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MUSIC THROUGH THE DECADES
Learn about the history of the 50 years of music.
Also, you'll find a special contest that you have a
chance of earning bonus points!
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INFLUENCER PLAYLIST
Need new songs? During the FIFA Women's
World Cup, we asked you what songs pump you
up. Here's what some of members said.
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TOLUNA COMMUNITY NEWS
Find out who won the Toluna millionaire, what is
#TolunaWins and the new reward for the US!
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CCM'S
What is a CCM? A CCM stands for Content
Creator of the Month. Find out who made the
Top 20 and if you're not on the list, find out how
to be one!
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QUEEN & MOVIE REVIEWS
This month's movie feature is "Bohemian
Rhapsody." See if your movie review was
featured and learn some fun facts about the
band Queen.
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STAY CONNECTED
Check out how to keep connected with us
outside of the Toluna community.
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EDI TOR'S NOTE
For our July magazine, we’re focusing
on music - specifically, 50 years of
music. Music is a big part of our lives,
whether we know the roots or not, its
something that can help define your
life and connect to it.
This magazine features the history of
music, a special contest, a influencer's
playlist and movie reviews for
"Bohemian Rhapsody."
In addition, be sure to check out the
community news as we have some
exciting news!
As a content creator myself, I hope you
enjoy this month’s issue.
Zara
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50 YEARS OF MUSIC
F o r t h e n e x t t w o a n d a h a l f w e e k s o n t h e T o l u n a
c o m m u n i t y , t h e r e w i l l b e c o n t e s t s , t r i v i a , t o p i c s
a n d p o l l s a l l a b o u t m u s i c . F o r t h e n e x t f e w
p a g e s , l e a r n a b o u t t h e 5 0 y e a r s o f m u s i c h i s t o r y
s t a r t i n g w i t h t h e 7 0 ' s .
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WITHOUT
MUSIC,
LIFE WOULD BE
(flat)
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70's
Before the 70's, there wasn't much musical variety. The
various genres went from Soul, R & B, Hard Rock, Soft
Rock, Disco, Reggae and Funk. In addition, towards the
end of the decade, hip-hop became part of the
music scene.
The 70's was known as the "Golden Era for vinyl records
as they were cost effective and most people owned a
record player.
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80's
The 80's were full of pop, rock, country and hip hop.
Dance became the genre to rise up as disco music began
to decline in popularity.
Popular artists of the decade were Madonna, Michael
Jackson, Run DMC, Talking Heads, Elvis Costello, Barbra
Streisand, Salt-n-Pepa, Aerosmith, Whitney Houston,
Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Duran Duran, Def Leppard, Prince
and many more musicians but the list would be endless.
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90's
In the 90's, pop, rock and hip- hop continued to be
popular and we welcomed the start of grunge music,
which is a sub genre under alternative rock.
The rise of grunge music started in Seattle, Washington
where bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden
emerged from. From Nirvana's "Smells like Teen Spirit to
Pearl Jam's "Black," and Soundgarden's" Black Hole Sun,"
there were a variety of alternative rock songs to choose
from and relate to.
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2000's
By the 2000’s, artists weren’t being discovered how they were in the
past - musicians were rising up from television. They either started
acting on Disney Channel or Nickelodeon or were on a music reality TV
show and one of the two helped them rise into the light.
A tremendous number of solo artists and bands started on Disney
Channel such as Justin Timberlake, the Jonas Brothers, Selena Gomez,
Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Christina Aguilara, Britney Spears, and Jesse
McCartney.
Reality music TV Shows like American Idol, America has Talent, the X
Factor and more gave hidden nobody musicians the opportunity to
audition, rise-up and have the potential to win a record deal. Some
musicians include Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks,
Phillip Philips and Leona Lewis.
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2010's
By 2010, a lot more genres were introduced. From EDM
(Electronic Dance Music) to contemporary R&B,
Experimental music, folk to indie to everything in
between to the rise of instrumental music and accapella.
Today, there's 10 major genres - pop, indie rock, electro,
country, techno, rhythm & blues, dubstep, jazz, rock and
Electronic Dance music. Within each genre there are over
1,000+ minor genres/styles which allows you to find a
variety of musicians. There are one hit wonders to the
albums of the year - so much music now to choose from.
