...Rock Midterm Review 12 true or false 38 multiple choice 1. What is a rock style beat? 4 beat feel w/backbeat 2. What is the most commonly used rock song form? 3. ü What is syncopation? Accenting rhythms other than the regular rhythm 4. ü What is a riff and how are they used in rock music? Short, memorable and easily retained melody 5. ü What are the core vs. optional instruments in rock music? Vocals + guitar+bass+drums vs. piano+keyboards+synthesizers 6. ü What are the characteristics of folk music from the British Isles? A story told in plain everyday language Sung with an untrained voice Heterophony (i.e., multiple versions of the same melody, played simultaneously) Verse/Chorus & Strophic song forms Uptempo dance rhythms 7. ü African tribal music? Percussion instruments Syncopated percussive playing techniques Riff-like melodic ideas Layered textures made up of voices, percussion, and pitched instruments Melismatic vocal lines Improvisation Pentatonic scale vs. Major Scale 8. African American folk songs? Improvised bluesy melodies to speed the day along Rhythmic music to accompany rhythmic tasks Call & Response Group responds to leader, sometimes the foreman of the job 9. ü European classical music? Sentimental stories set to simple melodies Harmony support melody Clear song form Clear rhythmic order 10. ü What was the Minstrel Show? Why was it considered the first synthesis? Variety show...
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..."Rock Around the Clock" "Rock Around the Clock" is a rock and roll song written in 1952. And the version that we have just listened to was recorded by Bill Haley and His Comets in 1954. Compared with the first recording by another band and the various cover versions afterwards, Haley recording is considered as to be the best-known and most successful rendition of the song. When first released in the spring of 1954, it gained only limited sales. However, the song was popularized by its use in the social commentary film “Blackboard Jungle” in 1955 and became an anthem for the rebellious Fifties youth. Haley's recording of "Rock Around the Clock" is generally labeled to be the song that, more than any other, brought rock and roll into mainstream culture around the world. Popular music of the 1950s When the 1950s are mentioned, the first type of music to come to most people's minds is rock 'n roll. But music in the fifties was more than just rock 'n roll. The early 1950s era Pop music focusd on the song’s story and emotional delivery and was essentially a continuation of the crooner sound of the previous decade. Crooner sound refers to the sentimental songs, especially the love songs of the 1930s and 1940s It was not until the middle of the decade, Rock and roll entered the mainstream and became a major force in American record sales. And with a series of network television appearances and chart-topping records, popular artists such as Bill Haley, Elvis Presley...
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...Teenagers influenced the market industry by buying fashionable clothes, food, car etc. Through watching many movies produced from America, many teenagers were copying the looks of their favourite celebrities ranging from Marlon Brando portrayed as a motorbike punk in “The Wild One” dressed up in blue jeans and a leather jacket to Marilyn Monroe and Grace kelly wearing tiny waistlines and full skirts and busts. Many of the teenagers copying Marlon Brando and James Dean (Rebel without a cause, he was also wearing similar clothes to Marlon Brando) were influenced to wear jeans, leather boots and a white t - shirt and these were a symbol of teenage rebellion for young men everywhere. Throughout the 1950’s young women were also influenced by rock n roll. Full skirts in bright colours became popular for...
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...The “Rolling Stones”, the “Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band in the World”, or the “Stones” are all names of which the influential bad boys of Rock ‘n’ Roll go by. The well deserved and hardly argued title of the “Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band in the World” was first bestowed upon them in the 1960s. Although there were other Rock ‘n’ Roll bands rising to fame at this time, almost simultaneously, the Rolling Stones graciously accepted the title and carried it to the top along with them, taking no breaks from the spotlight. The Rolling Stones left a lasting impression on the music industry as well as on most, if not all, of the people that have had the pleasure of enjoying their music, including myself. I was first captivated by the Stones as a kid...
