When undertaking research regarding music channels it became very insightful as it conveyed a sense of demand for music videos due to the popularity within channels and how the internet has infamously soared in regards of how we consume our music videos.
What Music Channels Are Out There?
Music channels provide the platform for music video's that are produced to be aired almost as if it is a showcase of their up coming album to a targeted audience. Major music channels in the UK consist of 4 Music, MTV, Viva and Kiss which can all be found on either free view or cable channels.
Online you also have the Youtube phenomenon which consists of music video channels as well as the upcoming Vevo channel.
Quick History On Music Channels
TV: 4 Music
4 Music's UK Hot 40 Week of 16/10/2013
Online: Youtube
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Textual Analysis of Music TV Logos Channel: MTV What does the font and colour of the logo suggest about the type of music on the channel? MTV has a range of difference logos which include the same font and layout of 'MTV' but they are just coloured differently. In this particular logo the colour scheme consists of only black and white which can be viewed as both sophisticated and boring. This colour scheme gives the feel of a classic look but it also gives the feel of the sixties. The solid block which makes the 'M' is the most dominate letter, it is in contrast to the handwritten 'TV'. The 'V' is in the shape of a tick which suggests that this is the right/correct channel to be watching. What objects or shapes are used in the logo and what do these suggest about the channel? A 3D 'M' is used to stand for 'music' which could mean that it covers 360o of music genres, which in a way it does as it features channels such as Rocks and Dance. The 'TV' written part looks like it has been graffitied onto the 'M' which is solid which could symbolise a wall. What kind of audience does the channel logo seem to suggest? If the colour scheme is viewed as boring and classic then the audience is shown to be older people such as those in their 70s onwards. However, if the graffiti effect is perceived then it would attract the younger generation; this includes teenagers and young adults. Channel: Kiss What does the font and colour of the logo suggest about the type of music on the channel? The font consists of a sans serif font which is a simple font yet it is easy to read therefore putting the brand out there. As the colour in this particular logo consists of pink and purple it gives the idea that is plays girly pop songs. What objects or shapes are used in the logo and what do these suggest about the channel? The purple shape that is used is in the shape of a 'K', it looks similar to Pacman, looking like it is going to eat up the letters. Despite the logo being in pink and purple, I get the idea that it is placed on a desert, perhaps on the top of the pyramid; this could suggest exotic music. However, the shapes used in the background look like crystals; possibly suggests that the channel is grand and expensive. What kind of audience does the channel logo seem to suggest? Due to the colour of the logo it seems to suggest that this channels main audience consists of females. Channel: Magic What does the font and colour of the logo suggest about the type of music on the channel? The font looks handwritten as it is joined up, this gives it a feel that it features older music as nowadays everything seems to be typed. As it is written in blue it could give the idea of chilled music being played. What objects or shapes are used in the logo and what do these suggest about the channel? The fact that the 'i' is dotted with a yellow dot makes it stand out more than if it just featured a blue dot. The yellow could be symbolic of a sun suggesting that the music played on the channel will brighten up your day. What kind of audience does the channel logo seem to suggest? The logo seems to suggest and older audience or those who are interested in music from previous decades. Posted by Ruby Rhodes at 03:54 No comments: Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to Facebook Labels: Music TV Logos, Research Monday, 9 December 2013 Lyrics Illustrated in Music Videos A music video is a short film which integrates a song and imagery produced for promotional purposes. Lyrics can be illustrated by the artist themselves i.e. by miming, pointing or using their fingers. They can be illustrated by giving a visual to something which is mentioned i.e. if the lyrics were 'drinking coffee' then a visual of someone drinking coffee would be shown.
Box Television covers a wide range of musical genres as it owns The Box, 4Music (previously known as The Hits before August 2008), Heat TV (previously Q before July 2012), Kerrang! TV, KISS TV, Magic TV and Smashhits TV. These channels are all available on Sky and Virgin Media with 4 Music also being available on Freeview.
In 2007 Channel 4 brought 50% of Box Television then Emap sold its 50% share of Box Television (along with its radio and magazine business) to Bauer Media therefore Box Television now consists of a 50:50 joint venture between Channel 4 and Bauer Media.
Owned by Viacom International, it is available on Sky, Smallworld, TalkTalk TV, Virgin Media and WightCable IOW.
Viacom International owns MTV, MTV Base, MTV Classic, MTV Dance, MTV Hits, MTV Live HD, MTV Music, MTV Rocks, VH1, Viva, Comedy Central, Comedy Central Extra, Nick Jr, Nick Jr. 2, Nick Replay, Nickelodeon and NickToons.
Viacom Media Network brands come under 1) BET Networks (BET and Centric)
2) Entertainment Group (Comedy Central, Spike and TV Land)
3) Music Group (CMT, Logo, MTV and VH1) the music channels it owns are MTV Base, Dance, Classic, Hits, Music, Rocks, Live, VH1 and Viva.
4) Nickelodeon Group (Nickelodeon and its related brands)
MTV is the world's premiere youth entertainment brand. It has a global reach of over half a billion households where it covers generations of music fans.
Owned by CSC Media Group who have their current focus on kids, movies, music and entertainment channels on television; they fulfil this by owning Bliss, BuzMuzik, Flava, Kix, POP!, PopGirl, Scuzz, Showcase TV, Tiny Pop, True Drama, True Entertainment, True Movies and The Vault.
6 out of the 7 music channels they own are wholly owned brands. These 7 music channels cover the musical spectrum of genres.
Dance Nation TV is owned and operated in partnership with Ministry of Sound.
BuzMuzik was launched in April 2012, it is a music channel which is driven by mobile phone (text and mms) and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook. This was the first music channel in music television broadcasting.
CSC's portfolio accounted for 25% of the music market satellite homes in 2011.
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