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CONTEST
~July 16th - July 31st~
Create at least one topic or poll with the title as
#50yearsofmusic (otherwise won't know if you did it).
The topic can be anything about music - it can be about a
song you really like to an artist or a fun fact about a song! It's
up to you to decide!
For topics, you must have a title, copy/description & a image.
You must write at least 3 lines and the best content
created will get 1,000 points! You have until July 31st to
create.
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T o l u n a I n f l u e n c e r
P u m p U p P l a y l i s t
D U R I N G T H E F I F A W O M E N ' S W O R L D C U P , W E
A S K E D Y O U W H A T S O N G S P U M P Y O U U P . H E R E ' S
W H A T S O M E O F M E M B E R S S A I D .
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T o l u n a I n f l u e n c e r
P u m p U p P l a y l i s t
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N
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Find out what's new in the Toluna community!
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Toluna Millionaire
Congratulations to
bethbrandolino
the Toluna Millionaire winner in
July 2019
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#TolunaWins
What is #TolunaWins?
Win in a Toluna community contest or when you
redeem your points for a prize.
After your receive your prize, share on social media
for 1,000 points or 300 points in the community
with the hashtag #TolunaWins get some points!
*Make sure you send us the link to your post.
I t ' s a w i n - w i n !
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New Reward: Bitcoin
What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is an alternative type of digital payment.
It’s the fastest digital currency to grow your
money.
Exchange your points for the next best thing, a
digital currency that you can either use as cash
or save for the future.
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CONTENT CREATORS OF THE MONTH
TOP 20
IAMChele
E1278513a
pdnr
jessesister
pr41799
pc1976
reno876
Luv200
AC10
georgiegirl03
rexyb121
bethbrandolino
Penblas
Mielle13
riviera911477
jljmugs
hunnyubuns
slycke1
1bellaria
pjaysmitty
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WANT TO BE A CCM?
Create as many topics as you
can with a title, copy and
picture. Also, comment on
other community member's
topics! Point system below:
2 months = 1,000 points
3 months = 5,000 points
4 months = 500 points
5 months = 10,000 points
Please note after you complete
5 months, you start the process
again. Also, if you are not
consistent, you will have to
start again. This is a great way
to earn points!
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Queen: Meet the Band
Lead vocals: Freddie Mercury
Keyboard: Brian May
Bass guitar: John Deacon
Drummer: Roger Taylor
5 Facts about Queen:
1. They started Queen in 1970
2. Freddie Mercury composed the song "Crazy Little
Thing Called Love" in a bathtub at a hotel
3. Brian May has a degree in Astrophysics - it took
him 36 years to get it
4. In 1975, the 6 minute rock and "mock-opera" song
written by Freddie Mercury called "Bohemian
Rhapsody" was released
5. In 20 years, Freddie Mercury created over 15
albums that are still popular to this day
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Movie Club: Bohemian
In honor of our music initiative , we selected various
movies that featured music in movies.
Bohemian Rhapsody is the July Movie Pick.
TM & © 2018 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
By: cindy7333
"Bohemian Rhapsody is a movie I was actually surprised to have had an interest in. Although, I can
understand the draw to Queen, as I can plainly see the talent in this band, I have never purchased any
of their albums and was never drawn to them, myself. However, I do love history and I enjoy learning
the history behind musicians. This is what lead me to give this movie a chance.
The cast was chosen very well, as the band members looked and performed remarkably like the real
members. The movie held my interest pretty well, but mostly lead me to feeling pity for Freddie
Mercury’s wife. She was extremely loyal to him, throughout the rest of his life, but seemed he only
needed her to be there for him, to give true support that he needed. I doubt she felt his support or love,
after Queen blew up, with success. The movie shows how Queen got their beginning and how they held
their success, for their unique and unconventional style and sticking together for many years. It also
details the many mistakes and regrets of Freddie Mercury, which lead to the downfall of the band and,
in the end, his own life.
I’m unsure of how much of it is factual, but overall, it was a pretty entertaining and educational movie."
