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Newton Faulkner is a folk rock singer-songwriter who was signed to Sony BMG Entertainment Records in 2006 and released his debut album "Hand Built By Robots" in 2007. Sony BMG Entertainment was formed through a joint venture between Sony Music Entertainment and Bertelsmann Music Group, becoming one of the largest music conglomerates. It owns and distributes major record labels such as Columbia Records and Epic Records. Artists similar in style to Newton Faulkner include Kenny Chesney, The Fray, and The Script.
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Sony Music Entertainment UK is part of Sony Music Entertainment, one of the largest music companies in the world. It has a broad collection of local and international artists. In 2006, Sony organized its frontline music companies in the UK into the RCA and Columbia Label Groups, and launched a third label, Epic, in 2007. These labels release music from other famous labels. Sony Music Entertainment began as a joint venture between Sony and Bertelsmann in 2004, which Sony fully acquired in 2008. Sony Music Entertainment is now wholly owned by Sony Corporation of America.
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Sony Music Entertainment was founded in 1929 and has undergone several name changes over the years before becoming Sony Music Entertainment in 1991. It has over 200 artists signed across many genres, including major acts like Beyoncé, Britney Spears, and Justin Timberlake. Sony partnered with Universal Music Group and Abu Dhabi Media to create the online music platform Vevo. Sony Music UK works closely with labels like Simon Cowell's Syco label.
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Universal Music Group is the largest music corporation in the world, originating from the American branch of Decca Records in 1934. It is divided into four sections and owns Universal Music Publishing Group, the second largest music publishing company. UMG has been linked to major artists like Jack Johnson, The Killers, and Eminem. Sony Music Entertainment is the second largest record label and part of the 'big four', founded in 1929 through mergers. It owns labels like Columbia Records and has been involved with artists such as Michael Jackson and Beyonce. Warner Music Group is the only publicly traded major music company, owned by Edgar Bronfman Jr. and Mark Ansorge. It had the highest US market share growth between 2004-2008
Institutional research on sony records
Sony Music Entertainment (SME) is an American music record label owned by Sony and is the second largest record label in the world behind Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group. However, SME is the largest music publisher in the world and also owns SYCO Entertainment, which is one of the largest TV formats in the world. In 2014, SME saw its most successful year in over 30 years in the UK with 11 number 1 singles.
music industries
Music listening preferences can provide insight into a person's interests and personality. Record labels come in different sizes, from major international corporations to smaller independent labels. Major labels promote and distribute music on a large scale, while independent labels have less financial resources but similar goals of producing and promoting music.
Music Record Labels
Record labels manage brands and trademarks associated with music recordings and videos. They coordinate production, distribution and promotion, and provide legal protection for artists. Major labels like Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, EMI Music and Warner Music Group represent the majority of the global music industry. They operate several subsidiary labels and control many of the best-known artists. Independent labels provide an alternative for smaller artists.
Sony music entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment was established in 1991 through a joint venture with Bertelsmann. In 2004, Sony and Bertelsmann entered a joint venture to form Sony BMG Music Entertainment. In 2008, Sony acquired Bertelsmann's 50% stake in Sony BMG. In 2010, Sony partnered with The Michael Jackson Company on a $250 million deal, the largest in history. Sony Music Entertainment owns several record labels and distributes music from major artists across many genres.
The Big 4 Presentation
- The music industry was historically dominated by a small number of major record labels, known as the "Big Six" in the 1980s, "Big Five" in the 1990s, and "Big Four" since 2004.
- The Big Four record labels that currently dominate the industry are Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and EMI, collectively accounting for over 80% of the global music market.
- Based on research of similar alternative rock bands that were successful, Universal Music Group seems the most likely of the Big Four majors to sign my alternative rock band, as they have experience promoting this genre and related artists.
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Sony Music Entertainment UK is part of Sony Music Entertainment, one of the largest music companies in the world. It has a broad collection of local and international artists. In 2006, Sony organized its frontline music companies in the UK into the RCA and Columbia Label Groups, and launched a third label, Epic, in 2007. These labels release music from other famous labels. Sony Music Entertainment began as a joint venture between Sony and Bertelsmann in 2004, which Sony fully acquired in 2008. Sony Music Entertainment is now wholly owned by Sony Corporation of America.
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Sony Music Entertainment was founded in 1929 and has undergone several name changes over the years before becoming Sony Music Entertainment in 1991. It has over 200 artists signed across many genres, including major acts like Beyoncé, Britney Spears, and Justin Timberlake. Sony partnered with Universal Music Group and Abu Dhabi Media to create the online music platform Vevo. Sony Music UK works closely with labels like Simon Cowell's Syco label.
