The Evil Songs in Blues Music
Have you ever wondered why some blues songs are so dark and depressing? It’s because they’re about the evil things in life! In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the most evil songs in blues history.
The Birth of the Blues
There are many evil songs in the blues genre. The blues is a genre of music that is full of pain, heartache, and suffering. The blues is also full of sexual innuendo and violence. This combination of factors makes the blues a very dangerous type of music.
The early influence of work songs and field hollers
The early influence of work songs and field hollers: while the exact origins of the blues are unclear, there is no doubt that the blues were born out of the African American experience in the American South. African American workers were often required to sing while they worked in order to keep up a steady pace, and these work songs often had a distinctive call-and-response structure. In addition, field hollers – lone workers singing to themselves while they worked in the fields – were also an important part of the African American musical tradition. Both work songs and field hollers would go on to have a profound influence on the development of the blues.
The transition from work songs to the blues
The term “blues” was first used to describe a type of music in the early 1900s. At that time, the word “blue” was used to mean “sad.” The blues was a style of music that came out of the southern United States. It was created by African Americans who were working in the fields or in other manual labor jobs. The music was a way for these workers to express their feelings.
The first blues songs were probably work songs. These songs were sung by workers as they did their tasks. They would sing about their work and about their lives. The work songs were simple and had a repetitive structure. They often used call and response, which is when one person sings a line and then the next person or group responds with another line.
As the blues developed, it began to change from work songs into something else. The new style of blues still used some of the same structures as work songs, but it also added new elements. One important element that was added was the use of blue notes. Blue notes are notes that are played or sung at a slightly lower pitch than what is considered to be “normal.” This gives the music a sad sound, which fits with the bluesy feel of the music.
The Lyrics of the Blues
The blues is a music genre that is often associated with darkness and evil. This is because the lyrics of the blues often deal with topics such as death, heartbreak, and betrayal. However, the blues is also a genre that is full of emotion and feeling. The lyrics of the blues can be sad, happy, or even funny.
Themes of the blues lyrics
Themes of the blues lyrics often center around topics like heartbreak, failed relationships, loneliness, and general despair. Many of the songs are about workers who are struggling to make ends meet, or about prisoners serving time for their crimes. The music often reflects the hard lives of the people who creates it.
While the themes of the blues lyrics can be quite dark, there is also a sense of hope and resilience that runs through many of the songs. The belief that things will eventually get better is a common thread in blues music. This hope is often what keeps people going through difficult times.
The use of irony and humor in the blues
The lyrics of the blues often use irony and humor to deal with difficult subjects. The blues is a vocal and instrumental form of music based on the use of the blue notes. It evolved in the American South from work songs and spirituals, and developed from earlier forms of African American music such as ragtime and gospel. The Blues has been a major influence on later American and Western popular music, finding expression in Jazz, Rock and Roll, Rhythm and Blues, Country music, and Pop.
The Sound of the Blues
The use of blue notes
The use of blue notes is one of the defining characteristic of the blues. A blue note can be a natural minor or flattened third, fifth or seventh scale degrees (flatted or lowered by a half-step/semitone). For example, in C minor, C, Eb (flattened third), Gb (flattened fifth), and Bb (flattened seventh) would all be considered “blue notes”.
While the flattened third, fifth and seventh are the most common blue notes used in blues music, the second and fourth scale degrees can also occasionally be flattened. Blue notes are not exclusively used in the blues; they also occur in Jazz, Funk, R&B and Rock & Roll.
One of the earliest examples of blue notes can be found in barrelhouse piano Blues from the early 1900s. Boogie-woogie is a style of Blues that is characterized by a repetitive bass figure and Melodic Eighth-note runs in the right hand. A popular boogie-woogie tune from the 1930s is “Honky Tonk Train Blues” by Meade Lux Lewis.
Other examples of songs that use blue note include:
“Stormy Monday” by T-Bone Walker
“Pride and Joy” by Stevie Ray Vaughan
“No Woman, No Cry” by Bob Marley
The 12-bar blues format
The 12-bar blues is a typical chord progression used in blues music. It is so-called because it consists of 12 measures or “bars” of music, each of which contains four beats. The basic idea behind the 12-bar blues is for the band to repeat a certain section of music over and over again until it feels natural to move on to the next section.
There are many variations on the 12-bar blues, but the most common version looks like this:
I I I I
IV IV I I
V V I I
I I I I
The Legacy of the Blues
The blues is a genre of music that is often associated with sadness and heartache. However, the blues can also be playful and upbeat. Many blues songs contain lyrics about love, loss, and heartbreak. But some blues songs also contain lyrics about evil deeds, such as cheating, stealing, and murder.
The influence of the blues on other genres of music
The blues is a genre of music that has its roots in African American culture. The genre is characterized by its use of blue notes, which are notes that are sung or played at a lower pitch than the major scale. The blues has been a major influence on other genres of music, such as jazz, rock and roll, and rhythm and blues.
The popularity of the blues today
Today, the blues is more popular than ever. Thanks to the internet, fans can easily access a wealth of music from around the world. And with the popularity of shows like The Voice and American Idol, more people are exposed to the genre than ever before.
Despite its often dark subject matter, the blues has an uplifting quality that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you’re listening to classic artists like B.B. King or modern stars like John Mayer, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself tapping your foot along to the beat.
