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Who was not among David Mancuso's influences that eventually inspired his modern clubbing ethos?
Who was not among David Mancuso's influences that eventually inspired his modern clubbing ethos?
- Larry Levan's policy of playing a non-stop array of records with no pauses (correct)
- Giorgio Moroder's rhythmic techniques
- New Order's music style
- Francis Grasso's mixing techniques
What was not an element that defined Death Metal?
What was not an element that defined Death Metal?
- Dissonant guitar riffs
- Quasi-operatic, high registered keening vocals (correct)
- Fast tempos
- Deep growling vocals
What influential rhythm technique did Giorgio Moroder invent?
What influential rhythm technique did Giorgio Moroder invent?
Four on the floor rhythm technique
What were not among the elements that Emperor opened up NBM to eclectic, outside sources?
What were not among the elements that Emperor opened up NBM to eclectic, outside sources?
Which Kraftwerk single was not an influence on the 1st electro-funk record in 1982?
Which Kraftwerk single was not an influence on the 1st electro-funk record in 1982?
What was not a part of Skinny Puppy's performance philosophy?
What was not a part of Skinny Puppy's performance philosophy?
What is not an element in the electronic dance genre known as the 'Big Beat'?
What is not an element in the electronic dance genre known as the 'Big Beat'?
What was not a characteristic of Electronic Body Music (EBM)?
What was not a characteristic of Electronic Body Music (EBM)?
What was not a musical element of Kraftwerk as a result of 'Trans Europe Express'?
What was not a musical element of Kraftwerk as a result of 'Trans Europe Express'?
What was not a part of the subject matter of Skinny Puppy's 'VIVsectVI'?
What was not a part of the subject matter of Skinny Puppy's 'VIVsectVI'?
Name the band that Dave Mustaine formed in the wake of his dismissal from Metallica.
Name the band that Dave Mustaine formed in the wake of his dismissal from Metallica.
How did Einstürzende Neubauten become the 1st to be associated with the term 'industrial'?
How did Einstürzende Neubauten become the 1st to be associated with the term 'industrial'?
Name Judas Priest's breakthrough album of 1976.
Name Judas Priest's breakthrough album of 1976.
What was Ministry's 1st album that fully realized the 'Aggro' sound?
What was Ministry's 1st album that fully realized the 'Aggro' sound?
What was not an element of Al Jourgensen's 'Aggro' sound?
What was not an element of Al Jourgensen's 'Aggro' sound?
What new genre would Slayer be one of the 1st anticipatory and inspirations of?
What new genre would Slayer be one of the 1st anticipatory and inspirations of?
What was not an element of Drum and Bass?
What was not an element of Drum and Bass?
In comparison to both Metallica and Megadeth, what was Slayer all about?
In comparison to both Metallica and Megadeth, what was Slayer all about?
What was the initial concept of the Futurist Movement?
What was the initial concept of the Futurist Movement?
By the late 80's, what was not a part of Wax Trax's signature sound that was influenced by Al Jourgensen?
By the late 80's, what was not a part of Wax Trax's signature sound that was influenced by Al Jourgensen?
Which 1990 classic single introduced the sound of house music to the American mainstream?
Which 1990 classic single introduced the sound of house music to the American mainstream?
What was not among the new Futurist-influenced concepts shared by both Music Concrete and Analog electronic music?
What was not among the new Futurist-influenced concepts shared by both Music Concrete and Analog electronic music?
What genre of electronic dance music rose out of the underground, post-disco club culture in the early 1980s?
What genre of electronic dance music rose out of the underground, post-disco club culture in the early 1980s?
What was Motörhead's 1980 breakthrough album?
What was Motörhead's 1980 breakthrough album?
According to Dave Mustaine, who was Metallica's primary influence?
According to Dave Mustaine, who was Metallica's primary influence?
Which band standardized the EBM sound by conventionalizing the genre's various elements?
Which band standardized the EBM sound by conventionalizing the genre's various elements?
The art of recording sounds of nature or of everyday life onto magnetic tape, then manually or electronically manipulating that tape in order to produce original sounds was a genre known as?
The art of recording sounds of nature or of everyday life onto magnetic tape, then manually or electronically manipulating that tape in order to produce original sounds was a genre known as?
What was not an element that made up Ambient House?
