MUSI 2060 1st Edition Lecture 23Outline of Last Lecture I. Beatlesa. Third PeriodII. The Whoa. Membersb. “Trad Jazz”c. Namesd. Two Style Periodse. Early Who CharacteristicsOutline of Current Lecture I. The Whoa. Transitionb. Late Who CharacteristicsII. The Rolling Stonesa. Influencesb. Important Peoplec. First Style Periodd. Second Style PeriodCurrent Lecture- The Who (continued)o Transition: Rock Opera Tommy (1969) “We’re Not Gonna Take It” - Teen anthem Large-scale work Concept album Longer songs More intricate song constructiono Late Who Characteristics: Longer songs More polyphonic, layered musical texture Long introductions to songs Much use of synthesizers Daltrey screams more Bass still melodicThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute. More melodic guitar solos, but still much chordal work Drums maniacally busy, yet still not cluttered Anthem: “Won’t Get Fooled Again”, “Baba O’Reilly” (1971) Autobiographical: “Who Are You” (1978)- The Rolling Stoneso Influences Blues: Muddy WatersElmore JamesJimmy ReedHowlin’ Wolf Rock: Chuck BerryBo DiddleyElvis Presley (Scotty Moore)Little RichardBuddy Hollyo Important People Andrew Oldham, manager (until 1966) Nanker Phelge, group persona as composer- Not a real person- Phelge: friends of theirs- Nanker: funny face Brian used to make The Glimmer Twins, producers (after 1974; Mick and Keith as producers) Ian Stewart (Stu Stewart), pianoo First Style Period (1963-65) Covers: Rhythm & Blues Rock ‘n’ Roll Blues Soul/Motown Original songs imitated cover models No real personal style until c. 1965 Generally stiff performances Strict adherence to the beat (precise rhythms) “Little By Little” (1964) “Satisfaction” (1965)o Second Style Period (1966-69) Experimental period Almost all original songs (Jagger/Richards) Less live performances, more studio work Characteristics:- Intricate layers of sound (polyphonic)- Guitar solos worked into song texture rather than solo breaks (obligatto)- Use traditional orchestral instruments:o Recorder, “Ruby Tuesday”o Marimba, “Under my Thumb”o Strings, “As Tears Go
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