All about music

All about music

All about music

MUSIC popular folk academic

Classic music Main genres of classic music, such as sonata and symphony, and also melodic and harmonic principles came from 17-19 Centuries Frederic Shopen

Blues Blues - the most important contribution of the African music culture into the world music.

One more blues…

Jazz!!! Saxophone – one of the main instruments of Jazz

One more jazz…

Rhythm’n’Blues Rock’n’Roll Chuck Berry Little Richard Blues became harder and more rhythmical, it was played with electronic instruments like electric guitars

Rock’n’Roll The hero of Rock’n’roll is a rebel Elvis Presley, “The King of Rock’n’roll”

British Invasion 1962 – the debut of “The Beatles”

The Beatles The “Fab Four “ was first who touched upon a serious matter in their texts, began to use exotic music instruments (sitar) and released the first conceptual album

The Rolling Stones This band was an opposite to Beatles. RS were notable for their provocative behavior on stage. Besides, for well-bred Beatles the main thing was melody, and for RS - rhythm

The Animals The folk-song “House of rising sun” became a wide popularity by their arrangement

The Who The main representatives of so-called “mod-rock” – music which was popular by rich and educated youth of London

Psychedelic Rock Another name - Acid rock Hippie, the cultural movement - pacifism, love and freedom for everybody LSD - chemical matter which changes the consciousness and broadens the human perception

The Doors The cult American band and the great rock poet Jim Morrison

Pink Floyd PF are famous for their philosophic texts, innovations in sphere of sound and grand shows

Hard Rock Deep Purple Accent on the rhythm-section, mainly bass and drums, and guitar riffs

Led Zeppelin Jimmy Page, one of the best guitarists of the world

Art Rock David Bowie Jethro Tull Another name – Progressive Rock This style is notable for melodic, harmonic & rhythmic experiments, complicated structure of music compositions and many images in texts and shows

Album covers of "Supertramp": Art Rock has many great representatives: “Pink Floyd”, “King Crimson”, “Roxy Music”, “Genesis”, “Emerson, Lake & Palmer”, “Yes”, “Jethro Tull”

Glam Rock Roxy Music Marc Bolan, T-Rex Kiss A bright image on stage with using colorful make up, costumes and theatrical performances

Queen The cult British band, famous for their innovations in video clips and classic rock songs

This music style is connected with the Rastafarians movement Bob Marley This music style is connected with the Rastafarians movement

Punk Rock Sex Pistols Ramones No Future – one of the punk rock mottos

Metal Dream Theater distortion effect aggressive rhythm long guitar solos simple riffs Dream Theater

Metallica American band, the most popular metal group in the world. Genre: thrash metal

Electronic Music Kraftwerk Massive Attack This is a music created with electronic music instruments and technologies (mainly with special computer programs). It includes ambient, disco, synth-pop, trip hop, industrial etc.

Depeche Mode No comments…

My attitude to music P1 – As for me, I music helps me to relax. P2 – Music is a voice for the thoughts and feelings. P3 – As for me I play the piano and sing songs. P4 – I sing songs while doing something. P5 – Music gives me pleasure and a sense of happiness. P6 – Music reflects my mood and emotions. P7 – Listening to music is a good way to spend my free time and not to feel bored. P8 – I dance to music. P9 - Music gives me delight. P 10 – Music evokes different feelings.

My impressions from a music composition P 1: This music is romantic and it gives me sense of happiness. P 2: As for me, I find this music soft and sweet. It helps me to relax. P 3: This music is amazing and it gives me pleasure.  P 4: It is a piece of breathtaking music, it is full of emotions. P 5: This music is unforgettable, it makes me think of people and places I love. P 6: In my opinion this music is overwhelming, it makes me think of beauty of the world.