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Universal Music Group is the largest music corporation in the world, originating from the American branch of Decca Records in 1934. It is divided into four sections and owns Universal Music Publishing Group, the second largest music publishing company. UMG has been linked to major artists like Jack Johnson, The Killers, and Eminem. Sony Music Entertainment is the second largest record label and part of the 'big four', founded in 1929 through mergers. It owns labels like Columbia Records and has been involved with artists such as Michael Jackson and Beyonce. Warner Music Group is the only publicly traded major music company, owned by Edgar Bronfman Jr. and Mark Ansorge. It had the highest US market share growth between 2004-2008
Institutional research on sony records
Sony Music Entertainment (SME) is an American music record label owned by Sony and is the second largest record label in the world behind Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group. However, SME is the largest music publisher in the world and also owns SYCO Entertainment, which is one of the largest TV formats in the world. In 2014, SME saw its most successful year in over 30 years in the UK with 11 number 1 singles.
music industries
Music listening preferences can provide insight into a person's interests and personality. Record labels come in different sizes, from major international corporations to smaller independent labels. Major labels promote and distribute music on a large scale, while independent labels have less financial resources but similar goals of producing and promoting music.
Music Record Labels
Record labels manage brands and trademarks associated with music recordings and videos. They coordinate production, distribution and promotion, and provide legal protection for artists. Major labels like Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, EMI Music and Warner Music Group represent the majority of the global music industry. They operate several subsidiary labels and control many of the best-known artists. Independent labels provide an alternative for smaller artists.
Sony music entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment was established in 1991 through a joint venture with Bertelsmann. In 2004, Sony and Bertelsmann entered a joint venture to form Sony BMG Music Entertainment. In 2008, Sony acquired Bertelsmann's 50% stake in Sony BMG. In 2010, Sony partnered with The Michael Jackson Company on a $250 million deal, the largest in history. Sony Music Entertainment owns several record labels and distributes music from major artists across many genres.
The Big 4 Presentation
- The music industry was historically dominated by a small number of major record labels, known as the "Big Six" in the 1980s, "Big Five" in the 1990s, and "Big Four" since 2004.
- The Big Four record labels that currently dominate the industry are Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and EMI, collectively accounting for over 80% of the global music market.
- Based on research of similar alternative rock bands that were successful, Universal Music Group seems the most likely of the Big Four majors to sign my alternative rock band, as they have experience promoting this genre and related artists.
Sony music entertainment (sme)
Sony Music Entertainment (SME) is an American music corporation owned by Sony Corporation of America. SME discovers new artists daily and is the world's second largest music company behind Universal Music Group. SME was previously a joint venture with Bertelsmann Music Group called Sony BMG Music Entertainment but Sony later acquired BMG's share, changing the name back to SME and dissolving BMG which was later relaunched. SME represents many notable artists across its labels such as Bobby Schmurda, Calvin Harris, and Meghan Trainor.
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The four largest recording companies in the music industry are Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and EMI. Universal Music Group is the largest and was formed in 1990, owning record labels such as Interscope Geffen A&M Records and Island Def Jam Music Group. Sony Music Entertainment was formed in 2004 through a merger between Sony Corporation of America and Bertelsmann AG and owns Columbia Records and Epic Records. Warner Music Group was originally known as Warner Bros Records and owns labels like Atlantic Records and Elektra Records. EMI is a British music company founded in 1931 and owns labels including Angel Records and Blue Note Records.
The Big 4 Music Industries
The document discusses the history and operations of the "Big 4" major record labels - Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and EMI. It details their acquisitions of smaller labels over time, key executives, legal disputes, and role in distributing music through new streaming services. The companies evolved from early music recording technology firms and now dominate the global music industry.
Music record labels
This document discusses the history and structure of major music record labels from 1988 to present. It notes that from 1988-1999 there were six major labels known as the Big Six, which consolidated to the Big Five from 1999-2004, the Big Four from 2004-2008 and 2012, and the Big Three since 2012. It explains that record labels are often owned by larger holding companies which also control music publishing, manufacturing, distribution and other aspects of the music industry. Major labels currently control about 70% of the global music market and 80% of the US market.
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Universal Music Group is the largest music corporation in the world, owning labels like Island Def Jam and operating out of California and other global locations. It has a long history originating from Decca Records and has acquired many other labels. Warner Music Group is the third largest global record company and owns labels like Warner Bros and Atlantic, starting as the music label of Warner Bros studio. Sony BMG was a joint venture between Sony Music and Bertelsmann Music Group that merged their labels until Sony bought out Bertelsmann's share and it became Sony Music Entertainment.
Sony Music Case Study
Sony began as a record label called American Record Corporation in 1929 and changed its name to Sony in 1991. It is now one of the largest music and entertainment companies, housing many record labels and having signed numerous global superstar artists. Sony operates music websites like VEVO to promote artists and has partnerships with other labels and companies that account for most of its profits. It markets artists through official websites linking to their social media where the artists also help promote their music and provide purchase links.
Sony music research
Sony Music Entertainment is a major record label that was formed in 1991 through a series of mergers and acquisitions of record companies going back to 1929. It has over 200 artists signed across a wide range of genres, including major stars like Beyoncé, AC/DC, and Kings of Leon. Sony Music markets its artists through its website, social media, touring, and music festivals. It distributes music in both physical and digital formats through various online retailers and its own distribution company.
Sony music entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company that owns premier record labels representing artists across all genres. It boasts a vast catalog of historically important recordings. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, Sony Music Entertainment has signed deals with YouTube and has licensing agreements with Apple.
