Colin Larkins argued that Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band was an album that revolutionized, changed and re-invented the boundaries of modern popular music (Larkins, 1994). In light of the facts that were pointed out in this essay, Larkins' statement seems to be correct. To go even further in this consideration, it can be argued that the Beatles revolutionized popular music, and popular culture as well. From music industry standard practices to new recording techniques, right through to fashion, the Beatles profoundly changed the sixties, and are still a huge influence to many people today.…
The Vinyl Countdown Over the past seventy years the way music is stored, played and displayed has greatly changed. From vinyl records to instant online streaming, the advancements in technology have been truly impressive. Long gone are the days of standing in line at the music store, or lugging around heavy electronic equipment (Ramey, "Modern Technology Advantages And Disadvantages"). By discussing how music was listened to throughout the ages one can appreciate the convenience that is enjoyed today. Columbia Records introduced the first long-playing record, or LP, in 1948.…
The beginning of his career started as few others do. He didn't actually want to perform and play his songs for people, but rather have other people sing his songs. "Yet after writing his first few songs, including "The Song that Jane Likes" and "Recently", he began to consider starting his own band" (wikipedia.com). There was only one answer to this Matthews explains. "I didn't really have a vision, or a plan," says Matthews, acknowledging that some of his musical sensibility came from spending time in so many different places as a child.…
The years 1963-1966 saw the pick of British rock and roll, a period guided by The Beatles. The Beatles started a revolution of pop music and made rock and roll the music that most people chose and they made Britain the centre of the music market of the time. The Beatles had been particularly effective because of their talent in writing lyrics of the songs that represented a new affirmation of the concept and image of the working-class. By being working-class image, writing their own songs, ignoring the larger adult audience in favour of appealing to youth alone, and expressing their opinions on society, the Beatles created the rudiments of a lasting image of the rock and roll musician – in pursuing these ideas, they became an idea themselves…
Analyzing Albums I. [Introduction] A. Kanye West who claims himself as a God, he is one of kind in the music industry. He has many influences across multiple genres in music. He has won Grammy’s and other awards. He’s the most loved and hated artist of our generation. Kendrick Lamar is an uprising star in his own right.…
Was Rock and Roll Responsible for Dismantling Americas Traditional Family, Sexual, and Racial Customs in the 1950s and 1960s? Dating back to as early as 1922 is when rock n roll appeared in blues songs. It then began to tradition and take off into what we know “rock n roll” in the early 1950s. Rock n Roll was a fashion of rhythm and blues, black gospel, and country-western. Dating back to as early as 1922 is when rock n roll began in blues songs.…
“Rock and Roll Unplugged” "I know the evil feeling that you feel when you sing it. I know the lostposition that you get into in the beat. Well, if you talk to the average teenager of today and you ask them what it is about rock and roll music that they like, the first thing they'll say, is 'The beat, the beat, the beat!'"-Reverend Jimmy Snow, c. 1957. In the article “Rock and Roll Unplugged” it explains to us the major influence African music has had on the American culture throughout the years. Much of the music back then is still being used today.…
A ton of great music came out in 1975 including, Bob Dylan's Blood on the Tracks, Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here, Queen's A Night at the Opera, Aerosmith's Toys in the Attic, Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti, the Who's The Who By Numbers, Steely Dan's Katie Lied and Rush's Fly by Night just to name a few. As all of these albums celebrate their 40th anniversary, I'm reminded of just how important 1975 was for music. While each of these recordings were monumental, there are four that standout as groundbreaking, Fleetwood Mac's self titled debut, Patti Smith's Horses, Bruce Springsteen's Born to Run and David Bowie's Young Americans. Fleetwood Mac was a blues band that emerged out of England in the late 1960s. After a brief stint with Bob Welch they were seeking a new sound.…
By creating the alter ego that is Sgt pepper’s lonely hearts club band, the Beatles, never became unfashionable or ‘dated’. It was there way of acknowledging the psychedelic era. Proving their dexterity and pushing the boundaries in the recording studio yet again. McCartney was influenced by psychedelic rock posters of American bands while on the last Beatles…
Some of the reasons why Thelonious Monk is held in such high regard today are because although people did not necessarily appreciate his musical techniques during his time, later jazz musicians valued his aggressive, dissonant style. Later musicians think of his melodies as strong and distinct and they unconsciously play piano much like the way Monk would play it. Also, his piano style is still influential and its elements have been used in later jazz pieces and by multiple jazz…
In the music video Pink Floyd’s Another Brick in the Wall, Pink Floyd is attempting to bring into light the cookie cutter education system that, to many, seems to make the children into a design that sometimes is often not made for the children themselves. It seems to be a cry for reform in the way that children are raised so that those that do not fit into the design are not cast aside. Before the modern education system currently implemented student were often forced into a system lacking in flexibility. This was especially true in places such as Great Britain where the teaching style was especially rigid until recent reforms.…
O Brother, Where Art Thou? was made in 2000 and is about three escaped prisoners on the hunt for some buried treasure. These men experience a great deal of adversity during their hunt including being returned to prison, a Ku Klux Klan mob, and a flood. Unlike many of the other films I have watched during the course of this class, this movie possessed a large amount of diegetic music. The type of music seemed to fit the movie well because of the comedic tone throughout.…
In conclusion, the Beatles have been an outstanding element in the music industry. The transitions the group has undergone throughout their history is evident after analyzing their professional and personal music history. The earliest styles of their music involve repetitiveness, use of first or second person pronouns and pleasantness. As time went by, the band’s repertoire of lyrics increased and they started to write longer phrases. Even after their break up, the member of the band continued to record more mature hits as solo recording…
The Beatles were not stars from day one. Like many artists, they had to work hard to earn their fame. They were not always known as The Beatles and underwent lineup changes before becoming the…
While doing this this essay is going to tell the story of the Beatles. This will include how they came to be, and why they were torn apart. Included in this will be the different stages of the Beatles: boy band, psychedelic. Along with what influenced the band itself. To begin this essay is going to start with the beginnings of the Beatles.…