MUSI 2060 1st Edition Lecture 11Outline of Last Lecture I. Vocal Group Rock ‘n’ Rolla. Predecessorsb. Vocal traitsc. General Style Characteristicsd. Song examplese. Girl Groupsi. Good vs. BadOutline of Current Lecture I. Rock ‘n’ Roll to RockII. Surf Rocka. Developmentb. Lyrics c. Instrumental Surf Rocki. Influencesii. Characteristicsd. Dick Dalee. Vocal Surf Rocki. Beach BoysCurrent Lecture- Rock ‘n’ Roll slowly becoming known as rock- Distinctions of Rock compared to Rock ‘n’ Rollo Use of electric basso Use of distortion on electric instrumentso Elaborate instrumentationo Original chord progressionso Different rhythm experimentations; more use of triple or odd-meterso New, more serious topics (esoteric) other than teenage love- Surf Rock o Surf music: could be a considered a unique folk styleo Developed from a unique subculture Own language, fashions, behaviors Centered in southern CaliforniaThese 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. Strongly influenced by Hollywood “beach movies” (1959-c. 1965)o Song lyrics deal primarily with: Surfing Fun in the sun Carso Instrumental Surf Rock Strongly influenced by late 50s-early 60s instrumental pop groups- “Walks, Don’t Run” - The Ventures (1960)o Not a surf rock group at first but are instrumentalo Big influence on surf rock sound Guitar-based bands (Fender- solid body guitars) Guitar sound has tinny, trebly quality Lots of reverb on lead guitar Fast, double-picking style (“staccato, machine gun picking”)- Sometimes as chromatically sliding down neck of guitar Often include an electric keyboard in the band (piano or organ) Drummer often double beat two of the backbeat rhythm Drummer often fills with rapid snare drum beats (machine-gun like) If vocals are used, usually “oohs”, “ahs”, etc. Tune titles often associated with surfing- The Chantays: “Pipeline” (1962)- The Surfaris: “Wipeout” (1963)o Dick Dale: King of the Surf Guitar Considered to be originator of surf rock music, 1960 Guitar sound has heavy reverb Rapid double-picking style Double-picked, descending slide on bass strings influenced by roar of pet lions Double-picked, descending slide on treble strings influenced by sound of ocean waves while surfing Melodically influenced by Middle Eastern modes (scales) and melodies, also flamenco (Spanish) guitar tunes Rhythmically influenced by drums of jazz drummer Gene Krupa “Misirlou” (1962): most popular song of his; old Greek pop songo Vocal Surf Rock The Beach Boys- The epitome of vocal surf rock- Tightly arranged vocal harmony accompanied by surf rock band- High lead vocals (Mike Love, Brian Wilson- cousins)- Influences includeo Vocal group rock ‘n’ roll - The Four Freshmen (Brian Wilson); Girl Groups (Ronettes, Crystals)o Chuck Berry guitar style (Carl Wilson)o Surfing lifestyle (Dennis Wilson)o Production: Phil Spector’s “Wall of Sound” (Brian Wilson)- Two musical styles, three style periodso Surf rock (1962-1966): “Surfin’ USA” (1963)contrafacta of “Sweet Little Sixteen” (Chuck Berry)o Experimental (1966-1972) “Retired” Brian due to his mental issues, fear of flying & drug experimentations “Good Vibrations” (1966) Multiple layers of sounds (polyphonic texture) Sectional songs Sudden changes in tempo Experiment with instrumental sounds Expanded harmonic progressionso Back to surf rock/nostalgia
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