Listening Exam 1 Flashcards
1
Q
How is rebellion shown in Summertime Blues?
A
- loud and distorted guitars
- shouted vocals
- layered vocals
- expressive guitar playing
- talks about bohemian musician
2
Q
What was important about the original version of Summertime Blues?
A
- done by Eddy Cochrane in 1954
- Separates voice of authority with reverb/ delay
- Use of gritty distortion tubes
- talks about bohemian musician
3
Q
How does heavy metal acquire power?
A
Uses:
- Death
- technological power
- images of danger
- blasphemy
- the occult
4
Q
What is associated with heavy metal?
A
- large guns
- possessing great power
- dangerous elements
- toxic compounds
5
Q
How is You really got me considered proto-metal?
A
- the debut of power chords
- use of distortion
6
Q
How did sonic resources transform in the mid to late 60’s?
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- music was becoming louder and more distorted (John Bonham layering drums with tinfoil)
- P.A systems were becoming louder
- guitar pedals were coming out
7
Q
How is Purple Haze considered proto-metal?
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- Experimental use of tape manipulation for the ending solo
- “Dive Bomb” with tremolo bar
- Virtuosity
8
Q
What are the characteristics of metal?
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- Avoidance of blues chords and progressions
- Fast tempos, driving rhythms
- bottom string power chords
- a contrast of clean and distorted parts
- instrumental power trip
- high, expressive vocal delivery
- themes of mysticism, death, occult, violence, madness
- formal predictability with guitar solos
9
Q
How is 21st century schizoid man considered proto-metal (king crimson)?
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- very progressive with influence of blues and psychedelic music
- unconventional song structure
- direct protest against vietnam
10
Q
According to Alan. F Moore what is distortion?
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- Trangression, subversion and rebellion
- Physical strength, power, sustain
- Emotional Intensity, unconstrained expression
11
Q
How was Gypsy by Uriah Heep proto metal?
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- the mystic atmosphere, blasphemy and quest all incorporated
- proto metal choir vocals
- Frantic keyboard playing juxtaposed against constrained backing instruments
- powerful vocals, lots of vibrato and opera influence
- Emergence of soloist musician/ virtuostic hero
12
Q
What is important about the track “Black Sabbath”?
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- Celebration of dissonance (tritone, devil’s fifth)
- Gothic Imagery
- Experimental Song Structure/ improvisation
- use of minor scales and modes from jazz
13
Q
What is important about the track “Whorehouse Blues”?
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- Exaggeration of Blues misogyny
- Metal was birthed in the midst of the 60’s British blues revival so it’s a homage to Lemmy’s roots (connection to roots)
- shows the versatility of the band
- Just like metal, blues went against societal norms
14
Q
What is important about Hoochie Coochie Man?
A
- Mystic/ fantasy, power/ empowerment lyrics
- gritty sounding recording
- single bass riff
- heaviness of riff because its played by every instrument
