Emerging vocal music in asia :3

Music origins from country’s .

Chinese:

Music born from traditional Chinese music

Evolved into several music genres jazz rock and hip hop’

Japanese:

its different from other genres due to its use Japanese languages music pronounced with English phonetic

The English boy band the beetles inspired j-pop

India:

rooted in traditional music

Modernization of Chinese music

Chinese composers use western music as inspiration.

they infuse traditional instruments [ex guzheng erla] with modern elements

Lyrics reflect societal issues personal experience and cultural identity .

Themes in Country’s music

Chinese:

Cultural pride societal issues nostalgia

indie music with its experimental sounds and introspective lyrics

Japanese:

Love songs are more popular then message songs [a song that has meaning in it]

J-pop avoid things such as resistance political oppression

English use as a branding strategy to enhance songs and distinguish artists.

Impact of technology in music

Modern technology plays role in music production

Digital platforms plays a role in reaching a broader audience

Traditional and modern fusion and western fusion in music in countries.

Chinese:

Uses scale of 5 notes or pentatonic for melodies and instruments

Korea:

K musicians adopted the styles music etc. of the American genre.

Genres and styles of j-pop

Lyrics revolve around romance friendship societal issues and personal growth.

When Japanese vocalist sing they sometimes sing in a way that’s not in their language

Artist development and fan culture

Performers often start as trainees before going into groups or becoming a solo artist

fans support artists by buying merch or other things that support the artist

Vocal techniques in J-pop

Traditional Japanese music uses nasal vibrato but J-pop uses higher resistance to express innocence joy or excitement

Visual Aesthetics and stage production

Visually striking stages are use

American pop culture influence on south Korea

Modern generation of south Korea consumes American pop culture food fashion films and music

Characteristics in music of countries

• Korea:

• Catchy or sing along melodies

• Limited hormonic variation,

• Easy listening innocent lyrics focused on love self expression etc

• Stylish costumes good dance performers synchronized moves and stunning music videos

• India

• Catchy melodies

• fusion of languages

• music traditions from the India regions

K-pop Idol training and development

K-pop idols undergo intensive training

training facilities are located in the Gangnam district of Seoul

to reach the right standards

Idol culture and career planning

K-pop Idols represent idol culture

Involved in song writing and choreography and multi media marketing strategies

Talent discovery in south korea

Scouting via online platforms

Local talent shows

Open auditions

Grooming and training Process

Vocal training, Dance training acting etc.

Evaluations are based on progress attitude and potential

Pre-Debut, Debut Activities and Post debut career development

Pre-Debut activates Ex: Appearances, music programs promotional activates. To build a image.

Official Debuts Ex: releasing a single or album.

Idols continue to train Arranging concerts, accepting endorsement etc.

Health and well being.

Physical and mental health are important