These attributes included musical fixtures such as driving tribal-like tom beats, dreary lyrics, and the aforementioned Gothic fashion. In part influenced by lead singer Robert Smith’s mental stress, the album was critically dismissed upon release, however it would prove to be influential to many artists (Mason Online). After a period of pop-oriented albums, The Cure returned to Gothic rock with 1989’s Disintegration. This album would become The Cure’s most popular and iconic album. However, while being recognized as a return to the band’s previous style, these two albums differ immensely in their relation to Gothic rock due to musical, lyrical, and visual differences.
III. Rock and Roll a) Rock music has many different styles, along with just as many different types of musicians. 1) Alternative Rock, which includes (grunge, indie, new wave, punk, and goth). 2) Art Rock, with bands like, (Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendricks, and The Exploding Plastic Inevitable). 3) Metal is one other that has bands such as, (Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden).
In pursuit of knowledge and technology, society begins to lose a sense of humanity. The 1818 gothic novel, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and 1982 science fiction film, Blade Runner directed by Ridley Scott although composed over one hundred years apart contain the same concepts on the nature of humanity. Through context and a variety of film and literary techniques both composers were able to convey their purpose of a cautionary warning about the consequences of playing God. This was achieved through the dislocation of the natural world and mans attempt to play God. The texts present a view that questions the ethics of science which progress is unchecked.
'The Values of each age are reflected in the texts which are composed in them.' To what extent is this statement true in Frankenstein and Blade Runner? To an extent, a text may reflect the contextual values of the composer and the era of its composition. The text may not only reflect these values, but also challenge, mirror or subvert the ideologies of dominant figures within their respective time periods. Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein,' an epistolary Romantic novel inspired by elements of the Promethean myth, and Ridley Scott's 'Blade Runner,' a science fiction film known for its promotion of film/tech noir elements are two texts which have come to challenge the dominant paradigms of their time.
Eddie Van Halen is a Dutch-America guitarist, songwriter and producer, he is known as the lead guitarist of the band Van Halen, this band has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (Stewart, 2010) Eddie is one of the most respected and loved guitar players of his generation, and now is mentioned among the greats like Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. Eddie is known for his advanced performing and recording styles in blues-based rock, tapping, strong and powerful solos ad high frequency feedback; he is also know for energetic and acrobatic stage performances. Second to Jimi Hendrix, he has been described as one of the most influential, original and talented guitarist of the 20th century. (Hagar,
(Warning Voice) Integrate a bit of quotes from assessment sheet. Introduction Agree that “Power and dominance of science and technology is a ‘double-edged sword' ” Double Edged Sword: Technology can be used for good or for bad. It enslaves, subdues, wrecks. Context of both Frankenstein and Bladerunner Frankenstein: Sci-fi & Horror. (1818) Created by Mary Shelly.
This was an unusual stance for a major rock performer of the 1970s, and Nugent has been cited as an important early influence on the straight edge movement, which disavows drinking and recreational drug use. [10] [edit] Influences Nugent has been praised for his playing style, and is cited as an influence by many other hard rock and heavy metal musicians. Nugent has cited his own musical influences as Vanilla Fudge, Jeff Beck, Chuck Berry, The Kinks, Jimmy Page, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Yardbirds, Bo Diddley, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Steppenwolf, Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels, The Animals, Little Richard, MC5, Frank Zappa, and Muddy
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1818) and Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner (1981) are both a representation of their composer’s contextual anxieties. By developing a deeper understanding of the composer’s context, the (underlying messages in the text is met.) The comparison also shows that despite being separated by over a century, the interpretations of the authors on the paradigms of nature, science and humanity (meet on similar lines, creating a timeless effect). Frankenstein, composed during the 19th century, a period of revolt, the French Revolution being an iconic event heavily influenced the theme of ‘usurpation of power’ that (frolics in the novel). The 19th century also saw a time of great scientific breaches such as Galvani and his Galvanism,
Electric counterpoint is written for 7 pre recorded guitars and 2 bass guitars with a solo guitarist playing over the recordings. When performed, the live guitr is amplified to fit in with the backing tape. All together the piece contains 10 guitars. Steve Reich uses Electric Counterpoint because he uses an electrical recording of the 7 pre recorded guitars and uses counterpoint which means two or more independent melodies playing together (polyphony). The piece is tonally ambiguous at the beginning of the piece but there are hints of it being in E minor but doesn't become clear until the bass guitars come in and then you can tell that the piece is in E minor.
Inspired by British psychedelic folk and the North-American style of folk rock, Pentangle, Fairport, and other related bands began to incorporate elements of traditional British folk music into their repertoire. Shortly afterwards, Fairport bassist, Ashley Hutchings, formed Steel eye with traditionalist folk musicians who wished to incorporate overt rock elements into their music and this, in turn, spawned a number of other variants, including the overtly English folk rock of The Albion Band (also featuring Hutchings) and the more prolific current of Celtic