Random Theory Stuffs

ADVANTAGES OF MUSIC CONSUMPTION FOR AUDIENCES
Try before you buy/30 second preview on iTunes
Free music - We 7, Spotify, LimeWire
Only one piece of hardware needed - iPhone, Sony Ericsson Phones
Suggestions - Genius on iTunes' ('If you liked this, you may like this)

Shawn Fanning made Napster
Cubase is top-notch/cheap-ish computer program for music production/recording.

DAVID GAUNTLETT Media Studies 2.0
In contemporary society audiences have a more sophisticated understanding of the media. They also have access to the means of production and are therefore becoming active users of the media, rather than passive consumers.

RICHARD SENNETT The Craftsman
In the 21st Century people are starting to make things and are becoming more creative. Websites like YouTube and MySpace have allowed audience to distribute their work. this has led to social well-being and increased self esteem.

WHEN AM I AN AUDIENCE?
When I listen to music on my Walkman - on way to and from school, just walking, talking if i'm with someone - PASSIVE.
In lessons - Talking, giving comments and replying to questions, writing, doodling - ACTIVE.
When I watch TV - Chatting with other people, laughing, doing work, watching, eating - PASSIVE.
When I play games on PS3 - Listening to music, chatting - PASSIVE.
When I watch YouTube videos - Leaving comments, liking/disliking/favouriting/sharing videos, laughing, chatting, listening to music, working - ACTIVE.
When I go to the cinema - PASSIVE.

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