MUS 1600 EXAM 4 REVIEW
Who is Beyonce?
In 2006 she pursues her solo career
Who recorded "Walk This Way"?
Run DMC with Aerosmith, 1986
Who recorded "Who Am I (What's My Name)?"
Snoop Doggy Dog,1993
What is the old 1975 version of The Message?
a natural fit for a rap-rock remake -intro had orginally been rapped over - versus are close to rap - rapping over rock/funk records were common
What are Kendrick Lamar albums like?
artistically, exploratory, ambitious
Who is Prince?
born in Minneapolis,MN -"Purple Rain" -When Doves Cry" -Blend of G-Funk,"synth pop and rock -starts off with electric guitar - ft drum machine, keyboard sythnesizer, adn processed vocals
What are the lyrics in Smells Like Teen Spirit?
sense of unease, helplessness, dissatifaction
Who recorded "Willow"?
Taylor Swift
What are Rap Origins?
-Djs: playing recorded music at dances -Mcs eventually were the main feature
What decade was Walk This Way in?
1975
Who preformed "Formation"?
Beyonce
Who wrote "Formation"?
Beyonce and Others
Who wrote "The Message"?
Sylvia Robinson, Ed Fletcher, and Melle Mel
What is Taylor swift do btwn 2012-19?
abandons country sound for new pop -gains massive following
What is Alternative music ?
became the most common word to describe countermovements - almost every genre of popular music has has an alt- version
What is the style of Smells Like Teen Spirit?
blends intensity and timbres of hardcore punk w/ elements of conventional pop songwriting -power chords; distortion -clear melody ( even if screamed) -verse-chorus from -profoessionaly mixed and recorded
What is the beat of The Message?
produced by Roland TR-808 and keyboard synthesizer
What style is Who AM I ?
rhythmically creative rap delivery; distinctive style
Who is Taylor Swift?
-extremely successful pop singer -extremely devoted fan base
What is folklore and evermore?
-written in isolation( worked on virtually) - aaron dessner -explores new musical styles -smaller scale - shows influence of indie and acoustic genres
What are the three style Hip Hop splinted into ?
1). Mainstream(MC Hammer &Vanilla Ice) - led to backlash ( not authentic enough) 2). Conscious Hip Hop(Eaast Coast) -based on political or social issues( inclu.race) -sometimes controversial ( ex. Public Enemy) 3) "Gangsta Rap" ( West Coast)(l.a) - lyrics tied to criminal lifestyle ( N.W.A) - initially on the fringe- not mainstream
What decade was DNA in?
2017
What decade was WiIlow in ?
2020
Who produced "willow"?
Aaron Dessner
Who produced "Who Am I (What's My Name)?"
Dr. Dre
Who wrote "Who Am I (What's My Name)?"
George Clinton, Gary Shider, Snoop Doggy Dogg, and David Spradley
What does Snoop use in his song?
Heavy use of slang
Who is Madonna?
Her career began in NYC dance clubs. - Like a Virgin
Who wrote "Walk This Way"
Joe Perry and Steven Tyler
Who preformed "DNA"?
Kendrick Lamar
Who wrote "DNA"?
Kendrick Lamar
Who is Michael Jackson?
King of Pop, biggest pop star of the 80s, "Thriller"
What is the vocal style of The Message?
MC Melle Mel: gritty and frustrated; complex rhythms and rhyme scheme
Who wrote "Beat It"?
Michael Jackson
Who recorded "Beat It"?
Michael Jackson (1982)
Who produced "DNA"?
Mike Will Made It (2017)
Who produced "Formation"?
Mike Will Made It and Beyonce (2016)
Who wrote "Smells Like Teen Spirit"?
Nirvana
What is MTV?
a cable network that launched in 1991 featuring music videos
What is Who AM I (Whats My Name?) based on ?
a samples music of George Clinton -Atomic Dog
What instuments to DNA use?
heavy bass and drums (808s); vocal samples
What are the lyrics of The Message?
honest depiction of hard life in NY urban ghettos
What is punk rock?
reflection against he commercialism and popularity of mainstream culture
What is Grunge Rock?
- a style of alternative rock from Pacific NW, esp. Seattle -continued some traditions of 70s p-rock -exploded in popularity in early 90s - use of electric guitar w/ timbre altered -intense arguished style of sing/ scream -bleak lyrics: anxiety, apathy, depression, cynicism about the future
Who is Destinys Child?
-a girl group from (1999-2006) -girl group from Houston -ft Beyonce ; managed by her dad
What decade was Smells Like Teen Spirit in?
1991
What is G-Funk?
-based in Los Angeles(west coast) - style developed by Dr.Dre, snoops mentor -slower speed, often with laid back feel -often samples from 1970s funk musician George Clinton (pfunk)
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
-born Kendrick Lamar Duckworth -raised in Compton, CA - fats rise to fame and critical as new voice of hiphop -overtly political
What was the musical style back in time?
-electic guitars, bass; drums; aggressive vocals; fast tempos; "distortion effects; power chords
Who are the Beastie Boys ?
-formed in the 70s -middle class, college education memebers -early 80s changed style to rock influe. rap -following success of Run DMC, signed to DEf Jam Records
Who is Nirvana?
-grunge band from Washington State -popular success upset Nirvana's Identity of themselves as outsiders
What are the lyrics of Formation?
-personal empowerment -embrace of personal identity; "high" and "low culture
What is Kendrick Lamar's album to Pimp a Butterfly like?
-personal transformation + growth -themes of interrogation -stylistically experimental
What the style of punk rock back in time?
-simple, upbeat music -aimed at participation -sometimes had a social message - anti-commerical
What is Indie music?
-style of alternative music (early 90s-today) -stylistically electric ;celebrates less polishes sounds -sometimes: acoustic instruments; quiet vocals; personal lyrics
What is Bounce?
-style of rap orginating in New Orleans in early 90s
What are the two main sections of DNA?
1). Versus -"DNA" used as a lyric motive -explores issues of personal identity 2). VAMP('gimmie dome ganja) -separated by Geraldo Rivera Sample - Rick James vocal sample( Mary Jane) - Collab btwn Mike and Kendrick - beat produced around vocaals
What decade was Beat It in?
1982
What decade was The Message in?
1982
What decade was Who Am I ( what's my name?) in ?
1993
What decade was Formation in?
2016
Where was Formation promoted?
2016 Superbowl Halftime Show (the next day)
Who prefomed/recorded "The Message"?
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five (1982)
What are Djing basics?
Hip hop djs: turntable as a musical instrument. Other important technology: drum machine (Roland TR-808)
What happens in the mid 1980s?
Hiphop "crosses over", draws wider base of listeners, including young white males
Who recorded "Smells Like Teen Spirit"?
Nirvana (1991)
Who wrote "Willow"?
Taylor Swift and Aaron Dessner
What is hip hop ?
refers to the entire realm of youth culture -hip hop music ( eventually "rap") - hip hop art ( graffiti) - hip hop dance ( breakdance)
What is the music video of Smells Like Teen Spirit like?
reflect alternative vision: a subversive of high school pep rally