What was not an element that made up Ambient House?
If Judas Priest established the NWOBHM model as a genre on its own, who solidified it as a standard trademark?
If Judas Priest established the NWOBHM model as a genre on its own, who solidified it as a standard trademark?
As illustrated in the Front 242 single 'Masterhit', what was the distinct characteristic of EBM?
As illustrated in the Front 242 single 'Masterhit', what was the distinct characteristic of EBM?
Who was not among the innovators of a genre known as Detroit Techno?
Who was not among the innovators of a genre known as Detroit Techno?
What specific element did Cabaret Voltaire use to effectively string together disparate experimental sounds?
What specific element did Cabaret Voltaire use to effectively string together disparate experimental sounds?
Name the 1982 demo tape by Metallica that changed the rules of heavy metal.
Name the 1982 demo tape by Metallica that changed the rules of heavy metal.
What was not among the new items added to an already familiar song that constitutes a remix?
What was not among the new items added to an already familiar song that constitutes a remix?
What were not among the 4 separate elements of hard rock that would come together to complete the heavy metal puzzle?
What were not among the 4 separate elements of hard rock that would come together to complete the heavy metal puzzle?
What was not a musical element in the House?
What was not a musical element in the House?
What was not among Alex Patterson's main instruments?
What was not among Alex Patterson's main instruments?
The 1982 electro-funk record that set the blueprint for electronic dance music was?
The 1982 electro-funk record that set the blueprint for electronic dance music was?
Who was the 1st black artist that MTV aggressively promoted?
Who was the 1st black artist that MTV aggressively promoted?
What was not an influence on Ministry's Al Jourgensen?
What was not an influence on Ministry's Al Jourgensen?
Name Saxon's breakthrough album of 1980.
Name Saxon's breakthrough album of 1980.
Which group was credited for inventing the EBM (electronic body music) genre?
Which group was credited for inventing the EBM (electronic body music) genre?
Which of the veteran record import hunters founded his own fanzine and independent record label in Los Angeles?
Which of the veteran record import hunters founded his own fanzine and independent record label in Los Angeles?
Who laid down the model of what would become known as heavy metal?
Who laid down the model of what would become known as heavy metal?
Which electronic dance music genre consists of 'dreamlike' repetitive melodic fragments?
Which electronic dance music genre consists of 'dreamlike' repetitive melodic fragments?
Who pioneered the art of club DJing as a serious art form?
Who pioneered the art of club DJing as a serious art form?
What was the 1st 'thrash' song and the band who recorded it?
What was the 1st 'thrash' song and the band who recorded it?
The group, New Order, was the 1st to introduce electronic dance music by way of?
The group, New Order, was the 1st to introduce electronic dance music by way of?
Name the album that marked the debut of lead singer Bruce Dickinson and transformed Maiden into international icons.
Name the album that marked the debut of lead singer Bruce Dickinson and transformed Maiden into international icons.
Which band from Birmingham was the 1st to standardize the heavy metal model?
Which band from Birmingham was the 1st to standardize the heavy metal model?
What was not among Techno's mixture of influences?
What was not among Techno's mixture of influences?
What type of electronic dance music contained rock guitar samples?
What type of electronic dance music contained rock guitar samples?
What was Analog Music's main instrument that generated electronic sounds?
What was Analog Music's main instrument that generated electronic sounds?
Which was not an enterprise that Brian Slagel had established or been associated with?
Which was not an enterprise that Brian Slagel had established or been associated with?
What is not an element of the electronic dance genre known as 'Trance'?
What is not an element of the electronic dance genre known as 'Trance'?
What was not among the philosophical elements of Throbbing Gristle?
What was not among the philosophical elements of Throbbing Gristle?
What was not an element that Dave Mustaine added to the high-speed, thrash metal model of his former band?
What was not an element that Dave Mustaine added to the high-speed, thrash metal model of his former band?
What was not among the elements of thrash metal?
What was not among the elements of thrash metal?
What practice familiarized the metal undergrounds of San Francisco and Los Angeles with NWOBHM bands?
What practice familiarized the metal undergrounds of San Francisco and Los Angeles with NWOBHM bands?
What was the significance of Ministry - what did they introduce into the Industrial music mix?
What was the significance of Ministry - what did they introduce into the Industrial music mix?
