Progress Report

Over the last week, we have finidhed of interviews with artists and we have been editing and we hope to carry that on through out the rest of the week.

12/3/06-19/3/06

SATTI

PROGRESS REPORT- WWW.PARAGONROADSHOW.COM

HELLO THERE,
IN THE LAST WEEK OR SO WE HAVE COMPLETED OUR INTERVIEWS WITH THE FAMOUS ARTISTS AND ALSO CAPTURED OUR FOOTAGE ONTO THE COMPUTOR AND ALSO STARTED 2 EDIT THE INTRO OF OUR PRODUCTION (TOOO BAD) FOOTAGE AINT FULLY COMPLETE YET WILL B DONE BY SATURDAY 01:00.

BUB BYEEE

DALJIT

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PROGRESS REPORT!

WE HAVE GOT HOLD OF ALAAP, HEERA AND BAHARA PUNJAB DIYAN FOR INTERVIEWS! THE ORIGINAL GODFATHERS OF BHANGRA MUSIC... SPANNING DECADES WITH THEIR GOLDEN VOICES AND DANCE MOVES..THEY ARE GONNA TELL US WHAT THEY THINK OF THE BHANGRA INDUSTRY NOW AND HOW ITS CHANGED SINCE THE 70's IN THE UK . . . NOT 2 MENTION THE HOUSE OF BHANGRA LIVE SESSIONS!

BAHARA PUNJABI DIYAN ON FRIDAY!

ALAAP ON SATURDAY!

HEERA ON SATURDAY!

DALJIT!
PAWAGWANNNNNNNNNN

Vivek Pun- Progress Report

This week we have gotten the most amount of work done so far. Myself and Daljit went to Des Pardes publishing co. and managed to get contact details for Heera, Channi from Alap, and Bahara Panjab diyan. All of the artists listed above have been confirmed for interviews, and the misce-en-scene being used is perfect, as we will be interviewing all of the artists in their studios. Due to the artists confirmed we definetely have a high amount of information regarding the history of Bhangra. We also aim to definetely get hold of 1 or 2 more modern Bhangra artists along with DJ H to include in our documentary which we aim to complete for this week. Me and Daljit have already made a draft of the questions we will be using for the interviews and all the answers will provide the audience with a high amount of information regarding the history of Bhangra. Daljit, myself and Karandeep will be conducting the interviews throughout the week, and we also will attempt to get into contact with artists to arrange even more interviews to add to the documentary. We will also be interviewing normal Indians about Bhangra, and also our secondary audience the white middle class as we aim to see how much they know about the Genre.

RESEARCH!

BHANGRA IN DA UK!

Bhangra is an icon of Punjabi culture in the UK. With the emergence of so many talented Bhangra artists, integrating Bhangra folk songs and musical instruments with Western music, enthusiasm for Bhangra has developed to become an important part of mainstream music and the UK’s arts industry.

London and Birmingham are the hubs of UK Bhangra and home to some of the best bands.

BACK IN THE DAYS!

Bhangra was introduced to the UK in the early 1970s with the migration of many Punjabi singers. It created an entirely new stage for the performance of Bhangra music but it was only when bands such as Heera and Alapp fused Bhangra beats with Western music in the 80s that the music took off and the groups had hits throughout the 80s and 90s.
Heera, Alaap, and DCS were some of the pioneer bands of Bhangra music in the UK, successfully combining Western drums and synthesisers with traditional Punjabi instruments.

Heera, Alaap, and DCS were some of the pioneer bands of Bhangra music in the UK, successfully combining Western drums and synthesisers with traditional Punjabi instruments.

In 1990's Golden Star Malkit Singh took the Bhangra world by storm early on in its career, with music, lyrics and singing that added a unique element to Punjabi music and ushered in a new era for Bhangra sounds in the UK. Malkit’s album Tutak Tutak Tutyian made record sales all over the world.

Subsequently, many singers including A.S. Kang and Balwinder Safri produced brilliant Bhangra music in the UK to move the Bhangra industry forward.
The regular visits to the UK from India of Bhangra legends Kuldeep Manak, Evergreen Gurdas Maan, Hans Raj Hans etc. have not only helped to keep the Bhangra tradition alive but have also enabled the music to flourish and make a real impact on the UK charts.

AND NOW!

In the UK, there are many Bhangra bands and producers who have succeeded in raising the profile of Bhangra music in the pop industry. Punjabi MC, Sukshinder Shinda, Jazzy B (Canada based), Malkit Singh, B21, are some of the multi-talented music producers and singers, who have electrified the genre by producing new sounds. Others, such as Bally Sagoo, Rishi Rich, DJ Sanj and RDB have fused Bhangra and Western music to make crossover music, which is becoming increasingly popular in the UK charts. Mundeya to Bach ke Rahi (Beware of Boys), by Punjabi MC, stayed in the charts for many weeks, and introduced contemporary and world musicians to Bhangra music.

Some new bands, however, have been criticised for fusing folk tunes with Western beats. Although this trend can be seen as good news for the longevity of folk in the industry, it has led to accusations of plagiarism on the part of the music producers, with musicians remixing old songs rather than producing new sounds. It is precisely this remixing, however, which has caused the astounding rise in popularity of Bhangra music within the UK.
The only worry for Bhangra music as it stands at present is the lack of new song writing in the UK: either old folk songs are being re-mixed, or new songs are being recorded to remixed folk tunes. There are two schools of thought: one believes in keeping Bhangra music in its real and authentic form in order to keep its traditional and folk roots alive; the second supports the influence of Western music and the fusion of the two genres. Both approaches have their advantages, but it is hoped that music appealing to lovers of both styles will continue to be produced.

DALJIT!

PAWAGWANNNNNNNNNN!!

progress report

This week we have recorded more footage on bhnagra party's which will hopefully be used in our documentary as it will be necassary to show examples of the bhnagra genre and how it is being used in the present, as well as the past by showing footage of the more dated aspect of bhangra in the earlt begginig of the genre in britain. Karandeep(jatt)

Test Screening Feedback

Media Language (A-E)-According to the Test screen feedbacks on average for Media language so far we on a C.

Conventions (A-E)-According to the Test screen feedbacks on average we are on C for use of Conventions.

Creativity (A-E)-According to the Test screen feedbacks on average for creativity we are on a D.

Attention to Detail (A-E)-According to the Test screen feedbacks on average we are on a D for Attention to Detail.

Technical Proficiency (A-E)-According to the Test screen feedbacks on average for Technical profiency we are on a D.


Positive Comments:

Cinematography – People commented saying we made a good use of high and low angle shots whilst filming at the gig in particular.

Mise en scene – On the feedback sheets people commented the place where the gig was filmed was a good location but we failed to cover a more lively audience

Lighting – The lighting used whilst interviewing "DJ H" was very good.

Sound – Popular Bhangra music used which was filmed at the gig, which means a more western audience are more likely to recognise them.


Criticism:

Cinematography – Camera not stable whilst filing no tripod used and too many zooms making it look amateur.

Mise en scene – audience at the gig not live enough, not emphasising Bhangra's popularity.

Lighting – Lightings too dark in some bits making it difficult to see clearly.

Sound – difficult to hear whilst doing the interview with DJ-H despite the good questions and highly relevant answers.


What else would you like to see in this production?

People would like to see more professional looking filming i.e. more use of the tripod given to us e.t.c. People would also like to see the clarity of the sound improve and would also like to see different types of shots applied.They would also like to see a range of things relating to the history of the genre.


What would you like to see for the postproduction editing?

People think we should use Voice overs, and film a greater range of gigs with highly lively crowds to emphasise Bhangra's popularity.