11/01/2011
What do you think?
I am so excited that I have complete my masters in Entertainment Business, but now what! There are so many different options out there of things to do in music. Should I pursue my own career or focus on others? What is the best way to choose? Who knows! Until the dust settles and things become more apparent I will continue to write a long as you are willing to read and discuss.
The music industry has many opportunities (maybe too many) to take advantage of. Since I am more focused on the Christian/Gospel music I know that I may have a lot of digging to do since this genre, although up and coming in the main categories, is still working to be recognized. However, I will be discussing many aspects of music. This would also include music education. In fact education is another topic that could just go on and on forever (kind of like this blog)!
Let me tell you, it is amazing to be able to sit back and see so many changes in the industry happening. It seems like it is all happening at one time also! If you just took the time to listen to the music that is played on the radio (granted the radio station is a versatile one) to the different types of songs that are being played you would understand where I was coming from. Well to keep from getting to detail at this moment I will just challenge you to, when you have a moment to yourself, to sit still, listen and then tell me what you hear. Compare it to some of the songs from your younger years and tell me how it has change for you.
So what are you waiting for go... listen.... compare!
Music is a part of life!
Tanisha
9/25/2011
Trends in Christian/Gospel Music
In today’s
society it is not uncommon to hear a Christian/Gospel artist singing with a
hip-hop, R&B, or Country artist.
This effort to blend more with the modern sound is becoming more of the
trend and more of an exception. It
doesn’t stop there though. It has always been said that the word
needs to reach everyone in every form possible. Should it stop with Christian/Gospel artist blending in with
the more common genres like rock?
Mar Mary for example not have not only sung with rap artist but now they
are partnering with different companies like Pillsbury to advertise a new
product that is being introduce to the market. Is it safe for Mary Mary to associate them selves in such manner? Will it put a splinter in their career
to sing the jingle for the new product?
I would think not. This is
a trend that is catching and resourceful. This would more than likely increase the number of
listeners as well as the number of shoppers who may purchase the product. “On Monday morning,
August 28th at Chicago's Union Station, the duo joined brand ambassador the
Pillsbury Doughboy for the thrilling kick-off event, during which morning
commuters received a complimentary taste of the new Pillsbury Grands! Biscuit
Sandwiches.”
They are not the only ones
starting something new though. A
crew call H4P is starting a new trend of gospel music in the theatres. “Even though the group is very young, it has taken up a social
responsibility to save lives through the distribution of mosquito treated nets
throughout the country.” H4P
follows in the same idea that Tyler Perry has created. One of the differences is that H4P was
created to encourage, inspire, and motivate Ghanaians. There artistic abilities have caught on
to the general public and now they are able to work nationally, spreading their
message through voice and theater.
The music industry has always had a trend of artist that is able to
adventure out of the form of music.
The trend that is different over all for Christian/Gospel artist is the
multitude of recognition they seem to receiving more of. This does not come in only one
form. The recognition is in music,
theater and now food. Who knows
what will be added to the Christian/Gospel trends. I will definitely be keeping my eyes open.
Gospel Music Association http://www.gospelmusic.org/newsmedia/OMNewswire_detail.aspx?iid=42369&tid=33
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