U4 Flashcards
Political and Cultural shift in the 80’s and 90’s went to the which wing?
Right
Technological changes of the 80’s and 90’s?
Cable TV, VCR, MTV, Alternatives to networks.
Compact disk rejuvenated the music industry with comprehensive reissues of earlier music
Digital Technological changes?
Synthesizers were better and cheaper Drum machines MiDi technology Personal Computers Electric guitars had tremolo bars
What years consisted of “New Wave” music?
Post-Punk Rock 1978-82
What was different about New Wave music that made it more accessible than Punk?
It was more melodic and less political
What was used in the “minimalist rock” style that the B-52’s used?
They used toy instruments and a stripped down sound
B- 52’s first single?
Most successful release?
Rock Lobster (1979) Cosmic Thing
Describe the Talking Heads’ style
Abandonded Punk, expanded style
Funk/dance music rhythms and players
Brian Eno introduced structuralist composition
songs were built from framents recorded in the studio
lyrics and melodies were added to completed tracks
What band had a guitar based rock with a more R&B vocal influence?
The Pretenders
What band centered around the songwriting/singing of Chrissie Hynde?
The Pretenders
What were some characteristics of Elvis Costello’s music?
Combined punk attitude with pop melodicism; smart complex lyrics; four piece band sound
Who’s first LP was My Aim Is True?
Elvis Costello
Who revolutionized MTV?
Michael Jackson.
He broke the color barrier and introduced elaborate production with lavish choreography
Thriller
What band had their songs based on the songwriting and singing of Sting?
The police (1977-84)
Who was signed to Island Records in 1980?
U2
What were some of the characteristics found in U2’s music?
Post Punk influences: Raw energy, rudimentary technique.
Rejected punk Nihilism
Subject matter of spiirtual and political issues.
Unique sound built around unique timbres.
Solid repetitive rhythm section.
Unorthodox guitar style of edge; chordal rather than lead oriented. Reverb and electronic effects
Who used influences of Dance, Pop, Funk, Soul, Disco, Hip Hop?
Madonna
What kind of impact did Madonna have?
Achieved Megastar status
ideally suited for MTV succeess
Mixed religion and sexuality
Challenged traditional definitions of Feminism and Exploitation
How did MTV appeal to the different audiences of each genre?
They created shows like headbanger’s ball for metal fans and Yo! for Rap fans.
Who introduced the Rap practice of Jamaican DJs toasting over records?
Kool Herc introduced it to the Bronx
Characteristics of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
Playing turntables
“The Message” introduced social commentary to rap
Who introduced electrofunk?
Afrika Bambaataa
Who were the founders of Def Jam Records, what’d they do and who were their biggest names?
Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons
Brought rock culture and hip hop together through Run D.M.C. and Beastie Boys
Who is the white punk group that merged rock and rap influences and relied heavily on digital sampling?
Beastie Boys
