Friday 15 July 2016

History of music videos

History of music videos

Why are music videos made?

§  To help the artist’s and band’s tracks be heard globally, on a mass scale.
§   To help promote the band, providing a visual representation of the band.
§  To ensure people remember the song and video
§  Music Videos are a platform for film makers – film makers associated with artist
§  To invoke a reaction
§  To provide the audience with an incentive to see the band live
§  To lead to more sales and longevity of the artist
§  They’re used for an extension of income, keeping the artist or band in the public eye, after the album release. Ideally racking up sales of their album.

Most Expensive Music Videos

Title of Music Video
Cost of Music Video
Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson — “Scream,”
$10.7 million (originally $7 million)
Madonna — “Express Yourself,”
$9.4 million (originally $5 million)
Madonna — “Die Another Day,”
$7.9 million (originally $6.1 million)
 Madonna — “Bedtime Story,”
$7.7 million (originally $5 million)
Michael Jackson — “Black or White,”
$6.9 million (originally $4 million)

5 Most Viewed Music Videos
"Gangnam Style" – PSY
2.60 Billion
1.87 Billion
1.72 Billion
"Hello" - Adele



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