Music's Influence and Evolution

Without music, life would be a mistake
-Friedrich Nietzsche
Presentation by Nathan Roberts

History of Music
Controversial
Questions
The End

What is considered good and bad music?
Has popular music Devolutionized?
Is music related to crime?
Where is Music Going?
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Musics Influence

Is Music Related to Crime?
Murder, Sex, and Violence. These are the things that rile up
the parents of ever young teen who yearns for rebellion and every
religious group who preaches acceptance, but accepts none.
These things make them grab their pitch forks and torches as they
walk towards the so called guilty party with nothing but ill
intentions on their mind. Who blindly march into battle not knowing
the context or basically anything relating to the "problem". You
may be thinking "Oh I wouldn't want my kid be doing that!" Now
before you start an angry mob, and start marching towards my
house hear me out. Murder, Sex, and Violence can be horrible
things in their own respects, but can you brand someone a
criminal for simply listening to a song with suggestive lyrics? And if
they actually end up doing anything should you blame the music or
the artist? I don't think so.

Research has shown that music doesn't make people commit acts of
violence as many people may think. The violent acts that these young
people are doing are actually because of their mental health. Who knew?
One study that supports this is group of scientists observed a group of
kids and monitored the music they listened to the study showed that kids
that listen to rap and metal music where actually less likely to commit
crimes then country music! The top was actually pop listeners. For
decades people have scapegoated music genres because it's easy to
shift the blame. Questionable lyrics are victim to this. Psychologists
Jefferson Jensen research professor at Clark University said "A lot of
people think heavy metal inspires violence, because it's violent music.
But, the surprising truth is that it doesn't make its fans violent it doesn't
even make them angry; it calms them down. They listen to it especially
when they're angry or sad, and it helps them empty out those feelings so
that they feel better afterwards." The same applies to all types of music.
People need to realize that music is an outlet, and mentality distressed
people are gonna do what they're gonna do regardless of what music
they listen to. It's just a matter of people not shifting the blame and taking
responsibility for their own actions.

Music has always been a scapegoat for the actions of teens
and young adults across the world; that's a fact. But, the
question is does it warrant the hate its attracting? Well in the
1600s people were burned alive for simple accusations that
they were "witches". What was this accusation based off of?
Someone's assumption that the accused was different from
them. So they burned them. Was that warranted? 1933-1945
millions of Jews and people of different races were killed for
what? Being different. Liking and believing in different things.
Did they deserve to be worked to death? Did they deserve to
not know if they were going to live to see the next sunrise? No,
they didn't. History has shown mass categorizing doesn't really
work out. With that said some people feel that profiling is
amazing, that it solves crimes, and saves lives. You know I
can't lie it may in fact do so. But, in this case the numbers show
that it's all assumed.

What is considered good and bad
music?
Since the beginning of time people have argued what kind of
music is bad? Whether it be cave mean fighting who can make
a better beat with their club; Or one of us fighting that rap is
better than country. But, what validity do these arguments
have? Is saying some thing sounds good automatically qualify it
to be a great song? Or just because the song is mainstream it's
great? No, and unfortunately people all around the world are
having this debate arguing that their music is in fact better. So
to find this I have created a list of qualities to determine whether
a song is actually a "good" or "bad" piece of music

-Bad qualities
•Is it predictable to the point it's annoying meaning
it's the same beats the same drops basically copy
pasted in your ears?
•Does it try to be serious, but come out as cometic.
For example Meek Mill released a song called
"Wanna Know" that was supposed to make a serious
diss track. But, what came out and after my research
I don't use this word lightly garbage.

-Good Qualities
•Is it done well in a way that everyone can tell someone put a lot of work in it? Does
the piece impress you? And does every sound or rhythm in the piece sound
necessary? Does it have an appropriate length with variety and familiarity. These
things are important because music production is becoming simpler and simpler as
time passes. But, that's no excuse for songs to sound basic and repetitive.
•Is there a balance between music quality and lyric quality? Meaning, does the piece
focus too heavily on the lyrics and not enough on the music. I'm not saying meaningful
lyrics and good sound don't go together. On the contrary I believe it makes beautiful
pieces of music. With that said I think it's the balance of both that makes it what it is.
Too much of something is never good.
•Does it connect with you on multiple levels ex Intellectual, Emotional, and Spiritual?
Does it bring out sensations in you that make you feel some type of way? After
listening to it do you feel richer, or happier, even more fulfilled? Now, a good song
doesn't need all three, but should either be a master in one area or have a balance of
them.
•Does the song have a beginning, middle, and end? This can be taken for granted
most of the time. But any good song should have emotion or tell a story that gives the
listener some type of relief or closure as the song comes to a close.
•Finally, does it withstand the test of time? This one is the simplest yet the most
important because a song that you can listen to over and over again without getting
bored of it and still feeling those same feelings is truly what makes this a master
piece.

These things are what make a song good and bad. So now I
ask you to be the analyst and put your songs through the test.
Prove that your songs are better.

