1900
Thomas Alva Edison invented the gramophone in 1900 this was a
major breakthrough as it enabled music to be recorded, so for the first time
ever it could be played without being performed live.
1933
The Gold-Diggers music and dance picture created in 1933 was
a key point in music as it affected its audience, as a key part of the show was
the expensive and glamorous clothing which was replicated by its audience.
1940
Disney “Fantasia” arguably first music video was created in
1940, it showed characters such as Mickey Mouse starring in a film with a
continuous soundtrack when resembled the mood and action within the scenes.
1963
The UK’s first music TV programme was created in 1963, it was
called Ready steady go and was shown on ITV. This programme was important to
music as if a band was to become popular then would have to appear on the show
in order to get their music heard, they would play a live performance which
would be played on TV.
1981
MTV is created, it is a channel created specifically to show
music videos. It was able due to extended channels on TV. The first video shown
was “Video killed the radio star”. MTV allowed music artists to get there music
across even if they were unheard of due to creating music videos.
1983
Michael Jackson’s Thriller music video was created, this
music video is possibly the most influential and famous music video to date as
it changed the way we view music.
2005
YouTube is launched, this enables music artists to publish
their music videos on the internet so everyone can view it on the internet for
free, however they profit from adverts. This also enables everyday people to be
able to create their own music videos etc.
