At the advent of Hip Hop, before the age of the internet, two tiers existed: mainstream and underground. With the age of the internet, I believed that the two tiers have become three. These three tiers are mainstream, sub-mainstream and underground. For examples, Lil Wayne and Kanye West fall under mainstream, Childish Gambino and Macklemore fall under sub-mainstream and Immortal Technique and Cannibal Ox.
One of Japan's iconic musical idols is not even real. Her name is Hatsune Miku – an anime inspired program called a Vocaloid. Vocaloids are anime inspired characters based off of musical software that are often featured in original musical compositions, video games, fan art, music videos, and so much more. Hatsune Miku has been a driving force in Japan and is slowly making her way to popularity in North America and the rest of the world. How can a musical idol that is not even real inspire so many to express their creativity?
This is a very interesting topic and one I would like to hear your full opinion on. I have personally heard multiple songs sung by Hatsune Miku and I would like to hear other people thoughts on her/its success. A suggestion if your looking for references, the FineBros on Youtube did a react episode of elders watching a Hatsune Miku concert. – tylerjt9 years ago
You might already be aware of this, but Aoi from The GazettE tweeted controversially about vocaloids and how they made a mockery of flesh and blood musicians like him. Check out some related articles for your reference like this one at Tokyo Hive if you get a chance to: http://bit.ly/1QmhaEx – PhoenixS9 years ago
I think this is a great topic - it's an interesting thing to see how something so intangible has such a solid impact. – DullahanLi9 years ago
Have the films helped or hindered the reception of Tolkien's work?
This article should use many comparisons between novels and films. Also look at the growth of the fan base before and after. – Joseph Manduke IV9 years ago
not only will most of this article rely on fans and how they felt about the movies, but also every day people: how well does the public understand Tolkien's work? do they realize the depth of each culture in the literature and even the religious symbolism Tolkien attempted to convey in it? and ultimately, did the films portray the Lord of the Rings well? – ANGarcia9 years ago
There will be a difference to how fans of the books reacted to the movies and how the general public reacted to the movies. Also, this article might want to include something about how books are adapted into movies. There may have been some features of Tolkien's work that were easy to adapt and others that had to be left out (ex. there are lots of characters who were left out like Tom Bombadil). – S.A. Takacs9 years ago
These comments are really helpful. I go back and forth in my own mind around the value of Jackson's films in representing Tolkien's world. In the end, I'm glad they were made but I just wonder if the imagery of the films trumps all other attempts to protray Middle-earth in visual art?
– Jeff MacLeod9 years ago
A study of some of his most famous works. What are his methods? His most scandalous pieces? His philosophy behind the use of street art? And the fact that he tried to hide his identity as long as possible? Why is his work so popular?
There's a documentary called "Exit Through the Gift Shop" that would help in writing this. – dannyjs9 years ago
Is there any comedy, either by comedians or comedy films/television which have strong political and/or social message?
I think the subject matter is a little too broad at the moment. I'm not saying that writing on multiple categories can't be done, but perhaps the writer should just stick to one subject (film/television) and then it could potentially be made into a series of articles.
– Jamie9 years ago
A potential analysis of why theatre in America, especially academic theatre, has committed itself to musical theatre and regurgitating Shakespeare rather than experimenting with new, unusual, or under-performed works. Why has financial gain outweighed aesthetic discovery in theatre? Does this have anything to do with the role theatre plays and/or will play in a world that has become more and more dominated by movies and television?
This is a super interesting topic! Especially since the increasing number of adapted plays/musicals and jukebox musicals. I would focus more on the last part of your topic the "Why has financial gain outweighed aesthetic discovery in theatre? Does this have anything to do with the role theatre plays and/or will play in a world that has become more and more dominated by movies and television?" this is an important and relevant question. – CassDM9 years ago
This topic is interesting but its incredible scope needs to be narrowed down, perhaps broken into components, such as a qualification/definition of "role", as well as a limit on "society", as global/international society is too vast a topic. As an example, "The Function(s) of American Abstract Expressionism in Contemporary American Advertising". Not quite there in this suggestion, but the narrowed focii create a manageable topic for an essay. – thistle9 years ago
Agreed. Perhaps it could even be narrowed down or altered to discuss the interplay of a particular social media platform such as Instagram and a particular artist of choice's practice. – ayrotstein9 years ago
Emma Silcowicz for example as a very recent example of an artist whose work is both framed by and interacting with social media and creating controversy. – ayrotstein9 years ago
As much as I want to write this article, I feel like someone has a better grasp at this topic. A discussion of comedienne Amy Schumer, such as her stand-up comedy and her show on Comedy Central, Inside Amy Schumer. Perhaps discuss her best sketches.
I would really enjoy reading this article because I feel like Amy just came out of nowhere and all of a sudden she is this huge female voice in the entertainment industry. I don't even know where she came from! – Alora9 years ago
An insight into her comedic character (and growth of) might be good too, as the film Trainwreck that's coming out this summer (I think?) looks set to be a film version of the persona that is represented in her stand-up. – Hannah Spencer9 years ago
I think what really appealing to her as a comedian is how much she makes fun of herself. A lot of her humor is pretty relatable to young women as well with sketches like "Hello M'lady" and "Girl, You Don't Need Makeup". – Amelia Fairweather9 years ago
