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Contesting and Appropriating Chineseness in Sinophone Music
China Perspectives 2020-2 | 2020 Sinophone Musical Worlds (2): The Politics of Chineseness Contesting and Appropriating Chineseness in Sinophone Music Nathanel Amar Electronic version URL: https://journals.openedition.org/chinaperspectives/10063 DOI: 10.4000/chinaperspectives.10063 ISSN: 1996-4617 Publisher Centre d'étude français sur la Chine contemporaine Printed version Date of publication: 1 June 2020 Number of pages: 3-6 ISSN: 2070-3449 Electronic reference Nathanel Amar, “Contesting and Appropriating Chineseness in Sinophone Music”, China Perspectives [Online], 2020-2 | 2020, Online since 01 June 2020, connection on 06 July 2021. URL: http:// journals.openedition.org/chinaperspectives/10063 ; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4000/chinaperspectives. 10063 © All rights reserved Editorial china perspectives Contesting and Appropriating Chineseness in Sinophone Music NATHANEL AMAR he first special issue of China Perspectives on “Sinophone Musical itself as a more traditional approach to Chinese-sounding music but was Worlds” (2019/3) laid the theoretical foundation for a musical appropriated by amateur musicians on the Internet who subvert accepted T approach to Sinophone studies (Amar 2019). This first issue notions of Chinese history and masculinity (see Wang Yiwen’s article in this emphasised the importance of a “place-based” analysis of the global issue). Finally, the last article lays out in detail the censorship mechanisms for circulation of artistic creations, promoted in the field of Sinophone studies by music in the PRC, which are more complex and less monolithic than usually Shu-mei Shih (2007), and in cultural studies by Yiu Fai Chow and Jeroen de described, and the ways artists try to circumvent the state’s censorship Kloet (2013) as well as Marc Moskowitz (2010), among others. -
An Ideological Analysis of the Birth of Chinese Indie Music
REPHRASING MAINSTREAM AND ALTERNATIVES: AN IDEOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF THE BIRTH OF CHINESE INDIE MUSIC Menghan Liu A Thesis Submitted to the Graduate College of Bowling Green State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF ARTS December 2012 Committee: Jeremy Wallach, Advisor Kristen Rudisill Esther Clinton © 2012 MENGHAN LIU All Rights Reserved iii ABSTRACT Jeremy Wallach, Advisor This thesis project focuses on the birth and dissemination of Chinese indie music. Who produces indie? What is the ideology behind it? How can they realize their idealistic goals? Who participates in the indie community? What are the relationships among mainstream popular music, rock music and indie music? In this thesis, I study the production, circulation, and reception of Chinese indie music, with special attention paid to class, aesthetics, and the influence of the internet and globalization. Borrowing Stuart Hall’s theory of encoding/decoding, I propose that Chinese indie music production encodes ideologies into music. Pierre Bourdieu has noted that an individual’s preference, namely, tastes, corresponds to the individual’s profession, his/her highest educational degree, and his/her father’s profession. Whether indie audiences are able to decode the ideology correctly and how they decode it can be analyzed through Bourdieu’s taste and distinction theory, especially because Chinese indie music fans tend to come from a community of very distinctive, 20-to-30-year-old petite-bourgeois city dwellers. Overall, the thesis aims to illustrate how indie exists in between the incompatible poles of mainstream Chinese popular music and Chinese rock music, rephrasing mainstream and alternatives by mixing them in itself. -
Xtep 2011 Brand Representative Eng 1 Docx
To: Business Editor For Immediate Release Xtep Names Chinese Celebrity Han Geng as Brand Representative Strengthen Brand Representative Family to Further Enhance Brand Equity [29 June 2011, Hong Kong] Xtep International Holdings Limited (“Xtep” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries the “Group”, stock code: 1368), a leading fashion sportswear enterprise in the PRC, announced to name Chinese celebrity Han Geng as its brand representative under a two-year contract for its urban product series. The signing ceremony was held today in Beijing. Han is the fourth Xtep’s brand representative following Nicholas Tse, Jolin Tsai and Wilber Pan. Through various popular promotional activities with Xtep as well as coverage of his music and movies by the internet and all kinds of media, Han will help increase the public awareness of the Xtep brand. Han was previously the only Chinese member of Super Junior, a South Korean popular singing band which is renowned across Asia. “Sorry, Sorry” is Super Junior’s most popular song among all of the band’s works which were well received. The song went top of 10 music programs during its promotion, making a number of records in the industry. Han has also gained high popularity in China and Southeast Asia and won various national major music awards, including “The best male singer” in the 10th CCTV-MTV Awards 2010, “The best mainland male singer” in the 15 th Music Radio China Top Chart Awards, “The most popular newcomer” in the Global Chinese Golden Chart Awards, “All-round entertainer of the year” in the 18 th Eastern Billboard Annual Awards and “Male singer of the year” in the Sina Network Awards. -
