The Psychedelic Rock Music Documentary You’ve Been Waiting For
The Psychedelic Rock Music Documentary You’ve Been Waiting For is an intimate look at the history of Psychedelic Rock music.
The Psychedelic Movement
Psychedelic rock, also referred to as psychedelic pop, is a style of rock music that emerged in the mid-1960s and reached its peak in the late 1960s. The style is characterized by distorted guitars, distorted vocals, and a number of other sonic effects. Psychedelic rock often uses complex time signatures and extended improvisation.
The origins of psychedelic rock
Psychedelic rock is a style of rock music that emerged in the mid-1960s and became widely popular in the early 1970s. The style is defined by a preoccupation with extended instrumental solos, sonic experimentation, unusual effects, and an overall garage band aesthetic. Psychedelic rock reached its apotheosis with the release of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band by the Beatles in 1967.
The influence of psychedelic drugs
In the 1960s, the use of psychedelic drugs such as LSD and mushrooms became popular among young people as a way to experience altered states of consciousness. These drugs were thought to increase creativity and self-awareness, and many artists and musicians used them to enhance their work.
The psychedelic movement had a significant impact on the development of rock music, with bands such as The Beatles, The Grateful Dead, and Pink Floyd all experimenting with psychedelics. The use of these drugs also influenced fashion, art, and lifestyle choices.
Despite the positive effects that psychedelics can have, they also come with some risks. Psychedelic drugs can cause hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia. They can also interfere with judgement and lead to dangerous behavior. It is important to be aware of these risks before taking any psychedelic drug.
The Psychedelic Sound
For years, the psychedelic sound has been synonymous with the hippie culture of the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. But what exactly is psychedelic rock music? This type of music is characterized by its use of electronic sounds, distorted guitars, and mind-altering lyrics. Psychedelic rock music often explores themes of anti-establishment, drug use, and social commentary.
The electric guitar
Since the 1950s, the electric guitar has been one of the most important instruments in rock music. A guitar riff can be as memorable as a hook or a chorus, and a great guitar solo can make a song truly iconic. In this documentary, we explore the history of the electric guitar and its impact on rock music. We interview some of the greatest guitarists of all time, including Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, and Edge, and we examine how the electric guitar has evolved over the years. Whether you’re a fan of rock music or simply want to learn more about this fascinating instrument, this is the documentary for you.
The sitar
The sitar is a plucked stringed instrument used mainly in Hindustani music and Indian classical music. The instrument consists of a resonating chamber, called the gourd, which is attached to a hollow wooden instrument with metal frets. It is played with a plectrum and has 20-21 strings. The sitar gained popularity in the West during the 1960s, when it was used by leading psychedelic bands such as The Doors, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
Distortion and feedback
psychedelic music is typified by the deliberate use of feedback, distorted guitars and extreme levels of distortion. Psychedelic music emerged in the mid 1960s and reached its apogee in the late 1960s. Psychedelic music is often used to evoke or enhance the experience of psychedelic drugs. The genre has also been described as incorporating elements of rock, pop, garage rock, blues rock and folk rock.
In 1966, The Beatles used feedback on “I Feel Fine”, which can be heard clearly at 1:46. At 2:45 in “Tomorrow Never Knows”, the sitar is played with feedback (especially during the line “love is all and love is everyone”). During 1968–1969 The Jimi Hendrix Experience created their own distinctive style of feedback-laden electric guitar playing on songs such as “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)” and “Purple Haze”. Electric guitarist cursor Moogs were also used to create feedback effects during the early 1970s.
Psychedelic Bands
The Psychedelic Movement was a subculture of people who used psychedelic drugs in an attempt to alter their consciousness and experience life in new and different ways. This involved using music, art, and Tie-dyeing as a means of expanding one’s mind. The documentary will explore the origins of the Psychedelic movement and how it has evolved over the years.
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The group, whose best-known line-up comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, are regarded as the most influential band of all time. With a sound rooted in skiffle, beat and 1950s rock and roll, they became undertake an innovative and commercially successful expansion into pop instrumentation and experimentation. Their musical style, songwriting ability and recordings were often emulated by other artists.
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. The first stable line-up consisted of Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica), Ian Stewart (piano), Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar, vocals), Bill Wyman (bass) and Charlie Watts (drums). The band’s primary songwriters, Jagger and Richards, assumed leadership after Andrew Loog Oldham became the group’s manager. Jones left the band less than a month before his death in 1969, having already been replaced by Mick Taylor, who remained until 1974. After Taylor’s departure, Ronnie Wood took his place in 1975 and continues on guitar in tandem with Richards. Since Wyman’s retirement in 1993, Darryl Jones has served as the Rolling Stones’ bassist.
