Music Genres - Modern Country Music

Country Music

Country Music is an American style of popular music, developed from the folk music of the rural southern USA and it was first known as Hillbilly music. Until the 1920s it was performed largely at home, in church or at local functions, on fiddles, banjos and guitars.

Its modern lyrics depict the emotions and experience of rural and (currently) urban poor whites; they often tell frankly of illicit love, crime, and prison life. Over the last 50 years country and western music has gained a nationwide audience.

TAYLOR SWIFT

Taylor Swift is a teenage American' Country Pop' music Artist that has revived the country music scene by modernising it with her innocent youthful songs about first love scenarios that many young girls across the globe can relate to.

Here is an Example of a Country Pop Music Video by Taylor Swift singing her new Hit Single

'MINE'

Taylor Swifts lyrics always tell a story in her songs and because of this it would be easy to make a narrative music video to her songs.

If myself and my group members decided to use this or a song similar to this as our song for our music video we will be able to decide on many aspects of shots , camera work and settings for the video.

This is an advantage as we will be able to show our filming skills and our knowledge on the importance of Mise-en-scene.

Music Genres - Rock Music

ROCK MUSIC

Rock music, sometimes also known as "rock and roll" is a style of music that became popular in the 1950s in America and Europe.Rock music is primarily based on older musical styles, such as the rhythm and blues music originated by African American performers such as Chuck Berry and Little Richard, with a heavy focus on guitar, drums, and powerful vocals.

When I think of Rock Music the Band 'KISS' comes straight to mind ...

The Rock Bands success has made it a symbol of the Rock Music industry.

KISS

KISS, is an American hard rock band formed in New York City in January 1973. Easily identified by its members' face paint and flamboyant stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid to late 1970s on the basis of their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood spitting, smoking guitars, shooting rockets and levitating drum kits.

Here is an example of a Rock Music Video by Kiss performing

God Gave Rock And Roll To You

Music Genres - Hip Hop

Hip Hop

Hip hop music is a musical genre that developed as part of hip hop culture, synonymously and is defined by four key stylistic elements: rapping, DJing / scratching, sampling, and beatboxing. Hip hop began in the South Bronx of New York Cityin the 1970s.

THE FUGEES

The Fugees were an American Hip-Hop group who rose to fame in the mid-1990s. Their repertoire included elements of Hip-Hop, soul and Caribbean music, particularly reggae. The members of the group are rapper/singer/produced Wyclef, rapper/singer/producer Lauryn Hill , and rapper Pras Michael.

Here is an example of a Hip - Hop music video by the Fugees singing

'Ready or Not'

Hip-Hop is one of the many Genres that I like to listen to for this reason I will introduce this Genre to my group members and ask them whether they would like to do a Music Video to a song from the Hip Hop Music Genre.

Music Genres 2

I have decided to focus more on Typical Music Genres that Teenagers like myself are more likely to be interested in , for example Rock and Boy band Music would be far more popular amongst teenagers than classical music.


As a group I think that we should concentrate on making our Music Video appeal to the Teenage majority. As we are teenagers oursleves we have a first hand experience knowing what Teenageers like and what they dont like. We have the benefit of understanding their needs and interests and we should use this as an advantag in order to appeal to the Teenage Market.

Music Genres

MUSIC GENRES

"A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other types of music."


Before the production of our Music Video , my group and I will have to decide on what type of Genre of music we would look like to do a Music Video for.

It is understandable that there is a possiblilty that members of the groups preference of music will differ from others and we will have to discuss on what genre of music we are all comfortable with doing.

Before making a decision I will carry out some research to deepen my understanding on Different types of Music Genres and become aware of Artists from each Genre.