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WEEK 2 - Research of Genre - Protest Songs

Genre - Protest songs What is a protest song? "A protest song is a song that is associated with a movement for social change (and hence part of the broader category of topical songs). It may be folk, classical, or commercial in genre." The history of protest songs In the 19th century topical subjects for protest in song included abolition, slavery, poverty, and the Civil War amongst other subjects. What is the purpose of a protest song? Protest songs are usually written to be part of a movement for cultural or political change. They aim to draw people together and inspire them to take action or reflect.

WEEK 1 - Warner Music Group Research

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(Briefly research the record company   stated in the brief   from the exam board, produce a PowerPoint or blog post on the history and structure of the company) Warner Music Group  Warner Music Inc (also known as Warner Music) is an American multinational entertainment, and record label. It started as Warner Music Group in 2003, but several Time Warner companies had existed before then.  Warner Music is known as being one of the "big three" recording companies, whilst being the third largest in the global music industry, after Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment. Warner Music owns a few record labels, including Atlantic Records, Elektra Records, Parlophone, Roadrunner Records, Warner Bros. Records, and Reprise Records.  In late 2008 Warner Music group had legal troubles with Youtube. The issue arose when they wanted more money for the music videos they had on the site, but Youtube declined their request....

WEEK 1 - Auteur Music Video Director Research - Spike Jonze

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(Research an auteur music video director.  Examples could be Michel Gondry, Chris Milk, Chris Cunningham, David Fincher, Spike Jonze, Matt Yoka, Ty Segall, David Cronenburg. Produce a video about them for your blog. Approx. 2 hours “An  auteur  is a filmmaker whose individual style and complete control over all elements of production give a film its personal and unique stamp.” Creating meaning that only he can, using the tools of filmmaking, through the lens of his mind and personality. A bad movie from an  auteur  was at least the work of an artist.) Spike Jonze Spike  Jonze  original name was Adam Spiegel. He was born October 22, 1969 in Rockville, Maryland, U.S.  Spike Jonze is an American director, screen writer, producer and actor.  He came from a qualified background and attended San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI) in California. Spike Jonze began is career photographing skateboarders and then la...

WEEK 1 - Production Company Name and Logo Ideas

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Name of Production - Head Productions