Has popular music Devolutionized?
Popular music. These are the tracks people listen to on repeat, and for
the past 80 years that fact hasn't changed. That repeat button isn't
turning off anytime soon. But, should it? Some people say that popular
music is changing in a way to reflect that music is Devolutionizing. After a
lot of research and looking at multiple opinions on both sides I have
found that it's kind of true. The music industry is a forever changing
circuit, and even though the same stops may be made (music genres
making a come back) it's still constantly moving. With technology
nowadays, and the process of making music becoming simpler the
product is becoming less diverse. Now that's not to say all New Age
music isn't quality work because it really doesn't. Just the mainstream.
I'm 1991 a music revolution occurred. Rap music entered the
mainstream. It became the popular genre. Now what was rap know for?
Rap was know for its meaningful sharp lyrics and chord less structure.
Now I'm not saying it's bad. It's actually pretty good. But, back then the
things they talked about where different. Because, rap was only coming
into the mainstream the content of those lyrics were diverse and exciting.

Where as people now usually have one of those same
concrete meanings in their songs, and with the
mainstream success lasting over two decades the
meaning of superstar has never been so real. Sex,
Money, and Drugs. These things are constantly thrown
in our faces none stop. Add that to the easy process of
making computer generated beats the artist are
pumping out songs that we as a people know is the
mainstream, and we have liked it before so we eat it up.
Not all mainstream artist do that but a lot more than you
think do. People will lean towards the music that they
know. That's a fact. Now with the biggest revolution in
music history being this simplistic dissection of chords
and rhythms most music in the mainstream reflects that,
and is continuing to do so.

Putting the over used lyrics, similar beats, and pumping
it out faster than we can process through my what is
good and bad music you can see the pattern that
mainstream artist are doing. To top put a cherry on top
the more we buy into this mainstream the more we add
fuel to the fire not only giving them more money to
separate them from normal society, but giving them
more money to fuel the next cycle. Now this isn't a bash
towards the new age of music. In fact I encourage you
to search because their is great music out there that
underrated artist who are putting out that intelligently,
emotionally, and spiritually music that's way better then
this mainstream cycle were stuck in. The fact is music
has Devolutionized. It's just a matter of what's gotta
happen in order to change that.

Where is Music Going?
Simply, I believe music is going to keep getting simpler and simpler
until some thing happened that rattles the world to its core throwing
the "Megastar" off their high horse. Looking at all my research and
answering my questions I have seen the patterns within music, and I
believe I have the answer to where music is going. First and foremost
I wanna start by saying popular music has Devolutionized. With the
overly rich superstars, and the current mainstream not going
anywhere music is simpler then it's ever been. In my Devolutionized
piece I talked about since the past music revolution music itself has
become simpler in meaning, and how the new "Megastar" can't really
connect with us as they once did because of their mainstream
success. In the end of that piece I stated that were stuck in this
viscous cycle of giving money for the same content over and over
again. With society labeling new music and different music having a
direct relationship to crime the cycle is real, and nobody really knows
it. But, the question is what needs to happen in order for this to
change? The answer is revolution.

In the course of history music has gone through three changes or revolutions. Each
caused because of new technology, and foreign affairs. Now, what's going to cause
this revolution? War. I believe that war is going to hit and hit hard. This will shake the
fabrics of the United States, and bring everyone together producing a new type of
music that everyone will be able to connect to, and make everyone say what the
heck have we've been doing? How did I come up with this? In the 1970s Disco music
swept the nation with its good feeling beats and catchy lyrics. So why did this super
influential genre die? To find the answering we must look back to the 60s. The 60s
was considered the rebellious area. Fighting back against the march of war with the
conclusion being the people winning. So once the initial faze of disco wore off;
people started to realize that the meaningless lyrics behind disco was an insult to
what they had been fighting so long for. This lead to the burning of disco albums and
the complete taboo of the genre. I believe something similar will happen here. Where
not even the famous will be safe from the change, and they will be forced to produce
new material that will speak to the masses. Groups like System of a Down, Hopsin,
and Slipknot will rise because they will truly speak to the people like they have been
the past decade. In 1964, 1983, and 1991 revolution changed the music world
forever. I firmly believe that it will happen again through war. Personally the Middle
East Isis crisis. But, this will bring everyone together, and the music of good times will
change to a new more meaningful type of music. Until then we will continue to be in
the viscous music cycle producing clone music none stop retaining the set
mainstream we have today.

