Genera: Postmodernism – after modernism, reaction to modernism, bleed into popular music.is a late 20thcentury movement in philosophy, art, and culture that questions established norms, embraces pluralism, and often rejects the idea of objective truth Pendercki – graphic scores, microtones, extended technique Cage – Conceptual art Glass – Minimalism Pop(ular)- made to sell, simple and easy. Edison invents sound recording, frank Sinatra in jazz Blues- originated among African Americans in the Deep South of the United States around the 1860s. Blues is party music, sad songs. Country- largely from the British (Irish) tradition, Appalachia called “Hillbilly” – oral tradition. Made into pop, appellation mountains. From Ireland. Rock and Roll – fast and organic, Baby Boomers R&B and Country mix Bill Hayley and the Comets Elvis Presley - debatably greatest selling artist of all time Soul- rhythm and blues with gospel singing. musical representation of the Civil Rights Movement R&B + Gospel, Ray Charles, James Brown – Cells becomes Funk, becomes Hip Hop, seeking end segregation. Folk- (music of the people) like country long unwritten tradition), social activism. Bob dylan Rock- music is a genre of popular music characterized by strong beats, electric guitar-driven sound, and a cultural emphasis on rebellion and self-expression. Disco- pop in 70’s, whole bunch of money it does go to gay club. Edm, influences pop music. Punk – united by nihilism- no value in anything, reaction corporate in the 70’s Rap- dance halls of Jamaica influenced by disco, Jamaica making up lyrics, 70’s house parties. Alternative- 90’s, alternative to modern music, to pop, rock hits. Nouns: Penderecki - Polish composer, noted for his highly individual orchestration Cage- concept composition Glass- minimalist composition Frank Sinatra- pop singer, jazz? Miles Davis- trumpet jazz composer best album Baby Boomers- born after world war 2 Elvis- selling artist of all time, started then helped James Brown- soul Bob Dylan- folk Beatles- influential group, introduces rock and roll in pop music, psychedelia involved Michael Jackson- king of pop, thriller- greatest album Public Enemy-golden age rap music, politcal Nirvana- 1990s reinvents rock, metal with punk, grunge, alternative Napster- music file-sharing computer service created by American college student Shawn Fanning in 1999. Max Martin- song writer, producer Technical: Social Activism- music for political change Concept Album- story by album, dark side of moon Psychedelia- movement of drugs, philosophy Nihilism- punk philosophy, belief that nothing matters at all Scratching- scratching records like in the video Synthesizer- electronic instruments, 80’s
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