Understanding the Music Industries. (2013)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Chris Anderton, Andrew Dubber and Martin James.
• Authors: Anderton, Chris; Dubber, Andrew
• Other Names: (Music journalist), James, Martin
• Contents: Introduction; Questioning 'Traditional' Models of the Music Industry; Structure of the Book; 1. Studying the Music Industries; Key Findings; Getting Started; Organizational Structure; Political Economy; Culture Industry; Sociology; Musicology; Metanarrative; Historical Analysis; Technological Development; Media Ecology; Digital Technologies; Issues; Conclusion; Further Reading; 2. The Recorded Music Industry; Key Findings; The Structure and Size of the Recording Industry; A Brief History of the Recorded Music Industry; The Majors: Business Structures and Characteristics; The Independent Sector: Definitions and Types; The Ideology of Independence; Strategies for Dealing with Uncertainty and Risk; Conclusion; Further Reading; 3. Songwriting and Publishing; Key Findings; Songwriters, Performers and Publishers; Motivations; Songwriting as Commercial Practice; Songwriting Methods and Tools; Music Publishing; Traditional Income Streams; 'New' Income Streams; Sampling; Conclusion; Further Reading; 4. Music Production; Key Findings; Changing Models and the Mythology of the Recording Studio; The Production Process; Tracking; Mixing; Mastering; Manufacturing; Production Careers and Roles; Project Studios, MIDI, and Other Developments; Conclusion; Further Reading; 5. Music Distribution; Key Findings; Introducing Music Distribution; Physical Distribution; Mass-Market Retailers; Independent Retailers; Second-Hand Retailers; Online Music Distribution; Streaming Services; Music Media Distribution; Unauthorized Distribution; Conclusion; Further Reading; 6. Music Promotion; Key Findings; Marketing, Branding and Gatekeeping; The Promotional Campaign; Music Journalism; Radio; Television; Point of Sale Marketing (POS) and In-Store Music; Sponsorships and Endorsements; Grassroots Marketing; Social Media/Mobile Media; Conclusion; Further Reading; 7. The Live Music Industries; Key Findings; The Resurgence of Live Music; A Brief History of the Live Music Industry; Motivations for Live Concert Touring; Authenticity and Live Performance; Live Music Sponsorship; Roles and Responsibilities; Live Performance Contracts; Concert and Festival Ticketing; The Relationship between the Recorded and the Live Music Industries; Conclusion; Further Reading; 8. Music Audiences; Key Findings; Understanding Music Audiences; Music on the Move: From the Walkman to the iPhone; Music and Social Media Consumption; Heritage and Nostalgia; Record Collecting; Conclusion; Further Reading; 9. Copyright and Music Piracy; Key Findings; Introducing Copyright; Copyright Basics; Key Terms in UK Copyright Law; US Copyright Law: Key Differences; Collection Societies; Music Piracy; Music Industry Responses to Piracy; Artist Responses to Piracy; Conclusion; Further Reading; 10. Contractual Agreements and Relationships; Key Findings; Artist Management Agreements; Music Publishing Agreements; Recording Agreements; Conclusion; Further Reading; Conclusion; Complexity and Symbiosis; Be Wary of Metanarratives; Diversity and Reorganization; Where Next?; Glossary;
• Publisher Details: Los Angeles : SAGE
• Publication Date: 2013
• Extent: 1 online resource (xi, 236 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 338.4778; Music trade
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781446271964
• Related ISBNs: 144627196X; 9781446207949; 1446207943; 9781446207956; 1446207951
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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