Contextualization Musical Influence
Classify Musical Influence
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Contextualization Musical Influence
One regret I will always have is that I will never be able to see a Nirvana
concert in person. Kurt Cobain was an influence to teens across the nation.
Unfortunately he felt that he had to take his own life. What's really shocking is
how music it affected the world. Teens around the world started to commit
suicide in a similar fashion. This made my think wow music really does
influence people. It made me think just how much power does music have over
people. After some research I came across the 27 club. The 27 club is a group
of young talented musicians who all died at the age of 27 due to unfortunate
circumstances. The more I started to look into their deaths I started to see a
trend. When musicians died the impact on society is greater. Now I know how
obvious that sounds, but it lead me to really investigate more singers and
songs. What I found was that music is way more influential then people give it
credit for. Yes, music can push people to do horrible things, but it can inspire
and help create beautiful things. It can bring people to tears, make them laugh,
make them glad to be alive. Music can save lives. People underestimate
music, and I think that musicians need to be much more aware what power
they have. Yes, they can do amazing things, but they could also destroy. Kurt
Cobain's death was just one event that proves music is a very powerful thing.

Classify Musical Influence
Breakdown

Breakdown
West End Blues: This song not only help tear down the segregation in Jazz, but also fueled the civil rights movement in years to
come.
Over The Rainbow: This is the song that helped people after the Great Depression. It gave them hope that things will get better
Rudolf The Red Nose Reindeer: This song not only remembered by ever child for the past 60 years, but also lyrically gives the
message don't judge because someone is different
Walk the Line: Johnny Cash the best country singer ever. This was the time were he not only defined himself, but every other
person in history who was torn between two sides. Something people of all ages can relate to
Satisfaction: The British Invasion, not only does this song show how much music changed because of this revolution.Also the
songs lyrics reflected just how rebellious the 60s could be.
Bohemian Rhapsody: A song the people to this day debate the meaning. We can all agree that it does have something to do
with acceptance. Personally I believe it was Freddie Mercury coming out of the closet. With that said I think this song can really
relate to all generations because even though homosexuality is accepted the actual acceptance part is aspect.
Welcome to the Jungle: When you hear the 80s you think long hair and parting hard. I believe this song really describes that
rock and roll life style that every man women and child know, and what better song to commemorate the good times than
welcome to the jungle. They have fun and games.
Smells Like Teen Spirit: The first influential thing this song did was its popularity latterly everyone knows this song, but in the
bigger picture this song was the first to really speak to teenagers on such a massive scale.
Born This Way: The New Millennium. The 21st century. This song reflects all the things that society has accepted through the
the years, and how it doesn't matter what you look like, who or what you like because you were born the way you were and
don't let anyone put you down. Basically you do you.

Choose Your Journey!
1920
1930
1950
1940
2000
1990
1980
1970
1960
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1920s
The 1920s marked the beginning of the modern
music era. This is the time when record labels
started to pop up, thus radio stations started to
flourish. This era spawned the greats: Dance
Bands; Jazz; Blues; and Broadway.

1920s Genres
Dance
Bands
Choose your Journey! Song List

Dance Bands
Many clubs were opened due to the 1920 alcohol prohibition.
Thus Dance Bands popularity grew as more and more gigs
were booked. This type of music would lay the ground work
that would become classic pop standards. Also, made dance
competitions more mainstream
Genres

Jazz
Originated in the black community Jazz is a combination of
European and African styles. Because of the popularization of
Jazz the 20s is widely know as the Jazz age. Jazz was so
popular that it influenced modern life back then it influenced
everything from fashion to race relation. Jazz helped weaken
the barrier between music segregation. Despite that "White
Jazz" was more mainstream because some radio stations
refused to play black tracks.
Genres

Blues
Blues widely loved now originally started in the black
community, and for a long time was only popular with the black
community due to the problems. Blues started "Race Records"
which are music geared towards a certain race. Although blues
was mostly in the black community it has evolved to all types of
people.
Genres

Broadway
Broadway is the use of musical elements in a theater show.
Originating in New York City Broadway started the musical and
incorporated all aspects of the art scale
Genres

Popular songs from the 20s
1920:
•Daradaell- Ben Selvin
•Crazy Blues- Mamie
Smith
•Whispering- Paul
Whiteman
1921:
•Margie- Eddie Cantor
•Look for the Silver
Lining-Marion Harris
•The Wabash blues-
Isham Jones
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1922:
•April Showers-Al Jolson
•My Buddy-Henry Burr
•Hot Lips-Paul Whiteman
1923:
•Lover Her by Radio-
Billy Jones
•Wolverine Blues-New
Orleans Rhythm Kings
•Felix the Cat-Paul
Whiteman

1924:
•Rhapsody in Blue-
George Gershwin
•It had to be you-Isham
Jones
•California, Here I Come-
Al Jonson
1925:
•Dinah-Ethel Waters
•St. Louis Blues-Bessie
Smith
•Sweet Georgia Brown-
Ben Bernie

1926:
•Bye Bye Blackbird-
Gene Austin
•Some of These Days-
Sophia Tucker
•Always-Vincent Lopez
1927:
•I'm coming Virginia-Bix
Beiderbecke
•Stardust-Hoagy
Carmichael
•Potato Head Blues-
Louis Armstrong

1928:
•West End Blues-Louis
Armstrong
•I Wanna Be Loved by
You-Helene Kane
•Makin Whoopie-Eddie
Cantor
1929:
•When You're Smiling-
Louis Armstrong
•Maybe who knows-Kat
Smith
•Am I Blue?-Ethel
Waters
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1930s
This era of music was heavily influenced by the Great
Depression. The beginning of country music and fuels the 20s
blues while things like big band and swing kept things upbeat
creating an escape from all the hardships.
Song List
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Journey!