Pierrick Pé Pierrick Pédron
Jubilee Release # 19 Pierrick PéPédrondron Kubic’s Monk ACT 95 333666---2 German Release DateDate:: SepteSeptembermber 28, 2012 Thirty years after the death of Thelonious Monk, hishis music seems These multiple drawbacks do have one advantageadvantage, however. The more of an enigmatic fortress than ever. Perched on the summit almost total absence of any other references in the same format of a solitary peak its complex architecture swarms with lavish as Pierrick chose to play Monk has left him a vast amount of rooms, bone-dry staircases, unrestricted vistas and treacherous room in which to deploy the pleasure he takes in playing. With dungeons. The light-switches are halfway down the hall, the bath the vital complicity of Vincent Artaud—he assumes the role of is in the middle of the bedroom, the toilets in the kitchen, and artistic director here, and his arranging and composing talents sometimes all the light-bulbs shine with a pale blue light, while have long been appreciated by the likes of Lourau, Artero, dishes break on their own. Many have tried to live inside Monk's Temime, Agulhon, the ONJ, even the excellent Rodolphe Burger music, and all of them have felt the irregular narrowness of its - our two friends concocted a simple, mischievous arrangement walls, the continual slope of its flooring; you have to rely on an for each title, showing a stance that is sometimes daring, innate sense of balance and direction if you want to spend some sometimes natural, but always musical and sincere. time inside. Bassist Thomas Bramerie is quite simply a 'must have' on the And yet this is exactly the exploit which Pierrick Pédron has French jazz scene. -
The Unveiling of Life : Liturgy and the Lure of Kitsch
Original Research The unveiling of life: liTurgy and The lure of kiTsch Author: Johan Cilliers1 ABSTRACT This article probes the classic definition of religious aesthetics as related to the notions of beauty, Affiliation: goodness and truth. The phenomenon of kitsch, understood as simulation (or inversion) of 1Department of Practical beauty, goodness and truth, is taken cognisance of, especially in the light of contributions by Theology and Missiology, Milan Kundera, Umberto Eco and Jean Baudrillard. The article briefly reflects on the liturgical Stellenbosch University, consequences when kitsch manifests itself as simulated ‘beauty’, ‘goodness’ and ‘truth’ and South Africa concludes with some considerations regarding the characteristics of kitsch. Correspondence to: Johan Cilliers AESTHETICS: THE INTERPLAY OF BEAUTY, GOODNESS AND TRUTH? email: [email protected] The unique relationship between art and theology has been debated extensively, especially since the eighties of the previous century.1 In terms of liturgy it has been pointed out that factors such as the Postal address: anthropological basis of aesthetics (humans being created as being creative, having a neuro-cognitive Bon Chretien 16, capacity for imagination), the rediscovery of our bodileness, the upsurge of a culture of images and the Stellenbosch 7600, imaginative mode of biblical texts all call for a rediscovery of the aesthetical dimensions of worship. It South Africa could indeed be said that liturgy – theology – cannot, and should not, be undertaken without a sound understanding of aesthetics (cf. Cillers 2007:55–78). Keywords: theological aesthetics; It is, however, not that easy to describe or define aesthetics as such, just as it is difficult, if not impossible, simulation of beauty, to define art. -
Dh Lawrence's Palette of Words
D.H. LAWRENCE’S PALETTE OF WORDS: A STUDY OF LAWRENCE’S AESTHETIC DELIGHT IN BEAUTY AND UGLINESS A Thesis submitted to the FaCulty oF the Graduate SChool oF Arts and SCienCes oF Georgetown University in partial FulFillment oF the requirements For the degree oF Master oF Arts in English By Erin Elizabeth DeSimone, B.A. Washington, DC March 25, 2016 Copyright 2016 by Erin Elizabeth DeSimone All Rights Reserved ii D.H. LAWRENCE’S PALETTE OF WORDS: A STUDY OF LAWRENCE’S AESTHETIC DELIGHT IN BEAUTY AND UGLINESS Erin Elizabeth DeSimone, B.A. Thesis Advisor: Rebecca Boylan, Ph.D. ABSTRACT In this thesis I illuminate a new reading of D.H. Lawrence through close-readings of the Hegelian dialectic of beauty and ugliness in his four novels: Sons and Lovers (1913), The Rainbow (1915), Women in Love (1920), and Lady Chatterley’s Lover (1928). I argue that D.H. Lawrence’s opposition to his contemporary art theorists allows his writing to incorporate painterly images and painterly moments that teeter between beauty and ugliness. Lawrence’s deliberate aesthetic of oscillation explores the Vitalism of human relationships. My study of Lawrence’s aesthetic contributes to current studies of beauty and ugliness; thus I pair my work with 21st century aestheticians to prove Lawrence’s relevancy. The best method to study Lawrence’s aesthetic of intertwined beauty and ugliness is through the language of his novels. In each novel, Lawrence repeats the words ‘beauty’, ‘ugly’, ‘ecstasy’, ‘abstraction’, and ‘quiver’. These words become the verbal brushstrokes of Lawrence’s novels and they enable Lawrence to explore the Vitalism of human relationships through the language of aesthetics. -
