Did Mr and Mrs Stryder really call their son Tinchy?
Does Tim Westwood still talk like that when he talks to his dad, the bishop?
Now that he's 60, do you suppose Lemmy's hair is really black, or that maybe he's using products?
When it comes to making music, what you look like makes all the difference. Ever since Elvis appeared in concerts to pre-arranged teenybopper screams, image has been a huge part of the business of music.
On one hand we have pop. Choreography and grooming are a big part of how acts are sold to young consumers. And then there's...well, let's just say 'serious' music, since it encompasses rock, jazz, country, classical and world artists. Stubble indicates maturity, at least on men. Authenticity is indicated by black and white photography.
All of this is semiotics -- and maybe there's room for a discussion on NLP and semiotics to be had at another point, if not now, since it encompasses a lot to do with communication and anchoring. What pulled you in to an act when you were younger? What do you continue to fall for now? Or is your version of authenticity the real thing?
[Read more...]Does Tim Westwood still talk like that when he talks to his dad, the bishop?
Now that he's 60, do you suppose Lemmy's hair is really black, or that maybe he's using products?
When it comes to making music, what you look like makes all the difference. Ever since Elvis appeared in concerts to pre-arranged teenybopper screams, image has been a huge part of the business of music.
On one hand we have pop. Choreography and grooming are a big part of how acts are sold to young consumers. And then there's...well, let's just say 'serious' music, since it encompasses rock, jazz, country, classical and world artists. Stubble indicates maturity, at least on men. Authenticity is indicated by black and white photography.
All of this is semiotics -- and maybe there's room for a discussion on NLP and semiotics to be had at another point, if not now, since it encompasses a lot to do with communication and anchoring. What pulled you in to an act when you were younger? What do you continue to fall for now? Or is your version of authenticity the real thing?
Source: http://www.nlpconnections.com/forum/14706-music-industry-semiotics-nlp.html
