MUSC 2150 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Whole Lotta Love, Jazz Fusion, Virtuosity
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Rock in the 70s grew out of some aspect of 60s rock. The first half of the 1970"s is characterized by bands still experimenting musically and testing. Psychedelia in the 60s developed into separate distinct styles the limits. The second half is more controversial, with the industry run by multinational corporations with little previous involvement in music (corporate rock) According to some, this corrupt form of rock music was designed solely to make money. This interpretation led to the celebration of punk and new wave music instead. One of the more important changes of 1966-69 music was changing rock focus from the single to the album and from dancing music to listening music. An album became a trip , a musically provocative listening experience. There was broadening to rock"s stylistic range by incorporating elements from other musical genres, and by also taking advantage of studio techniques.