Friendly Warning : FINAL EXAM TOMORROW, Thursday, 2 August 2012 Comprehensive : More details at end of today’s class

Final Exam Details Must have TWO (2) 100-question scantrons (better to bring a few extras) Pencils & erasers (more than one, in case….) Listening begins about 8:10 am - 20 items (no repeats for latecomers) Remainder of time for 100 questions (multiple choice, T/F) Comprehensive - drawn from previous tests - also includes some new materials after Test 4

Final Exam Listening 20 items to be played 2 basic multiple choice questions for each - what general style category - which performer Know broad traits, general sound, major names - See review sheets (last item) for specifics - Most listening guides included Process of elimination (including “none of above”)

What is “Rock”? (some categories for the Final) Blues Rhythm & Blues Rock ‘n Roll Rockabilly Country/Western Tin Pan Alley Brill Building British Invasion Surf Music Folk Rock Sweet Soul Motown Southern Soul/ (Atlantic/Stax) Funk Psychedelic/ Acid Rock Progressive Rock Southern Rock Jazz Rock Glam Rock Garage Bands Heavy Metal Disco “None of the Above”

Anything after this slide may be included in the Final Exam NB. This slide set will be posted later today

Progressive Rock Attempt to elevate rock to “high art” Mostly British performers Use of classical music/elements (orchestras, etc.) New (non-rock) timbres/instruments “Philosophical” lyrics (religion, politics, etc.) Extended, compound and complex forms The Who – Tommy and other concept albums Pink Floyd, King Crimson, Yes, ELP, Jethro Tull, Genesis, etc.

ELP Tchaikovsky – Nutcracker Ballet - YouTube - March from The Nutcracker - YouTube - Emerson Lake and Palmer – NutrockerYouTube - March from The NutcrackerYouTube - Emerson Lake and Palmer – Nutrocker Aaron Copland – Fanfare for the Common Man - Aaron Copland - Fanfare for the Common Man - Northumberland Brass – YouTube - man - montreal 1977 with live orcherstra YouTube - Asia - Fanfarre For The Common Man (ELP)Aaron Copland - Fanfare for the Common Man - Northumberland Brass – YouTubeman - montreal 1977 with live orcherstra YouTube - Asia - Fanfarre For The Common Man (ELP) Modest Musorgsky – Pictures at an Exhibition - Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade (part 1) – YouTube - YouTube - ELP Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Promenade+The Gnome - Pictures at an Exhibition - Valery Gergiev - Mussorgsky (Ravel) – YouTube (3:00) - YouTube - ELP Emerson, Lake & Palmer -The Great Gates of Kiev+The EndPictures at an Exhibition: Promenade (part 1) – YouTubeYouTube - ELP Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Promenade+The GnomePictures at an Exhibition - Valery Gergiev - Mussorgsky (Ravel) – YouTubeYouTube - ELP Emerson, Lake & Palmer -The Great Gates of Kiev+The End Classical Music played with Rock Music instruments and attitudes Keith Emerson, keyboards Greg Lake, bass & vocals Car Palmer, drums

Yes Founded 1968 (opened for Cream at Farewell concert) Reputation for extensive “reworking” of songs by other bands (not covers, but recomposition) Vaguely optimistic, futuristic lyrics Recordings w/ orchestras Large, shifting structures, unusual meters, virtuosity YouTube – Roundabout (Listening Guide, p )YouTube – Roundabout

Glam Rock & Rock Theater Extension of the Concept Album e.g., Sgt. Peppers…, Tommy, etc. Costumes on stage (e.g., P. Gabriel of Genesis) Move to arenas and stadium concerts - expectations of special effects - light shows (Pink Floyd) On-stage personas - fictional characters, outrageous behaviors, etc.

Glam Rock & Rock Theater

Alice Cooper Vincent Damon Furnier (b. 1948) Bands in H.S., needed a gimmick “Chicken Incident” (1969) / Shock Rock “We were into fun, sex, death and money when everybody was into peace and love.” (Alice/Vincent) Costumes / on-stage executions (1970s) - YouTube - Alice Cooper - Guillotine 2005YouTube - Alice Cooper - Guillotine 2005 Strong fan base (teenagers) - YouTube - Alice Cooper - School's Out (1972 # 10)YouTube - Alice Cooper - School's Out Horrifies Morality Groups

KISS NYC – Hard Rock Band (1970s) Cartoon characters: Demon, Starchild, Spaceman, and Catman Topflight Live show - spitting blood (yogurt & food color) - “breathing fire” - lights, bombs, pyrotechnics YouTube - KISS - Rock 'n Roll all Night (Music Video)YouTube - KISS - Rock 'n Roll all Night (Music Video)

Rock & Jazz (or Jazz & Rock?) Jazz as “popular” music in US (to 1950s) Jazz musicians as session musicians Improvisation on the Blues Technical Prowess matters – Virtuosity & creativity Miles Davis ( ) Miles Davis - Bitches Brew - YouTubeMiles Davis - Bitches Brew - YouTube