1930:
•Three Little Words-
Duke Ellington
•If I Had a Girl Like You-
Rudy Vallee
•Little White Lies-Fred
Waring and the
Pennsylvanians
1931:
•Minnie the Moocher-
Cab Calloway
•Stardust-Isham Jones
•Just One More
Chance-Bing Crosby

1932:
•Night and Day-Fred
Astire
•Brother, Can You Spare
a Dime-Bing Crosby
•Paradise-Leo Reisman
1933:
•Stormy Weather-Ethel
Water
•You're getting to be a
habit-Bing Crosby
•Sophisticated Lady-
Duke Ellington

1934:
•Smoke Gets In Your
Eyes-Paul Whitman
•I Only Have Eyes for
You-Eddy Duchin
•Cocktail for Two-Duke
Ellington
1935:
•Blue Moon-Benny
Goodman
•Cheek to Cheek-Fred
Astire
•Luke's back in town-Fat
Waller

1936:
•The Way You Look
Tonight-Fred Astire
•All My Life-Fat Waller
•When Did You Leave
Heaven?-Guy Lombardo
1937:
•Goodnight My Love-
Duke Ellington
•Sweet Leilani-Bing
Crosby
•I've Got My Love To
Keep Me Away- The
Andrews sisters

1938:
•I've Got a Pocket Full of
Dreams-Bing Crosby
•A-Tisket A-Tasket-Ella
Fitzgerald
•Bei Mir Bist Du
Schonen-The Andrews
Sisters
1939:
•Blue Moon-Benny
Goodman
•Cheek to Cheek-Fred
Astire
•Luke's back in town-Fat
Waller
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1940s
Again another hard set of years for the United States with the
radio mostly dominated by Jazz, Big Band, and Swing.
Because of WW2 most music was upbeat to keep up people's
spirits. Many artist preformed at USO like shows to entertain
the troops.
Song List
Choose Your
Journey!

1940:
•In the Mood-Glen Miller
•Frenesi-Artie Shaw
•Only Forever-Bing
Crosby
1941:
•God Bless the Child-
Billie Holiday
•Green Eyes-Jimmy
Dorsey
•Chattanooga Choo
Choo-Glenn Miller

1942:
•White Christmas-Bing
Crosby
•Jingle,Jangle,Jingle-Kay
Kyser
•Moonlight Cocktail-
Glenn Miller
1943:
•Paper Doll-The Mills
Brothers
•That Old Black Magic-
Glenn Miller
•Sunday, Monday, or
Always-Glenn Miller

1944:
•Don't Fence Me In-Bing
Crosby and The
Andrews Sisters
•I'm making believe-Ella
Fitzgerald and Ink Spots
•Swinging On a Star-
Bing Crosby
1945:
•Till the End of Time-
Perry Como
•Rum and Coca Cola-
The Andrews Sisters
•Sentimental Journey-
Perry Como

1946:
•Five More Minutes-
Frank Sinatra
•Let it Snow-Vaughn
Monroe
•Prisoner of Love-Perry
Como
1947:
•Heartaches-Ted
Weems
•Near You-Fransis
Craig
•Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah-
James Basket

1948:
•Buttons and Bows-
Dinah Shore
•Nature Boy-Nat King
Cole
•I'm Looking for a Four
Leaf Clover-Art Mooney
1949:
•God Bless the Child-
Billie Holiday
•Green Eyes-Jimmy
Dorsey
•Chattanooga Choo
Choo-Glenn Miller
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1950s
This era of music was brighter because of the end of WW2 and
the beginning of the civil rights music. RnB and rock helped fuel
the civil rights movement despite the dominance of all white
radio stations. This era also paved the way for many different
genres,and is responsible for defining the music we know today.

Traditional
Pop and
Standards
1950s Genres
Choose Your Journey! Song List

Rock and Roll. The start of one of the most influential music
genres of history. Paving the way was Carl Perkins. Rock
originally started as Rockabilly and gradually became its own
genre. Rock also helped push the civil right movement
Rock and Roll
Genres

Traditional Pop and Standards
This is the popular music before Rock came to the mainstream.
This style was heavily influenced by the previous decade
having hints of Jazz, Swing, and Big Band. These songs were
very melodic and catchy and laid the ground work for popular
music today.
Genres

Country
Johnny Cash and Hank Williams. I guarantee one of those two
names ring a bell, for they have defined country itself and made
it what it is today. Johnny was more Rockabilly while Hank was
more Honky Tonk. Almost everybody at the time was a bit
country.
Genres

