Pop Music Research Articles

The Influence of Japanese City Pop Music on Emerging Adults’ Sleep Quality

Purpose: Previous studies suggest music as a low-risk, low-cost method to improve sleep quality, particularly beneficial for individuals with high-stress lifestyles. This research focuses on City Pop Music, chosen for its ability to evoke positive feelings and nostalgia, anticipating it will enhance sleep quality. Method: Using a Pretest Post-test between Control Group Design, this study involves 10 participants equally divided into control and experimental groups. Treatment lasts 21 days, with data collection every 7 days. Data includes the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Bedtime Procrastination Scale, and Scale of Positive and Negative Experiences. Qualitative data was gathered through participant journaling and interviews. Result: Sleep quality showed no improvement in participants exposed to city pop music (p=0.05; p>0.05). There were no changes in positive and negative experiences or bedtime procrastination. T-tests also showed that there were no differences between groups during treatment (p=0.59; p>0.05). However, qualitative data revealed feelings of calmness, enjoyment, and relaxation among participants. Conclusion: While city pop music didn't enhance sleep quality, qualitative findings suggest it may induce calmness and relaxation. Possible factors contributing to these results include individual music preferences, room temperature, and sleep conditions. Future research is necessary to design interventions according to each person’s preferences.

Cultural Re-Importation Through Soft Power and Transnational Cultural Flows Mediated by Digital Influence: The Case of City Pop Music in Japan, Malaysia and Indonesia

Japanese popular culture (pop culture) has penetrated and influenced foreign cultural markets through various means. Japanese city pop music, popular from the 1970s through the 1980s, has charted a new trajectory in this transnational cultural spillover. The attractiveness of the city pop genre was rediscovered abroad; the hit songs were disseminated through social media, which eventually led to a revival of this genre’s popularity in Japan. This study refers to this phenomenon as cultural re-importation and proposes some theoretical deliberations to capture it. It recognises that the complex process of re-importation is mediated by digital means of communication, such as social media platforms YouTube and TikTok. This study employs three theoretical perspectives on the cultural spillover mechanism, namely, Japan’s soft power, transnational cultural flows, and digital influence. To elucidate these processes empirically, we analysed data from in-depth interviews with 35 young people from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Japan. Secondary data were collected as well, including online news and media releases. Based on the interview findings, this study posits that cultural re-importation is a complex interplay of several factors.

Interweaving Melody and Beat -Specialties of Japanese and Korean Pop Music Styles and Development from Yonezu Kenshi and Han JiSung

Currently, in Asia and around the world, Japanese and Korean popular music cultures have a large number of fans and imitators. These two pop music cultures have their own characteristics, both of which have extremely distinctive style characteristics, complete and standardized industrial systems and a large number of creative, young and energetic practitioners. Therefore, the author tries to explore the style and development characteristics of Japanese and Korean pop music. In order to be more precise and efficient, the author selected two representative musicians, Yonezu Kenshi (Japan) and Han JiSung (South Korea) for the study. The author's research method is as follows. The author makes full use of previous theoretical research on Japanese and Korean pop music, combined with professional knowledge of music, and collects statements and social interviews of relevant authors in order to have a comprehensive understanding of their representative music works. Then the author makes a coded analysis and statistical drawing of the melody, rhythm and emotional expression of his representative works. After the study, the author found that the development of Japanese and Korean popular music cultures are similar but also significantly different. Mainly, the former is relatively conservative and traditional, focusing on melody; the latter is more open and tolerant, focusing on rhythm; at the same time, there are quite a lot of similarities and differences between the two in terms of emotional expression and lyrical characteristics. Finally, based on the summarized developmental characteristics, the author draws some inspirations for the development of Chinese pop music.

Analysis of Korean Pop Music: The Enlightenment for Chinese Pop Music

Since the 21st century, Korean pop music, represented by TV dramas, music, movies, fashion products, and other cultural forms, has spread widely worldwide. 2012 when Psys Gangnam style swept the globe, Jay Chou, a representative figure of the Chinese music scene, said, Dont let the K-pop become more and more arrogant, the Chinese Chinese pop music is the best. However, is this the case? In 2022, the value of the cultural industry represented by the Korean Wave accounted for 18% of South Koreas GDP, nearly $320 billion (Qiu 2014). China and South Korea are culturally similar and belong to the same East Asian region, so the spread of Korean pop music in China is also of some reference significance. This paper will take BlackPink as a case study and analyze why K-pop has gained tremendous popularity worldwide by combining music characteristics, team characteristics, and marketing strategy. It will then explore the way of overseas global marketing of Chinese pop culture to maintain the features and style of Chinese culture while spreading Chinese pop culture to the world and expand the vision of cross-cultural marketing of Chinese pop music by learning from the Korean market, to provide a reference basis for the cross-cultural marketing of Chinas contemporary pop music and fill the blank of transnational cultural dissemination of Chinese pop music.

