An example of a particular video which instantly showed the zeitgeist of Britain whilst also showing a political message is the video 'God Save the Queen' by the Sex Pistols. The beginning lyrics say "God Save the Queen, the fascist regime" this shows straight away that this is an example of anti royal and how the people of Britain may have been feeling at that particular time. What is interesting in this video is their iconic style of the black leather skinny jeans was originated back to mods and rockers which were two conflicting British youth subcultures of the 1960s. Just be this particular style audiences can be influenced due to the fact that they can identify with an aspect of the band, for example wearing similar clothing of the bands genre to feel part of something. Not only can audiences identify with the style of a band but they can also identify with their political views, gender, image, genre and so on. For example this controversial video by the Sex Pistols may have lead others to connect to the band as they may have the same political views. This gives the audience a sense of belonging meaning by following the particular image of the band they feel a part of something. In reference to our music video an iconic style and image is needed in our video to first of all fit with the specific genre and to appeal to the audience who already listen to music of the folk/acoustic genre.
Another artist who looked towards sending out a message of peace in his music was Bob Dylan who was thought of as an activist singer. His political message in his music was aiming for civil rights, some audiences identified with his music due to similar political views meaning people were drawn to his music as they could feel a sense of belonging.
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You say: ,,,,For example this controversial video by the Sex Pistols may have lead others to connect to the band as they may have the same political views.... To achieve strong Level 3 or 4 avoid vague statements about "others connecting to the band". For example which artists? You could add another post explaining the influence The Sex Pistols had or have on contemporary music. The Sex Pistols came along at a time of social and political unease. In the late 70's there was rising unemployment and the closing down of British industry thus the Pistols gave a voice to young people who felt dispossessed. The contemporary music scene lacks the vigor and unique quality of bands like The Sex Pistols and Joy Divison.
Your post on Dylan doesn't quite fit the narrative here and is a bit light!!!! The Sex Pistols' message was not one of peace that's for sure. Be careful how you link artists.
Dylan begun his career about 15 years before the Punk revolution. Though Dylan has always strongly denied being a politcal singer he was inspired by Woody Guthrie whose music gave voice to the dispossessed; Dylan's early songs also expressed an anti war sentiment.
Another artist who looked towards sending out a message of peace in his music was Bob Dylan who was thought of as an activist singer. His political message in his music was aiming for civil rights, some audiences identified with his music due to similar political views meaning people were drawn to his music as they could feel a sense of belonging.
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ReplyDelete,,,,For example this controversial video by the Sex Pistols may have lead others to connect to the band as they may have the same political views....
To achieve strong Level 3 or 4 avoid vague statements about "others connecting to the band". For example which artists? You could add another post explaining the influence The Sex Pistols had or have on contemporary music. The Sex Pistols came along at a time of social and political unease. In the late 70's there was rising unemployment and the closing down of British industry thus the Pistols gave a voice to young people who felt dispossessed. The contemporary music scene lacks the vigor and unique quality of bands like The Sex Pistols and Joy Divison.
Your post on Dylan doesn't quite fit the narrative here and is a bit light!!!! The Sex Pistols' message was not one of peace that's for sure. Be careful how you link artists.
Dylan begun his career about 15 years before the Punk revolution. Though Dylan has always strongly denied being a politcal singer he was inspired by Woody Guthrie whose music gave voice to the dispossessed; Dylan's early songs also expressed an anti war sentiment.