Music
Post-Modern: The Beatles
The postmodern movement began in the 1960s, around the time The Beatles were formed. The Beatles were one of the most well known bands of the time, and their music is still widely known of today. The influence this band made on the world has had a ripple effect; the more popular songs from them is still played on the radio, streamed on Spotify, and known by the younger generations today. The technology used by The Beatles in their music fit into the category and movement of the time, structuring their music around the postmodernist sound while making it their own. For example, their hit "Twist and Shout" from the 1963 album Please Please Me defined the postmodern movement of incorporating the audience; "twisting" and "shouting" became the fad of the time. The use of a catchy, upbeat tune that was common in music of the day helped to create an overnight sensation.
Disco: Donna Summer
The disco movement beginning in the 1970s started a culturally revolution. This musical genre did not just impact the music world, but also the fashion world as well. People began to dress in accordance to the music, and what would feel best when dancing to the sound of disco. This is interesting to me that a music genre influenced other parts of life, which just shows how widespread it's impact was on society. Donna Summer, a well known disco music artist, released many disco tracks during the 1970s-1980s when the movement was most popular. One of her more popular songs "I Feel Love," released in 1977, embodies the music of the time. The steady, semi-fast paced technobeat was popular for the time, a light singing voice behind it. This music made it easy to dance, sing, and jive to.
Punk: Green Day
The punk musical movement began in the 1970s and still continues with some bands to this day. One of the genre's most known bands, Green Day, formed in the 1980s, pumping out punk music to this day. When many people think about hardcore punk music and were born between the 1980s-1990s, the first song that pops into one's head is "American Idiot" by Green Day. The fast-paced, energetic, loud instrumentals and singing is the definition of punk music. The technological/heavy use of electric guitar and drums is important to this movement. While it is not as popular today, this type of music still is being released post-2000; "American Idiot," for example, was released in 2004. Green Day encapsulates the definition of what makes punk music, as seen through many of their songs.
Nineties: Oasis
The 1990s was home to many famous bands, including Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and most notably Oasis. This band, forming in 1991, is known for their use of slow pacing and relaxed-feeling songs, which was popular for the time. Songs from the band like "Live Forever," released in 1994, and "Wonderwall," released in 1995, are important to understanding the music of the time. Electric guitar solos, no overly aggressive singing or instrument playing, among other things became characteristics of 1990s music. This movement produced music that made it easy to listen to and vibe with; music you could just sit back, relax, and listen to with friends. Music from this time period is some of my favorite that I have ever listened to, especially songs from Oasis.
Girl Power: Ariana Grande
The girl power musical movement, while not new, has started to gain traction in today's society. With the modern feminist movement, along with the "Me Too" movement, women are some of the most influential and powerful people today. One musical artist that defines this movement is Ariana Grande. Her recently released single "thank u, next" that came out at the end of 2018 shows what the girl power movement is really about. Taking control of one's self and holding power and then translating that into music and something Ariana Grande does flawlessly. The catchy beat and lyrics of the song, something that people can sing along to, is a major characteristic of this movement. This is something that Ariana Grande continuously executes in her music.
The postmodern movement began in the 1960s, around the time The Beatles were formed. The Beatles were one of the most well known bands of the time, and their music is still widely known of today. The influence this band made on the world has had a ripple effect; the more popular songs from them is still played on the radio, streamed on Spotify, and known by the younger generations today. The technology used by The Beatles in their music fit into the category and movement of the time, structuring their music around the postmodernist sound while making it their own. For example, their hit "Twist and Shout" from the 1963 album Please Please Me defined the postmodern movement of incorporating the audience; "twisting" and "shouting" became the fad of the time. The use of a catchy, upbeat tune that was common in music of the day helped to create an overnight sensation.
Disco: Donna Summer
The disco movement beginning in the 1970s started a culturally revolution. This musical genre did not just impact the music world, but also the fashion world as well. People began to dress in accordance to the music, and what would feel best when dancing to the sound of disco. This is interesting to me that a music genre influenced other parts of life, which just shows how widespread it's impact was on society. Donna Summer, a well known disco music artist, released many disco tracks during the 1970s-1980s when the movement was most popular. One of her more popular songs "I Feel Love," released in 1977, embodies the music of the time. The steady, semi-fast paced technobeat was popular for the time, a light singing voice behind it. This music made it easy to dance, sing, and jive to.
Punk: Green Day
The punk musical movement began in the 1970s and still continues with some bands to this day. One of the genre's most known bands, Green Day, formed in the 1980s, pumping out punk music to this day. When many people think about hardcore punk music and were born between the 1980s-1990s, the first song that pops into one's head is "American Idiot" by Green Day. The fast-paced, energetic, loud instrumentals and singing is the definition of punk music. The technological/heavy use of electric guitar and drums is important to this movement. While it is not as popular today, this type of music still is being released post-2000; "American Idiot," for example, was released in 2004. Green Day encapsulates the definition of what makes punk music, as seen through many of their songs.
Nineties: Oasis
The 1990s was home to many famous bands, including Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and most notably Oasis. This band, forming in 1991, is known for their use of slow pacing and relaxed-feeling songs, which was popular for the time. Songs from the band like "Live Forever," released in 1994, and "Wonderwall," released in 1995, are important to understanding the music of the time. Electric guitar solos, no overly aggressive singing or instrument playing, among other things became characteristics of 1990s music. This movement produced music that made it easy to listen to and vibe with; music you could just sit back, relax, and listen to with friends. Music from this time period is some of my favorite that I have ever listened to, especially songs from Oasis.
Girl Power: Ariana Grande
The girl power musical movement, while not new, has started to gain traction in today's society. With the modern feminist movement, along with the "Me Too" movement, women are some of the most influential and powerful people today. One musical artist that defines this movement is Ariana Grande. Her recently released single "thank u, next" that came out at the end of 2018 shows what the girl power movement is really about. Taking control of one's self and holding power and then translating that into music and something Ariana Grande does flawlessly. The catchy beat and lyrics of the song, something that people can sing along to, is a major characteristic of this movement. This is something that Ariana Grande continuously executes in her music.
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