What was not a part of Judas Priest's NWOBHM formula?
What was not a part of Judas Priest's NWOBHM formula?
In Metallica's 1983 debut album, what was not among the new standards they set?
In Metallica's 1983 debut album, what was not among the new standards they set?
What was not among the standards set by David Mancuso that true disco clubs would follow?
What was not among the standards set by David Mancuso that true disco clubs would follow?
As a result of his new techniques, Francis Grasso standardized _______ records rather than just _______ them.
As a result of his new techniques, Francis Grasso standardized _______ records rather than just _______ them.
What was not an element of the synthesis that defines Black Metal?
What was not an element of the synthesis that defines Black Metal?
What was Einstürzende Neubauten's specialization?
What was Einstürzende Neubauten's specialization?
Which band was not among the three most influential to both the LA thrash metal scene and Scandinavian Black Metal?
Which band was not among the three most influential to both the LA thrash metal scene and Scandinavian Black Metal?
Which 1984 Metallica album marked the progression of a more mature level of songwriting craftsmanship?
Which 1984 Metallica album marked the progression of a more mature level of songwriting craftsmanship?
In setting a new standard, Metallica created a sound so unique, it marked a clean break from which influence?
In setting a new standard, Metallica created a sound so unique, it marked a clean break from which influence?
Luigi Russolo was the first true catalyst of the Futurist Movement. Name his first manifesto of 1913.
Luigi Russolo was the first true catalyst of the Futurist Movement. Name his first manifesto of 1913.
Who were the undisputed innovators of thrash metal and progenitors of power, black, and death metal aesthetics?
Who were the undisputed innovators of thrash metal and progenitors of power, black, and death metal aesthetics?
What was Black Sabbath's breakthrough album?
What was Black Sabbath's breakthrough album?
What was not among Francis Grasso's pioneering mixing techniques?
What was not among Francis Grasso's pioneering mixing techniques?
What was the first commercial club to combine the legacies of Francis Grasso and David Mancuso?
What was the first commercial club to combine the legacies of Francis Grasso and David Mancuso?
Who were the godfathers of NBM and the first of the bands to have a significant impact in their native country's underground scene?
Who were the godfathers of NBM and the first of the bands to have a significant impact in their native country's underground scene?
Along with their outlaw biker image, what was not among the several aspects that Motörhead added into heavy metal?
Along with their outlaw biker image, what was not among the several aspects that Motörhead added into heavy metal?
What type of band did Lemmy have in mind when he first started Motörhead?
What type of band did Lemmy have in mind when he first started Motörhead?
Who was the first death metal band?
Who was the first death metal band?
What specific influence marked the turning point for Slayer regarding nasty speeds and Satanic lyrics?
What specific influence marked the turning point for Slayer regarding nasty speeds and Satanic lyrics?
What invention became the catalyst for Music Concrète?
What invention became the catalyst for Music Concrète?
Which album introduced the style of Industrial rock to the American mainstream in 1989?
Which album introduced the style of Industrial rock to the American mainstream in 1989?
Who introduced electronic dance music to the American mainstream?
Who introduced electronic dance music to the American mainstream?
What was the first great legacy of the Futurist Movement?
What was the first great legacy of the Futurist Movement?
Who was grindcore's first band?
Who was grindcore's first band?
What became electronic dance music's first important sub-genre?
What became electronic dance music's first important sub-genre?
Which 1983 single by New Order established the '12 inch' vinyl as the standard record format?
Which 1983 single by New Order established the '12 inch' vinyl as the standard record format?
What was not among the episodes that played a significant role in destroying the pacifistic ideals of the Love Generation?
What was not among the episodes that played a significant role in destroying the pacifistic ideals of the Love Generation?
What was not an element of the Dadaist movement?
What was not an element of the Dadaist movement?
In the 'Master of Reality' album of 1971, how did Tony Iommi achieve a thicker, heavier, fuzz-tone type of sound?
In the 'Master of Reality' album of 1971, how did Tony Iommi achieve a thicker, heavier, fuzz-tone type of sound?
Which was not an influence on the music of Alex Patterson (of The Orb)?
Which was not an influence on the music of Alex Patterson (of The Orb)?
Which artist(s) introduced the industrial/cold wave aesthetic to the mainstream?
