Rock music

ROCK MUSIC    

  The term "rock music"  is used to describe the kinds of music which originated in “rock and roll.” It is a popular kind of music which is usually characterized by intense rhythm and melodic vocals which are easily discernable and usually accompanied by electric guitars, electric base and drums.

Rock appeared in the ‘50s in the USA and it was based on ‘’rhythm and blues’’ which was the music of the afro-american communities. The first singer who gave rock music a global shine was Elvis Presley who appeared in 1955.

 In the decade of ‘60s, white people’s folk music influenced rock music and as a result “folk rock” was created. In the middle of this decade also appeared “psychedelic rock” which referred to the political situation of that period as well as to the liberation of moral standards. The term derived from the word “psychedelia” which describes the psychological condition of an individual after the consumption of drugs.

   In the decade of ‘70s rock music was displaced because of the prevailing of “disco music” which was based on a mixture of “soul music.” In the mean time, versions of rock music such as “soft rock”, “progressive rock,” “punk rock” and “heavy metal” emerged. In the ‘80s “hard rock” became popular and “alternative rock” appeared for the first time.

Many music specialists claim that since the 90s, rock music has been recycled, because no more new kinds of rock music appeared, only combinations of already existing types.

                     MEANING

  Lyrics in rock music are often about romantic love, but they also refer to a great range of other issues which are frequently of social or political emphasis. Generally, rock music, has often been closely associated with cultural and social movements.  Having inherited the tradition of protest songs of the 60’s, rock music is related to political activism and changes in the citizen’s social behaviour.

                  EPILOGUE

   Rock music is an important kind of music, especially appealing to young people, that will always have representatives and artists who express themselves in its rhythm and lyrics. This is so because of its timeless songs and music which are closely connected with many aspects of modern civilization.