My choice THE PUNK GENRE
The punk subculture is centered on a loud, aggressive genre of rock music called punk rock. It is usually played by small bands consisting of a vocalist, one or two electric guitarists, an electric bassist and a drummer.
References used for more information
http://www.inmusicwetrust.com/articles/08f04.html
A bit History about Sex Pistols
Artist Johnny Rotten name as John Lydon
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Singer-songwriterJohn Joseph Lydon, also known by his former stage name Johnny Rotten, is an English singer, songwriter, and musician, best known as the lead singer of punk rock band the Sex Pistols.Parents: John Christopher Lydon, Eileen Lydon.Born on January 31, 1956 Holloway. London.Spouse :Nora ForsterBooks: No Irish No Blacks No DogsMusic groups: Sex Pistols, Public Image Ltd, Pigface
The IMPACT the Punk era had helped to shape some of today’s music.As punk rock became fused more and more with other styles of music, noise rock and post -punk began to receive minor popularity with punk circles. Noise rock was similar to hardcore in speed and power, but was even more raw and aggressive. Guitars would oftentimes have effects used on them in addition to distortion, such as delay pedals with the delay turned up but the feedback down, to create a distinctive cacophonous sound, hence “noise” rock.The term Punk was first used in music by American critics in the early 1970s, to describe the sound coming from garage bands and their devotees that were typically short songs with simple instrumentation and based on themes of anti-establishment and the rejection of the mainstream.
Besides a huge influence on punk musically, the Sex Pistols also helped to create the look that came to characterize most punks. The Pistols, particularly Rotten, were characterized by wearing ripped blue jeans and obscene tee-shirts.
Punk was one of the first cultures that taught people to rebel and speak up. Punk also influenced the Anarchy movement. Anarchy basically believes in people having freedom and being governed by themselves.
And nowadays there are worldwide anarchic movements.
Here is the link to a book that gives the reader a bit information about his background.
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/oct/15/anger-is-an-energy-my-uncensored-life-john-lydon-review
Here is the link that gives insight into his work.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lydon
After the Sex Pistols he formed the Public Image Ltd. band. He is the lead singer of the post-punk band Public Image Ltd (PiL), which he founded and fronted from 1978 until 1993, and again since 2009.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Image_Ltd
His new band had a more experimental sound: “droning, slow-tempo, bass-heavy noise rock, overlaid by Lydon’s distinctive, vituperative rant” Their early work is often regarded as some of the most challenging and innovative music of the post-punk era. Their 1979 album Metal Box was ranked number 469 on Rolling Stone magazine’s 2003 list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
Three Descriptive Terms
Johnny Rotten rock n’ roll outrage and anarchic energy, unique intellect, deep morality and his sounds are definitely one of a kind.
He sang during hard times with high unemployment, Despite the negative reaction that they provoked, they are now regarded as one of the most influential acts in the history of popular music.
The fashion that came about with the punk, bright and different. Punk rock attitude and style has left it mark even today.
The message was supposed to be: Don’t follow us, do what you want!”
– John Lydon
New / Innovation
Punk era helped female writers,photographers and artists that had been over shadowed in a mans underground world. Here is a link to how it Innovated societyhttp://www.swide.com/art-culture/music-news/punk-culture-in-2013-and-the-history-the-movement-in-music/2013/01/31 Here is a link as to how punk rock is being used to help businesses today.
http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/11/24/disruptive-innovation-and-punk-rock/
With the creative and punk ethos to motive staff in a new and different way.
Innovator
The Sex Pistols
Sid Vicious and Johnny Rotten played their roles as punk icons so well, the public was sucked in. A band with only one studio album usually would not have such a legacy; that’s the beauty of the Sex Pistols. So they have had a huge part in music and fashion.
The Sex Pistols unleashed themselves on an unsuspecting world, giving birth to a whole new musical movement which will continue to inspire musicians for generations to come. The Sex Pistols‘ Anarchy In The UK has been named the most influential record of the 1970’s.
Impact on Technology
Punk helped to promote the sale of records (singles) and small record companies. Here is a link to a bit more information about the rise of the Independent Music Industry which the Punk era inspired.
http://www.souljazzrecords.co.uk/releases/?id=8494
Comparison
Punk is still very much alive in today’s society but the culture of punk evolved on from what it used to be, as with all genres and scenes. Whether the sound that defined punk will make a come back with the same strength as it did back in 70’s is something that is always anticipated.
Green Day was producing a pop punk sound that was clean and slick, sounding rather well-produced on even their earliest releases made with the lowest budgets.GREEN DAY can be considered as modern punk as they are different and rebellious.
Sex Pistols God Save the Queen and Green Day American Idiot have similarities as the Lyrics and the verses in Both songs are short and use of guitars and fast beats on the drums.The link to Sex Pistols. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtUH2YSFlVU God Save the Queen.
This is the link to Green Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee_uujKuJMI American Idiot.
Contrast
Sex Pistols have a bit of a more laid beat compared to Green Day who sound rocky.The Sex Pistols shout and sound manic while Green Day’s songs sound are clearer and softer.
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