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This list is for articles about bands, music, and rock and roll.
Updated on Dec 17, 10
Created on Nov 12, 10
Category: Music
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Clark Waggoner's List: Music and Culture
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Nov 12, 10
This is an article about Slint, a relatively unknown band from Louisville, Kentucky that has survived as a cult favorite even though they only released a pair of albums and a single containing less than twenty songs over twenty years ago. The thought that such a thing could happen and that a band could exist as an icon despite such little output is the impetus behind this article.
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Nov 12, 10
The 90s act Pavement is Indie, slacker rock at its pop-sensible and rock-out-able best. To break that down a little more, Pavement is the type of band who was so clever with the way they wrote their songs, they never felt the need to dress them up with too many frills, stage shows, or glamor. Furthermore the idea of Indie, or independent, rock is anti-establishment in nature so the lackadaisical, or "too cool," presentation of the music was an important cultural element that was not lost upon Pavement's audience. For these reasons, this article examines one of the largest underground icons of the 1990s.
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Nov 21, 10
This is the third article in a series on some of the most notable and memorable 90s Indie Rock bands. Neutral Milk Hotel was one of the most beloved members of the Elephant 6 recording company if not all underground bands in the 1990s. Their unique mix of passion, power, and ingenuity earned them the love and respect of many fans before they quickly disappeared after a short career.
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Nov 22, 10
This is the fourth article in a series on some of the most notable and memorable 90s Indie Rock bands. Brainiac was one of the most inventive and exciting acts in the mid 1990s, but the band’s career was cut short just before they were about to hit the big time. This article remembers and discusses Brainiac for the band they were as much as the band they almost became.
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Dec 01, 10
This article examines Piet Mondrian’s Paintings. Specifically his composition in Blue, White, and Yellow and its significance in modern arts. It is one of the most minimalist paintings by Piet Mondrian. This particular painting also serves as one of the best examples of golden ratio in modern art. The article includes pictures of Mondrian’s work and other examples of the Golden Ratio. It also has links where you can purchase a Mondrian poster.
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Dec 01, 10
This article discusses Harry Partch, one of the best comtemporary music compoers of the 20th century. Harry Partch is one of many classical composers to experiment with Just Intonation. He designed over thirty musical instruments during his career and became well known for his hobo lifestyle. This article has links to other resources on Harry Partch, including videos, songs, and books for purchase.
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Dec 01, 10
This article discusses The Parking Lot Experiment from 1996. It was an experiment conducted by the Flaming Lips, who also wrote the album Transmissions from the Satellite Heart. They are indie musicians who perform alternative music and independent music. These experiments established the Flaming Lips as one of the most creative indie bands of the 90s. This article has links to Flaming Lips videos and information as well as a first hand account of the experiment.
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Dec 01, 10
This article examines Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber. The song, often referred to as Samuel Barber’s Agnus Dei, is a modern classical composition that has come to be recognized as one of the saddest songs ever written. Barber’s Adagio for Strings is one of the most popular pieces composed in the 20th century. This article also has links to videos of the performance, as well as copies of Adagio for Strings sheet music for purchase.
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Dec 17, 10
This article is one in the 90s indie rock series on The World According to Clark. It discusses the 90s independent music artists, Tortoise who are on Thrill Jockey Records. This article looks at Tortoise’s albums and their influence on garage bands, independent music, and other indie artists and musicians. It specifically examines Tortoise’s influence on post-rock indie bands, indie record labels, and indie musicians from 1994 until now. This article has links to information about Tortoise, albums available for purchase, and portable music players as well as other resources for Indie music, etc., and other articles on other 90s Indie Rock bands.
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