Psychadelic Rock Flashcards
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Q
Define
Psychedelic
A
A style inspired by drug experience
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Q
Time period
Psychedelic
A
1960s
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Q
Another name
Psychedelic
A
Acid
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Q
Artists
Psychedelic
A
Jimi Hendrix
Pink flits
John Lennon
Good vibrations- beach boys
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Q
Why did it end
Psychedelic
A
Hippies had become more violent
Death of Joni Hendrix
Drug habits changed due to Vietnam war
Not alternate anymore
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Q
Characteristics
Psychedelic
A
Trippy Recording techniques Indian instruments - sitar New instruments- Hammond organ and mellotron Old instruments- harpsichord Lyrics of forgotten times and childhood Extended solos from Indian and jazz music Loud heavy rock Bright colours due to drugs on album art
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Q
Example
Psychedelic
A
Whiter shade of pale
- Procol harum
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Q
Feature of shade of pale
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Slow in hanging tempo Ostinato drums No dynamic contrast C major Sustained descending bass line In hanging tone colour Harsh high register