Circular Is Important and Requires Your Immediate Attention
THIS CIRCULAR IS IMPORTANT AND REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. If you are in any doubt as to any aspect of this circular or as to the action to be taken, you should consult your licensed securities dealer or other registered institution in securities, bank manager, solicitor, professional accountant or other professional adviser. If you have sold or transferred all your shares in eSun Holdings Limited (the “Company”), you should at once hand this circular and the accompanying form of proxy to the purchaser(s), or the transferee(s) or to the licensed securities dealer or other registered institution in securities, bank or other agent through whom the sale or transfer was effected for transmission to the purchaser(s) or the transferee(s). This circular appears for information purposes only and does not constitute an invitation or offer to acquire, purchase or subscribe for securities of the Company. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this circular, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this circular. eSun Holdings Limited (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) (Stock Code: 571) POSSIBLE VERY SUBSTANTIAL ACQUISITION AND NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING Capitalised terms used in the lower portion of this cover page shall have the same respective meanings as those defined in the section headed “Definitions” in this circular. A letter from the Board is set out on pages 7 to 23 of this circular. -
Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement. TINGYI (CAYMAN ISLANDS) HOLDING CORP. 康 師 傅 控 股 有 限 公 司 * (Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability) (Stock Code: 0322) ANNUAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016 US$’000 2016 2015 Change • Revenue 8,371,863 9,102,810 ↓ 8.03% • Gross margin (%) 31.30% 31.86% ↓ 0.56ppt • Gross profit 2,620,692 2,900,195 ↓ 9.64% • EBITDA 996,049 1,038,576 ↓ 4.09% • Profit for the year 213,027 281,484 ↓ 24.32% • Profit attributable to owners of the Company 176,884 256,340 ↓ 31.00% • Earnings per share (US cents) Basic 3.16 4.57 ↓ 1.41 Diluted 3.16 4.57 ↓ 1.41 At 31 December 2016, cash and cash equivalents was US$1,473.2 million, with an increase of US$449.5 million when compared to 31 December 2015. Gearing ratio was 0.32 times. – 1 – CHAIRMAN STATEMENT Although China’s economy maintained steady growth in the first half of 2016, its food and beverage industry was under a certain degree of pressure in the second half of the year arising from increasing costs of raw materials in both domestic and international markets and the change in trends in domestic demand. -
PRESS RELEASE 11 What You Deserve
SINGLE PRESS RELEASE 11 What You Deserve Band: 11 Release: 7th June 2019 Format: Download/Stream For fans of: Tom Misch, King Krule, Sampha, Puma Blue “…soulful indie-pop-rock melodies and eclectic compositions…” - Earmilk South London duo, 11, have returned with another hypnotically soulful offering, as they prepare to release their single What You Deserve, out on 7th June 2019 via Believe Digital. Combining the dreamy, soulful vocals of James Lamb with the intelligent instrumental backing and cutting edge production skills of Richard Craker, 11 effortlessly fuse an emotive harmony of R&B, soul, pop, electro and indie, creating heartfelt, urban soundscapes. What You Deserve captures the band’s smoother side perfectly; jazz guitar sections are complimented by the emotionally charged flow of Lamb’s poignant urban poetry and brought together beautifully by mellow beats. 11 currently live a nomadic lifestyle. Craker is now based in Los Angeles producing and writing for Republic Records, recently collaborating with Taiwan’s Jolin Tsai on China’s Billboard No. 1 ‘Ugly Beauty’ and currently working with Liam Gallagher on his forthcoming album. Lamb is based in London flexing his creative muscles as an in demand actor and voiceover artist, while collaborating with various artists including AKA Block. With several singles and an EP already released, picking up notable support ranging from Clash Magazine, Earmilk and Variance Magazine, the prolific duo are preparing themselves for a run of singles over the course of 2019 that will cement their place as ones to watch in the vibrant UK music scene and beyond. What You Deserve is out on 7th June 2019 via Believe Digital. -
Salomethesis Frame.Docx
