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Post by Cat on Sept 28, 2009 21:39:56 GMT
Hey, I do feel rather cheeky posting this, since I haven't posted much on here in a while (I have been busy though >.<), and especially since I really need your help. All of yours. To aid my education... or something. (idk, idc). Anyway for my GCE A2 Media Studies Coursework, I'm required to conduct some Audience Research, and I thought "my, where can I find a wide diversity of open minded people who are nice enough to be willing to help out" then BOOM (headshot?) my mind was brought to this place, and I thought "HUZZAAHHH!" Or something like that. Anyway, I'd really appreciate it if you could give your opinions and answer a few questions on my media blog in the form of a comment on the blog; Audience Research; The BlogThank you for your time (: |
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Post by Elliot Kane on Sept 28, 2009 22:36:33 GMT
Answering here works better for me  1) What genre of music do you prefer overall? Rock, if I really have to pick one. It's close, though. 2) What would you expect to see in a music video? Depends on genre and the ability of the artists. A crap girl group are going to go for soft porn, a metal group could be anything from a cartoon to concert footage to something completely deranged. 3) What do you WANT to see in a music video? Creativity & uniqueness. Think Taylor Swift, Fuzzbox, Adam Ant, A-Ha (Take On Me), The Darkness... 4) What relevance do you think modern music videos have to the song they represent? In most cases, almost none. A very few artists create videos that are connected to the songs, but for most the connection is anywhere from tenuous to non-existent. 5) What do you think is the point of music videos? They are advertisements made to sell singles and, ultimately, albums. A great video gets watched a lot, leading to high sales - much like any other advert, really. 6) Are any connotations seen in modern music videos, if so, what are they? Connotations of what? The question is unclear. 7) Where do you watch your music videos and why? YouTube almost invariably. Because every video there is ends up on YouTube. |
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Post by Hand-E-Food on Sept 28, 2009 23:54:34 GMT
Posted in the blog and here too. 1) Electronica. 2) A story or the band playing the song. 3) A story, or something I couldn't see otherwise. Good example: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETrEEb0rtRY4) If there's a story behind the song, sometimes an interpretation of the story is shown. Often the video is just the band playing the song. 5) TV killed the radio star. Pop culture dictates music needs to be on TV to make it. 6) I don't understand the question. 7) YouTube, when I want to hear a song I don't own, or an artist advertises a song I like. Sometimes I have music video's on TV on weekend mornings, but that's mostly pop. |
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Post by Hildor on Sept 29, 2009 6:52:29 GMT
1) What genre of music do you prefer overall?
Electronic music
2) What would you expect to see in a music video?
Some random footage of the performer or else something related to sex.
3) What do you WANT to see in a music video?
Something that has a real story in it. Like a short movie. Not just some random images.
4) What relevance do you think modern music videos have to the song they represent?
They bring the song into the world via an extra medium or two (mostly via television and also a bit via internet/youtube)
5) What do you think id the point of music videos?
Advertisement.
6) Are any connotations seen in modern music videos, if so, what are they?
I don't understand the question either.
7) Where do you watch your music videos and why?
I only watch a music video when I come across one that I like on television.
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Post by janggut on Sept 29, 2009 9:36:19 GMT
1) What genre of music do you prefer overall?
ambient electronica
2) What would you expect to see in a music video?
for hip hop, it's scantily clad women & the artists showing off their wares/wealth. overall, i expect nothing.
3) What do you WANT to see in a music video?
creativity & relevance to the song.
4) What relevance do you think modern music videos have to the song they represent?
almost none for almost all music videos out there.
5) What do you think is the point of music videos?
sell the singles & albums, create awareness of the artists & their releases.
6) Are any connotations seen in modern music videos, if so, what are they?
overt show of sexuality & excess living in hip hop music videos.
7) Where do you watch your music videos and why?
hardly, because i'm never interested in music videos.
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Post by Cat on Sept 29, 2009 14:21:39 GMT
Guys you rock ^^
Thank you so much. (:
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Post by Gray Lensman on Sept 29, 2009 16:20:13 GMT
1) What genre of music do you prefer overall?
Rock, mainly.
2) What would you expect to see in a music video?
Don't really care, as long as the music is halfway decent.
3) What do you WANT to see in a music video?
See above.
4) What relevance do you think modern music videos have to the song they represent?
Little, if at all.
5) What do you think id the point of music videos?
Advertising, probably.
6) Are any connotations seen in modern music videos, if so, what are they?
Not sure what you mean by this.
7) Where do you watch your music videos and why?
Youtube, because it's quick and searchable. Though I admit I completely ignore the video most of the time, and go elsewhere while the song plays in the background. ;D
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Post by The Sonar Chicken on Sept 29, 2009 16:44:17 GMT
1) What genre of music do you prefer overall?
At the moment, electronica.
2) What would you expect to see in a music video?
If it's one of those sucky-ass groups/singers or inane "over-commercialised stuff", probably something very mediocre like dreadful costumes, rehashed romance scenes, godawful dancing moves or even too much "bling".
3) What do you WANT to see in a music video?
Themes that make the video interesting: colours, stories, motifs, dance movements, etc.
4) What relevance do you think modern music videos have to the song they represent?
