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Which artist is known as the most sampled artist of all time?
Which artist is known as the most sampled artist of all time?
What year was 'Funkadelic' released?
What year was 'Funkadelic' released?
Which technology was released in 1971 and is known for its excellent off-axis rejection?
Which technology was released in 1971 and is known for its excellent off-axis rejection?
Which album by Marvin Gaye is considered his masterpiece and was released in 1971?
Which album by Marvin Gaye is considered his masterpiece and was released in 1971?
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What genre did The Meters primarily represent?
What genre did The Meters primarily represent?
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Which song is notable for being a transitional moment leading to the birth of the drum break?
Which song is notable for being a transitional moment leading to the birth of the drum break?
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Sly and the Family Stone released which album in 1969?
Sly and the Family Stone released which album in 1969?
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Who was the influential drummer featured in 'Cold Sweat' known for his funky beats?
Who was the influential drummer featured in 'Cold Sweat' known for his funky beats?
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Which Pink Floyd album is known for its massive commercial success and influence, released in 1973?
Which Pink Floyd album is known for its massive commercial success and influence, released in 1973?
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Which of the following artists was NOT mentioned as notable from 1970-1973?
Which of the following artists was NOT mentioned as notable from 1970-1973?
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Who were the lead singers for Pink Floyd during the Golden Age of Tape: Part I?
Who were the lead singers for Pink Floyd during the Golden Age of Tape: Part I?
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What type of sounds and structures are associated with Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side of the Moon'?
What type of sounds and structures are associated with Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side of the Moon'?
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In which year was the album 'Animals' released?
In which year was the album 'Animals' released?
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Which of the following albums was released first?
Which of the following albums was released first?
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Which location was famously associated with the recording of 'The Dark Side of the Moon'?
Which location was famously associated with the recording of 'The Dark Side of the Moon'?
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Which band is known for expanding the sonic palette of rock music during the early 1970s?
Which band is known for expanding the sonic palette of rock music during the early 1970s?
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What significant contribution did George Massenburg make to audio engineering?
What significant contribution did George Massenburg make to audio engineering?
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Which of the following statements about Marvin Gaye is true?
Which of the following statements about Marvin Gaye is true?
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What distinctive feature characterized Stevie Wonder's approach to his music?
What distinctive feature characterized Stevie Wonder's approach to his music?
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When was the talkbox first mass-produced?
When was the talkbox first mass-produced?
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Which artist was given creative freedom in 1971 leading to the release of impactful albums?
Which artist was given creative freedom in 1971 leading to the release of impactful albums?
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Which recording device is recognized for its transparency and surgical precision?
Which recording device is recognized for its transparency and surgical precision?
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What aspect of the Talkbox technology involves the user's mouth?
What aspect of the Talkbox technology involves the user's mouth?
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Which of the following artists was not mentioned as having been engineered by George Massenburg?
Which of the following artists was not mentioned as having been engineered by George Massenburg?
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What significant musical shift is noted during the Golden Age of Tape?
What significant musical shift is noted during the Golden Age of Tape?
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Which synthesizer was notably released in 1970?
Which synthesizer was notably released in 1970?
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What type of music was defined by heavy guitar riffs and dark subject matter during this era?
What type of music was defined by heavy guitar riffs and dark subject matter during this era?
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Who founded ARP Instruments?
Who founded ARP Instruments?
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Which technology is credited with greatly influencing the sound of the 1970s?
Which technology is credited with greatly influencing the sound of the 1970s?
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What was one of the most acclaimed preamps released in 1970?
What was one of the most acclaimed preamps released in 1970?
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Who is recognized as the Godfather of Soul?
Who is recognized as the Godfather of Soul?
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What made ARP 2600 popular among musicians?
What made ARP 2600 popular among musicians?
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Which album by Led Zeppelin was released in 1970?
Which album by Led Zeppelin was released in 1970?
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What was the original intended name for Black Sabbath's album 'Paranoid'?
What was the original intended name for Black Sabbath's album 'Paranoid'?
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What is a notable feature of the AKG C414 released in 1971?
What is a notable feature of the AKG C414 released in 1971?
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What instrument is known for its bell-like sound and was originally designed for wounded soldiers?
What instrument is known for its bell-like sound and was originally designed for wounded soldiers?
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Which technique is Glyn Johns known for in music production?
Which technique is Glyn Johns known for in music production?
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Which company is known for introducing the 500 series EQ in 1969?
Which company is known for introducing the 500 series EQ in 1969?
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What distinguishes the Hohner Clavinet D6 as an instrument?
What distinguishes the Hohner Clavinet D6 as an instrument?
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In what decade did the Hohner Clavinet D6 begin to gain popularity in pop music?
In what decade did the Hohner Clavinet D6 begin to gain popularity in pop music?
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Which artist is credited with using the Hohner Clavinet D6 in their famous song 'Superstition'?
Which artist is credited with using the Hohner Clavinet D6 in their famous song 'Superstition'?
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What feature was added in the Technics SL-1200 turntable that improved user control?
What feature was added in the Technics SL-1200 turntable that improved user control?
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Which of the following albums is associated with Joni Mitchell?
Which of the following albums is associated with Joni Mitchell?
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What genre is closely linked with the musical developments of The Stooges?
What genre is closely linked with the musical developments of The Stooges?
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Which aspect did Pink Floyd contribute significantly to in the music industry?
Which aspect did Pink Floyd contribute significantly to in the music industry?
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What is a key characteristic of the Technics SL-1100 turntable?
What is a key characteristic of the Technics SL-1100 turntable?
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Which of the following is NOT a song written by Leonard Cohen?
Which of the following is NOT a song written by Leonard Cohen?
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Which band is associated with the album 'Music from the Big Pink'?
