Music and Activism

katsy · 07-23-2013, 04:18 PM

I have come across this senior level class at the university, music and activism.
I imagine it teaches how music can be used to deliver a message of social, political, etc, change to the masses. Or maybe it focuses on individuals artists, labels, groups, that use their popularity or resources for the good of mankind. OR both.(There's no description for it)

Music for me is usually just listening to something I enjoy, to relax, to just turn everything off for a bit. But it can do more.

Not an original idea, but an interesting one for me. There are many types of activism, such as political, social, environmental, labor…I know many artist are activists, but what about the music? The sound, lyric, message, images transmitted through the song. A few from the past come to mind(Rage Against the Machine).

What’s the most recent song, or a favorite from the past, you’ve heard that combines music and activism to deliver a message or start a conversation in the public? How good of job does the song do? Did it touch you in some way or make you feel/think differently?

I'm going to share two that immediately came to mind.
The first I think is great. It's about equality focusing on LGBTQ+ rights, human rights. Gender roles are in there too. There's a lot going on, feel free to add.

I never considered it until now, but it does bring about some points of interest: gender and the message youth or anyone can get from the media and music.

Paul Smeenus · 07-23-2013, 04:49 PM

I like the message in the Macklemore song too

~~butthead aka 216~~ · 07-23-2013, 09:00 PM

i dont like either song but i like the messages they have. the chorus is good though on the macklemore song. lupe is just so off beat in his tho.

hmmm i will be interested to see what bands or songs are posted here cause all that comes to mind is rage against th machine. wasnt green day kinda big on the whole anti war thing when they had their eyeliner wearing revival a handful of yrs back??

djchameleon · 07-24-2013, 08:16 AM

Your girl Vegangelica already started a thread just like this one.

http://www.musicbanter.com/general-m...ist-songs.html

katsy · 07-24-2013, 02:16 PM

Thanks for that dj. I did a search, but you know how that goes...

I don't recall any Green Day stuff, and honestly I try not to from the eyeliner days.

Some more that come to mind, Black Sabbath and System of a Down.

djchameleon · 07-24-2013, 02:24 PM

When he mentioned Green Day, I believe he's talking about this song and how very anti-war they were with this album.

katsy · 07-24-2013, 02:39 PM

Ahhhh yes, American Idiot. I had checked out on Green Day before then, not that I was ever a devout fan. However, it is hard not remember that song.

"redneck agenda" I'm assuming this is directed at George W. Ha!

07-23-2013, 04:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
katsy Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 286	Music and Activism I have come across this senior level class at the university, music and activism. I imagine it teaches how music can be used to deliver a message of social, political, etc, change to the masses. Or maybe it focuses on individuals artists, labels, groups, that use their popularity or resources for the good of mankind. OR both.(There's no description for it) Music for me is usually just listening to something I enjoy, to relax, to just turn everything off for a bit. But it can do more. Not an original idea, but an interesting one for me. There are many types of activism, such as political, social, environmental, labor…I know many artist are activists, but what about the music? The sound, lyric, message, images transmitted through the song. A few from the past come to mind(Rage Against the Machine). What’s the most recent song, or a favorite from the past, you’ve heard that combines music and activism to deliver a message or start a conversation in the public? How good of job does the song do? Did it touch you in some way or make you feel/think differently? I'm going to share two that immediately came to mind. The first I think is great. It's about equality focusing on LGBTQ+ rights, human rights. Gender roles are in there too. There's a lot going on, feel free to add. I never considered it until now, but it does bring about some points of interest: gender and the message youth or anyone can get from the media and music. __________________ Split the Lark-- and you'll find the Music - Emily Dickinson

07-24-2013, 02:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
katsy Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 286	Thanks for that dj. I did a search, but you know how that goes... I don't recall any Green Day stuff, and honestly I try not to from the eyeliner days. Some more that come to mind, Black Sabbath and System of a Down. __________________ Split the Lark-- and you'll find the Music - Emily Dickinson

07-24-2013, 02:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
katsy Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 286	Ahhhh yes, American Idiot. I had checked out on Green Day before then, not that I was ever a devout fan. However, it is hard not remember that song. "redneck agenda" I'm assuming this is directed at George W. Ha! __________________ Split the Lark-- and you'll find the Music - Emily Dickinson

07-23-2013, 09:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
~~butthead aka 216~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: freely swimmin thru the waters of glory much like a majestic bald eagle soars thru the skies Posts: 1,463	i dont like either song but i like the messages they have. the chorus is good though on the macklemore song. lupe is just so off beat in his tho. hmmm i will be interested to see what bands or songs are posted here cause all that comes to mind is rage against th machine. wasnt green day kinda big on the whole anti war thing when they had their eyeliner wearing revival a handful of yrs back??