MUSI 2060 1st Edition Lecture 22Outline of Last Lecture I. Beatlesa. Second PeriodOutline of Current Lecture I. Beatlesa. Third PeriodII. The Whoa. Membersb. “Trad Jazz”c. Namesd. Two Style Periodse. Early Who CharacteristicsCurrent Lecture- Third Period (1968-1970): Maturityo Turn away from excessive experimentationo Hardly any use of full orchestras or orchestral instruments in generalo Less us of exotic instrumentation, return to rock band formato Experimental, but functional, chord progressionso Return to rock ‘n’ roll roots, but more self-assurance in playing ability (not as stiff) “Lady Madonna” “Hey Jude”o “Rock ‘n’ roll” songs expand the basic 12-bar blues progressions “Get Back” “Back in the USSR” “Revolution”o Sounds more like soloist with backing band rather than unified whole bando Let It Be album produced by Phil Spector not George Martin “The Long and Winding Road”- Paul’s version: what he had envisioned for the song - Spector’s version: Wall of Sound Last album they releasedThese 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.o Abbey Road album: last album recorded together as the Beatles George Martin produced it One of their best albums but demonstrates individuality of each member “The End”: last complete song on the album; last song recorded together as the Beatles- First and only drum solo by Ringo Starr- Paul, George, & John: taking turns playing lead riffso John died but his wife 15 years later found songs he had started to write George, Paul, & Ringo used them to make songs- Ex: “Free as a Bird”- The Whoo Members: Pete Townshend: guitar, vocals, composer Roger Daltrey: lead vocals John Entwistle: bass, vocals (died 2002) Keith Moon: drums, vocals (died 1978) Kenny Jones: drums (from 1981-1989)o Roots in “trad jazz”: traditional jazz (Dixieland/Hot Jazz) Pete, banjo; John, trumpet; Roger, tromboneo Names The Detours (1962-63) The Who (1964) The High Numbers: manager Pete Meaden- Mod slang for a very cool groupo Number: a modo High: very cool- “Mods” vs. “Rockers” (1964)- Mods: hip and up to date with fashion and music; modern- Rockers: working class kids that liked old rock ‘n’ roll- “Zoot Suit” by The High Numbers (1964) The Who (1964-1989)o Two Style Periods Early Who, (1965-1969) Late Who, (1969-1989)o Early Who Characteristics Chordal guitar solos Melodic bass lines (lead bass) Busy drums (but not cluttered) Short songs Rhythm and blues influence Teen Anthems:- Anger- Angst (distress, anxiety)- “My Generation”
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