Producing pop music to Asian markets : a look into the markets and the song writing process of J-pop, K-pop and C-pop
Mikkonen, Karri (2019)
2019
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2019051710400
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The Asian music market has grown immensely in a relative short time. This thesis is aimed for those who are interested in entering the market as a songwriter or a producer. It opens the door to this mysterious music market and the songwriting process of Asian pop.
Based on industry publications, this thesis presents the recent history of Asian music market values and consuming culture, up until the newest reports available, with some implications on how the market might change in the near future.
It also brings valuable information from already established producers, through six industry interviews. These interviews are meant to provide a better perspective of what the industry truly is like and what it requires, instead of only relying on theoretical information. Finally, a deep analysis of the writer’s own songwriting and producing process on four songs is presented.
Based on industry publications, this thesis presents the recent history of Asian music market values and consuming culture, up until the newest reports available, with some implications on how the market might change in the near future.
It also brings valuable information from already established producers, through six industry interviews. These interviews are meant to provide a better perspective of what the industry truly is like and what it requires, instead of only relying on theoretical information. Finally, a deep analysis of the writer’s own songwriting and producing process on four songs is presented.