The Rolling Stones were at the forefront of the British Invasion of bands that became popular in the United States in 1964 and were identified with the youthful and rebellious counterculture of the 1960s. They were instrumental in making blues a major part of rock and roll,[5][6] and of changing the international focus on Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley to Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf.[7][8] Popular songs such as “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”, “Paint It Black”, “Let’s Spend the Night Together” reached number one on both sides of the Atlantic.[9] In 1989, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,[10] having been ranked number 4 in Rolling Stone magazine’s list of 100 Greatest Artists of All Time[11] and number 22 on its list of The 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.[12][13][14][15]
The Rolling Stones were inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2004[16] and ordered to pay £3.4 million ($5.2 million at that time) to former members Bill Wyman[17]and Mick Taylor[18]in 2013 as back-payment for their involvement during their formative years with the band. In 2016, they ranked 10th on VH1’s countdown of 100 Greatest Artists Of All Time.[19]”
The Doors
The Doors were an American rock band formed in 1965 in Los Angeles, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger, and drummer John Densmore. They were one of the most controversial and influential rock acts of the 1960s because of Morrison’s lyrics and his charismatic but unpredictable stage persona. The band took its name from the title of Aldous Huxley’s book The Doors of Perception (1954), which itself was a reference to a line from William Blake’s The Marriage of Heaven and Hell (1790): “If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is: Infinite”. They were unique and among the first successful US rock bands to have an “international following” while still being rooted in American blues.
The Doors developed a reputation for breaking down barriers while Morrison delivered cryptic and occult-themed lyrics. They released eight albums in five years, some of which are considered milestones of psychedelic rock. Their self-titled debut album (1967) was sometimes referred to as “the Brown Album”, after its brownish matte cover; it later re-entered the charts following the success of their second album, Strange Days (1967), which included their signature song “People Are Strange”. The third album, Waiting for the Sun (1968), became their best-selling album after its release; it features hit singles “Hello, I Love You”, “Light My Fire”, and “Touch Me”. In 1968 they released two more albums that featured send ups of conventional rock conventions: Soft Parade reached No.6 on Billboard 200 chart; it included their hit song “Tell All the People”; undaunted by commercial reception The Doors continued with their next album titled The Soft Parade featuring them at their most experimental yet accessible on songs like “Touch Me” which remains a radio staple to this day.
After Morrison’s onstage death in Paris at age 27 in 1971, the remaining members continued touring as The Doors without him until finally disbanding in 1973. Morrison’s untimely passing precipitated an understandable creative drought within the band leading to lackluster albums like Full Circle (1972) and An American Prayer (1978) which relied heavily on previously unreleased Jim Morrison recordings. Despite critical pannings these albums still managed commercial success reaching No.3 and No 2 on Billboard 200 respectively; they are notable for being able to maintain fan interest despite having only 2/5ths of their classic lineup.
The Psychedelic Legacy
The Psychedelic Legacy is a rockumentary about the history and influence of psychedelic rock music. It features interviews with some of the most influential musicians of the genre, as well as archival footage and never-before-seen concert footage. The film is a must-see for any fan of psychedelic rock music.
The impact of psychedelic rock
Psychedelic rock, also referred to as psychedelia, is a diverse style of rock music that was inspired, influenced, or representative of psychedelic culture, which is centred around perception-altering hallucinogenic drugs. The music is intended to replicate and enhance the mind-altering experiences of psychedelic drugs, most notably LSD. Many psychedelic groups differ in style, and the label is often applied spuriously.
Psychedelic rock reached its peak popularity in the mid-1960s, between 1964 and 1967, but continued to be influential for several years afterwards. Psychedelic rock was a major force in shaping the counterculture of the 1960s. It also helped lead the way for important developments in rock music, includingjam bands and funk.
The influence of psychedelic music
Psychedelic music’s influence extends far beyond just the music industry. According to many experts, the genre has been responsible for social change, mind expansion, and even the invention of disco!
In this comprehensive documentary, music historians explore how psychedelic music has evolved over the past 50 years. Featuring interviews with world-renowned musicians, producers, and insiders, “The Psychedelic Legacy” traces the genre’s origins back to its humble beginnings in the 1960s and tracks its progress through subsequent decades.
With never-before-seen footage and rare photos, this is the definitive history of psychedelic music.
