MUSIC103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Loudspeaker Enclosure, Concept Album, Overdubbing
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A steady expansion of musical and technological resources. Overdubbing (layering vocal and instrumental parts in succession) These changes became much more pronounced with rubber soul (1965: subtle instrumentation, eastern influence (sitar, norwegian wood , reflexive lyrics ( in my life ) o. Along with revolver (1966) and albums of bob dylan, rubber soul convinced listeners that rock could be for adults. Goldstein: among first of a new breed of critic, working to create an alternative aesthetic that corresponds with the music. Revolver" is a revolutionary record, as important to the expansion of pop territory as was rubber soul. " . Its place in the pantheon of psychedelic music is assured. The lyrics resemble a mantra in form and message : combination of acid-buddhist imagery and rock beat (goldstein, vocals through speaker cabinet, studio as instrument, tape loops (guitar phrases, laughing sound ) A day in the life : 41 piece orchestra, middle section, atonal crescendo o.