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Rhapsody
By: maddog12
"What a blast from the past!! Sit back, relax and enjoy this rockin' tribute to Queen and Freddie
Mercury! You will be transported back to a time when music was quite different from today...a
time that many believe had REAL music! While the movie lags a bit from time to time, the
depiction of the life of Freddie Mercury is eye-opening and gripping. As you watch the movie you
will see the deep commitment of Freddie Mercury and the band to the music they produced. It is
quite a story of commitment and passion, even while dealing with adversity.
While I was not a huge fan of Queen or Freddie Mercury, this film may have made me one!
The music is awesome, the acting was terrific and the story line is inspiring. This film will keep
your attention and make you want to learn more about Queen and Freddie Mercury."
By: sjoyredding
"Rarely am I disappointed not to have seen a movie at the theater, Bohemian Rhapsody was the
exception. This film was brilliant from the first scene to the last. Rami Ma lek''s portrayal of
Freddy Mercury was brilliant. He perfectly embodied Mercury's struggles with, acceptance,
fame, and finding love. The music was fantastic. I play piano, so when I was a little girl my father
introduced me to Queen, Stevie Wonder, and Rush just to name a few of the greats. I can still
remember watching Queen perform at Live Aid on television when I even younger than that.
This movie took me right back to my childhood. Watching Malek on that stage was amazing. It's
not your typical rock star movie, while it definitely qualifies it was also beautiful, moving, and at
times painful to watch. Even knowing how the movie ends I was vested in the journey. One of
these days I'll remember to wear waterproof mascara. This a must see for every music lover
and anyone else who wants to do the fandango!"
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Bohemian Rhapsody
TM & © 2018 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
By: rcandsc
"I expected no more than your typical legend bio with the movie Bohemian Rhapsody. To my surprise
the movie offered so much more.
With the beyond outstanding performance of Rami Malek I was taken into the world of the music
industry in a way I have never before been taken. Showing me how money motivated the industry can
truly be. With the rise of stardom this was apparent with Queen more than ever as the movie shows in
the fight that Freddie Mercury has to undergo with the record executives to release Bohemian
Rhapsody as a single. When the single doesn't fit the time constraints among other things the executive
decision makers put up an seemingly unyielding fight against it's release until they are confronted with
Mercury's unstoppable musical genius. This film is riveting in the least and full of factoids that the most
die-hard fan of Queen's Freddie Mercury will be surprised to find out as Bohemian Rhapsody uncovers
it all."
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Bohemian Rhapsody
By: dolffan
What did I just watch? It surely was not a tell tale story of Freddy Mercurys' life. Not to take
anything from Rami Malek, who portrayed a perfect Freddy, but come on. The film Bohemian
Rhapsody could not have been created by anyone calling themselves a Queens fan. This edited
script of what I will call a short story, only touches on an inch of Freddy Mercurys' life. He was a
legend in the music industry and an irreplaceable idolic figure Freddy loved to walk on stage
and he loved his fans but what he also loved was wild party's, sex, and rock n roll. This movie
only portrayed a crumb of Freddy's Mercurys' three layered cake life. Thumbs up for the genre,
of the music side and the actors performances there of. Emotional tug a war came with the
revealing of Freddy's Aids contracted disease, between the heart break of a legend taken before
his time and anger/resentment that a man that had everything was so careless. For a Freddy
Mercury or true Queen fan, you will not gain any more knowledge of Freddy's life watching
Bohemian Rhapsody for it reveals only the well known, obvious facts about the legends life. It is
a nice recap in a whole, to jolt our memories back to the "We will Rock You" Era, but Bohemian
Rhapsody could have been so much more. If your going to write and film a movie on any legend
as big as Freddy Mercury, then do just that. By trying so hard to not disgrace Freddy Mercurys'
name, a disservice was done to one of the greatest singers to ever step up to the mic. Why
leave out the things that made Freddy Mercury who he is was? Why write just about bits and
pieces of his life, that we're obviously hand picked, to fit the overall range of audiences. Tell it
like it is. Don't hold back any punches. Freddy Mercury would have wanted it no other way. Rest
in peace my dear friend. May the melody ring in your ears forever and a day.
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