Balancing Act: Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement and Its Impact on Creativity in the South Korean Pop Music Industry

This paper explores the relationship between intellectual property rights enforcement and creativity in the South Korean pop music industry. Through qualitative interviews with industry professionals and an analysis of South Korea’s copyright laws, this study reveals how stringent copyright enforcement influences music production and innovation. The findings suggest that while copyright laws are essential for protecting creators’ rights, they also pose challenges for creative freedom. This paper contributes to the discourse on copyright law and creative industries, highlighting the need for policies that both protect intellectual property and encourage artistic innovation.

Analysis of the Artistic Expression in The Pop Music Hua Tian Cuo

100 years ago the school music song was born. Chinese people quoted foreign tunes and added Chinese lyrics to sing them. 100 years later a large number of Chinese singers sang Chinese songs in European and American styles. This paper centers on the study of Wang Leehom's song Hua Tian Cuo, mainly exploring the artistic expression of Chinese style in his song.

Between the Bogside and boy bands: Pop music and place-based identities in Derry Girls

The British teen sitcom Derry Girls has been noted for its unique spatial and historical setting: the Northern Irish city of Derry in the 1990s. These coordinates furnish a number of intersecting transition narratives in which place-based identities are negotiated against the backdrop of the ‘Troubles’ in Northern Ireland as well as neo-liberal globalization and European integration. The role of pop music is of vital importance in narrating and structuring the teenaged protagonists’ identity formation processes. Through a recognizable mix of commercially successful pop, Eurodance and hip hop songs, the show inscribes the main characters’ experiences into a wider social fabric – one marked by post-ideological, post-nationalist and consumerist undertones. This social fabric is shown to be delineated by middle-class Whiteness, thereby reflecting the role of, in particular, Europop as the soundtrack of a (perceived) 1990s post-cold war liberal hegemony. The inclusionary and exclusionary aspects of western popular music are also shown to work in tandem with pre-Brexit nostalgia and the renegotiation of gendered power structures vis-à-vis local traditionalism. Overall, Derry Girls employs popular music in ways which foster accessibility for universalized adolescent transition narratives built around White cosmopolitanism.

Cultural Studies and Media Ecology: Identifying Mass Culture and Cultural Proliferation through Javanese Pop Music on Social Media


 
 
 
 The presence of Javanese pop music on social media is an interesting phenomenon to study. This phenomenon illustrates that there is a cultural transformation in society. To explore this, the researcher conducted a study using the audience reception analysis method to find out how the construction of people's meanings of the Pop Javanese phenomenon on social media, how they think the role of social media in the transformation of music that is happening and in-depth interviews with local Pop Jawa musicians, Den Juang, regarding their motives and goals for popularizing this music through social media. The data findings show that media ecology theory negates the concept of mass culture or popular culture in cultural studies. The point of emphasis in cultural studies focuses on the view that the media is a place of cultural production. Thus, there is a process of hegemony that leads to the common sense of society to accept the general "truth" spread through the media. However, the facts on the ground support the thinking of media ecology theory, which indeed looks at the development of media as a message of transformation of human civilization without being balanced with more depth and understanding of the messages conveyed.
 
 
 

Pop culture as a weapon of psycho-mental war for youth

The article deals with the phenomenon of the impact of psycho-mental war on youth consciousness by means of pop culture. The means and methods of ideological, information-psychological and cultural influence on the younger generation are analyzed. It is proved that the leading programmer of youth consciousness is pop culture, as a commercial product of mass consumption, designed for a wide consumer and unprepared audience, usually young people. The space of pop music is shown as a kind of lifestyle that goes beyond the boundaries of musical culture and is subject to manipulative and fake technologies of information and psychological warfare.

Pop Music Singing in Education with Modern Innovative Technologies: How the Chinese Language Shapes the Creation of Popular Singing.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the uniqueness of the pop singing genre by determining the role of the Chinese language in the creation of popular singing in education with modern innovative technologies. The paper began by determining which types of popular music were the most popular among respondents and the influence of modern innovative technologies on music education. The results showed that popular folk music (25%) and popular music (23%) are the most popular genres. This is because they are based on improvisational elements and combine modern and ethnic musical elements with the use of modern innovative technologies. Pentatonic preservation (94.3), modern innovative technologies (91.2), expressive performance (85.6), sound fluidity and mobility (82) and instrumental accompaniment have been identified as the most defining characteristics of contemporary Chinese popular music (78.1). Taking into account how pure and expressive Chinese music is, the study found that singing should take into account the following aspects of the Chinese language: the tonality of vowels, the influence of consonant sounds, the use of sound imitations, the performance of words with different levels of complexity, and the relationship between speech and musical intonation. It has been proven that students in group 1 who studied vocals and were taught the rules for combining phonetic features of language when singing had better results in terms of quality performance (0.83) and expressive performance (0.91). The non-professional singers in group 2 attained scores of 0.62 and 0.85, respectively.