Warner music group (wmg)
Warner Music Group (WMG) is an American major global record company that was formerly owned by Time Warner. WMG owns Warner/Chappell Music and is the third largest music company in the world. In 2011, WMG announced talks to acquire another music company to combine with EMI and effectively compete with Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment as the top music companies.
Sony music entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment is one of the largest music record labels in the world, known as one of the "Big Four". It was founded in 1929 as the American Record Corporation and owns record labels such as Columbia Records and RCA Records. Sony Music Entertainment owns the rights to popular artists such as Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, Adele, and Maroon 5.
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Sony BMG Music Entertainment is one of the big four music companies and owns several major record labels including Arista Records, Columbia Records, Epic Records, and J Records. Arista Records, Columbia Records, and Epic Records each have a diverse roster of artists signed in various music genres, while J Records was founded in 2000 by Clive Davis and also represents artists in different genres.
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Roc Nation is an American record label operated under Sony Music Entertainment and distributed by Universal Music Group. It was founded in 2008 by Jay-Z in partnership with Live Nation. Some notable artists signed to Roc Nation include J. Cole, Jay-Z, Rita Ora, and Calvin Harris. Roc Nation also has international partnerships through its subsidiary label Takeover Roc Nation, which handles artists in Europe. As Roc Nation operates under Sony Music Entertainment, it benefits from Sony's global infrastructure and distribution through Universal Music Group.
Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment owns several record label subsidiaries that focus on different music genres, including Columbia/Epic Label Group, Sony Music Nashville, Sony Music UK, and Sony Masterworks. Sony Music Nashville specifically focuses on country music artists, while Sony Music UK contains the popular RCA Label Group and houses artists like The Script, Ross Copperman, and Natasha Bedingfield. Sony Music Entertainment has the largest percentage of ownership in the music industry across its family of labels.
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Sony Music Entertainment is a major record label and music publisher founded in 2004 and headquartered in New York City. It produces and distributes music across genres worldwide through labels like Columbia Records and owns rights to artists such as Beyoncé, Britney Spears, and Foo Fighters. Artists are attracted to Sony due to their large global audience and promotion capabilities.
EMI Music was one of the largest record label groups and music publishers prior to its breakup in 2012. It included labels like EMI Records, Virgin Records, and Capitol Records and held publishing rights to over 1.3 million songs from artists like Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and the Prodigy.
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Record Labels
There are four major record labels in the UK: Sony BMG, Universal Music Group, EMI, and Warner Music Group. Sony BMG was formerly jointly owned but Sony now has full control and represents artists like Beyonce, Elvis, and Michael Jackson. Universal Music Group is the largest and owns Universal Music Publishing Group, representing Kanye West, Stevie Wonder, and Fall Out Boy. EMI holds the world's largest music publisher award for 10 years and artists like Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, and Coldplay. Warner Music Group also has a music publishing arm and artists including Aretha Franklin, Guns N' Roses, and The Prodigy.
Record labels
A record label manages the marketing, production, distribution and copyright of music recordings and videos. It promotes and enforces brands and trademarks associated with music. Some major record labels include Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Virgin Records. Sony Music Entertainment has been a label for indie bands such as Causes, Foo Fighters, Foster the People, Kasabian and Kings of Leon. Virgin Records has worked with bands like Bastille and Prides. The document discusses choosing Sony Entertainment as a record label because it has experience with indie bands and is well-known, which could help attract audiences and give a new band exposure.
Record labels
A record label manages the marketing, production, distribution and copyright of music recordings and videos. It promotes and enforces brands and trademarks associated with music. Some examples of major record labels are Sony Music Entertainment, Virgin Records, and Universal Music Group. Sony Music Entertainment and Virgin Records have both worked with several indie bands. The document discusses choosing Sony Music Entertainment as a record label for an indie band, as they are well-established and have experience working with various indie bands, which could help attract audiences and provide a platform.
Institutional research
OVO Sound is an independent record label based in Toronto formed by Drake in 2012 that originally released his mixtapes. It uses Warner Bros. Records for distribution and has the potential to grow into a major label. Sony Music is the world's second largest record label behind Universal Music Group, owning the catalogs of musical legends and current pop stars. Def Jam Recordings is an American urban music label owned by Universal Music Group that focuses on hip hop and distributes labels like GOOD Music and Rock-A-Fella Records and artists like Kanye West and Justin Bieber. Copyright protects original creative works from being used without permission of the owner as outlined in acts like the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act of 1988.
Institutions
Music video institutions are record labels that invest in artists by funding and assisting in music video production. Major institutions include Sony Music, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and EMI. They own record labels like Columbia, Epic, Elektra, and Mute. Institutions help distribute, market, and produce music videos for popular artists across genres worldwide.
Sony
Sony Music Entertainment is the second largest global recorded music company. It owns several successful subsidiary labels including Columbia Records, RCA Records, Epic Records, and Arista Nashville. These labels represent major mainstream artists across many genres including pop, rock, R&B, and country. Sony Music appeals to a wide audience by signing artists with varying styles that attract different age groups. The biggest labels under Sony are home to some of the most talked about mainstream artists and allow these artists to adapt to new music trends to stay relevant and widen their audiences. As one of the major music labels, Sony Music produces globally popular genres and signs established artists known worldwide in order to remain competitive within the industry.
