1. Punk and New wave Special focus style 2012

2. Punk -Origins Punk started in the mid 1970’s but became really popular in 1977. Punk was a reaction against the over produced, and self indulgent styles of the late 60’s early 70’s such as Prog rock and highly polished forms of disco and pop. It was designed to be aggressive, anti- establishment, disposable music for the people. Influences include Rock ‘n’ roll; Hard rock; Early 1960’s pop.

3. Stylistic features Has an aggressive, hard edged sound with small groups and basic compositions. Vocals are often shouted Songs often consist of only two or three chords, and simple melodies that cover just a few pitches. Fast tempos, loud drums and lots of cymbals Short songs, around two minutes in length with basic structures Straightforward rhythms; some simple syncopation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4Pdv4EpYfk Documentary on Punk from 1976, just before it became ‘mainstream’.

4. Instrumentation / production Common instruments include: Vocals Electric guitar Bass Drums Sometimes Keyboards Production techniques include: Raw unprocessed sounds Guitar sounds are often distorted, but with a thin and harsh sound. DIY production ethic

5. Main artists Sex pistols: Anarchy in the UK (1976); God save the Queen (1977) The Clash: White Riot (1977); I fought the law (1979) The Stranglers: Peaches (1977) The Jam: The Eton Rifles (1979) The Buzzcocks: Ever fallen in love (with someone you shouldn’t’ve) (1978) The Damned: Neat Neat Neat (1977) Siouxsie and the Banshees: Hong Kong Garden (1978)

6. Artist profiles The Sex Pistols The Sex Pistols were manufactured by fashion guru Malcolm McClaren. They went out of their way to shock mainstream society and had wide media coverage. Although they only lasted a few years they have been credited with changing the history of popular music. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akOX6CULds8 Brief interview with Malcolm McClaren and a contemporary reaction to the Sex Pistols. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaHhxRGYjFAhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaHhxRGYjFA Sex Pistols ‘No Future’.

7. The Clash The Clash were an English punk rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Along with punk, their music incorporated elements of reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, dance, and rockabilly. They produced some of the most respected music of the punk era. There most celebrated album ‘London Calling’ copied the design of Elvis Presley’s first album and is regarded as one of Rock’s finest. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfK-WX2pa8chttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfK-WX2pa8c The Clash ‘London Calling’. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZBPu7jJbJUhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZBPu7jJbJU The Clash ‘Should I stay or should I go’.

8. New Wave

9. Origins New wave started in the late 1970’s and gained popularity as punk’s popularity declined. Like punk, new wave projected a strong independence from the establishment, including major record companies and the government. New wave’s lyrics were socially aware dealing with various political issues, as well as more conventional pop themes. Many new wave artists went on to have successful careers as Pop artists. The New York club CBGBs was an important performance venue for many artists including Blondie, New York Dolls and Talking Heads developing their sound through frequent gigs. Many influences including punk; hard rock; reggae and funk. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUmcp1wo_lI Interesting documentary about the CBGBs club providing a context for the punk / new wave scene.

10. Stylistic features Similar to punk in that it adopted the DIY ethic, raw and unpolished. Various influences from pop, reggae and disco. Song writing became more important but still avoided the sophistication and complexity of Prog rock.

11. Instrumentation / production Instrumentation Vocals Backing vocals Guitar Drums Percussion Bass Keyboards Production Similar to punk – raw, energetic and unprocessed, although a little more polished than punk More interest in the song arrangements often gave more depth to the sound when compared to punk

12. Main artists Elvis Costello and the Attractions: Watching the Detectives (1977) Ian Dury and the Blockheads: Sex and drugs and Rock n Roll (1977) Squeeze: Cool for Cats (1979) The Police: Roxanne (1978) Blondie: Heart of Glass (1978)

13. Artist profiles Elvis Costello Declan Patrick Aloys MacManus (Known as Elvis Costello) was a singer-songwriter known for his clever, socially aware lyrics. He explored various styles including country, folk and big-band throughout the 1980’s, 1990’s and 2000’s. His first single for Stiff records was ‘Less Than Zero’, released on 25 March 1977. Two months later, his debut album, My Aim Is True (1977), was released with Costello appearing on the cover in what became his trademark oversize glasses, bearing some resemblance to Buddy Holly. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3GWYftcAGY&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3GWYftcAGY&feature=related Elvis Costello interview where he talks about the inspiration behind some of his songs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JGYKCvWnQchttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JGYKCvWnQc Elvis Costello ‘Oliver’s Army’.

14. Blondie Fronted by Debbie Harry, Blondie were successful both in the UK and USA. There were influenced by many different styles including Rock ‘n’ Roll, reggae and disco. Heart of glass was their first US hit and featured a drum machine and a sequenced synthesiser, paving the way for synth pop bands of the 1980’s. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGU_4-5RaxUhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGU_4-5RaxU Blondie ‘Heart of Glass’.

15. The Police The Police achieved global success in the late 1970’s and were one of the most successful new wave bands. They incorporated many different styles into there music including reggae, punk and pop. The lead vocalist ‘Sting’ went on to enjoy a very successful solo career. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2Qad-gaHMghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2Qad-gaHMg The Police ‘Roxanne’. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbv-LcdLY-Yhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbv-LcdLY-Y The Police ‘Walking on the moon’.