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... S. Pastor 3/4/2014 TITLE: Exploring the culture of Rock N’ Roll GENERAL PURPOSE: To inform SPECIFIC PURPOSE: The purpose of this presentation is to inform our audience of classmates about the culture of Rock N’ Roll, and its impact of artists from the 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s era. CENTRAL IDEA: The culture of Rock N’ Roll is an interesting culture to explore because it has so many influential artists of all eras and for many decades it has played a big role in society. INTRODUCTION I. We will we will rock you! The language of rock n’ roll has such an influence on the moods and attitudes on many, young and old alike. II. There are many rock musicians that have made their influential mark in the entertainment world, but today we will introduce to you just a few who we feel has “rocked” the world of music. III. Relevancy* IV. We have done extensive research on our topic and have looked at credible sources from the Internet, reference books, and articles. We hope you will enjoy learning more about the genre of rock music just as we have. V. Today, we will share highlights about the *, *, awards and recognition, and their lifestyle associated alcohol and drugs of abuse. BODY I. 1950s (Henric Razon student one) II. 1960s(Colin Endo student two) III. The 1970s was marked by an emergence of a variety of new rock styles, with large rock bands performing in front of thousands in arenas and outside stadiums...
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...Ronald Oakley examine the change in the social behavior of the post World War II generation and discuss whether Rock and Roll was the cause of the dramatic behavioral changes that led teenagers astray from the conservative values of the older generation. While both Pennington and Oakley agree on some of the factors that that led to the sweeping changes in teenage behavior during this time, they differ on the conclusion of whether Rock and Roll was the culprit and whether teenage morals and values truly shifted from their conservative upbringing during this time. Pennington’s essay offers a more unbiased, balanced, substantive and consistent assessment that supports the conclusion that Rock and Roll was indeed the accelerant that ignited 1950s youth and encouraged them to adopt Rock and Roll’s values of rebellion, provocative sexual expression and racial-mixing....
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...The rise and emergence of rock ‘n’ roll in American society in the 1950s and 1960s partially broke down the color barrier, allowing people to begin looking past the issues of racial inferiority and superiority. This breaking down of the color barrier and easing of racial tension was not complete, however, leading to a heightened need for civil rights and equality. This new music form allowed blacks and whites to work together in a professional setting and intermingle like they never had before, increasing white appreciation and acceptance for blacks. Without rock ‘n’ roll and the social benefits included, the civil rights movement may never have been as powerful as it was. The origins of rock ‘n’ roll had its very roots in the African-American culture. Rhythm and blues, jazz, and gospel music, once confined solely to black culture, now found their way into white society, as “race records” became popular, not just in the black community, but in the white community as well. These “race records” were, at first, aimed only at the African-American audience, and were distributed by door-to-door salesmen and newsboys for “lovers of music everywhere and those who desire to help in the advance of the Race.” Bessie Smith, a black singer in the 1920s, became so popular within the black community, that she was cast in an early sound film—one of the first to include black performers. Eventually, “race records” expanded to include comedy routines, recorded sermons, and spirituals. In the 1940s...
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...“The soldiers made the music a language of the war. To them, ‘rock and roll’ meant an M-16 on full automatic” (Fink, p.184). The soldiers learned to make a language of their own of the protest music. “It was more common to set new lyrics to the already existing folk, country, or popular tunes. Most of the songs, however, were actually a part of the traditional military folklore of earlier wars: World War I and II, the Korean War, and even RAF and British Army songs” (Fink, p.184). The musicians took original songs and added lyrics, took out lyrics, and changed things around so the songs could be original. Although it was common to make the music from already existing songs, some of the folk songs from the era were created especially for Vietnam and the words and music was all original. There were traditional...