Musicindustry
The music industry has consolidated over time and is now dominated by four major record labels: Universal Music, Sony Music, Warner Music, and EMI. EMI faced financial difficulties and was acquired by Universal and Sony in 2011. Sony Music grew through acquisitions and joint ventures to become the second largest music company. The major labels have diversified and also operate in film, television, and technology in addition to music. With the rise of digital downloads and streaming in the 21st century, the music industry has undergone significant changes as sales of physical formats have declined substantially.
Research into music labels
Universal Music Group is one of the "Big Three" major record labels along with Sony Music and Warner Music Group. They have over 1700 artists signed, including Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and Selena Gomez. Furthermore, UMG co-developed Vevo, a music video streaming site similar to Hulu. Sony Music Entertainment is owned by Sony and was originally founded in 1929 as American Record Corporation. Sony Music UK operates independently in the UK under CEO Jason Iley. Atlantic Records was founded in 1947 and specialized in jazz, R&B, and soul music. It merged with Elektra Records in 2004 and is currently chaired by Craig Kallman. Their artists include Ed Sheeran, Bruno
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Sony Music Entertainment (SME) is an American music corporation owned by Sony Corporation of America. SME discovers new artists daily and is the world's second largest music company behind Universal Music Group. SME was previously a joint venture with Bertelsmann Music Group called Sony BMG Music Entertainment but Sony later acquired BMG's share, changing the name back to SME and dissolving BMG which was later relaunched. SME represents many notable artists across its labels such as Bobby Schmurda, Calvin Harris, and Meghan Trainor.
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The four largest recording companies in the music industry are Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and EMI. Universal Music Group is the largest and was formed in 1990, owning record labels such as Interscope Geffen A&M Records and Island Def Jam Music Group. Sony Music Entertainment was formed in 2004 through a merger between Sony Corporation of America and Bertelsmann AG and owns Columbia Records and Epic Records. Warner Music Group was originally known as Warner Bros Records and owns labels like Atlantic Records and Elektra Records. EMI is a British music company founded in 1931 and owns labels including Angel Records and Blue Note Records.
The Big 4 Music Industries
The document discusses the history and operations of the "Big 4" major record labels - Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and EMI. It details their acquisitions of smaller labels over time, key executives, legal disputes, and role in distributing music through new streaming services. The companies evolved from early music recording technology firms and now dominate the global music industry.
Music record labels
This document discusses the history and structure of major music record labels from 1988 to present. It notes that from 1988-1999 there were six major labels known as the Big Six, which consolidated to the Big Five from 1999-2004, the Big Four from 2004-2008 and 2012, and the Big Three since 2012. It explains that record labels are often owned by larger holding companies which also control music publishing, manufacturing, distribution and other aspects of the music industry. Major labels currently control about 70% of the global music market and 80% of the US market.
Music labels
Universal Music Group is the largest music corporation in the world, owning labels like Island Def Jam and operating out of California and other global locations. It has a long history originating from Decca Records and has acquired many other labels. Warner Music Group is the third largest global record company and owns labels like Warner Bros and Atlantic, starting as the music label of Warner Bros studio. Sony BMG was a joint venture between Sony Music and Bertelsmann Music Group that merged their labels until Sony bought out Bertelsmann's share and it became Sony Music Entertainment.
Sony Music Case Study
Sony began as a record label called American Record Corporation in 1929 and changed its name to Sony in 1991. It is now one of the largest music and entertainment companies, housing many record labels and having signed numerous global superstar artists. Sony operates music websites like VEVO to promote artists and has partnerships with other labels and companies that account for most of its profits. It markets artists through official websites linking to their social media where the artists also help promote their music and provide purchase links.
Sony music research
Sony Music Entertainment is a major record label that was formed in 1991 through a series of mergers and acquisitions of record companies going back to 1929. It has over 200 artists signed across a wide range of genres, including major stars like Beyoncé, AC/DC, and Kings of Leon. Sony Music markets its artists through its website, social media, touring, and music festivals. It distributes music in both physical and digital formats through various online retailers and its own distribution company.
Sony music entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company that owns premier record labels representing artists across all genres. It boasts a vast catalog of historically important recordings. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, Sony Music Entertainment has signed deals with YouTube and has licensing agreements with Apple.
Warner music group (wmg)
Warner Music Group (WMG) is an American major global record company that was formerly owned by Time Warner. WMG owns Warner/Chappell Music and is the third largest music company in the world. In 2011, WMG announced talks to acquire another music company to combine with EMI and effectively compete with Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment as the top music companies.
Sony music entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment is one of the largest music record labels in the world, known as one of the "Big Four". It was founded in 1929 as the American Record Corporation and owns record labels such as Columbia Records and RCA Records. Sony Music Entertainment owns the rights to popular artists such as Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, Adele, and Maroon 5.
