Thursday, 3 March 2011

Questions for audience feedback

1. Does the first impression of the magazine appeal to you?
2. What do you think of the central image on the front cover?
3. Does the magazine reflect the genre of the magazine?
4. What do you think of the contents page?
5. Is there enough content on the contents page?
6. Does the colour scheme and layout match with the rest of the product?
7. Does the double page spread look affective?
8. Does the article give enough information?
9. Does it make you want to read more?
10. Would you buy the next issue of Tune?
11. Does it compete with other existing magazines?
12. What existing magazines does it remind you of?
13. Do you think the price looks affordable?

Article Research

Black Eyed Peas

The Black Eyes Peas are an American pop rock group formed in Los Angeles, California 1995. The group is composed of rapper and multi-instrumentalist will.i.am, rappers apl.de.ap and Taboo, and singer Fergie. They released the album ‘Elephunk’ in 2003 which contained the anti-war anthem ‘Where is the love?’ which became their first major hit peaking at number 1 in the UK were it became the biggest-selling single of 2003. It was the first single to feature the bands new member Stacey Furguson, Fergie and also features Justin Timberlake. ‘Shut up’ was the second single of the album which topped the charts and became number 2 in the UK. ‘Monkey Business’ contained the single ‘Don’t phunk with my heart’ that won a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a duo or group. The E.N.D (The Energy Never Dies) is the bands fifth album and is the peas’ most successful album to date. The theme of the album is more inspirational and appealing to the new generation. The album contained three of the bands best songs to date, ‘Boom Boom Pow’, ‘I Gotta Feeling’ and ‘Imma Be’. Boom Boom Pow was released as the albums lead single and was the groups first US number one.

Main focus of article - The E.N.D tour
May 23 2010, MEN Arena Manchester
Opening act Cheryl Cole, joined by Will.i.am
BEP's open with 'lets get it started'. Blend of old songs such as 'Where is the love', 'shut up' and 'glamourous' and new songs such as 'boom boom pow', 'Time of our lives (Dirty bit)' and 'Imma be'. Fergie performed solo singing 'big girls dont cry' aswell as Will.i.am when he shown off his DJing skills.

Links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAJSxhrOf48&feature=related"
http://www.videodetective.com/movie_trailer/THE_BLACK_EYED_PEAS-_THE_END_WORLD_TOUR_LIVE/trailer/P00702480.htm">

Monday, 10 January 2011

Prezi

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Wednesday, 8 December 2010

   Questionnaire

1.       Are you male or female?
Male           Female

2.       What magazine genre do you normally buy?
Pop/rock         Pop/indie         R&B          Hip hop         Rap

3.       How often do you buy a music magazine?
Everyday          Every week          Every month        Other_____

4.    What is your favourite feature of a magazine?
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5.    What bands or songers inspire you?
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6.    How often do you listen to music?
All the time          Most of the time          Not so often          Never

7.    What things do you like to see in music magazines you currently read?
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8.    What colour scheme would you most like for a music magazine?
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9.    Would you be interested in reading interviews in a music magazine?
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10.   What words do you associate with pop/indie?
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