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What defines rock music as a genre?
Which patterns, instruments, characteristics (or whatever) does a song need to have to be considered rock? Can this be objectively analyzed? If not, which subjective dynamics are involved?
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Why exactly did the jury find copyright infringement in the case of Blurred Lines?
I’ve listened to parts of Blurred Lines and Marvin Gaye’s Got to Give It Up, and I don't get it. I hear similarities, but no song can be entirely new, here in this century.
What were the specific elements that were declared to be copied, not merely…
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Are there any records of the "rest" of the verses from "Hallelujah"?
According to the most popular version of the story, when Leonard Cohen wrote "Hallelujah", he wrote about 80 separate verses src before paring down to the 4 he used in his studio recording.
He subsequently mixed in different verses in his live…
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Where did the "rock on" hand sign come from?
A lot of rock musicians use a hand sign to symbolize the concept of "rock on" typically during a performance. The hand symbol is shown below.
Where did this hand symbol come from and who created it?
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How are backward messages created on tracks?
It is famously known that on Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" are hidden satanic messages if you play the track backwards.
Is this true? I've heard some backwards recordings on Youtube, but I don't know how true that is.
If this is true, how are…
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Does the type of music you listen to factor into determining which speakers to buy?
When I browsing Amazon for speakers I see in the description specifications like maximum input power, Frequency response curve, Audio Sensitivity etc. Does the type of music you listen to factor into determining which ones to buy? Like personally I…
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What gives vinyl records their characteristic sound?
Many people swear by vinyls and claim that they sound warmer or just better in general. Why do vinyls sound different - is it the way that music is recorded onto them, or is it something in the playback mechanism that alters the sound, and if so,…
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What is the name for a track hidden before the CD content?
If I rewind the track 1 of the debut album by The Music, I can get to track 0. To play this hidden track I need to rewind until I reach its beginning; I found no other way to access it.
Is there a name for such hidden tracks?
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Apart from Frank & Nancy Sinatra, have any other parent & child both individually made it to number one in the singles charts?
Frank Sinatra has a bunch of number ones (including apparently the first Billboard #1, I'll Never Smile Again); Nancy made it with These Boots Are Made for Walkin'.
Have any other parent and child both individually made it to number one?
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Why do music genres exist?
For instance, every band/artist is unique to what they call themselves (performer/stage name.) It would seem easier to describe a taste in music by specific bands you enjoy versus a particular genre. I frequently stumble across arguments between…
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In simple layman terms, what is the Loudness War?
Metallica's Death Magnetic is known for having compromised sound quality in order to sound louder, we hear that it is thanks to the Loudness War.
What is it? What impact does it have on music fans?
I'm looking for a simple answer that can be easily…
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"Oh we got both kinds. We got Country and Western." But what's actually the difference?
When were "Country" and "Western" music regarded as two distinct styles? Where did these terms come from, and what was the distinction?
Is there anything that could be put forward as an example of 'Western' music that we wouldn't think of as…
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What is "The Seattle Sound"?
You often hear of early 90's Seattle music as having "Th Seattle Sound". What, exactly, are they talking about? Seattle has birthed Heart, Jimi Hendrix, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Nirvana and Queensryche, among others. None o fthem really sounds…
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How did Led Zeppelin get their name?
How did Led Zeppelin get their name? Was it something they just came up with together, or was it based off of something else?
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What happened to the heads from the front cover of The Division Bell?
Steel head sculptures were used for the CD release of the album The Division Bell, and stone sculptures appeared on the cassette artwork.
Can you still see them anywhere?
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