Ryan addy record labels
Sony BMG Music Entertainment is one of the big four music companies and owns several major record labels including Arista Records, Columbia Records, Epic Records, and J Records. Arista Records, Columbia Records, and Epic Records each have a diverse roster of artists signed in various music genres, while J Records was founded in 2000 by Clive Davis and also represents artists in different genres.
Record labels
Roc Nation is an American record label operated under Sony Music Entertainment and distributed by Universal Music Group. It was founded in 2008 by Jay-Z in partnership with Live Nation. Some notable artists signed to Roc Nation include J. Cole, Jay-Z, Rita Ora, and Calvin Harris. Roc Nation also has international partnerships through its subsidiary label Takeover Roc Nation, which handles artists in Europe. As Roc Nation operates under Sony Music Entertainment, it benefits from Sony's global infrastructure and distribution through Universal Music Group.
Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment owns several record label subsidiaries that focus on different music genres, including Columbia/Epic Label Group, Sony Music Nashville, Sony Music UK, and Sony Masterworks. Sony Music Nashville specifically focuses on country music artists, while Sony Music UK contains the popular RCA Label Group and houses artists like The Script, Ross Copperman, and Natasha Bedingfield. Sony Music Entertainment has the largest percentage of ownership in the music industry across its family of labels.
Music institutions
Sony Music Entertainment is a major record label and music publisher founded in 2004 and headquartered in New York City. It produces and distributes music across genres worldwide through labels like Columbia Records and owns rights to artists such as Beyoncé, Britney Spears, and Foo Fighters. Artists are attracted to Sony due to their large global audience and promotion capabilities.
EMI Music was one of the largest record label groups and music publishers prior to its breakup in 2012. It included labels like EMI Records, Virgin Records, and Capitol Records and held publishing rights to over 1.3 million songs from artists like Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and the Prodigy.
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Record Labels
There are four major record labels in the UK: Sony BMG, Universal Music Group, EMI, and Warner Music Group. Sony BMG was formerly jointly owned but Sony now has full control and represents artists like Beyonce, Elvis, and Michael Jackson. Universal Music Group is the largest and owns Universal Music Publishing Group, representing Kanye West, Stevie Wonder, and Fall Out Boy. EMI holds the world's largest music publisher award for 10 years and artists like Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, and Coldplay. Warner Music Group also has a music publishing arm and artists including Aretha Franklin, Guns N' Roses, and The Prodigy.
Record labels
A record label manages the marketing, production, distribution and copyright of music recordings and videos. It promotes and enforces brands and trademarks associated with music. Some major record labels include Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Virgin Records. Sony Music Entertainment has been a label for indie bands such as Causes, Foo Fighters, Foster the People, Kasabian and Kings of Leon. Virgin Records has worked with bands like Bastille and Prides. The document discusses choosing Sony Entertainment as a record label because it has experience with indie bands and is well-known, which could help attract audiences and give a new band exposure.
Record labels
A record label manages the marketing, production, distribution and copyright of music recordings and videos. It promotes and enforces brands and trademarks associated with music. Some examples of major record labels are Sony Music Entertainment, Virgin Records, and Universal Music Group. Sony Music Entertainment and Virgin Records have both worked with several indie bands. The document discusses choosing Sony Music Entertainment as a record label for an indie band, as they are well-established and have experience working with various indie bands, which could help attract audiences and provide a platform.
Institutional research
OVO Sound is an independent record label based in Toronto formed by Drake in 2012 that originally released his mixtapes. It uses Warner Bros. Records for distribution and has the potential to grow into a major label. Sony Music is the world's second largest record label behind Universal Music Group, owning the catalogs of musical legends and current pop stars. Def Jam Recordings is an American urban music label owned by Universal Music Group that focuses on hip hop and distributes labels like GOOD Music and Rock-A-Fella Records and artists like Kanye West and Justin Bieber. Copyright protects original creative works from being used without permission of the owner as outlined in acts like the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act of 1988.
Institutions
Music video institutions are record labels that invest in artists by funding and assisting in music video production. Major institutions include Sony Music, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and EMI. They own record labels like Columbia, Epic, Elektra, and Mute. Institutions help distribute, market, and produce music videos for popular artists across genres worldwide.
Sony
Sony Music Entertainment is the second largest global recorded music company. It owns several successful subsidiary labels including Columbia Records, RCA Records, Epic Records, and Arista Nashville. These labels represent major mainstream artists across many genres including pop, rock, R&B, and country. Sony Music appeals to a wide audience by signing artists with varying styles that attract different age groups. The biggest labels under Sony are home to some of the most talked about mainstream artists and allow these artists to adapt to new music trends to stay relevant and widen their audiences. As one of the major music labels, Sony Music produces globally popular genres and signs established artists known worldwide in order to remain competitive within the industry.
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The music industry has consolidated over time and is now dominated by four major record labels: Universal Music, Sony Music, Warner Music, and EMI. EMI faced financial difficulties and was acquired by Universal and Sony in 2011. Sony Music grew through acquisitions and joint ventures to become the second largest music company. The major labels have diversified and also operate in film, television, and technology in addition to music. With the rise of digital downloads and streaming in the 21st century, the music industry has undergone significant changes as sales of physical formats have declined substantially.
