MUSI 2060 1st Edition Lecture 16Outline of Last Lecture I. Philadelphia Sounda. Background Informationb. Producersc. Characteristicsd. House bandII. Funka. Soul to funkb. Stylec. Background information d. General characteristicse. Earth, Wind, & Firef. Kool and the GangOutline of Current Lecture I. Folk Musica. Backgroundb. Woody Guthriec. Of 1950s/1960sd. Bob DylanCurrent Lecture- Folk musico Background: Based on Appalachian folk bands Passed on by aural tradition Regional music Expresses beliefs of a particular group Simple music, vocal-oriented music Usually strophic forms Accompanied by acoustic string instruments (string band) One or more vocalistso Woody Guthrie (1912-1967) Principal influence on 1960s folk singers Songs about his personal experiencesThese 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. Formed Almanac Singers with Pete Seeger, 1940s Outspoken political, social critic Member of the Communist Party Recorded with twangy, nasal voice, self-accompanied on acoustic guitar “This Land is Your Land”: land belongs to the people, not to the gov’t o Folk Music of 1950s/1960s Voices- Good vocal control- Generally sung on pitch- Do not shout Lyrics: - Carry a message- Serious topics of social or political importance (peace, love, racial equality)- Music to listen to & think about Harmony:- Simple, but avoids 12-bar blues and doo wop progressionso Something Woody Guthrie & Bob Dylan never did Rhythm:- Deep in background- No backbeat- Surface rhythms based on lyrics Sound:- Exclusively acoustic instruments- Avoid elaborate recording tricks:o No double-trackingo No overdubbingo No echo or reverbo “Honest studio sound”- Generally appeals to college age or older- More easily available on 12-inch LP (long play) record than on 7-inch 45 single (used by rock ‘n’ roll) Peter (Yarrow), Paul (Stookey), and Mary (Travers) - “Where Have All the Flowers Gone?” (1962)- Written by Pete Seeger- Strophic but also cyclic song; reaches ending (no fade out)- Part of folk protest movement later on- Banned from radio stations for Puff the Magic Dragon- Only #1 single: Leaving on a Jet Planeo Bob Dylan (b. 1941) ***Inspired by Matt Dillon (Gunsmoke)*** Strongly influenced by Woody Guthrie Moved to New York, 1960 Sang, played in coffee houses in Greenwich Village (NY) Discovered by John Hammond, hired to play harmonica for Harry Belafonte recording- Belafonte: Calypsofolk music- John Hammond: Aretha Franklin, Billy Holiday, Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson (died before recorded for Columbia), Bruce Springsteen (later on) Albums:- Bob Dylan (1962), mostly covers - except “Talkin’ New York”o Talking blues rap (later on)o Doesn’t sell very well- Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan (1963), more politically charged - “Mastersof War”o Joins war protests- The Time They Are A-Changin’ (1963)- Another Side of Bob Dylan (1964), more personal sentiments - “My Back
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