R'n'B
R'n'B is a combination of Jazz, Doo-Wop, and Blues. It is the
father of many beloved genres today including Rock and Roll,
Soul, Motown, and Funk. Its unique sound swept the era if
Rock wasn't in the 50s RnB would have been the dominate
music.
Genres

1950:
•Mona Lisa-Nat King
Cole
•All My Love-Patti Page
•Sentimental Me-Ames
Brothers
1951:
•Because of You-Tony
Bennett
•Be My Love-Mario
Lanza
•If-Perry Como

1952:
•Unforgettable-Nat King
Cole
•Heart and Soul-The
Four Aces
•Here In My Heart-Al
Martino
1953:
•The Doggy In the
Window-Patti Page
•You're Cheatin Heart-
Hank Williams
•That's Amore-Tony
Bennett

1954:
•Secret Love-Doris Day
•Mr. Sandman-The
Chordettes
•I Need You Now-Eddie
Fisher
1955:
•Earth Angle-The
Penguins
•Yellow Rose of Texas-
Mitch Miller
•Autumn Leaves-Roger
Williams

1958:
•Johnny Be Good-Chuck
Berry
•Fever-Peggy Lee
•Tequila-The Champs
1959:
•Peggy Sue-Buddy
Holly
•Personality-Lloyd
Prince
•Venus-Frankie Avalon
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1960sBefore 1963 music
reflected music of the
past decade. Many
factors influenced this
periods music
including the Kennedy
Assassination, The
escalation of the
Vietnam War, and the
civil rights movement.
This era has a actual
music revolution. In
1964 music changed
to a more rock vibe.
Most people attribute
this to the British
Invasion

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Music Festivals
1960s
Genres
Choose Your
Journey!
Song List

Roots Rock and Hard Rock
Roots and Hard Rock were popular mid to late 60s. Roots combined the
sounds of folk, blues, country, and rock and roll creating a new good
sounding genre. Someone who attributed to Roots success was Bob Dylan.
Hard Rock made rock surprise surprise harder and heavier sounding. Hard
Rock was influenced by blues rock, garage rock, and R'n'B. Many musicians
of hard rock died at a younger age due to the lifestyle most rockers lived.
Genres

British Invasion
In 1964 a change happened in the US that would change music forever. In the early to
mid 60s bands from Britain started to find a crazy amount of success. Originally gaining
popularity for covering American songs the flux in popularity showed that their sound
was excepted this starting a new wave of music. The 60s was The Beatles era
considering they are debatably one of the most influential song in history.
Genres

Motown and R'n'B
Heavily Influenced by the civil rights moment. Gaining
popularity in black musicians. It really paved the way for African
American artist popularity today.
Genres

Surf Rock and Psychedelic Rock
Surf Rock began in South Carolina as a type of dance music, and was very
popular before the British Invasion. The most know Surf Rock band was The
Beach Boys. Surf rock has a smooth sound with most songs being about
surfing, girls and problems. Psychedelic Rock was popular during the late
60s and has a strong connection to Hippie Culture. Psychedelic was usually
listened to while under the influence. Two note worthy rockers are Jimi
Hendrix and Pink Floyd whose music is considered an "experience"
Genres

Protest Music
Protest music is more of a grouping than a specific genre. In
other words it's not necessarily what type of music it is; it's the
lyrics and what the song stands for that matters. The main
function of Protest Music is to spread awareness about
something. Protest music in notorious in the 60s because of
the Vietnam War.
Genres

Acapella music. Music of the voice. Songs that focus on
vocals instead of instruments. The 60s was the golden age of
Acapella. It originated in New York at a small record store
called Slim Rose. Named Acapella meaning "Music without
Music"
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Music Festivals
The 60s was a huge time for music festivals. They were a good
way for people to gather trip out and fight for what they believed
in. Most music festivals were free back then people not caring
about the money but about the message. Sometimes musical
festivals could last for days.
Genres

1960:
•The Twist-Chubby
Checker
•Its Now or Never-Elvis
Presley
•Georgia On My Mind-
Ray Charles
1961:
•Stand by Me-Ben E.
King
•Blue Moon-The
Marcels
•At Last-Etta James

1962:
•Surfin Safari-The Beach
Boys
•Sherry-The Four
Seasons
•Return to Slender-Elvis
Presley
1963:
•Ring of Fire-Johnny
Cash
•Louie Louie-The
Kingmen
•She Loves You-The
Beatles

1964:
•Oh Pretty Women-Roy
Orbison
•Twist and Shout-The
Beatles
•You Really Got Me-The
Kinks
1965:
•Like a Rolling Stone-
Bob Dylan
•Satisfaction-Rolling
Stone
•My Generation-The
Who

1966:
•Wild Thing-The Troggs
•Uptight-Stevie Wonder
•Good Vibrations-The
Beach Boys
1967:
•Somebody to Love-
Jefferson Airplane
•Light My Fire-The
Doors
•I'm a Believer-The
Monkees

1968:
•All Along the
Watchtower-Jimi Hendrix
•What a Wonderful
World-Louis Armstrong
•Hey Jude-The Beatles
1969:
•Sugar, Sugar-The
Archies
•Whole Lotta Love-Led
Zeppelin
•Space Oddity-David
Bowie
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1970s
The Perfect Bridge from the rebellious 60s to the happy go lucky
80s. This era brought us the beginning of Dance and Relaxing
music. What brought this was all the war and pain of the 60s
people wanted to brighten their music, thus disco was born. Many
still questioned the man, thus birthed Punk Rock. The early years
thou people just wanted to vent their frustrations through Disco
Music.

