Archive for the ‘ Media ’ Category
Broadcast media and the subsequent innovations thereof have had an effect on the creative process of musicians, composers, and performers. New technologies have allowed for musicians to expand their fan base and reach new audiences. As radio entered the media landscape, Jody Berland commented, “music-programming is not the main commodity produced by radio, but is [ READ MORE ]
enter the magical mystery chambers On January 29th, I came across an amazing record entitled “Enter The Magical Mystery Chambers,” a mashup of classic Wu-Tang Clan and Beatles records. In my Facebook feed, Jefferson Theatre promoter Danny Shea had posted a link to download the album for free from Tea Sea Records. The website described [ READ MORE ]
The art of storytelling in film by an auteur – a single creator – came to fruition soon after the end of World War II. Stanley Kubrick, Alfred Hitchcock, and Robert Altman dominated the construction and formation of their films, leaving their signature style and personal approach behind as filmic fingerprints. Martin Scorsese’s GoodFellas (1990) [ READ MORE ]
Many genres of modern music can be traced back to its roots in traditional styles. Independent or “indie” music, simply defined as music separated from major label influence, has been following in the footsteps of previous styles, whether it is rock, pop, or folk. This music is easier to produce and record than ever before, [ READ MORE ]
Vampires have appeared in cinema since the advent of film; their unique blend of evil and magnetism has enticed moviegoers since the early twentieth century. Many of these vampire films are entrenched with melodramatic workings. Interview With The Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles is based off of Anne Rice’s 1976 novel and carries along with it [ READ MORE ]
Mobsters are often portrayed as one-dimensional, ruthless thugs in the media. HBO’s hit drama The Sopranos changed this stereotype by adding depth and perspective to the characters, layering them with real-life problems meshed with glorified Mafioso tales. The Sopranos revolves around New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano and his two families. One includes his immediate [ READ MORE ]
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