Psychedelic Rock Reflected The Hippie Movement Of The 1960's
Meanwhile, psychedelic rock reflected the hippie movement of the late 1960’s which spread from the West Coast of the United States to the rest of the country, and eventually, to Europe (O’Brien n.p.). In relation to the rampant use of LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide) was the rise of the “hippie movement”. This movement was a kind of counterculture at that time which celebrated the ideals of peace and spiritual happiness through irenic gatherings (Scaruffi n.p.). The “hippies” were rebels against America’s increased involvement in the Vietnam War and they advocated for peace during the time of the war. The “hippies” also generally had a more liberated perspective on sexuality and values. For instance, the gathering of peace-lovers
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This resulted to attempts in replicating the effects of these drugs through music. Some music festivals that highlighted the psychedelic influence on musicians were the Woodstock Concert of 1969 and the Monterey Pop Festival. Both represent the climax of the countercultural movement of the 1960’s (“Summer of Love and Woodstock” n.p.). It must also be noted that not only the musicians were under the influence of LSD, but so were the audience. It was believed that being “high” heightened the experience of listening to rock music. Lead guitarist of The Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia said, “Acid rock is music you listen to when you are high on acid.” (Larson …show more content…
It reflects the rise of the technological age of the 21st century. In the present, there are numerous music software for producing, synthesizing, and mixing that aid producers in the music industry. Electronic music has evolved alongside the advances in technology over the years. From the first synthesizer in the late 1960’s, to the synthesizer-based pop music scene of the 1970’s, and finally, the popularization of electronic dance music in the last 15 years, electronic instruments have truly revolutionized the production and performance of music (“The Story of Music 9” 42-43, 48-51). Electronic Dance Music of famous DJs like Zedd, Alesso, and Martin Garrix reflect the innovations in technology and its effects on the quality of music
This resulted to attempts in replicating the effects of these drugs through music. Some music festivals that highlighted the psychedelic influence on musicians were the Woodstock Concert of 1969 and the Monterey Pop Festival. Both represent the climax of the countercultural movement of the 1960’s (“Summer of Love and Woodstock” n.p.). It must also be noted that not only the musicians were under the influence of LSD, but so were the audience. It was believed that being “high” heightened the experience of listening to rock music. Lead guitarist of The Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia said, “Acid rock is music you listen to when you are high on acid.” (Larson …show more content…
It reflects the rise of the technological age of the 21st century. In the present, there are numerous music software for producing, synthesizing, and mixing that aid producers in the music industry. Electronic music has evolved alongside the advances in technology over the years. From the first synthesizer in the late 1960’s, to the synthesizer-based pop music scene of the 1970’s, and finally, the popularization of electronic dance music in the last 15 years, electronic instruments have truly revolutionized the production and performance of music (“The Story of Music 9” 42-43, 48-51). Electronic Dance Music of famous DJs like Zedd, Alesso, and Martin Garrix reflect the innovations in technology and its effects on the quality of music