Money for nothing behind the bu$ine$$ of pop mu$ic / producer, Kembrew McLeod ; Media Education Foundation.

Other author McLeod, Kembrew, 1970-
Other author Moore, Thurston.
Other author Media Education Foundation.
Format Video (DVD)
Publication InfoNorthampton, MA : Media Education Foundation, ©2002.
Description1 videodisc (78 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subjects

Portion of title Behind the bu$ine$$ of pop mu$ic
Variant title Behind the business of pop music
Contents Intro : reflection on the impact of the music industry on music -- The music industry : the crisis in the music industry as companies have merged and gone global -- Gatekeepers : radio : the consolidation of radio ownership and the politics of airtime -- Gatekeepers : television : the power, politics and corporate interests of MTV and its allies -- Gatekeepers : touring : corporate control and the business of concert tours -- Gatekeepers : retail : how three companies control the retail music industry -- Music advertising and marketing : the nature and consequences of media marketing "synergy" -- Alternatives : a rationale and direction for opening up the music industry -- Music & the Internet -- Cultural imperialism -- Marketing rebellion -- Revenue streams -- Musicians & the business.
CreditsEditor, Jeremy Smith ; sound design, Thom Monahan ; camera, Susan Ericsson, Kelly Garner, Robbie Leppzer.
Performer Thurston Moore, narrator ; Chuck D, Ani DiFranco, Michael Franti, Kathleen Hanna, Reebee Garafalo, Dave Marsh, Robert W. McChesney, Shirley Halperin, interviewees.
Technical detailsDVD.
ISBN1893521559