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Universal Music Group is one of the "Big Three" major record labels along with Sony Music and Warner Music Group. They have over 1700 artists signed, including Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and Selena Gomez. Furthermore, UMG co-developed Vevo, a music video streaming site similar to Hulu. Sony Music Entertainment is owned by Sony and was originally founded in 1929 as American Record Corporation. Sony Music UK operates independently in the UK under CEO Jason Iley. Atlantic Records was founded in 1947 and specialized in jazz, R&B, and soul music. It merged with Elektra Records in 2004 and is currently chaired by Craig Kallman. Their artists include Ed Sheeran, Bruno
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Institutions
The document summarizes the four largest music companies, known as the "Big Four": Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and EMI Music Publishing. It provides details on the founding and history of each company, as well as some of the major music labels and artists associated with each one. Independent labels are also mentioned as dominating the global music industry by targeting niche audiences with smaller numbers of artists.
Music Video Institutions
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The Big Four are the four largest music companies in the industry - Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and EMI Music Publishing. They promote music as well as other entertainment. Universal was founded in 1934 and is the largest, while Sony was formed through mergers and now owns Sony Music Entertainment. Warner Music Group was founded in 1958 and owns labels like Warner Bros Records and Electra Records. EMI Music Publishing is the fourth largest and was founded in 1931 in the UK.
Music Industry Research
Sony BMG Music Entertainment is the largest record label in the world, formed through a merger between Sony Music and BMG. It owns many subsidiary labels and has a diverse roster of artists across genres. Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group are also major labels, owning over 100 labels each and signing some of the most popular artists globally. EMI is a major UK-based label known for the Beatles. Independent labels like Sub Pop, Warp, Saddle Creek, and Rough Trade focus on genres like grunge, electronic, and indie rock and helped launch the careers of many iconic artists. Music videos are produced by various companies depending on the artist's popularity and label.
Music institutions
The document discusses several major music institutions that fund and create music videos. Sony Music Entertainment is the second largest recorded music company, founded in 1929. Warner Music Group was founded in 1958 and evolved over time, renaming to Warner Music Group in 2004. Universal Music Group is one of the largest businesses in the music industry, founded in 1934 and developing into its current form. EMI Music Publishing is the fourth largest music company, founded in 1931 under the name Electric and Musical Industries Ltd. These institutions are based primarily in New York, except for EMI which is headquartered in London.
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Universal Music Group is a global music corporation and subsidiary of Vivendi that is headquartered in Santa Monica, California. UMG owns labels across over 60 countries and has a 29.85% share of the global recorded music market. It focuses on pop, hip hop, and R&B artists like Katy Perry, Eminem, and Drake. Sony Music Entertainment is also a major label with a 29.29% market share that owns labels like Columbia and Epic. It has a vast catalog of artists like Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, and Elvis. Warner Music Group has a 19.13% share and owns labels like Atlantic Records, featuring artists such as Ed Sheeran, Madonna, and
Music Video Instiutions
Music video institutions are companies that help produce and fund music videos for their signed artists. The three major music video institutions are Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group, and Sony Music Entertainment. Warner Music Group owns labels like Warner Bros Records and Atlantic Records and has artists like James Blunt, Paramore, and T.I. Universal Music Group is the largest music corporation and has signed artists globally like Mariah Carey, Justin Bieber, and Taylor Swift. Sony Music Entertainment is owned by Sony Corporation and includes labels like Columbia Records and Epic Records, representing artists such as Beyoncé, Avril Lavigne, and Britney Spears.
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The document provides information on the four major music producers: Sony Corporation, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, EMI, and Warner Music Group. It details their histories, revenues, divisions, labels, artists, and strategies for adapting to new media technologies and the changing music industry landscape.
Major Record Company Presentation
Universal Music Group is the largest music company, wholly owned by Vivendi. It owns many labels and artists like Bon Jovi, Kanye West, and Fall Out Boy. Sony Music Entertainment is the second largest, formed from mergers in the late 20th century. It owns Columbia Records and artists like Beyoncé and Lady Gaga. Warner Music Group is the third largest, owning Atlantic Records and artists like Green Day and Madonna. EMI was founded in 1931 and was highly successful in the 1960s-70s under Joseph Lockwood, owning the Beatles and Pink Floyd.
Music record labels 2 powerpoint
A record label coordinates the production, distribution, marketing and promotion of music recordings and videos. They sign and manage contracts with recording artists. The document discusses several major record labels including the "Big Four" in the UK - Warner Bros, EMI, Universal Music Group, and Sony Music. It provides examples of popular artists signed to each label and background information on their founding and operations. Motown and Epic labels are also overviewed.
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Sony Music is a global music company founded in 1929 as Columbia Graphophone Company. It owns several record labels including Columbia Records, the oldest brand name in recorded sound founded in 1889; Epic Records, originally a jazz label expanded to various genres; and Relentless Records, a UK urban music label. Legacy Recordings is Sony's catalog division handling reissues from Columbia, Epic, RCA and other labels. Doug Morris was CEO from 1995 to 2011 when he was replaced by Lucian Grainge. Sony Music reported $5.6 billion in net revenue in 2021.
