Week 10: Local popular music - The Dunedin Sound

Question 1

A music store in Dunedin that was the hub for music

Answer 1

Begg’s

Question 2

Theme of the 1960s

Answer 2

Rock n roll

Question 3

Theme of the 1970s

Answer 3

Pre-punk

Question 4

Theme of the 1980s

Answer 4

Punk rock - lots of unrest!

Question 5

Causes for unrest in the 1980s

Answer 5

Nuclear concerns (Cold War - US vs. Russia), Springbok Rugby Tour (racial screening of players)

Question 6

Creators of the Dunedin Sound

Answer 6

The Enemy - punk rock band

Question 7

The record label most commonly associated with the Dunedin Sound (but not always)

Answer 7

The Flying Nun

Question 8

Characteristics of the Dunedin Sound

Answer 8

Rough recording techniques, reverberation, droning or jangling guitars, indistinct vocals

Question 9

Does everyone agree that the Dunedin Sound exists?

Answer 9

Nope! It’s contentious and problematic. Musicians involved often denied its existence. No easy or unanimous agreement about it

Question 10

The specific circumstances that brought about the Dunedin Sound

Answer 10

Geographical and cultural isolation, divided nature of New Zealand at the time (unrest), primitive recording techniques and equipment available