1970s Genres
&
Solo Artist
Choose Your Journey! Song List

Disco and Dance
20s was the Jazz era, and the 60s was the era of The Beatles. The 70s was
the age of Disco! But, despite that its popularization was brief. Why? The
meaningless message behind the songs. After a crazy protest filled 60s this
new music was considered an insult to the internal wars fought on American
soil. This realization lead to the taboo and destruction of Disco music. It
even got as bad as record burnings. Though it was utterly destroyed Disco
music still left a huge mark on society today. If I was a erring man I would
bet every person in the Untied States over the age of 8 knows a disco song.
Genres

Progressive Rock
Characterized by rock that was mixed with another genre. Like Rock and
Classical. Usually longer songs because of the mashups. When
progressive rock is played live it tends to be unpredictable with a go with
the flow vibe. A progressive rock album differs from the normal album. A
normal album will usually talk about many different things lyrics ranging
all across the board. But, a Progressive Rock album usually has an
overall theme throughout the songs sounding almost like it's one
gigantic song. This style really resonated with the people because of the
immersion that came with listening to it.
Genres

Punk Rock and New Wave
This style continued the rebellious nature of the 60s with a heavier faster
sound with equally deep meanings and heavy riffs all against the vision of
the "Man". The first punk band was The Ramones who were like the Beatles
but heavier. Many Punk Bands lived a drug filled life style while sticking the
finger to the man. New Wave is like Punks younger more innocent brother,
and with that comes a radio friendly sound as well as an electric flair.
Genres

Funk and Soul
Funk and Soul were the product of R'n'B, Jazz, and Soul lovers
of the 60s while adding more upbeat and psychedelic feels.
Funk is known for strange beats and socially conscious lyrics.
Plus, it has amazing costumes.
Genres

Solo Artist
I felt that these guys deserved honorable mentions, because
these guys had fairly good success and went almost
unnoticed.
-Joni Mitchell
-Carly Simon
-Carole King
-Billy Joel
Genres

1970:
•War-Edwin Starr
•I'll Be There-Jackson 5
•Bridge Over Troubled
Water-Simon and
Garfunkel
1971:
•Joy to the World-Three
Dog Night
•Take Me Home,
Courtney Roads-John
Denver
•Maggie May-Rod
Stewart

1972:
•American Pie-Don
McLean
•Heart of Gold-Neil
Young
•Lean On Me-Bill
Withers
1973:
•Bad, Bad-Leroy Brown
•Lets Get It On-Marvin
Gaye
•Crocodile Rock-Elton
John

1974:
•The Way You Were-
Barbra Streisand
•The Loco Motion-Grand
Funk Railroad
•Jungle Boogie-Kool and
the Gang
1975:
•Love Will Keep Us
Together
•Shining Star-Earth,
Wind, and Fire
•Fame-David Bowie

1976:
•December, 1963-The
Four Seasons
•Bohemian Rhapsody-
Queen
•Don't Go Breaking My
Heart-Elton John and
Kiki Dee
1977:
•Dancing Queen-ABBA
•Hotel California-Eagles
•Don't Leave Me This
Way-Thelma Houston

1978:
•I Will Survive-Gloria
Gaynor
•Stayin Alive-The Bee
Gees
•Just the Way You Are-
Bilky Joel
1979:
•YMCA-Village People
•My Sherona-The
Knack
•Le Freak-Chic
Back to the 70s

An age where image is everything. Nothing was definite and many
new genres surfaced as others started to fall. This year was the
beginning of the "Superstar" and what was set in motion would
change music forever.

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Old pop
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MTV
Music Television. Who knew this would change the world of music as we
know it. MTV is arguably the most influential thing throughout the 80s and
even all time. MTV started out in 1981 with its first music video the
appropriate "Video Killed the Radio Star". Thus, begun the round the clock
music video station. MTV is what launched stars into superstardom.
GenresGenres
Genres

New Pop Superstars
With the help of MTV popular music changed to focus more on the image
rather then the content. With this came a whole new breed of Megastars
becoming role models in fashion, talent and persona. These people
changed the meaning of superstar forever. The change wasn't entirely MTV
though. You have to give credit where credit is due and those superstars
who transcended into that next level of superstardom did so with great effort
and really dedicated themselves to pop culture.
Genres

