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Electro-Gothic Definition (Terminology) Bands in this category are clearly influenced by the traditional gothic rock sound, but have an elecronic twist. Keyboards and synthesizers do not necessarily have to dominate the music, but they are a significant part of the bands' sound. Some bands may rely entirely on digital instruments. Gothic Industrial was spawned from musicians using a vast array of materiel as unconventional instrumentation to produce their acoustic art. From that, musicians realized they could sample those sounds, and replay them electronically. That further progressed into more of a mainstream sound; you start banging on things, people will eventually start dancing to it! Industrial music tends to have a political theme. Subjects of war, governments, buearocracies and social systems are apparent, although other aspects of life are also expressed, "I love you, I hate you, I want to break you into dust" (Cubanate). Loads of aggression and anger typify this music. It can be an excellent catharsis. Gothic Rock, or Death Rock is guitar based music. Basically, these bands have the standard rock line-up of musicians: guitar, bass guitar, drums, and vocalist. Other elements can also included, which tend to amplify the gothic sound, however, the guitars and drums still dominate. This grouping includes the early punk sound as well. Psychedelic rock was born out of the infamous 1960s 'acid tests' of Ken Kesey, where LSD was taken communally during "happenings," large free-form parties thrown in the Beat tradition. Many of these parties took place in or around San Francisco, and the Grateful Dead were frequently the house band, supplying a soundtrack rich in musical experimentation for the newly enlightened audience. Many other bands were quick to follow suit, whether it was fellow San Franciscans Jefferson Airplane or Los Angeles outfits like the Doors, the Byrds, and Love. Jimi Hendrix, a virtuoso guitarist from Seattle, found fame in the London underground and soon set a global standard for musicianship and showmanship. U.K. bands like Pink Floyd and Tomorrow put their art-school concepts through the LSD blender and created sounds to match their newly expanded consciousness. As the Summer of Love settled into the quagmire of Vietnam and race riots, the psychedelic sound became dated and bands like the 13th Floor Elevators, Moby Grape, and Pink Floyd were forced to either disband or rethink their approach after losing members to drug busts and psychosis. However, the psyche-soul of the Temptations proved the acid experience wasn't limited to white, middle-class college kids, and the links between drugs, music, and exploration had been irreversibly drawn. Notable Artists: The Grateful Dead, Love, Pearls Before Swine, Cream, T. Rex   | Photos | Feb 11, 2006 |
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