Punk music has gone through an evolution ever since the punk explosion in the late seventies. Although today’s punk music retains most of the ideology and sound that defines the punk genre‚ there are some distinct differences between Nineties and Seventies punk. Most of the punk bands to emerge and gain popularity in the nineties mostly hailed from California (Green Day‚ the Offspring‚ etc.). Punk vanguards from the seventies hailed from the East Coast and from Great Britain (the Ramones‚ the Clash
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Flamenco Music When hearing the world flamenco one might picture anything in the world. I heard this word and thought of a colorful bird; however I soon realized that I was wrong when I began to do a little research. The word flamenco came to be known to mean the same thing as a gypsy. (#1) Between 800 and 900 A.D. people began to dance as entertainment‚ this was known as a flamenco dance. (#2) Flamenco dance was first performed by the Untouchables. The Untouchables were a group within the Indian
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A virtuoso is a musician who is technically skilled on an instrument. Virtuosic musicians are known to be specialized in their instrument‚ perform in front of large audiences‚ and show off to their audiences. They typically travel far and wide with the intent of dazzling audiences all over the world with their extended techniques on an instrument. Fast notes and special effects can be heard in virtuosic music. The goal of all virtuosos is to achieve fame and fortune. Performing in front of upper-class
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late 1900s band Queen. He started to love music at a young age of 12 and played the piano and ukulele. His love for music started to burst when he got his first guitar on his seventeenth birthday. Shortly after‚ him and his father started to create a new one from scratch. The guitar was known as the Red Special‚ and Brian would use this guitar with a sixpence coin used as a pick. Him and his friends from college‚ Roger Taylor (Drums) and Tim Staffell (First Bass)‚ formed the band Smile and made a single
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rock to redefine the electric guitar in his own image. Jimi’s impact on music‚ Pop in-particular‚ has become more apparent in recent times as his music has become more appreciated. Pop/Rock musicians Lenny Kravitz‚ Slash‚ Stevie Ray Vaughan‚ Eric Johnson‚ John Mayer and John Frusciante from RHCP are some of the many famous guitarists whom admit Jimi’s musical influence. One of his most influential and individual techniques‚ was Jimi’s improvisation‚ using complex guitar effects and his own bluesy style
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Jimi Hendrix will always be known for his remarkable ability to play the electric guitar‚ but one of his characteristics that didn’t go unnoticed was his extravagant image. Hendrix was well known for his unique style and sense of fashion. He gave a completely new meaning to the rock and roll style in the 1960’s‚ giving a sharp and glamorous edge to it. His 60’s signature pieces such as bell bottoms‚ vests‚ scarves‚ rings and pins that often acknowledged his support of the hippie movement matched
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Carter Argument Essay Aubrie Cox 17 October 2012 To Play or Not to Play It seems that no matter what at some point in a child’s life they wander up to their parents and ask‚ “Mom‚ Dad‚ can I learn to play an instrument?” Whether or not it is the guitar‚ drums‚ piano‚ or flute a child could possibly have the thought of wanting to learn how to play an instrument. When Mom and Dad end up saying no to their child they should stop and realize that when a child knows how to play a musical instrument it
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The Blues is a musical form and genre‚ which originated in South America within the African-American communities. It originated near the end of the 19th century‚ and was rooted from spirituals‚ work songs‚ field hollers (which are very similar to work songs‚ but some do not have lyrics)‚ shouts and rhymes. The blues form in jazz‚ rhythm and blues and rock and roll; and each is characterised by a specific chord progression‚ the most common being the twelve bar blues. The blues notes‚ are played or
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Robert Johnson has been a very influential man to a variety of artists. His voice and guitar playing skills are what make him stand out. He was not like any other singer during his time. His way of playing the guitar and singing has been recognized by many rock musicians. In a way he helped shape the music genre that we call rock. There are many rock artists that have been able to recognize who Robert Johnson was‚ some of which are The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin. According to Wikipedia‚ Johnsons
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holocaust is remembered as a huge genocide. Genocide is a mass killing of a Certain race or type of religion. Hitler is an example of causing a mass genocide. He had made the biggest genocide the world will ever know. Even though hitler didn’t even have blond hair and blue eyes he thought he was
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