Rise of Disco "Seventies Disco" was born in 1970 and rapidly washed out in 1980. Today in the 21st century, disco is still enjoyed. However, the flashy and bright colors have been toned down to costume parties or fancy dresses. The disco fashion began from the music played in underground night clubs in New York including: The Loft, Tenth Floor, and 12 West in the early 1970s. Saturday Night Fever, a popular movie that came out in 1977, promoted disco in a positive way to America. Disco then hung
happened to Disco? Bellbottoms, afros, music, sex and drugs can best describe the Disco Era. The Disco Era was a care-free time in which there were no rules. People danced the nights away. Most of the people of the Disco Era lived normal lives, working nine to five jobs during the week, but when the weekend rolled around they put on their bellbottoms and dancing shoes and hit up the Disco Clubs. This is an era that will never be forgotten but will probably never be relived. Disco is said to have
were accepted, it was with criticism and discrimination. With the new freedom that disco music gave black artists, they began to have more options within society. With Disco, black men were given the opportunity to become more than the stereotype. They brought forth a new sophistication, masculinity and sexuality that allowed black “soul music” to create a stake for itself in popular culture and the music industry. “Disco provided a partial map of black America’s shifting relationship to masculinity
The Disco genre may have died out quickly, but many of the hits produced during this period have undisputed longevity. For this paper, I will be reviewing the disco genre and a performance of “Disco Inferno” by the Tramps. I chose this particular song because I feel that it can certainly be classified as one of the Disco hits that have endured past its prime. It is one of the songs that immediately surfaces in my mind when I think of Disco. A link to a video of the performance can be found at the
Many non-disco artists recorded disco songs at the height of disco's popularity, and films such as Saturday Night Fever and Thank God It's Friday contributed to disco's rise in mainstream popularity. Disco hit the television airwaves with the music/dance variety show Soul Train in 1971 hosted by Don Cornelius, then Marty Angelo's Disco Step-by-Step Television Show in 1975, Steve Marcus' Disco Magic/Disco 77, Eddie Rivera's Soap Factory, and Merv Griffin's Dance Fever, hosted by Deney Terrio, who
foremost, the direct descendant of "Disco". Many older and wiser Chicago, New York and New Jersey House dj's will agree with me on this. They will acknowledged that fact that it was due to New York's, huge Disco club and music scene that helped to create the music of House and Garage and its culture within Chicago, Usa. Frankie Knuckles, the acknowledged "godfather" of Chicago house, got his start as a Dj via Manhattan, New York, Usa. Whilst there he was spinning Disco, Philly Soul records during the
The role of music in film can be critical to telling the story. The music is used by directors in various methods to help the viewer glimpse a full picture of trends and beliefs of a particular time, to understand the psychology behind a particular character, and to set a mood in a film. Competition in Amadeus (1984) and Saturday Night Fever (1977) are depicted in different ways using numerous musical techniques which are important to analyze in order to understand their role in the films. Although
The term disco often brings to mind, images of polyester suits, coordinated choreography and flashy disco balls. John Badham’s 1977 cinematic classic Saturday Night Fever capitalized on those images to help mainstream society relate to this growing subculture. John Travolta’s portrayal of Tony Manero, a down on his luck heterosexual male, who uses disco as a means of escape from his everyday life, helps to demonstrate Hollywood’s encroachment on this growing cultural phenomenon. What Badham’s
pop culture, and social issues, and wish for their society as well as their current era. For instance, controversial issues such as sex, violence, racism and discrimination has been represented through many musical genres including the blues, R&B, Disco/Funk, and Hip hop. When comparing previous historical periods to our current era, one can see tremendous differences in how they are exemplified in the genres have illustrated their music to address these specific issues. For instance, when talking
Although fashion wasn't a major crisis at the beginning in American history it evolved into a major topic, portraying women in different ways in the time period they lived in. From long dresses and corsets to leggings and big Tees, the worlds influences has shaped woman's fashion into what they have become today...independent. When Vogue launched in New York in 1892, the topics such as fashion, Art, Decor, House and Drama was a very little section of the magazine. The industry wasn't widely appreciated
