Task 05: Genre Research - Pop Music

Pop

"Pop music is a genre of popular music that originated in its modern form in the Western world during the 1950s and 1960s, deriving from rock and roll. The terms "popular music" and "pop music" are often used interchangeably, although the former describes all music that is popular (and can include any style). Pop music is eclectic, and often borrows elements from other styles such as urban, dance, rock, Latin and country; nonetheless, there are core elements that define pop music. Identifying factors include generally short to medium-length songs written in a basic format (often the verse-chorus structure) as well as the common employment of repeated choruses, melodic tunes, and hooks." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pop_music

Artists (Examples)

Skrillex and Diplo - "Where Are U Now" ft. Justin Bieber

Justin Timberlake - Cry Me A River

Nicki Minaj - Starships

Conventions of Pop Music 

- High budget 
- Stereotypical characters 
- Usually 3-5 minutes of music 
- Link between lyrics and visuals 
- A narrative

Conventions of Pop Music Videos  
- Bright colours
- High key lighting
- lots of makeup and high-end fashion accessories 
- Tints and filters to boost colours
- Photoshopped artists 
- Lots of close up shots
- Dancing/partying 
- Narrative