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Invention of gramophone
The gramophone was invented by Thomas Alva Edison. -
Choreography involed
The Gold Diggers created a production with full choreography which was recorded onto film. -
Fantasia
The first ever music video (arguably) was created and it featured Mickey Mouse, this set the scene for future music video creations. -
Musical Films
Gene Kelly's singing in the rain was the start of musical films. -
Elvis Presley
Elvis was introduced and took the world by storm with a new kind of music; rock and roll. -
BBC Top of the Pops
People watched this show to find out who the #1 was that week. Record companies also used the 'Top of the Pops' for recognition and would try to get their artists on there. -
Artists adapting a persona
David Bowie is a great example of artists adapting a persona. He started as a mime artist and progressed through different characters. -
Importance of the music video
Videos became as important as the music and bands/artists started to gain power and see themselves as video artists as well as musical artists. -
TV Stations
MTV was introduced as the first 'music only' TV station. As more music video channels were created as well as the introduction of the internet, MTV was impacted and their content diverted. MTV was a new way for people to view the latest music videos, and even now the TV channel is still running, producing reality TV shows. -
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson released his music video for 'Thriller' which changed the music video game forever. The 14 minute video was released with a horror story behind it and was completely different to anything anyone had seen before, which is why it is still remembered today. -
Youtube
The creation of Youtube allowed anyone to upload videos online for free including worldwide artists who used this platform as a form of promotion of their music/music videos. -
Beyonce
Beyonce released one of her albums fully through the release of music videos; showing how important they have become and how much power they have over the artist.
