Brit-Pop Flashcards
1
Q
What is Brit-Pop?
A
Origins in indie style and considered an alternate rock style.
Brit-pop bands took inspiration from 60s bands such as The Beatles and The Kinks and used them as a gold standard.
Thematically-reaction against socio-economic class structure striving for something better.
2
Q
Decade?
A
mid 90s
3
Q
Features?
A
lyrical, tuneful vocal melodies
use of verse-chorus structure
regular four bar phrases and simple root position chords
syllabic vocal style
use of tambourine
use of electric guitars/bass and live drums
keyboards featured in some bands
mid to up tempo and mostly major
limited distortion
lots of guitar-clean in sound or use of over-drive
4
Q
Examples of Artists and Bands
A
Oasis-Definitely Maybe
Blur-Parklife
Pulp-His n Hers
