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1) Describe how the Progressive Country movement, often associated
with 'the outlaws' was different in sound and attitude from the Nashville
Country sound that dominated the country charts in the late 60s and 70s.
People in the Progressive Country movement were different from the
Nashville Country sound that ruled the country charts in the late 1960s
and early 1970s. They were sometimes called "the outlaws." It took
sounds from honky-tonk, rockabilly, and country rock and made them
sound more raw and rough. The rhythms were simpler, and the band's
style was more organic. The movement also supported do-it-yourself
projects and artistic freedom. For example, Willie Nelson and Waylon
Jennings broke away from the Nashville elite. The trend also tried to
bring together country and rock music by using elements of rock, folk,
and other styles. This trend changed the course of country music for a
long time, inspiring artists who came after them to seek more artistic
freedom and a break from mainstream norms.
2) Can you explain why Jamaican music, and Reggae in particular, are
often looked at by historians as the beginnings of rock musicians looking
to 'world music' for inspiration, even though Rock and popular music in
the US had been a melting pot for many years before this?
Jamaican reggae music had a big impact on rock artists who look to
"world
music"
for
ideas.
Reggae's
unique
sound,
offbeat
rhythms,
elaborate bass lines, and socially conscious songs have drawn artists
looking for new sounds and styles. Reggae song lyrics are very socially
aware because the music has roots in the Rastafarian movement and
Jamaican social problems. They talk about things like racism and social
injustice. Many people around the world are familiar with Jamaican
music thanks to reggae stars like Bob Marley.
3) How was Punk and New Wave a reaction to the mainstream rock
music industry that we studied last week?
It
was
in
the
1970s
that
punk
and
new
wave
music
began
as
counterculture movements against the consumerism, complexity, and
commercialization of mainstream rock music. Instead of going with the
complicated
and
detailed
albums
of
progressive
and
stadium rock
bands, they chose albums that were simple and full of raw energy. DIY
was a big part of punk, and many musicians didn't have much formal
training. Instead of trying to fit into a certain image or way of life, they
often pretended to be normal people.
4) How was Funk music important in the 1970s?
Funk music had a big impact on many types of music in the 1970s, such
as disco and hip-hop. It's different from other types of music because of
its catchy grooves, creative bass lines, and lively horn parts. Funk lyrics
often talked about cultural and social problems that were important to
African American communities. It was the style that led to disco and
hip-hop, and its rhythmic parts had a big impact on how danceable disco
music is.
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