Ryan addy record labels
Sony BMG Music Entertainment is one of the major music companies that owns several record labels including Arista Records, Columbia Records, Epic Records, and J Records. These labels represent a variety of genres and have signed popular artists such as Whitney Houston, Barry Manilow, Annie Lennox, Tony Braxton, Beastie Boys, Bow Wow, Susan Boyle, John Cena, Alexandra Burke, Ozzy Osbourne, George Michael, Michael Jackson, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, Nina Sky, and Mario. J Records was founded in 2000 with financing from Sony BMG.
Ryan addy record labels
Sony BMG Music Entertainment is one of the major music companies that owns several record labels including Arista Records, Columbia Records, Epic Records, and J Records. These labels represent a variety of genres and have signed popular artists such as Whitney Houston, Barry Manilow, Annie Lennox, Tony Braxton, Beastie Boys, Bow Wow, Susan Boyle, John Cena, Alexandra Burke, Ozzy Osbourne, George Michael, Michael Jackson, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, Nina Sky, and Mario. J Records was founded in 2000 with financing from Sony BMG.
Music Institutions
The document discusses four major music institutions - Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and EMI Music Publishing. It provides details on when each was founded, their current size and revenue, sub-labels, and examples of popular artists signed to each. Universal is the largest, founded in 1934, with over $6.5 billion in revenue and 6,000 employees. Sony is the second largest, founded in 1929 and acquired by Sony Corporation in 1991. Warner is the third largest and was founded in 1958 focusing on music publishing. EMI was one of the "big four" labels until being forced to sell in 2012 due to over $4 billion in debt.
Music Institution Research
The document discusses four major music institutions - Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and EMI Music Publishing. It provides details on when each was founded, their current size and revenue, sub-labels, and examples of popular artists signed to each. Universal is the largest, founded in 1934, with over $6.5 billion in revenue and 6,000 employees. Sony is the second largest, founded in 1929 and acquired by Sony Corporation in 1991. Warner is the third largest and was founded in 1958 focusing on music publishing. EMI was one of the "big four" labels until being forced to sell in 2012 due to over $4 billion in debt.
Music Institutions
The document discusses four major music institutions - Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and EMI Music Publishing. It provides details on when each was founded, their current size and revenue, sub-labels, and examples of popular artists signed to each. Universal is the largest, founded in 1934, with over $6.5 billion in revenue and 6,000 employees. Sony is the second largest, founded in 1929 and acquired by Sony Corporation in 1991. Warner is the third largest and was founded in 1958 focusing on music publishing. EMI was one of the "big four" labels until being forced to sell in 2012 due to over $4 billion in debt.
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Evaluation question 4
This document outlines three stages of a process: research and planning, production, and evaluation. Research and planning involves technologies for investigating options, while production focuses on implementation. Evaluation is the final stage where the results are analyzed.
Evaluation Question 2
The document discusses similarities between the album cover art and scenes from a music video to trigger memories in the target audience and create an identity for the album. Specifically, the back cover features a close-up girl showing emotion that is also in a mirror scene in the video. Additionally, the inside panel background and messy hair/makeup match a scene to help the audience recognize them as the same.
Conventions Question 1
The document discusses conventions in music videos and album artwork design. It provides examples of shots and lighting used in a folk music video to tell a story through location. Typical album covers and posters show minimal text, recognizable fonts, colors representing the music, and basic information. The document discusses design choices made for a music video and album artwork, and feedback received to improve visibility of text on the poster.
Shot
The document describes 42 shots across 9 scenes showing a girl returning home after a night out. The shots include establishing shots of the girl in a field and walking alone down an alley at night. They also show the girl approaching and entering her home, walking up the stairs, and looking in the mirror, with close-ups of her face, legs, and feet.
Questionnaire results
The questionnaire results showed that:
1) The target audience was mainly females aged 14-19 who enjoyed pop and indie music, as well as activities like listening to music, socializing, and reading.
2) When asked about music video viewing habits, the most common answers were "never", "once a week", and "every day", showing it can vary greatly depending on age.
3) The most attractive part of a music video to the audience is the song itself, followed by the storyline, so both elements will be important to include.
Ancillary task 1
The document provides an analysis of two different album covers. For the first album cover:
- The layout is plain with the artist and album name at the top in a simple font.
- The cover features a gradient from light to dark blue to give a calming effect.
- The image of a man diving raises questions about if it is the artist Ben Howard.
The second album cover:
- Features a mechanical hand holding different people, relating to the album title "Hand Built by Robots".
- The font is mechanical-looking to match the theme.
- The dark blue sky background contrasts with the mechanical elements.
- Conventions like the song list and repeating images are
Ancillary task 1
The document provides an analysis of two music album covers. For the first album cover:
- The layout is plain with the artist and album name at the top in a simple font.
- The cover features a gradient from light to dark blue that gives a calming effect.
- The image of a man diving raises questions about if it's the artist Ben Howard.
The second album cover:
- Features a mechanical hand holding different people, relating to the album title "Hand Built by Robots".
- The font is mechanical-looking to match the theme.
- The dark blue sky background contrasts with the mechanical elements.
