"We are the Champions"
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Live Aid concert
Presentation by Leslie MARTY
A brief introduction
"The biggest event in the history of music"
- held on July 13, 1985 - two places: London (72 000 people) and Philadelphia (90 000 people) - a benefit concert: raising money for famine relief in Ethiopia - many famous artists: Queen, David Bowie, Dire Straits, U2, etc. - broadcasted worldwide: audience of 2 billion people
BUT...
Actual impact on famine relief? What did people truly came for?
To what extent did Live Aid become a key moment in the history of music, even if one may question its actual impact on famine relief or even the public's mindset?
Outline:
- Positive aspects: why was Live Aid so attractive ?
- Did the event truly reach its purpose?
- The power of music in conveying a message and raising awareness
I) The event of the century, undoubtedly successful in attracting people
The origins of Live Aid:
- organised by the Irish singer and activist Bob GELDOF + Midge URE - news report about Ethiopia in 1984 - Geldof wrote "Do they Know It's Christmas?" single recorded (Band Aid) in November - 3000 copies sold - Geldof (and Ure) came up with the idea of Live Aid
An alluring programme: famous artists people did not want to miss!
Among all the names, a few stand out:
Phil Collins
Paul McCartney
Queen
II) But did it truly reach its purpose?
A huge cultural event, overshadowing the initial cause
Because huge bands: people only caring about seeing them? double-edged intiative: massive crowd but at the risk of them forgetting about famine relief
People tend to remember how a huge concert it was, but not what it was for
II)
False behaviour, only to feel better about oneself?
- false philanthropy, hypocrisy:defining oneself as generous, compassionate and selfless, when it is the contrary
"It raised a lot of money that ended up in the hands of war lords, ultimately doing more harm than good"
Did Live Aid truly make a change regarding famine relief?
- short-term relief: 140 million dollars - long-term relief: not really, but did raise awareness
III) How music can be used to make a change on different levels
Live Aid paved the way for other benefit concerts
1992: tribute to Freddy Mercury, again at Wembley Stadium + concert to raise awareness about AIDS syndrom
Music as a universal language but with hidden meanings
Music is never just about music
But a song can carry a message on its own
An easier, more gentle way to tackle important issues?
Songs perfomed at Live Aid: conveyed their message as a whole
The example of Pride (In the Name of Love) by U2
"One man come in the name of love One man come and go One man come he to justify One man to overthrow ............... Early morning, April four Shot rings out in Memphis sky Free at last, they took your life They could not take your pride"
Reference to MLK's death and his devotion to the Civil Rights Movement
-> thanks to music, a cause can prevail through time
Thanks for Listening!
Now your turn:
- Do you think a concert at the image of the Live Aid would be a good way to stand for a cause today? - Do you have one particular song in mind that conveys a message about an important topic? If so, which song and topic? - have you ever taken part in a fundraising event ? if so, what were the funds for, and do you think your action made a change?
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"We are the Champions"
Start
Live Aid concert
Presentation by Leslie MARTY
A brief introduction
"The biggest event in the history of music"
- held on July 13, 1985 - two places: London (72 000 people) and Philadelphia (90 000 people) - a benefit concert: raising money for famine relief in Ethiopia - many famous artists: Queen, David Bowie, Dire Straits, U2, etc. - broadcasted worldwide: audience of 2 billion people
BUT...
Actual impact on famine relief? What did people truly came for?
To what extent did Live Aid become a key moment in the history of music, even if one may question its actual impact on famine relief or even the public's mindset?
Outline:
I) The event of the century, undoubtedly successful in attracting people
The origins of Live Aid:
- organised by the Irish singer and activist Bob GELDOF + Midge URE - news report about Ethiopia in 1984 - Geldof wrote "Do they Know It's Christmas?" single recorded (Band Aid) in November - 3000 copies sold - Geldof (and Ure) came up with the idea of Live Aid
An alluring programme: famous artists people did not want to miss!
Among all the names, a few stand out:
Phil Collins
Paul McCartney
Queen
II) But did it truly reach its purpose?
A huge cultural event, overshadowing the initial cause
Because huge bands: people only caring about seeing them? double-edged intiative: massive crowd but at the risk of them forgetting about famine relief
People tend to remember how a huge concert it was, but not what it was for
II)
False behaviour, only to feel better about oneself?
- false philanthropy, hypocrisy:defining oneself as generous, compassionate and selfless, when it is the contrary
"It raised a lot of money that ended up in the hands of war lords, ultimately doing more harm than good"
Did Live Aid truly make a change regarding famine relief?
- short-term relief: 140 million dollars - long-term relief: not really, but did raise awareness
III) How music can be used to make a change on different levels
Live Aid paved the way for other benefit concerts
1992: tribute to Freddy Mercury, again at Wembley Stadium + concert to raise awareness about AIDS syndrom
Music as a universal language but with hidden meanings
Music is never just about music
But a song can carry a message on its own
An easier, more gentle way to tackle important issues?
Songs perfomed at Live Aid: conveyed their message as a whole
The example of Pride (In the Name of Love) by U2
"One man come in the name of love One man come and go One man come he to justify One man to overthrow ............... Early morning, April four Shot rings out in Memphis sky Free at last, they took your life They could not take your pride"
Reference to MLK's death and his devotion to the Civil Rights Movement
-> thanks to music, a cause can prevail through time
Thanks for Listening!
Now your turn:
- Do you think a concert at the image of the Live Aid would be a good way to stand for a cause today? - Do you have one particular song in mind that conveys a message about an important topic? If so, which song and topic? - have you ever taken part in a fundraising event ? if so, what were the funds for, and do you think your action made a change?