Old Pop Stars and Their New Solo
Careers
A recurring pop trend was that older pop stars began to start anew
and start to make New Age music. Their success varied, but the
stars that shines the brightest can attribute their success to their
ability to adapt to the new age while simultaneously bringing back
that feeling of nostalgia that reminds you of the good old days.
Genres

One Hit Wonders
The artist who couldn't keep up with the always moving music
train. These are artist that produced greatness but, never were
able to reproduce the same quality in their music as before.
Many record labels took advantage of the weakness and saved
money not investing in the artist but the song instead. As the
world of talent grew names faded away.
Genres

Hip Hop and Rap
This type of music gained popularity in the mid to late 80s originating in
New York City. At first Rap and Hip Hop had a rocky start not having
much air time but, when MTV allowed it to be played it rapidly gained
success, and hit viewers like a freight train with its unique lyrics, fun
sound, deep meanings, beat boxing, and electric sounds. This is the
push that changes music forever.
Genres

New Wave
Continued from the 70s New Wave was very artistic music with unique themes and
clothing while tying in elements of Punk, Dance, and other Electronic Instruments.
This genre is the island of misfit toys ranging from all types of music that weren't
quite able to make the cut for the mainstream genres. But, they are all good in their
own respects.

Thrash Metal
An extreme genre of heavy metal. It has rattled the ages, and has angered
old people everywhere for years. Heavy Metal will always continue to do so
for years to come. It is a heavy sounding hard hitting aggressive type of
music. The 80s was the peak of Thrash Metal with groups like Metallica,
Anthrax, Slayer, and Megadeath at the head. Thrash Metal gets a lot of
attention for its controversial lyrics and aggressive tone. Not as many people
like Thrash today but it's still here and still going.
Genres

Hair Metal
Combining all types of rock mixed with a pop upbeat sound that are
always catchy and grab the listeners attention. Music with deep
undertones talking about women, sex, and groups combined with the
human experience of an all male group. This type of music is heavily
associated with the partying lifestyle. Also know for being very flashy.
Genres

1980:
•Upside Down-Diana
Ross
•Funky Town-Lipps Inc
•Call Me-Blondie
1981:
•Physical-Olivia Newton
John
•Endless Love-Lionel
Richie
•Don't Stop Believing-
Journey

1982:
•Eye of the Tiger-
Survivor
•Ebony and Ivory-Paul
McCartney and Stevie
Wonder
•Hungry Like the Wolf-
Duran Duran
1983:
•Billie Jean-Michael
Jackson
•Flashdance....What a
Feeling-Irene Cara
•1999-Prince

1984:
•Carless Whisper-
George Michael
•Girls Just Wanna Have
Fun
•Wake Me Up Before
You Go Go-Wham!
1985:
•Into the Groove-
Madonna
•Take Me On-A-Ha
•Shout-Tears of Fear

1986:
•Rock Me Amadeus-
Falco
•Take My Breath Away-
Berlin
•Sledgehammer-Peter
Cabriel
1987:
•Never Gonna Give You
Up-Rick Astey
•Bad-Michael Jackson
•Welcome to the
Jungle-Guns and Roses

1988:
•Don't Worry Be Happy-
Bobby McFerrin
•Faith-George Michael
•Is Thus Love-White
Snake
1989:
•The Look-Roxette
•Like a Prayer-Madonna
•Love Shack-The B-52s
Back to the 80s

1990s
An age with a abundant amount of variety in the genres of
music. Many old artist we're finding their light again; while new
artists were tasting fame for the first time. Both changed the
musical world as we know it.
ContinueChoose Your Journey!

1990s Part 2
The early 90s began the surge of popularity in techno and hip hop.
Groups like Technotronic and C+C Music Factory really were influential in
the growth of techno/dance music. In the past music like this was only
associated and popular in the black community. That changed thanks to
MC Hammer, Tone Loc, and Vanilla Ice who really helped destroy that
"black only" barrier
ContinueGo Back

1990s Part 3
In late 1992 or early 1993 the radio started to change. A new type
of rock sound was slowly sweeping the nation. Bands like Nirvana,
Pearl Jam, and Sound Garden really hit teens with catchy lyrics and
deep meanings. This began the start of grunge and alternative
rock. This popularity lasted until the mid 90s.
ContinueGo Back

1990s Part 4
After people were fed up and annoyed by the constant
negativity brought from grunge people were looking for the
next big thing. In came "Happy Rock". Bands like Hootie and
Blowfish and Sister Hazel.
ContinueGo Back

1990s Part 5Choose Your Journey!Go Back
After the fall of "Happy Rock" came "Bubble Gum Pop". They dominated the
mainstream with the catchy easy to register tunes, and sexual oriented lyrics,
with videos even more provocative. On the other end popularity sparked in
boy bands like The Backstreet Boys; 98 Degrees; and N'Sync. Mainstream is
a crazy thing always in constant flux. The 90s is the perfect reflection of this.

