Unit+7

Unit 7


 * 1) How did technological advances effect the development of music during the Twentieth Century? With all of the new technology being created and messed with, it was certain that eventually it would start to spread its light on music. Sure enough, it did. Countless composers were using any bit of technology that they could to make pieces. This time period was more like an expire mental time due to the fact that the world was ready for a new style of music from the traditional orchestra and classical style. This led many composers like John Cage, to compose in the strangest ways. He had a piece where no one played for 4'33. The music of this piece was all the surrounding music you hear. This stemmed the thought that everything around us can be music. Whether its a car honking or kids yelling. This also gave many more composers the idea to experiment with ideas like this as well
 * 2) Under what circumstances did Jazz evolve? Jazz evolved under the circumstances of being different. Their were countless numbers of Jazz band throughout the states when Jazz first started becoming popular. However, eventually people want to hear something different or only the best of these Jazz groups will survive. This is how new genres of Jazz were created, Suddenly it wasn't just Jazz their was Be-bop, Free Jazz, Latin Jazz, and even later on in the future Acid Jazz. This is what kept jazz alive for so long. If it wasn't for these differences in the style then Jazz would have never evolved.
 * 3) What influences did Jazz have on the development of Rock & Roll? Jazz and Rock N Roll have the same structure. If you listen to early Elvis you can tell that his roots stem from Jazz and Blues. He just put a heavier edge on it. Rock is based of jamming, and jazz is based on improvisation. Its impossible to look at the two and not see the comparison. Most early rock artists kids grew up in jazz bands and listening to constant Jazz since it was the predominant music of the time. For early Rock musicians Jazz was the only music surrounding them so its obvious they were effected and most likely influenced by it.