“Horn” Bands Blood, Sweat & Tears (jazz with rock) - Blood Sweat & Tears - Spinning wheel – YouTubeBlood Sweat & Tears - Spinning wheel – YouTube Chicago (rock with horns) - Chicago - 25 or 6 to (Original Studio Version) - YouTubeChicago - 25 or 6 to (Original Studio Version) - YouTube Bill Chase (trumpets!!) - YouTube - Bill Chase - Open Up Wide - YouTube - Chase - Get It On (Live February 28, 1974)YouTube - Bill Chase - Open Up WideYouTube - Chase - Get It On (Live February 28, 1974)

Black Music in 1970s “Rock” / “Rock ‘n Roll” = White audience Black Pop – separate (Black) audience 1970s develop out of the 1960s styles More “adult” oriented themes Self-consciously “Black” (and proud!) “Funk” emphasis on rhythm (over melody) - strong dance beats (bass and drums lead) - heading to Disco (even white guys can dance)

Sly and the Family Stone S.F. band ( ) “Funk” mixed w/ psychedelia & more Optimistic, upbeat pop riffs Strong crossover appeal 1975 Breakup/Sly alone (Drugs) 1987 – Sly arrested/retired Textbook Example: YouTube - SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE THANK YOU FALETTINME BE MICE ELF AGINYouTube - SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE THANK YOU FALETTINME BE MICE ELF AGIN

Earth Wind & Fire Chicago-based band Top 40, R & B Funk w/ strong horn line Also Latin, soul, jazz, other styles Earth Wind & Fire, Shining Star Midnight SpecialEarth Wind & Fire, Shining Star Midnight Special

“Blaxploitation” “Black” + “Exploitation” - for Black audiences - made by Black Directors, etc. Urban Life as it really is - ghetto - drugs, prostitution, etc. Black heroes - John Shaft (Dirty Harry+James Bond) - Superfly (Drug Dealer) Corrupt, stupid Whites (“Honkies”) 1 st film scores w/ Funk, Soul, etc. YouTube - Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song – Trailer (1971 EWF)YouTube - Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song – Trailer Shaft (1971) Soundtrack Theme From Shaft (Vocal Version) Isaac Hayes - YouTubeShaft (1971) Soundtrack Theme From Shaft (Vocal Version) Isaac Hayes - YouTube YouTube - Shaft trailer (1971) YouTube - Original Superfly Trailer (1972 – Curtis Mayfield)YouTube - Original Superfly Trailer

Soul Train 1965 – Chicago TV show - Red, Hot and Blues : Soul Train - national syndication Features R&B, Soul, Funk - Soul Train Line Dance - O'Jays "Love Train" – YouTubeSoul Train Line Dance - O'Jays "Love Train" – YouTube Interviews Black Musicians - Don Cornelius Dances in Soul Train Line With Mary Wilson – YouTube - MICHAEL JACKSON INTERVIEW ON SOUL TRAIN - YouTubeDon Cornelius Dances in Soul Train Line With Mary Wilson – YouTubeMICHAEL JACKSON INTERVIEW ON SOUL TRAIN - YouTube Social & Political figures - Don Cornelius, James Brown, Al Sharpton interview (1974) Don Cornelius, James Brown, Al Sharpton interview (1974) Don Cornelius ( ) Host/Emcee

George Clinton NC to NJ to Motown (to FL) Parliaments (doo wop band) Combines w/ Funkadelic (P-funk) - experimental mix - R&B, Rock, Funk, electronics - Bootsy Collins, bass Elaborate Stage Show (“Dr. Funkenstein”) Examples - GIVE UP THE FUNK (TEAR THE ROOF OFF THE SUCKER) - PARLIAMENT (1975) – YouTube - YouTube - Parliament - Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker) (live show w/ spaceship)GIVE UP THE FUNK (TEAR THE ROOF OFF THE SUCKER) - PARLIAMENT (1975) – YouTubeYouTube - Parliament - Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker) Strong influence on 1990s rappers (GC as producer)

Disco! Reaction against Counterculture - listening (hippie aesthetic) vs. - rock as dance music Urban gay dance clubs - NYC & Philadelphia (early 1970s) - DJS instead of live bands “The Hustle” (pop # 1, R&B # 1, 1975) - VAN McCOY - the hustle (1975) (HQ) – YouTubeVAN McCOY - the hustle (1975) (HQ) – YouTube KC & Sunshine Band (Miami, 1973) - kc and the sunshine band-that's the way i like it – YouTube (pop # 1, R&B # 1, 1975)kc and the sunshine band-that's the way i like it – YouTube Saturday Night Fever (1977 movie) - Saturday Night Fever - John Travolta - Bee Gees – YouTubeSaturday Night Fever - John Travolta - Bee Gees – YouTube Donna Summer (“Queen of the Disco”) - YouTube - Bad Girls / Hot Stuff (With Subtitles) (Text book, p )YouTube - Bad Girls / Hot Stuff (With Subtitles) “Disco Demolition Night” (Chicago 1979) - YouTube - Disco Demolition Night: 30 Years Later - YouTube Disco Demolition Night, Local News Coverage - YouTube - Disco Demolition NightYouTube - Disco Demolition Night: 30 Years LaterYouTube Disco Demolition Night, Local News CoverageYouTube - Disco Demolition Night “You should be dancin’…”

“This the end…” (sung by Jim Morrison) No additional materials - all review sheets currently posted - this (last) PowerPoint set to be posted Final Exam starts w/ Listening at 8:10 am - be on time (= early) w/ at least 2 scantrons Complete SPOI (electronic course reviews) - on UCF web page