Dissonance is the New Harmony
Series: Youth Radio's the Best of "What's the New What?"
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The Best of What’s the New What is a series produced by Youth Radio looking back at the most interesting and provocative trends of 2008.
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Review of 'Dissonance is the New Harmony'Very interesting piece. The topic of this story is something I've never heard of. For the typical music lover, this genre of music is not necessarily mainstream but it certainly a interesting new type of music to become popular in recent years. The producers of this piece made something pretty popular (pop music) and took on a whole new different point of view. Though I can't imagine myself wanting to listen to 'noise' on a regular basis. It is pretty interesting to explore the non-main stream types of music that are being produced today. The piece was very informative and explained a lot about something that many of us probably don't know about. I liked how the piece used examples of pop music lyrics to illustrate their point. The interview track is also very good. The music creators explain their product in an interesting way. This piece makes someone who may not necessarily want to listen to noise -- curious enough to search for it on YouTube. |
Broadcast History
10/16/08 Broadcast on NPR's Day To Day
Transcript
Dissonance is the New Harmony
Avery White/Youth Radio
SCRIPT:
What’s the new What? In the underground scene of Athens, Georgia, Dissonance……is the new Harmony
That’s right…It’s happening here...the birthplace of REM….
(REM MUSIC – It’s the end of the world…)
They pushed the boundaries of lyricism…Now musicians are pushing the boundaries of sound….…in a growing noise music scene.
(Better People music)
Doug Patterson: I dare you to enjoy it b/c it’s anti-music and qualifies as unlistenable.
It might be unlistenable, but it’s got a huge following. Doug Patterson makes noise music under the name “Better People.”
(Better People music)
Doug uses tape manipulation, effects petals, and computer software in his creations. 21 year-old Tyler Rosebush is a fan.
Tyler Rosebush: Since its so on the spot, it’s not rerehearsed it’s not prerecorded. The final product reflects the entire pr...
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Intro and Outro
INTRO:The Best of What’s the New What is a series produced by Youth Radio looking back at the most interesting and provocative trends of 2008. Avery White reports on the growing popularity of noise music in Athens, Georgia. This experimental underground music scene is replacing the alt rock legacy of REM that put Athens on the map. Instead of music with formulaic hooks and harmonies, the unusual sounds and compilations of this scene require young listeners to flex their brains and reevaluate sound while tuning in to this creative form of expression.
OUTRO:Avery White's story was produced by Youth Radio
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
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| It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) | R.E.M. | Document. | I.R.S. Records | 1987 | 04:06 |
| My Humps | Black Eyed Peas | Monkey Business. | A&M, Interscope | 2005 | 05:26 |
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Eric Winick
Posted on December 20, 2008 at 11:30 AM | Permalink
Your mind works a little harder...
... and I don't like it that way, but that's just me. This is a fun, succinct piece about a small revolution happening in one of music's most fabled towns. Will Noise catch on -- beyond the 21 year old fan who gushes about its possibilities? We may never know. Hovering somewhere between sound sculpture, performance art, and the gothic sensibilities of bands like Ministry and KFMDM, Noise seems destined to find a small but dedicated niche of listeners who like their pop music straight-up. No lovely lady lumps here.
On the whole, a thoughtful and informative glimpse into a questionable trend. It may not be new (avant-garde music's been around for a while) but as a contrast to the mindless, brainless pop that's dominating the airwaves, it's a welcome primal scream.