MUSC 2150 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: American Bandstand, Leuciscus, The Shirelles
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Musc*2150 unit 4: rock and roll evolves: the rise of the producer. End of 1950s: major labels have gained control of the rock and roll genre and have imposed a tin pan alley style on it. Known as the brill building style of music production: considers singers interchangeable and places song"s success on producer. New form of underground music- folk revivalists: protests the racial, economic, gender, and political inequalities of american society. Identify the musical elements of folk-revival and distinguish them aurally as they operate in a song: discuss the role of the record producer in late-1950s and early-1960s popular music. Identify and describe the musical styles and e ects created by producers. American bandstand and the rise of a youth dance culture. American bandstand had been on the air since 1950-> not particularly well known. Became national hit in 1957 when dick clark took over as emcee. Dress and behaviour codes-> made parents feel comfortable.