Subscribe For Free Updates!

We'll not spam mate! We promise.

Thứ Hai, 23 tháng 11, 2015

Hinsons The Lighthouse And The Seventies Music Scene

By Marci Nielsen


It is quite uncommon to find someone who does not like at least some genre of music. This form of art has been in existence since time in memorial. It has social and cultural significance to the society as well as being entertaining. Today, there are many different genres most of which came into existence during one of the most important decades in music. The seventies saw the rise of many legends from Stevie Wonder to Bob Marley. It also saw the production of Hinsons The Lighthouse among other popular hits.

Music from the seventies was produced for not only entertainment but also addressed important issues that were occurring at the time. Many songs focused on the government of the day and events that were occurring globally. Artistes like Jimi Hendrix produced songs about the Vietnamese War. The industry was characterized with mature themed songs and rich material. Many artistes criticized bad governance and leadership.

There was a rise in different styles each unique to the artiste that created them. This was in an attempt to penetrate the market and sell records. This saw the introduction of disco beats. This sound was different and appealed to young people who liked loud and fast beats. Other sounds included the fusion of country with Pop culture and sounds. Reggae also gained prominence in this decade.

Stiff competition in this period resulted in the need for relevance in this industry. There was a big need for new and fresh ideas. Groups like the Hinsons needed a change of content and material from what they normally practiced. Their biggest signature song, The Lighthouse, was written out of this necessity. It later propelled them to stardom.

Songs written in this decade provided a smooth transition from the rebelliousness of the sixties and the joyful songs released in the eighties. It saw the release of both dance and relaxing music. Many people grew tired of the troubles in the sixties and needed a place to unwind. This paved the way for disco beats. This phenomenon saw the release of many chart toppers with a distinctive disco beat and a happy go lucky feel.

The seventies produced many legends and opportunities to achieve greatness. The Hinsons created a unique sound and followed it with a great performance routine. This saw the group categorized as a radical act. Despite this, the audience loved the group and this saw them tour the country. They mixed country music with a more contemporary beat.

Creativity was huge in the seventies. It was necessary because there was a lot of competition in the industry for prominence, airplay and record sales. A good example is the crossover of Bob Marley into unchartered Reggae territory. Country artistes like John Denver, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rodgers all crossed over from Pop.

The period was rich in creativity, hits, legendary acts as well as musical styles. It gave equal opportunity to everybody in the industry which resulted in breakthroughs and successes and also record sales. The Hinsons, consisting of siblings, were able to curve out a niche from the market. It rewarded those who had the talent and worked hard at their music.




About the Author:



Please Give Us Your 1 Minute In Sharing This Post!
SOCIALIZE IT →
FOLLOW US →
SHARE IT →
Powered By: BloggerYard.Com

0 nhận xét:

Đăng nhận xét