MUSI 2060 1st Edition Lecture Outline of Last Lecture I. Psychedelic Rocka. Characteristicsb. Drugsc. Group Namesi. Drug-relatedii. Oxymoronsd. Song ExamplesII. Grateful Deada. Style Characteristicsb. Important Peoplec. Song ExamplesOutline of Current Lecture I. The Doorsa. Influencesb. Important Peoplec. Characteristicsd. Song ExamplesII. Jimi Hendrixa. Early Influencesb. Early GroupsCurrent Lecture- The Doorso Influences Aldous Huxley, The Doors of Perception William Blake, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell (c. 1790):- “If the door of perception were cleansed, all things would appear to man as they are, infinite.” “Break on Through”: written about belief system of those two authorso Important People and their Influences Jim Morrison, vocals- Beat poets (Allen Ginsburg)- French symbolist poets (Arthur Rimbaud)These 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. Ray Manzarek, keyboards- Blues: Jimmy Reed- Rhythm and blues- Rock ‘n’ roll Robby Krieger, guitar- Flamenco: self-taught by watching guitarists- Blues: slide guitar, string bends, wailing, forlorn- Jazz: late Doors songs and in solo career John Densmore, drums- Jazz- Rock ‘n’ rollo Style Characteristics Dark sound emphasized by minor keys- Also due to hazy quality of recordings Morrison’s voice has a flat, emotionless quality- Reciting poems Melodic lines are repetitive Melodic lines have a narrow range Lyrics centered around death, violence, and sex; equates sex with death Accompaniment has a hypnotic quality Hammond organ gives recognizable tone coloro Song Examples “When the Music’s Over”- Manipulating audience during performance- Use of montunos “Not to Touch the Earth”- Lizard imagery (“I am the Lizard King; I can do anything.”)- Dissonant soundo Late 1965-1966: very popular bando 1967: getting stronger with release of first two albums Wouldn’t be on AM radio due to lyrics and psychedelic soundo 1968: popularity with tours, FM radio, shows Jim starting to spiral with alcohol and drugs addictions Jim charged with exposure on stage in Miami Jim wants to write poetry, not rock songs depression Soft Parade, example of songs going down the draino LA Women: best album with very popular songso 1971: Jim takes a break from music to go to France to write poetry (2 books written by him) July 3: Jim found in bathtub after suffering a heart attack (age 27)o 1977: new album with Jim’s poetry they found Very confusing; why is this showing up now 6 years after his death?- Jimi Hendrix (1942-70)o Early Influences: Rock ‘n’ roll: Chuck Berry Blues: Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, *Buddy Guy Jazz: Charlie Christian Rhythm and Blues Billy Cox, bassist (King Casuals)o Early Groups (1963-1966) Little Richard (1963)- After he’s been ordained Various soul, blues, and Motown groups:- Solomon Burke, Ike/Tina Turner, B.B. King, Supremes Isley Brothers (1964): Testify Curtis Knight and the Squires (1965): Hornet’s
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