NON VERBAL COMMUNICATION IN PUNJABI POP MUSIC VIDEOS: A STUDY OF SELECTED AWARD WINNING SONGS

This research paper delves into the realm of non-verbal communication in Punjabi pop music videos by analyzing selected award-winning songs. The study focuses on music videos that received the Best Music Video or Best Music Video Direction award at the PTC Punjabi Music Awards from 2014 to 2017, namely "Soch" by Hardy. (2014), "Dairy" by Gill (2015), and "Time Table 2" by Billa (2016),. The analysis centers on various non-verbal communication elements, including kinesis, proxemics, oculesics, chronemics, physical appearance, and background music. The objectives of this study are “To scrutinize the application of non-verbal communication elements in Punjabi Pop Music Videos” and “To examine the utilization of background music and sound in conveying non-verbal messages in these videos”.

Double Deconolization and the Formation of “Taiwan-taste Music” (volume 3): Chen, He-ping’s Taiwanese Pop Music (Part 2)

Double Deconolization and the Formation of “Taiwan-taste Music” (volume 3): Chen, He-ping’s Taiwanese Pop Music (Part 2)

THE IMPACT OF THE CROSS-BORDER CULTURAL PHENOMENON OF THE KOREAN WAVE ON CULTURAL TRANSFORMATION IN SAUDI ARABIA

<p>Globalization’s impact on culture is vividly apparent in the infiltration of foreign cultures into different countries, as exemplified by the permeation of the Korean Wave, or “Hallyu,” in Saudi Arabia. Among the Saudi youth, Korean TV dramas (K-dramas) and Korean Pop Music (K-POP) have experienced immense popularity, marking a significant shift in traditional ideological, political, and economic boundaries. This cultural shift facilitates an enhanced exchange between Korea and Saudi Arabia, igniting a newfound interest in the Korean language and culture. Concurrently, Korean fashion and beauty trends have seized the attention of Saudi Arabian youth, influencing their clothing, hairstyling, and beauty routines. This research aims to unravel the extent of influence and transformation instigated by such transnational cultural phenomena on local cultures. Utilizing a qualitative approach, this study conducts a literature review to explore the depth and breadth of the Korean Wave’s impact on Saudi Arabian society. Researchers face particular challenges, including limited research availability, language and cultural context, and the reliability of available data. However, despite these constraints, the study provides valuable insights into cultural globalization, media influence, and the dynamics of cross-cultural interactions, advancing our understanding of this evolving global landscape.</p>

Anglo-Saxon cultural "microbes" in modern mass culture of the Pacific Rim countries

The study attempts to trace the units of influence of the Anglo-Saxon culture, penetrating to the countries of the Pacific region through the channels of intercultural communication. The hypothesis that the main units of influence, "cultural microbes", are the works of recreational culture, which easily penetrate the consciousness of mass public, is formulated. The article proposes a discussion about how Western cultural patterns realize themselves in the vast expanse of the Pacific region. The focus of the proposed description is the sphere of youth pop music of the PRC and the cinematic novelties of South Korea. An attempt is made to analyze the channels of influence of Western ideologists on the younger generation of these countries.

ANALYSIS OF RELIGIOUS ELEMENTS IN WESTERN POP MUSIC EDUCATION

After a thousand years of feudal middle ages, the west entered a new era, namely the Renaissance, from the 14th century. With the influence of humanism on the cultural field, people's individuality consciousness has been released. Western pop music is a western art form with profound connotation and eternal value. In recent years, many scholars and music educators have carried out a series of research and popularization of western pop music. Through scientific methods, the students' ability to control pop music can be transformed into the basic quality of solfeggio listening training, so as to achieve the combination of the advantages of pop music and serious music, so as to complete the interactive, concise and diversified solfeggio teaching and broaden new teaching ideas. The role and influence of religious songs on the development of western vocal music art is incalculable. Its value is reflected in various fields of vocal music art. Therefore, while singing and appreciating religious songs, we should also strengthen the study and research of their background and historical development.