It all depends on the level of directing and artistry. But I suppose... many videos have little to no connection, so it's a mixed bag.
5) What do you think id the point of music videos?
For promotional purposes? For rewarding the fans? An excuse for wasting bucket loads of money? Could be all these reasons and so many more.
6) Are any connotations seen in modern music videos, if so, what are they?
If you're referring to "interpretations", I guess it all depends on the viewer's point of view, the symbols available and so forth.
7) Where do you watch your music videos and why?
Youtube: it's far more convenient than hitting many random sites.
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Post by twoheadedragon on Sept 30, 2009 11:20:46 GMT
I agree with EK, I feel better posting here: 1) What genre of music do you prefer overall? Rock, but I like just about anything with a good rhythm/beat. 2) What would you expect to see in a music video? Totally depends on the music and artists. From Greenday, I'd expect something bizarre. From the Pussycat Dolls, semi-soft porn.  3) What do you WANT to see in a music video? Something Unique, something cool. A novel concept, but that flows with the music. For example, for me the music video of "It's My Life" was quite unique and really fit with the music/artist.  4) What relevance do you think modern music videos have to the song they represent? It's difficult to explain... The video doesn't have to be directly "relevant" to the song, but it has to flow with the music. It has to suit the music. 5) What do you think is the point of music videos? To enhance the marketability of the song. A good music video will become well-known, well-watched, and thus make the song more popular. 6) Are any connotations seen in modern music videos, if so, what are they? Yes, more often than not. For example, the connotation of Greenday's "Wake me up when September ends" official music video is that war is wrong, horrible, and tears people apart (which is the polar opposite of one of humanity's greatest virtues: that of living together in harmony). 7) Where do you watch your music videos and why? YouTube pretty much all the time, because it is the most capacious source. |
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Post by twoheadedragon on Sept 30, 2009 11:23:39 GMT
@ EK, Hildor, HEF, Steve: She means "Do modern music videos carry a sublimal message, and if so, what are the messages?"
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Post by Elliot Kane on Sept 30, 2009 12:11:46 GMT
Dragon - perhaps she does, perhaps she doesn't. I figured I'd let Cat clear up what she means |
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Post by killerzzz on Sept 30, 2009 15:10:30 GMT
1) What genre of music do you prefer overall?
Rock!
2) What would you expect to see in a music video?
The band. ;D
3) What do you WANT to see in a music video?
A creative and symbolic story, with little band, no movie clips, and no corn...
4) What relevance do you think modern music videos have to the song they represent?
Generally they touch on an emotional level, or with the mood if it isn't a song carrying much emotion.
5) What do you think is the point of music videos?
To give a visual element to a beloved song! Sales! : p
6) Are any connotations seen in modern music videos, if so, what are they?
-You want to be me, but you aren't.
-My life sucks.
-I love ya, bebeh.
-You want to do me. >_<
7) Where do you watch your music videos and why?
Youtube. Cuz it's conveniant, and I don't have channels that show music vids. Plus I hardly watch TV even if I DID have the channels.
Killerzzz
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Post by twoheadedragon on Oct 2, 2009 3:16:28 GMT
Dragon - perhaps she does, perhaps she doesn't. I figured I'd let Cat clear up what she means Yeah, I guess that's the best option if you're not sure. Who knows, maybe Jang, Killerzzz, and I will get corrected. ;D |
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Post by Cat on Oct 5, 2009 19:19:32 GMT
I can't clear up what I mean, because you can't be influenced by myself. I'm prohibited from having any input into the questions and stuff. Just so it's more valid. I'm sure you all understand (:
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Post by Elliot Kane on Oct 5, 2009 22:11:51 GMT
In that case, I think your Mode Average is doomed to be "Huh?" on that one, Cat ;D
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Post by twoheadedragon on Oct 6, 2009 7:50:17 GMT
In that case, I think your Mode Average is doomed to be "Huh?" on that one, Cat ;D What a pity. |
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Post by The Sonar Chicken on Oct 7, 2009 10:42:58 GMT
Besides, what "influenced"? That's setting up some high pedestal of idealism, isn't it? I remember something like this in high school or somewhere else, until in the real world, we learnt that there's no such thing as "unbiased" and that everyone is influenced by external and internal factors. Well, don't put that in your survey but I think your teacher needs a good wake-up call or two. ;D |
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Post by rhiian on Oct 9, 2009 22:00:54 GMT
I LOVE THESE THINGS
1) What genre of music do you prefer overall?
alternative/punk rock
2) What would you expect to see in a music video?
preferably the artist, or something with relevance to the lyrics.
3) What do you WANT to see in a music video?
something with relevence to the lyrics, or perhaps a little rockstary, like miming ot the lyrics and rocking out ^_^
4) What relevance do you think modern music videos have to the song they represent?
these days they tend to be a bit of an excuse for soft porn, so little at all. but then again alot of songs these days are orientated around sex.
5) What do you think id the point of music videos?
to show off the song, promote it, and get it seen on tv/youtube
6) Are any connotations seen in modern music videos, if so, what are they?
ermmmm... to promote the artist adn make them look like the one who guys want to be and the girls want to be with xD
7) Where do you watch your music videos and why?
sometimes on youtube if i'm in the mood for that song and i don't have it on itunes, but mainly on the music channels.
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