MUAR 392 Lecture Notes - Eddie Van Halen, The Jackson 5, Nelson George
4 Jun 2012
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What is happening all together at a single moment in time: horizontal. Prominent farfisa organ sound cheap analog organ sound reminiscent of early. Strong straight eighth note rhythm no. First performance in 1975 in cbgbs opening for the ramones. Defined new wave for many strongly influenced by minimalism r&b/funk, African rhythms, early electronic music, self consciously artistic, lacked stereotypical punk look. Three albumbs: more songs about buildings and food (1978, fear of music (1979, remain in light (1980) produced by brian eno. Originated in jamaica influenced by local musical traditions mixed with. All emphasize off-beat 1 2 3 4 or 1 and. Tempo is major difference, ska is fastest, rocksteady slower, reggae slowest (on average there is fast reggae) Reggae: foregrounded syncopated bass lines usually dropping , i. e. not playing on, the first beat of bar also key element, reggae first music genre to originate in third world and significantly influence rock music.
