Punk ideologies

controversial that even musicians feel forced to act. In time of war and turmoil, musicians become the voice of the people and through their music they reflect the growing discontent of the people. No matter what the musical genre, whether it is rock, metal, punk, folk country, and Motown, musicians will all sing their songs of war. Heavy metal music has always depicted violent themes driven by intense music. The musicians express their anger and rage in their music and their fan base of…

Rock ‘n’ roll, the genre of music that swept a nation by storm in its inception. What was first used as a medium to rebel against parents for teenagers in a ultra-strict conservative era, glorifying sexual undertones and provocative themes eventually evolved into a tool used by rebellious youth and oppressed people, giving them a voice. Rock ‘n’ rolls social impact can be felt across multiple decades. During the 1950’s in Cleveland, Ohio, broadcasted through a radio show, rock ‘n’ roll was…

In 1986, The Smiths released their third studio album which featured the song “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out”. The song was written by The Smiths’ lead singer Morrissey and guitarist Johnny Marr, featuring a variety of instruments, studio effects, and exemplifying an intimate tone. Since its release, the song has been covered by numerous artist as a symbol of their appreciation and influence from it. One artist in particular, Citizen, covered the song in 2012 and presented the same…

The inherent grain with the film is kept intact and the grittiness of the punk rock future is a beaut. The audio is also pumping out that amazing soundtrack with no issues. The Special Features aren't exactly what I call very informative when it comes to the film itself. There are a couple neat special features that involve…

feature of punk rock is that it highly values the simplicity, volume, and speed. The volume and speed contribute its another feature, which is the attraction toward the young generation's attention, because it constructs an anger and rebellion feeling that matches the generation's emotional. On the other hand, the simplicity of punk rock gives it an amateur energy that the textbook state it as "do it yourself (DIY) attitude" (473). Moreover, simplicity is the main feature that distinguishes punk…

Punk or Politics? Punk rock is an aggressive genre, but does that always mean it has a political view behind it? Punk rock first originated in the 1970s and the U.K.’s main focus was politics. The U.S. tended to write more about their personal experiences. Punk rock is much more than a political statement. For example, The Sex Pistols wrote God Save the Queen, which is a rebellion against British Politics. Punk rock can be about politics, but it can also be about other ideas. A preeminent,…

Mick Jagger From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sir Mick Jagger Mick Jagger Deauville 2014.jpg Mick Jagger in 2014 Born Michael Philip Jagger 26 July 1943 (age 72)[1] Dartford, Kent, England Occupation Singer songwriter music and film producer actor Years active 1960–present Spouse(s) Bianca Jagger (m. 1971–1978) Partner(s) Jerry Hall (1977-1999; Invalid marriage declared null and void)[2][3][4][5] L'Wren Scott (2001–2014) Children 7; including Jade, Elizabeth and Georgia May Relatives Chris…

The ethical principle of showcasing sensitivity and sympathy towards political and cultural dimensions in the media’s representation of young black men (Ward, 2015, p.75) should be done in such a way to humanize, instead of criminalize, young black men as to minimize harm. In turn, responsible and humanizing media coverage of police harassment of African-Canadians largely acts as a tool of social justice, aiming to reject the stereotyped image of blacks as a danger to white society (Bjornstrom,…

How have industry figures wielded their power in pop’s production and dissemination processes, and how have musicians responded? Making reference to relevant literature and one or more recordings from the period 1900-2000, discuss the problems of power and mediation as they apply to popular music history. Industry figures have influenced the production and dissemination of popular music over the twentieth century in different ways. The production of popular music and its dissemination has…

Since the 70s, the scene of punk has developed into much more than just a cheap knock-off of Rock. Punk rock is “a yearning to be different, to distance from the mainstream mass of society…, a desire for community, and a hunger for fellowship with like-minded souls who sought an alternative to mindless consumerism” (Wolf 1). Punk battles consumerism through its DIY (Do it Yourself) culture. Through DIY, punk became defiant against political norms, and consumer norms by using distinct lyrics,…