SALOME: REVIVING THE DARK LADY Thesis Submitted to The College of Arts and Sciences of the UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for The Degree of Master of Arts in English By Alanna Marie Gibson Dayton, Ohio May, 2014 SALOME: REVIVING THE DARK LADY Name: Gibson, Alanna Marie APPROVED BY: ______________________________________ A. Carrillo, MFA Faculty Advisor ______________________________________ J. Boehnlein, Ph.D. Faculty Reader ______________________________________ A. Slade, Ph.D. Faculty Reader ii © Copyright by Alanna Marie Gibson All rights reserved 2014 iii ABSTRACT SALOME: REVIVING THE DARK LADY Name: Gibson, Alanna Marie University of Dayton Advisor: Albino Carrillo, M.F.A. Salome: Reviving the Dark Lady is a rationale for an impending interdisciplinary reimagining of the literary Dark Lady for the early twenty-first century. The work comprises of poetry, dance, and film. This thesis recounts the history of beauty in the Early Modern Period and discusses the historical context of the Dark Lady to provide a frame for the journey of marginalized archetype into the twenty-first century. The choreopoem itself is built upon Salome, the character from Elizabeth Cary‟s1613 closet drama “The Tragedy of Mariam Fair Queen of Jewry.” The choreopoem contains transliterated soliloquies of the princess interspersed through original poems and prose inspired by works of spoken-word artist Andrea Gibson, twentieth-century Afro-Scandinavian author Nella Larsen, and various literary and cultural critics. iv Dedicated to Annsoupia, The Bad Bitch Brigade, and the Memory, Life, and Dreams of Joyce Carol Vincent (1 July 1965-2003) v ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Thanks to Al Carillo, Andy Slade, and James Boehnlein for reading. -
Netease Cloud Music Enters Into Direct Digital Distribution Agreement with Sony Music Entertainment
NetEase Cloud Music Enters into Direct Digital Distribution Agreement with Sony Music Entertainment May 17, 2021 HANGZHOU, China, May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase Cloud Music, a leading interactive music streaming service provider in China, today announced that it has entered into a direct digital distribution relationship with Sony Music Entertainment ("SME"). Under the agreement, NetEase Cloud Music will make music from SME available to its users in Chinese mainland. The companies will also work together to explore innovative collaboration opportunities across the music value chain to bring elevated music experiences to NetEase Cloud Music's large, unique community of young music lovers in China. This includes in-depth cooperation in areas such as music distribution, music streaming services, online karaoke, and music vlogs (Mlogs), among others. Through this new partnership, NetEase is enhancing its selection of a music from a wide range of global superstars and renowned artists in China, including music from beloved artists such as G.E.M., Karen Mok, Jolin Tsai, A-Lin, Nana-Ouyang, Sophia Huang, Eric Chou, and Evan Lin. Additionally, Sony Music is further expanding the reach of its catalog in China by working with NetEase Cloud Music to drive engagement from the many users of its broad digital platform. Dennis Kooker, President, Global Digital Business and U.S. Sales, Sony Music Entertainment, commented "We are pleased to be partnering with NetEase Cloud Music to further grow the availability of our music in China and increase the level of global investment in our roster of world class artists. China is one of the most dynamic music markets in the world, and we look forward to working with NetEase Cloud Music to develop innovative approaches for our tremendous creative talent to connect with fans locally." "With access to SME's abundant catalogue of top artists across the globe, we're thrilled to provide more unique and influential music content for our audience's diverse tastes. -
Tilburg University Biaoqing on Chinese Social Media Lu, Y
Tilburg University Biaoqing on Chinese Social Media Lu, Y. Publication date: 2020 Document Version Publisher's PDF, also known as Version of record Link to publication in Tilburg University Research Portal Citation for published version (APA): Lu, Y. (2020). Biaoqing on Chinese Social Media: Practices, products, communities and markets in a knowledge economy . [s.n.]. General rights Copyright and moral rights for the publications made accessible in the public portal are retained by the authors and/or other copyright owners and it is a condition of accessing publications that users recognise and abide by the legal requirements associated with these rights. • Users may download and print one copy of any publication from the public portal for the purpose of private study or research. • You may not further distribute the material or use it for any profit-making activity or commercial gain • You may freely distribute the URL identifying the publication in the public portal Take down policy If you believe that this document breaches copyright please contact us providing details, and we will remove access to the work immediately and investigate your claim. Download date: 06. okt. 2021 Biaoqing on Chinese Social Media Practices, products, communities and markets in a knowledge economy Biaoqing on Chinese Social Media Practices, products, communities and markets in a knowledge economy PROEFSCHRIFT ter verkrijging van de graad van doctor aan Tilburg University, op gezag van de rector magnificus, prof. dr. K. Sijtsma, in het openbaar te verdedigen ten overstaan van een door het college voor promoties aangewezen commissie in de Aula van de Universiteit op woensdag 19 augustus 2020 om 16.30 uur door LU Ying geboren te Hebei, China Promotores: prof.