In the global music landscape, traditionally dominated by Western powerhouses, the Korean music industry has emerged as a formidable force over the past two decades, achieving remarkable milestones. ...At the heart of this success lies the trainee system, a reflection of Korea's collectivist culture, which has established a solid foundation for the industry's swift industrialization. This article employs a literature analysis approach to explore the significant impact of the Korean music industry model on propelling Korean music onto the global stage. It also delves into the potential future developments of the industry, examining the balance between maintaining its unique identity and adapting to the ever-evolving global music landscape. The study finds that the industry's strategic utilization of technological advancements has facilitated the creation of a highly efficient production line, solidifying its status as a powerhouse of high output and returns. The advanced and collective nature of the Korean music industry has equipped it with the resilience and adaptability necessary to tackle various challenges effectively. However, the industry's reliance on a homogenized and assembly-line approach to star-making and music production raises concerns, as it may curb artistic creativity and lead to a lack of diversity in Korean music.
La presente revisión tiene como objeto presentar las capacidades pedagógicas del programa “Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro” en la enseñanza de la armonía. El programa ha sido desarrollado y actualizado por ...la empresa estadounidense mDecks Music y existen versiones para macOs e iOs. Para otros sistemas operativos (Windows), dispone de una versión en documento PDF interactivo. El programa ofrece una amplia configuración de posibilidades a través de distintos pluginsque permiten el acercamiento a la armonía desde secuencias de acordes simples a las más complejas.
The purpose of this paper was to look into the challenges and opportunities that niche music artists face in the digital age, with a particular focus on Universal Music Group and its subsidiary, ...Spinnup. It examined the transition from physical to digital music and the implications for niche music artists critically. It explicitly addressed pricing and promotion issues in the digital music industry, drawing on marketing mix theory. According to the paper, platforms such as Spinnup have made it easier for niche artists to distribute their music globally, but they frequently require assistance in generating sufficient revenue due to high release fees and insufficient promotion. To address these issues, the paper proposed two major solutions: a pricing model revision and the provision of marketing and promotional tools. The proposed solutions aimed to foster a more welcoming environment for niche artists by providing them with the tools they need to effectively reach their audiences and thrive in the digital music industry. The findings provided insights into the music industry’s digital transformation and suggested strategies for promoting the growth and sustainability of niche music.
The 78 RPM record was originally a money-making thing, a means of commerce. The recording efforts of labels were not intended, at first, for preservation. Recording engineers were sent across the ...planet to capture voices and sounds. In the first place, the music industry wanted to attract as many people as possible to buy the phonograph machines. By accident almost, some of these early sounds turned out to be crucial to folks that immigrated away from home and lived in the diaspora. These were sounds that had meaning beyond entertainment. These recordings became essential to people who otherwise wouldn't have had access to their music. They bought gramophones and records to feel a little closer to home and to be able to accompany their ritual feasts, birth, weddings and the like. Here, Müller, shares his favorite 78 RPM recordings.
Five ways data is transforming music Langkjær‐Bain, Robert
Significance (Oxford, England),
February 2018, 2018-02-01, 20180201, Letnik:
15, Številka:
1
Journal Article
Digital technology turned the music industry on its head. But the revolution is not yet over. Robert Langkjær‐Bain explains how data is changing the way music is created, shared, heard and understood
...Digital technology turned the music industry on its head. But the revolution is not yet over. Robert Langkjær‐Bain explains how data is changing the way music is created, shared, heard and understood.
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