Lecture 2 What is Heavy Music Flashcards
What does “heavy” mean in music? (5)
Profound, important, serious, complex, overwhelming.
What makes music “musically heavy”? (4) LIBS
Loud, intense, big-sounding, sonically deep/low.
Name one song that contributed to the idea of “heavy music” in the 1960s. Who was it performed by?
“Born To Be Wild” – Steppenwolf (1968).
What does the term “heavy” refer to physically?
Of great weight, difficult to move.
What were the true roots of the term “heavy metal” and when did this happen?
Refers to metallic elements like lead, iron, and mercury in the 19th century.
In which book was the phrase “heavy metal” first used about drugs, who was it written by and what year?
The Soft Machine by William Burroughs (1961).
What are some musical elements that contribute to a “heavy” sound? DLA
Deep, low sounds (e.g., bass guitar, drums), aggressive instruments.
What did “heavy metal thunder” refer to in Steppenwolf’s “Born To Be Wild”?
Motorcycles
Who used “heavy metal” in a music review in 1970, where did he write his review?
Mike Saunders in Rolling Stone magazine.
How does The Beatles’ “I Want You (She’s So Heavy)” create a heavy sound?
Layers of guitars, white noise, hard-hitting drums.
What did George Harrison say about “I Want You (She’s So Heavy)” musically?
It is “heavy” like the blues, especially because of the riff.
What cultural understanding did Bob Seger’s “Heavy Music” reflect?
A big, powerful sound with low tones like bass drums.
Why is the term “heavy metal” difficult to pinpoint in origin?
It has been used in various contexts, from drugs to motorcycles, making it hard to trace.
