60's Flashcards
what is a twin track tape recorder?
tape recording device that allows separate recordings of multiple sounds to then become a single piece.
Developed in 1955.
what is double tracking?
Where a sound is recorded onto one track and then another time on another
Done to strengthen sound and thicken texture
What is distortion?
Effect used to add warmth and thickness
50/60s musicians would physically damage equipment/turn up output levels to create the sound
What is a Hammond organ?
Electric organ
Used for church music originally but then in pop music
What is feedback?
Effect caused by inexperienced musicians
Amp sound reacts with pickup creating a squealing sound
(pickup - metal part on guitar)
What is electro-theremin?
electronic instrument controlled by a slider to make a ghostly noise
What is a mellotron?
Keyboard where each key controls the playback of single pre recorded sounds
What was the ‘Brill Building’? Name two artists who worked in it.
Building in NYC where songs were commercially manufactured. Produced pop songs for teen idols
Carole King and Jerry Goffin
In the 50’s who were independent record companies bought out by?
Larger record companies
Name a teen idol and his song.
Neil Sedaka
Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen
What is the Gibson Maestro Fuzzbox?
Machine used to distort guitars and extreme outer of sound wave.
2 controls:
- volume and attack
Name 4 characteristics/influences/styles of Bob Dylan’s music.
Funk/pop elements
Connection with poetry
Acoustic guitars, harmonicas
Lyrics had elements of social protest and current issues as well as oppression
Name a feature of psychedelic rock.
Track lengths weren’t constrained
Use of serious lyrics
Use of exotic instruments
What type of albums were used for psychedelic rock?
Concept albums with highly decorated sleeves
What is tape manipulation?
Where tapes are taken apart and can be: backwards playback vari-speed spliced delay loops panned