Which artist(s) introduced the industrial/cold wave aesthetic to the mainstream?
As opposed to technical virtuosity, what was the focused primary element that became the hallmark of heavy metal?
As opposed to technical virtuosity, what was the focused primary element that became the hallmark of heavy metal?
Who was credited for being the first industrial band?
Who was credited for being the first industrial band?
What was not a part of Ministry's musical character after they signed with the Wax Trax! label?
What was not a part of Ministry's musical character after they signed with the Wax Trax! label?
Who were the first purveyors of the west coast thrash metal 'House Style'?
Who were the first purveyors of the west coast thrash metal 'House Style'?
What was the concept behind the band, Bathory?
What was the concept behind the band, Bathory?
Who was not among the various industrial artists that Al Jourgensen recruited to the Wax Trax! label?
Who was not among the various industrial artists that Al Jourgensen recruited to the Wax Trax! label?
What was not an element of Einstürzende Neubauten's style?
What was not an element of Einstürzende Neubauten's style?
What was the name of David Mancuso's venue that would emulate his 'League of Spiritual Discovery' gatherings?
What was the name of David Mancuso's venue that would emulate his 'League of Spiritual Discovery' gatherings?
Study Notes
David Mancuso and Clubbing Ethos
- Influenced by Larry Levan’s continuous record playing style, creating a non-stop clubbing experience.
- Established The Loft as a venue for spiritual gatherings and nightlife culture.
Death Metal Characteristics
- High registered keening vocals are not typical of this genre.
- Slayer was one of the first bands to anticipate and inspire the death metal sound.
Giorgio Moroder's Contribution
- Invented the "Four on the floor" rhythm technique, shaping dance music.
Emperor and Eclecticism
- Opened black metal to outside influences but did not focus on a pop melodic style.
Kraftwerk's Impact
- Their music, particularly not including "Tabula Rasa," influenced the early electro-funk genre.
Skinny Puppy and Performance Philosophy
- Emphasized avant-garde concepts in their performances, lacking conventional melodic structures.
Big Beat Characteristics
- Fast, syncopated tempos are not elements of the Big Beat genre.
Electronic Body Music (EBM)
- Not characterized by blues-influenced electric guitar; instead, it focuses on danceable electronic rhythms.
Music Concrete
- Defined by manipulating nature and everyday sounds recorded onto magnetic tape.
Heavy Metal Breakthroughs
- Judas Priest's significant album, "Sad Wings of Destiny," set the foundation for their musical style.
- Black Sabbath laid the groundwork for the genre with their iconic sound in "Paranoid."
Industrial Music Movement
- Einstürzende Neubauten is known for their clangorous sound, emphasizing metal on metal.
Thrash Metal Origins
- Metallica’s 1983 debut "No Life Til Leather" revolutionized heavy metal standards.
- The Witching Hour by Venom is recognized as the first thrash song.
Influence of DJs
- Francis Grasso was pioneering in standardizing DJ mixing techniques at venues like The Gallery.
Innovation in Electronic Dance Music
- Madonna introduced dance-pop to the mainstream with hits like "Vogue."
- New Order's "Blue Monday" established the 12-inch vinyl format as standard in the music industry.
Art Movements and Music
- The Futurist Movement emphasized noise from industrial sources, leading to the creation of electronic music.
Grindcore and Metal Developments
- Napalm Death was recognized as the first grindcore band, expanding metal’s boundaries.
- Mötörhead integrated punk influences into the metal genre without melodic focus.
Iconic Albums and Lineups
- Iron Maiden's "The Number of the Beast" marked a crucial point in their evolution and heavy metal history.
- Motorhead's "Ace of Spades" was their breakthrough in the American market.
EBM and Electronic Genres
- Front 242 is credited with defining the EBM genre, characterized by heavy beats and electronic stylistics.
Notable Artists and Their Works
- Dave Mustaine identified Diamond Head as a significant influence on Metallica.
- Nine Inch Nails streamlined industrial music aesthetics, merging pop sensibilities with darker themes.
Cultural and Social Themes
- The 1960s peace ideals were significantly challenged by various societal events, culminating in a shift from the Love Generation's pacifistic ideals.
Musical Trends
- Ambient House rose as an early sub-genre of electronic dance music, characterized by dreamy melodic elements paired with house beats.
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