Glam metal

Everything revolves around the essential idea in this case,“that punk rock is just another word for freedom,” (qtd. Patti Smith). Although there were many impacts that arose from the beginning of punk, the positive influences overcome the negative. The dramatic rise in drug use was outweighed by the legendary music that was created and the overpowering amounts of love within the people of the punk industry. From the start of punk music in the early 1960’s to present day, there have been drastic…

When the rolling-Stones first started out they had a lighter style and tone to their music. As the band grew to be a popular band, they began to change their approach to music. Their tones, guitar riffs, vocals and harmonics were becoming darker as they began to be a spotlight in the media an in front of cameras. The aesthetics of the film holds that traditional hippie, smoking, drugs, love and peace theme that is known for the time period. The band adapted their music to the events and times…

More Than What Meets The Ear When someone mentions rock music, I immediately think of loud music with guitars, drums, and an energetic vocals. I also think of it as my parent’s music that I rarely listen to. However, as I begin this course, I realize that my views are way too narrow, and that rock music is so much more than that. I thought I knew what rock and roll was, but now I know that I do not. There is so many genres and subgenres that I had not even considered when thinking about rock…

“Her eyes are yellow,” young warrior blurted out. “She has seen what is forbidden.” Older warrior struggled to hold her, while the younger warrior fought to put a gag in the slave’s mouth Wild Orchid bit his hand, immediately received slap on the left side of her face leaving a red palm print. “A fighter,” the eldest warrior remarked. They finally succeeded in placing the gag into the slave’s mouth. Young warrior curious, “What was she yelling about, the truth about what?” “The ancient one…

The way that the group sounded to me was that it felt like the sound was mostly harsh and piercing. At first it did sound smooth but around thirty seconds later the guitar went faster so it made the sound harsh. When all of the instruments are put together it all really sounded harsh with only like one spot where it was mellow. When it got in the middle and the end of the song, I really had to cover my ears because it got so loud to the point my speakers made the piercing sound. Sad part is that…

Introduction “We come from the land of the ice and snow, From the midnight sun where the hot springs flow.” Led Zeppelin’s fans roar as Robert Plant starts to sing one of the crowd’s favorite songs, “Immigrant song”. Led Zeppelin became one of the most globally popular British bands of their era who triumphed through highs and lows in the music industry. Led Zeppelin has been around since the late 1960s, survived many tragedies, and have received many awards. Led Zeppelin has had many musical…

do was listen to the sound of my drumming heart, it's rhythm steady. It went well with the tune I hummed. I looked at my black and silver brother once more. The axe fell. I can hear it's metal ring slice through the air. I closed my eyes and awaited my long lost friend, death. The metal ring was the last thing I ever heard. Al…

A Place for Ace Ace was a strong 10-year old boy who loved living in the country. He enjoyed the smell of the trees from the woods, the honeysuckle in summer and fresh pies his mom would make and set on the windowsill to cool. The stars at night were so bright you had to shut the shades to get some rest because if they were left open, it appeared to be day time. Ace spent much of his time running through the countryside chasing animals and farming with his dad. Every once in awhile Ace and…

Fusion rock is a term frequently used in music to classify songs containing characteristics of the rock genre with another style of music, for example African or jazz music. Sister Rose, performed by renowned band Sky, and Smooth performed by the popular band Santana are both strong examples of fusion rock. While Sky successfully manages to fuse two very opposite styles of music, rock and classical, Santana unites rock and Latin music together bringing a spicy, hot dance number. Both pieces…

Cavalera Conspiracy. The singer, Max Cavalera, is a pretty big icon in metal especially with him being in Sepultura and Soulfy. That night when they opened I saw a pretty cool light show. But what really got me into him and later really finding Sepultura being an influence is as they were all still playing one of their songs, he made his way behind all the amps and wiring and came over behind one amp, smiled at me and gave me the metal horns and walked back. At the time I never had been happier…