The History of Music Videos

by Hal Marcovitz

Overview

The first official music videos aired in the 1970s, but the seeds for making music something more than a pleasure for the ears were planted decades earlier. This book covers the birth of the music video, starting in the 1920s and 1930s when the first great movie musicals were produced, then details how MTV revolutionized the industry by making the film production as important as song production. Author Hal Marcovitz explains the various music video styles and differences in production value. Concluding chapters highlight the Internet video sensations of today and the interactive features that will likely characterize the genre tomorrow.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781420508215
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	07/07/2012
Series:	Music Library Series
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 16 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword 4

Introduction: The Emotional Power of Music Videos 6

Chapter 1 The Roots of Music on Video 10

Chapter 2 "I Want My MTV" 26

Chapter 3 The Art of Music Videos 40

Chapter 4 When Music Videos Make Political and Social Statements 54

Chapter 5 Making Music Videos at Home 68

Chapter 6 The Future of Music Videos 81

Notes 94

Recommended Viewing 98

Glossary 102

For More Information 104

Index 107

Picture Credits 111

About the Author 112

Editorial Reviews

Review: The History of Music Videos "This chronological overview of the development and growing popularity of this uniquely American music is clearly presented. Sidebars, black-and-white photos, notes, further reading, and works consulted help delineate the subject."—School Library Journal, March 2003

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