Pop+Music

__**Pop Music**__
//'Music appealing to the popular taste'//

//Popular music is the style of music which is most popular in its current time, as the name explains. Songs in the popular music genre have very similar characteristics which include://

- Being very eclectic - Often borrowing elements from other styles including urban, dance, rock, Latin and country - Generally short-to-medium length songs, written in a basic format - Emphasis on recording, production, and technology - Lyrics generally uncontroversial - Topical - Common topics in lyrics include, romance, partners and people, life experiences and even death.

__Influences__ Popular music takes on the key aspects of lots of other different types of music genres. It gets it vocals from gospel music, instrumental from jazz and rock, tempo from dance music and backing and rhythm is from hip-hop and electric music. Some influences in Popular Music come from our artist and composers. Some notable well known ones are people like Michael Jackson, Madonna, Britney Spears, Pink, Katy Perry and also bands like Maroon 5 and Spice Girls. Generally coming from western cultures ie. America, Australia etc.

__Samples__ media type="custom" key="23496856" Michael Jackson- Black or White

Michael Jackson is a dominant figure in popular music and is known as the 'King of Pop'. He reshaped pop culture, Michael Jackson influenced just about every musician who came after him in one way or another.

media type="custom" key="23496868" P!nk Ft. Nate Ruess- Just Give Me a Reason

P!nk is referred to as a 'powerhouse vocalist' and is known for her strong voice. P!nk challenged the style of popular music and shaped the industries mould with her hit 'There You Go' and challenged other artists to find their own sound also. With a combination of rock-style rebellion, emotional rawness, humour and "infectious" dance beats, P!nk stands as a modern icon of popular music.

Aural Analysis of She Will Be Loved by Maroon 5

Aural analysis- The One That Got Away by Katy Perry