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...“otherworldly,” his electric guitar solos later influenced the transition from rock and roll to psychedelic rock. His solos became legendary and were groundbreaking during his time. In order to alter the pitch of his notes, he would maneuver the guitar’s tremolo arm to expertly create a trademark wavering sound (“Jimi”). Oftentimes, he implemented the effect of “fuzz boxes” or distortion, combined it with repetitive musical phrases reflective of blues, and drove the phrases with fast tempo power chords. His relationship with the electric guitar was intensely personal. On June 18, 1967, Hendrix performed at the Monterey International Pop Festival with his band, The Jimi Hendrix Experience (“The Jimi Hendrix”). At the end of his performance, he set his electric guitar on fire while on stage (“The Jimi Hendrix”). His flamboyant performance style oftentimes involved him playing with his elbow or even his teeth. During certain songs, such as “Wild Thing,” he imitated the distorted sound of an engine revving and held the guitar as if it was a phallic object. The thin, sleek body of the electric guitar allowed for more expressive, energetic performances. Sometimes, he would even thrust towards or lay on his guitar while performing. This highly sexualized performance became his signature and influenced later psychedelic rockers. The practice of sexualizing the electric guitar contributed to the counterculture aspect of rock and encouraged further creativity of other artists. Although I never realized...
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...Elvis Aaron Presley was born on January 8, 1935, to Vernon and Gladys Presley. Elvis had a twin brother, Jessie Garon Presley, who died at birth. Elvis was raised in a small two bedroom house in Tupelo, Mississippi. The towns people called Tupelo, which was located near the Appalachian Mountains, the Mississippi Hills. Elvis grew up in a very poor side of town and where he mingled with the black culture. This exposed him to rhythm and blues, gospel, bluegrass, jazz and pop. Elvis didn't dress like a typical white middle class young man. He dressed with a rebel edge which included leather jackets, open shirts, and upturned colors. He slicked his hair back and grew long side burns. Elvis was a mixture of the black and white cultures that he grew up with. Elvis began singing at an early age in church, at local assemblies, camp meetings and revivals. While in elementary school his teacher convinced him to participate in a talent contest at the Mississippi/Alabama Fair and Dairy Show. Elvis wore a cowboy suit, had to stand on a chair to reach the microphone, and he sang a Red Foley song, "Old Shep". Elvis won second place and a $5.00 prize. Shortly after this Elvis' uncle bought him a guitar and gave him lessons. The Presley's moved to Memphis when Elvis was thirteen. He graduated from L. C. Humes high school in 1953. Elvis went to work for Crown Electric Company as a truck driver. He was planning to get a job as an electric repairman and took evening classes towards that end. During...
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...“Today's rock music extols everything from rape, and homosexuality to sadomasochism and bestiality.... Other lyrics glamorize drug and alcohol use, and glorify death and violent rebellion” (Betz, 2004, p. 1). Music is and always has been a major influence on teenagers around the world. Is music today taking it a step too far? According to Smilkstein (1999), violence occurs in 57% of rap and rock videos and sexual intimacy in 75%. Of videos with violence, 81% also contained sexual references, (p. 1). Music has been around for centuries and affecting teens in all sorts of different ways. Violence and bad situations are not the only thing that comes out of music. Christian music affects religious listeners in a much different way than rap music would affect a teen today. This paper will deal with all the effects, positive and negative, of music and teenagers. The music being discussed will be rap, rock and roll, heavy metal, country, and Christian. Each section of music will be thoroughly explored and how each individual aspect affects teenagers will be brought into light. “Teens who spend more time watching the sex and violence depicted in the ‘reel’ life of ‘gangsta’ rap music videos are more likely to practice these behaviors in real life” (Kerchheimer, 2003, p. 1). Five hundred and twenty two black girls between the ages of 14 to 18, all who listened to rap and watched rap videos, were studied. Compared to girls that rarely or never watched the videos, the 522...