Which band is associated with the album 'Music from the Big Pink'?
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Which characteristic is associated with garage rock, the precursor to punk rock?
Which characteristic is associated with garage rock, the precursor to punk rock?
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What is a notable feature of the Hohner Clavinet D6’s design?
What is a notable feature of the Hohner Clavinet D6’s design?
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Which song is correctly attributed to Neil Young from 1969?
Which song is correctly attributed to Neil Young from 1969?
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Which of the following features was improved in the SL-1200 turntable compared to earlier models?
Which of the following features was improved in the SL-1200 turntable compared to earlier models?
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Study Notes
The Golden Age of Tape: Part I (1970-1973)
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Overview:
- Socio-cultural shift from peace and love to the "me" decade
- Synthesizers became mainstream
- Fender Rhodes guitars were prominent
- Monterey Pop Festival and Woodstock amplified the music scene
- Concept albums, particularly Album-Oriented Rock (AOR), emerged
- Transistor amplification became more widespread,along with FM radio
- New musical genres arose, including metal, electronic, disco, punk, hip-hop, and reggae.
Minimoog
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Technology:
- Released in 1970
- Designed by Robert Moog
- An update of the Moog modular design
- Monophonic
ARP Instruments
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Technology:
- Alan R. Pearlman founded ARP Instruments in 1969
- ARP 2500 synthesizer released in 1970
- Main competitor to Moog synthesizers
- Used a switching matrix instead of patch cables
- Monophonic
ARP 2600
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Technology:
- Released shortly after the ARP 2500
- Available in portable versions
- Intended for educational use
- Monophonic
Led Zeppelin
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Artist:
- Founded in 1968 in London
- Known for heavy, blues-influenced guitar riffs
- Signed with Atlantic Records
- Released "Led Zeppelin I and II" in 1969
Glyn Johns
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Producer:
- One of the prominent rock engineers of the 1960s and 1970s
- Known for his stereo drum-micing technique
- Worked with numerous notable artists, including Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, the Who, the Eagles, Eric Clapton, the Clash, and Rod Stewart
Neve 1073
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Technology:
- Designed by Rupert Neve for Wessex Studios in London
- Released in 1970
- Widely acclaimed preamplifier, considered the best one of all time
- Transistor-based amplification
- Exhibits pleasing saturation when driven,
- Had many variations over the years
- 80 Series Neve consoles were prevalent in the 1970s, including 8048, 8058, and 8068
Black Sabbath - "Paranoid"
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Release:
- Released in 1970
- Black Sabbath's second studio album
- Received mixed critical reception, initially panned by critics
- Achieved major commercial success
AKG C414
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Technology:
- Released in 1971
- AKG's response to the U87 microphone
- High-fidelity flat response
- Used transistors instead of vacuum tubes
- Several revisions over the years
- 5 pickup patterns, including omni, cardioid, wide cardioid, hyper cardioid, and figure 8
Origins of Funk
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Music Genre:
- James Brown is considered the Godfather of Soul
Sly and the Family Stone
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Artist:
- Released their album "Stand!" in 1969
- Released the song "There's a Riot Goin' On" in 1971
The Meters
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Artist:
- Known for their New Orleans Funk music
- Released "Look-Ka Py Py" in 1969
- Released "The Meters" in 1969
Parliament/Funkadelic
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Artist:
- Projects of George Clinton
- Released "Funkadelic" in 1970
Sennheiser 441
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Technology:
- Dynamic microphone
- Super cardioid pickup pattern
- 5 positions for high-pass filters (HPF)
- Notable for good off-axis rejection.
- Released in 1971
Marvin Gaye - "What's Going On"
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Release:
- Released in 1971 on Tamla Records (Motown)
- Gaye's masterpiece
- Critically acclaimed and commercially successful
- Strong anti-war and pro-environment themes
- Featured a saxophone intro; a one-take, and featured a Detroit Lions intro.
George Massenburg
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Producer:
- Submitted a paper at AES in 1972, titled "Parametric Equalization"
- Pioneer and influential figure in parametric EQ design.
- Regarded as one of the top music engineers of his era.
Stevie Wonder
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Artist:
- Child prodigy, who gained creative freedom in 1971
- Released "Talking Book" in 1972, and "Innervisions" in 1973
Talkbox
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Technology:
- First mass production in 1969
- Created by Bob Heil in the early 70s
- Uses a speaker feeding sound into a tube held in the mouth, creating a filter effect.
The Hohner Clavinet D6
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Technology:
- Invented by Ernst Zacharias
- Produced from 1964 by Hohner, a company in Germany
- Electro-mechanical keyboard/harpsichord-style instrument
- Use of mechanical hammers striking strings for sound production
- Popularized in the late 1960s to 1970s, especially with the band The Band, and Stevie Wonder.
Technics Turntables
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Technology:
- SP-10 – First direct-drive turntable in 1970
- SL-1100 – Second direct-drive turntable with an integrated tone arm
- SL-1200 – Becomes industry standard,especially with DJ use (1972)
- Additional features such as improved rotation speed regulation, and shock absorption are added to the model over time
Canadian Songwriters
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Composer:
- Joni Mitchell, "Clouds" in 1968
Other Notable Artists
- List of musicians, including Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR), Eric Clapton, The Who, ABBA, Harry Nilsson, The Jackson 5, BB King, The Doors, The Rolling Stones, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Al Green, and Santana.
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Explore the transformative musical landscape of the early 1970s, a period that saw the rise of synthesizers, FM radio, and various new genres including punk and disco. This quiz delves into key technological advancements like the Minimoog and ARP instruments, as well as significant cultural events like the Monterey Pop Festival. Test your knowledge on this pivotal era in music history!