mainstream and new ethnic-inspired fashion imitated styles from all corners of the world. 1970s fashion was varied and changed frequently, but always liked to shock - whether it was towering platform shoes, huge bell-bottom flares, or tight, shiny, disco-inspired hot pants. 'HIPPIE ' FASHION IN THE 1970S The hippie movement of the late 1960s continued into the early 1970s. Many young people had become dissatisfied with the prevailing mainstream
Progression of Music From the 1940's To the Present The progression of music from the 1940's to the present has seen extremes, it has been controversial at times, traditional at times and inspirational at times, but never have the American people turned away music in its entirety. There have been times when parents did not approve of the music that their children chose to listen to, but the parents had never turned away music. Music has been criticized and promoted. Since the 40's music has progressed
falling in love, breaking up, divorce, and other things pertaining to love. So Small by Carrie Underwood is an example explaining that as long as you have love other things seem so small or not to matter as much. 3. What is disco? What are the characteristics of this music? Disco is a genre of music that became popular in the 1970’s. Some of the characteristics are getting people to dance with a beat of 100 to 130 beats per minute with a pulse of the rhythm. The vocals also soared and were highlighted
already charted and inexplicably, a ten year old Beatles song re released for the heck of it.There is some great stuff there too but if you cast your eyes over the full list you'll see middle of the road easy listening pap, soul-less manufactured disco, covers,
Advertising an Event at a School My task is to create a poster with a leaflet and or a ticket to advertise an event at the school. My chosen event is a school disco. I am 15 years old and attend Ringwood School in the New Forest. The age range is pupils in the upper year (year 9 to year 11 excluding 6th form). Teachers and parents of those pupils who are attending are also invited. The school is a mixed, public comprehensive school and now a language college. In the evening it is holds
Here we are, packing in the nice, warm, mellow sun. The sweet-scented flowers of May are blooming. The huge amount of supplies goes into the back of our big, white van. Everyone’s face has a sincerely eager smile. I look at my mom’s smile, and I can swear that it’s as open as a crocodile’s. We’re taking a family trip down to Florida. All of us hop into the big, white van. “We’re going to Florida” is just about the only thing I can hear anyone saying for the whole trip. The trip is going to
My essay is about music throughout the decades, I chose this topic because everyone loves music and can relate to it. I personally like the past decade music because I felt like they were more thought out, but there some songs I don’t mind listening to this day. I will answer some questions you might have been wondering or a least I hope I do. It might introduce you to new artist that you never heard about and make you start listening to new genres of music. My essay will show you how music has
The Evolution of Music Wake up- 55 years ago before legendary Buddy Holly passed away he stated “Without Elvis none of us would be here.” On February 3rd, 1959 Buddy, J.P. Richardson, and Ritchie Valens were all killed in a plane crash in Clear Lake, Iowa. Generally Speaking- What kind of music has been “in style” throughout time? What were people listening to in the 11th century? The 50’s? The 80’s? Well that’s what I am going to tell you about today. The music throughout time has changed dramatically
This article will focus on the early and pioneering development of new and emergent sounds and music recording formats and their impact on the earlier analogue music industry. Through this historical research and analysis, the paper will report on how the early digital music pioneers applied these new technologies, techniques and procedures in the production of music and sound. Analogue Being Replaced by digital Digital recordings are made with ones and zeros, while analogue recordings are made
Throughout the ages, dance has played an important role in society. It symbolizes tradition, family, bonding, and entertainment. In almost every decade of the twentieth century, a different style of dance prevailed. In the 1970s, John Travolta brought disco dancing into the spotlight with his portrayal of Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever. Through his depiction of this character, John Travolta shows the monumental effects of dancing. Literature can also artfully explore the effect of dance on people