MU220 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Robert Mapplethorpe, Alternative Rock, Psycho Killer
10 Mar 2020
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Interest in combining spoken word and rock backing. Critically acclaimed album horses (1975), on billboard. Tracks: gloria (references earlier song gloria" with her own poetry/words added), redondo beach, Hugely influential: inspiration to other writers, female singers, bands, musicians, activist, mentor. Rock and roll hall of fame 2007. Roommate robert mapplethorpe (photographer of the alternative music scene; special lifestyle) Part of rock" and elements of pop. Distinctive visual style: video, fashion (or not") The talking heads debut at cbgb 1975; interested in minimalism, use of rhythm-based riffs, songs with simple structure. Albums: talking heads (1977), more songs about. Buildings and food (78), remain in light (1980) Features david byrne"s trembling, high-pitched voice; strange singing style, lyrics in french, odd melody. Ironic commentary on mass media portrayals of the serial killer . Mix: rock, punk, new wave, disco, pop, reggae. Songs: heart of glass, one way or another, call.
