Taiwan Pop Flashcards
What is Taiwan’s role in Mando pop in the 1990s?
the epicenter and home to where mandopop is produced
what cause Mandopop to start in Taiwan but not in China in the 1970s?
Taiwan: more free
China: cultural revolution, prevent music from growing
what is slipping into Han Chinese Music?
Western and indiginous music
it is growing quickly, but it is small
Why do Taiwan stand out from Cantopop stars?
- Cantopop is only in Cantonese
- Taiwan Singers onnly focus on singing
how do artist last?
- Work Hard
- Keep Up with the Music Taste
which song is Jolin Tsai’s attempt to break into Japan?
Im not yours
why do song writers choose to work in Taiwan?
- it is the factory of Mandopop
- Can protect their work and their work is valued
when did Mandopop start to decline in Taiwan?
2004-2005
Why did Mandopop start to decline in Taiwan?
- Tv audition in China start to take off
- DSP growing rapidly in China
- Better Studios in China
- Have more protection to song writers
How did Mandopop survive in Taiwan after its decline?
- The indie Ecosystem: Muisc Awards and Festivals
Ministry of Culture - Golden Melody Award(Est.1990)
- Golden Indie Music Awards (Est.2010)
Taiwan Music industry in the charts
Global Ranking: 29
GDP:93 M
Growth rate:5%
Per Capita:$10
What is the most common DSP in Taiwan?
KKBox
how does the DSP survive in Taiwan:
Price: Lower than Spotify
Knows more about locals, more local bands
Functionality: More social Media Application, technological
Nostalgic: No reason to change
What are the advantage of Taiwan in the mandopop industry now?
- Good indie scene
- have music festivals
- good clubs
- good publishing
- good law system for song writers
- better music production than China
why are livehouses disappearing in Taiwan?
- thr noise
- the alcohol drinking