What I have found out so far.
The document discusses common visual elements in indie music videos, including close-ups of facial expressions, low-key lighting throughout, and costumes that are kept casual, with the video itself usually relating well to the lyrics being heard.
Newton faulkner
Newton Faulkner is a British singer-songwriter known for his unique guitar playing style where he taps and hits his guitar's body. His 2007 debut album Hand Built By Robots, released through Sony BMG Records, went double platinum in the UK and produced three hit singles. Though he suffered a wrist injury in 2008, Faulkner released a second successful album titled Rebuilt By Humans in 2009, reflecting on having to rebuild his playing abilities with human help through surgery.
Analysis 2
The music video for Ed Sheeran's "Small Bump" uses various shot types like close-ups, long shots, and extreme close-ups to convey emotion. It takes place largely in one long take through a hospital corridor, with fade outs to show the passage of time. The low-key lighting and ordinary costumes help viewers relate to the feelings of sadness and isolation. The realistic hospital props and diegetic sound design immerse viewers in the somber story being told through the song's lyrics. Overall, the video matches conventions of the folk rock genre by using a modest performance to tell a personal story.
Third analysis
This document analyzes 7 shots from the music video for Ben Howard's song "Keep Your Head Up" and discusses how they conform to conventions of folk rock music videos. Shot 1 establishes the low-key lighting and ordinary clothing that set the tone. Shot 2 shows a scenic natural setting that viewers would want to visit. Shot 3 maintains the isolated rural setting and perspective shot from the artist's point of view. Shot 4 indicates the story is progressing from a struggling start to brighter times ahead. Shot 5 contrasts colors to convey a shift from unhappy to happier moods. Shot 6 shows the inclusion of comedy through a water slide built by the artist. Shot 7 depicts the characters having fun jumping in a lake, conveying
Third analysis
This document summarizes the conventions seen in shots from the music video for Ben Howard's "Keep Your Head Up". It notes that the lighting is typically low-key to match the folk rock genre and tell a story. Artists also dress casually in ordinary clothes to seem relatable to audiences. Settings appear peaceful without busy noises to create a sense of happiness, showing isolated natural areas like fields and lakes where characters can have fun. Throughout, the video maintains conventions of the folk rock genre through elements like low-key lighting, ordinary costumes, and tranquil settings.
Creative analysis of similar product 2
The music video for Ed Sheeran's "Small Bump" uses various shot types like close-ups, long shots, and extreme close-ups to convey emotion. It takes place largely in one long take through a hospital corridor, with fade outs to show the passage of time. The low-key lighting and ordinary costumes help viewers relate to the feelings of sadness and isolation. The realistic hospital props and diegetic sound design immerse viewers in the somber story being told through the song's lyrics. Overall, the video matches conventions of the folk rock genre by using a modest performance to tell a personal story.
Background research
Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, EMI Music, and Sony Music Entertainment are leading music companies that represent popular artists. Universal Music Group labels include Polydor Records, Barclay, Decca and Mercury Records, representing artists like Akon and Duffy. Warner Music Group owns Atlantic and Cordless labels and works with artists such as Green Day and Trey Songz. EMI Music labels include Angel, Mute, and Virgin and represents Lilly Allen and Bat for Lashes. Sony Music Entertainment, which has labels owned by Simon Cowell, works with artists such as Leona Lewis, Will Young and Westlife.
Analysis of similar genre
The document analyzes the camerawork, editing, mise-en-scene, and sound design of the music video for "Only Love" by Ben Howard. The camerawork utilizes various shot types including close-ups, mid shots, and long shots to follow Howard riding his bike through New York City. The editing features cross-cutting between Howard biking and performing for fans, with fast-paced cuts. The mise-en-scene depicts the simple, low-key lighting and costumes that reflect the song's peaceful tone, and Howard riding his bike conveys his non-harmful nature. The sound consists solely of the non-diegetic music to focus the audience's attention on the folk rock song
Media evaluation[1]
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Questionnaire results
From a survey about music magazine preferences:
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- People buy magazines monthly, informing the release schedule. Readers want competitions, posters, exclusive interviews in magazines.
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- 1. Research into Institutions Newton Faulkner, who is a folk rock singer/song writer, is signed with the famous Sony BMG Entertainment Records. He was signed with them in 2006 and released his first debut album, ‘Hand Built By Robots’ in 2007. Sony BMG Entertainment Records Sony BMG Entertainment started up as a result of a 50-50 joint venture between Sony Music Entertainment and Bertelsmann Music Group. It is one of the Big Four Music conglomerates, which are made up of Sony BMG Entertainment, Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group and EMI Group. Sony BMG includes ownership and distribution of recording labels such as Arista Records, Columbia Records and Epic Records. The merger affected all Sony Music and Bertelsmann Music Group companies worldwide except for Japan. The company signed a content deal with the popular video sharing community YouTube. There are a number of different artists that are signed with one of Sony’s record labels; these artists include Paloma Faith, Labrinth, Carrie Underwood, Rita Ora and Rebecca Ferguson. Artists similar to Newton Faulkner however, include Kenny Chesney, The Fray and The Script.