Genre and Style Innovations in Creative Works of Ukrainian Pop Singers

The purpose of the article is to define genre and style innovations in the creative works of Ukrainian pop singers. Research methodology. In order to achieve the set tasks, a number of general scientific methods have been used in the paper. The theoretical method has been used to clarify the terminology of the research; the analytical method has been applied to study the components of the vocalist's work. The biographical method has been used to study individual figures in modern pop music of the 21st century; the comparative and theoretical generalisation methods have enabled summarising the results of the research. Scientific novelty of the study consists in highlighting the main genre and style innovations of the modern Ukrainian pop song. Conclusions. In the modern pop music environment of Ukraine, there are dozens of musical projects and artists working in different styles and directions. The modernised system of domestic pop music, as part of the mass market of the entertainment industry, has introduced a system of a unified product, namely a musical hit, which nullifies the performer's efforts to express themselves, and has created a need for brightly personalised musical projects. The concepts of genre and style are in a close relationship. Style characterises long stages of musical art development, represents a national or other stylistic unity, and is changeable. Genre is a more stable concept that can retain its characteristics for centuries. Modern Ukrainian pop music is a synthetic fusion of two directions, such as rock and pop styles with interspersed national melos and folklore. Key words: Ukrainian pop song, genre, style, pop performers

Limitations and Approaches of the Development of Chinese Pop Music since the New Century

As an artistic style, pop music belongs to the category of social culture. From the perspective of the "pop" concept of pop music, pop music must be a music form that conforms to the times and can reflect the flavor of the times. Based on this, the development of pop music is bound to be affected by the social and political environment, the constraints of economic development, and the impact of history and culture. Since the 21st century, China's economy and comprehensive strength have developed rapidly, and the cultural field has also undergone great changes. Chinese pop music has become the mainstream music market in China. Pop music enriches people's daily life and provides a way to relieve pressure and relax. The development of Chinese pop music is crucial, and it is also a response to the comprehensive quality of the people. Pop music should adjust its development direction and indicators to meet the needs of the market, so that Chinese pop music can develop better.

The Commodification of the Female Body in the Akamba Pop Music

This paper interrogates the objectified and commodified images of women constructed in the Akamba pop songs, especially those selected for this study. It analyses how these construed femininities offer a gender imbalance between men and women. From this standpoint, the paper discusses the various representations of gender and the significance attached to the gendered implication. The paper interrogates the images of women and their underlying meanings. The key goal is to examine how pop artists use imagery as a linguistic resource to foreground representations of gender while using the female body as the point of reference. Guiding the discussion is Luce Irigaray’s postulation on the male gaze and how it psychologically oppresses women using language. The article uses qualitative methodology whereby Ten Akamba pop songs are purposively sampled and sourced from YouTube. Sampled songs were transcribed, translated, and analysed for language use. The songs were interpreted using intersectionality and Luce Irigaray's postulation on gendered language. The paper's premise is to map out areas of women's marginalisation in Akamba pop songs. The article, therefore, examines how gendered inscription delineates women as sexual objects and commodities of male power

Diplomasi Budaya Amerika Serikat Melalui Musik Pop Di Indonesia (Studi Kasus Fenomena Michael Jackson Di Indonesia)

Cultural diplomacy is one of the diplomacy that has a long span of time in its application. Cultural diplomacy through pop music is one way that can be used by the United States in introducing their culture to Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to describe how the United States Cultural Diplomacy Through Pop Music in Indonesia (Case study: Michael Jackson phenomenon in Indonesia). Cultural diplomacy is not only through Michael Jackson's pop music, but also diplomacy through Michael Jackson's fan club to diplomacy through the mass media. This study used qualitative research methods. Where the data sources are obtained from books, news, and previous reports. The result is that cultural diplomacy through the music industry, especially pop music, can create a two-way connection between Indonesia and America, the people of each country also know their respective cultures and cultural diplomacy through the music industry has a long range of operations. Diplomacy through Michael Jackson's fan club also has a big influence on cultural diplomacy because through this fan club social and cultural interactions emerge from each fan. Diplomacy through the mass media is equally important because the mass media plays a major role in reporting Michael Jackson's music.

Influence of Digital Media Advertisements of KPOP Industry on Selected Young Adults in Manila, Philippines

Music has become a part of everyone's lives, and as the years pass, it starts to adapt, develop, and evolve because of changing times. Eventually, it developed into a variety of genres, and Korean Pop Music (Kpop) was one of the genres that had emerged and became known throughout the world. Kpop music was performed by Korean idols trained in dancing, singing, speaking different foreign languages, etc., by their agencies where they have signed a contract. With the growing popularity of Kpop, it cannot be denied that it seemingly made its way to digital media, and with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic – the utilization of digital media was crucial in promoting and catering to Kpop. This research sought to determine how the Kpop industry influenced local advertisements in digital media. In this study, the researchers distributed online survey questionnaires to selected young adults in Metro Manila, ranging from 15 to 30 years old. Also, this research sought to look at the factors of Kpop that significantly influence Filipino audiences’ preferences to local advertisements. Based on the results of this research, most of the respondents discussed the influences and impacts of Kpop idols on local advertisements through means of digital media platforms specifically social media platforms such Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.