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...Taylor Rice History of Rock and Roll Mixtape Project February 25, 2016 Cross Road Blues by Robert Johnson Hound Dog by Elvis Presley This Land Is Your Land by Woody Guthrie Good Golly Miss Molly by Little Richard Unforgettable by Nat King Cole Miserlou by Dick Dale & the Del Tones Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley & the Comets Surfin’ USA by Beach Boys Maybellene by Chuck Berry The Times They Are A-Changin by Bob Dylan Robert Johnson’s “Cross Road Blues” (Crossroads) released in 1937. Robert Johnson is a legend, known as a figure in defining the foundation of the birth of Blues. His blues style was also very influential in the shaping of Rock and Roll. Before his young death at the young age of 27, he only ever recorded 29 of his compositions, which is very little material in comparison to other legends. His songs were seen as remarkable and inspiring since his music had a shockingly raw feel for the era. “Cross Road Blues” is in the blues genre, more specifically the Delta blues style. The song gives life to the legend of Robert Johnson who supposedly met the Devil at a crossroads outside of town and sold his sole in return for the Devil to tune his guitar and give him the talent to become a great musician. The song represents the blues genre of the era from the spiritual and religious roots, however, rather than using the usual saxophone as the lead instrument in a jazz song, he played the acoustic guitar. Woody Guthrie’s “This Land...
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...when rebellious young artists were crossing the boundaries of the conventional music genres and styles and often rejected from the music establishment. The stylistic music origins of punk could be found in second half of the twentieth century. First it was rock’n’roll of the fifties that shook the post war society with its wild rhythms and raw cords played on electric guitars amplified to produce more “noise”. The other influences were R&B, country and rockabilly and in the 60s many sub-genres that emerged on the rock music scene like: garage rock, frat rock, psychedelic rock, pub rock, glam rock, and proto-punk. Although its origins can be traced back as far as you like, with every generation having its own youth sub-culture that shocks the established order (for some Elvis was a punk), punk as we know it today began in the early 1970s. It was bands like The Fugs, the MC5 and The Stooges that sowed the seeds, but the first groups to take on the recognisable attitude and style were the New York Dolls and Television, who...
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...By looking at different music genres throughout the ages I will attempt to show how popular music has broken down social barriers and in my opinion has succeeded in challenging gender norms to a point where the perceptions of what is socially acceptable have been altered. Before delving into the world of rock and roll it is noteworthy that the music industry was like any other business, a typically male environment in which women were not expected to survive. The music industry and specifically the Rock genre were sexually focused from the very early stages, as far back as the 40’s and 50’s. Rock music posed a question of morality and was perceived as shocking and dangerous because of its explicit sexual overtones. An example of these first steps in the scene would be Elvis whose gold, tight outfits and pelvic thrusts were considered hugely taboo yet millions of young girls, and indeed boys, idolised and fantasized about him. Rock music had a large following because of its rebellious nature and the rise of consumerism whereby it meant that teenagers could freely buy records themselves. Through this boom in consumerism and the addictive and thrilling nature of the music, rock was pushed into the mainstream of...
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...McCartney, together changed music, culture, lifestyles, clothing style, and political attitudes. They sadistically emerged into the American pop music scene and changed it forever. Their energetic lyrics and funky beats with their grazing controversial long hair had a the youth entranced and influenced for a lifetime. Yet those weren’t the only things that had influenced many people around the world. The Beatles involvement with the politics of peace, and experimentation with hallucinogenic drugs and Indian mysticism brought a new look into meditation and a different view of society in whole. John Lennon, the lead singer of The Beatles, was 17 when he formed his first band called The Black Jacks. The band was made up entirely of classmates from the Quarry Bank Grammar School in Liverpool, and almost immediately after they started, they changed their name to The Quarry Men, to represent their school. They played Skiffle music, which was a mixture of folk, jazz, and blues which was popular in England at the time. In the summer of 1957, The Quarry Men were setting up for a performance in a church hall when another member of the band introduced Lennon to Paul McCartney, He auditioned for the band, after they had finished their set, he was immediately invited to join in October, 1957. By February 1958 Lennon’s style in music started moving increasingly away from skiffle and more towards the rock 'n' roll scene. This prompted the band's banjo player to leave, giving McCartney the opportunity...
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