1990:
•Vouge-Madonna
•U Cant Touch This-MC
Hammer
•Nothing Compares to
You-Sinead
1991:
•Black or White-Michael
Jackson
•Walking In Memphis-
Mare Cohn
•Losing My Religion

1992:
•Smells Like Teen Spirit-
Nirvana
•I Will Always Love You-
Whitney Houston
•End of the Road-Boys
to Men
1993:
•What's up? Four Non
Blondes
•What is Love-
Haddaway
•I'd Do Anything for
Love-Meat Loaf

1994:
•Without Your-Mariah
Carey
•All I Wanna Do-Sheryl
Crow
•The Sign-Ace or Base
1995:
•Gangsta's Paradise-
Coolio
•Take a Bow-Madonna
•Creep-TLC

1996:
•Killing Me Softly-The
Fugees
•One Sweet Day-Mariah
Carey and Boyz 2 Men
•You Were Meant for
Me-Jewel
1997:
•Don't Speak-No Doubt
•MMMbop-Hanson
•Wannabe-Spice Girls

1998:
•My Heart Will Go On-
Celine Dion
•Freak On a Leash-Korn
•I Don't Wanna Miss a
Thing-Aerosmith
1999:
•Baby One More Time-
Britney Spears
•No Scrubs-TLC
•I Want It That Way-
Back Street Boys
Back to the 90s

New Millennium
2000. The new age. Our music has gone through so many changes and
shifts through the course of history and tho think it's only the beginning.
The thing about this new age is that all music is accepted Moseley. Sure
head bangers still get shunned but we're gradually starting to become
more accepting. We have also mastered the arts of optimism and
pessimism. We are truly in a new age of music.
Artist
Song List
Genres

Dance-Pop; Indie Rock: Emo; Pop Punk; Contemporary R'n'B;
Hip-Hop; Reggaeton; Electronica; Hard Rock; Alternative
Metal; New Wave Revival; Teen Pop; Boy Bands; Internet
Stars; Disney Artist; Adult Contemporary; Country; Country
Pop; British Soul; and Latin Pop
GenresChoose Your Journey! Continue

Eminem; Rihanna; Kanye West; Jay Z; Beyoncé; Taylor Swift;
Linkin Park; The Killers; Maroon 5; Justin Timberlake; Britney
Spears; Christina Aguilera; Cold Play; Fall Out Boy; White
Stripes; Paramore; Panic at the Disco!; Kid Rock; Justin Bieber;
Katy Perry; Blink 182; System of a Down; Korn; Slipknot
ArtistChoose Your Journey! Continue

2000:
•Stan-Eminem
•Music-Madonna
•Oops I Did It Again-
Britney Spears
2001:
•Crawling-Linkin Park
•Drops of Jupider-Train
•Lady Marmalade-
Christina Aguilera, Pink,
Mya, Lil Kim; Missy
Elliot
Back to the
2000s
Continue

2002:
•A Moment Like This-
Kelly Clarkson
•Youth of the Nation-
P.O.D.
•A Thousand Miles-
Vanessa Carlton
2003:
•Crazy in Love-Beyoncé
•Cry Me a River-Justin
Timberlake
•In da club-50 cent
Back to the
2000s
Continue

2004:
•Yeah!-Usher
•Hey Ya!-Outkast
•This Love-Maroon 5
2005:
•We Belong Together-
Mariah Carey
•Gold Digger-Kayne
West ft Jamie Foxx
•Hollaback Girl-Gwen
Stacy
Back to the
2000s
Continue

2006:
•Sexy Back-Justin
Timberlake
•Bad a Day-Daniel
Powter
•Hips Don't Lie-Shakira
2007:
•Beautiful Girls-Sean
Kingston
•Umbrella-Rihanna
•Irreplaceable-Beyoncé
Back to the
2000s
Continue

2008:
•Whatever You Like-T.I.
•Low-Flo Rida
•I Kissed a Girl-Katy
Perry
2009:
•I Gotta Feeling-Black
Eyed Peas
•Smile Ladies-Beyoncé
•Poker a Face-Lady
Gaga
Back to the
2000s
Continue

2010:
•Bad Romance-Lady
Gaga
•Love the Way You Lie-
Eminem ft Rihanna
•Tik Tok-Kesha
2011:
•Born This Way-Lady
Gaga
•Rolling In the Deep-
Adele
•Fire Way-Katy Perry
Back to the
2000s
Continue

2012:
•Somebody I used to
Know-Gotye
•Call Me Maybe-Carley
Raw Jepsen
•We Are Young-Fun. Ft
Janelle Moñae
2013:
•Locked Out of Heaven
•Royals-Lorde
•Wreaking Ball-Miley
Cyrus
Back to the
2000s
Continue

2014:
•Happy-Pharrel Williams
•Dark Horse-Katy Perry
ft Juicy Jay
•Fancy-Iggy Azalea ft,
Charli XCX
•The Devil In I-Slipknot
Back to the
2000s

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