Britpop. Roots and cultural bonds

The high time of 'Britpop' was roughly to be found in the mid 90s, 1993-1997, of the 20th century (Scott 111) and at the same time, back then, it was mainly represented by the two groups, Oasis and Blur. The characteristical features of especially live performances, the pure sound of accoustic guitars and drums, emphasising the singer's voice (Bennett 14) and the remarkable melodious passages (Bennett 23) within the songs built a bridge over to the past, when the Beatles started their career (Silverton). As they were one of the first bands introducing that musical style in the 60s, they had in a certain way a pioneer role embodying the honest and traditional kind of handmade instrumental sounds. Essentially, 'Britpop' is the overall contrast to the appearing counterwaves of grunge by Nirvana and all the different styles of techno which were almost exclusively created by synthetic computer sounds (Bennett 14).

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Britpop
• The Term 'Britpop'
• The High Time of Britpop
• The 'Dadrock' Phenomenon
• A Touch of Conservatism

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper examines the phenomenon of Britpop, exploring its roots, cultural significance, and impact on English society in the mid-1990s. It delves into the origins of the term, the key bands associated with the movement, and the social and political context that shaped its development.

• The linguistic evolution and appropriation of the term "Britpop"
• The nostalgic and traditional elements of Britpop music
• The social and political context of Britpop's emergence
• The relationship between Britpop and the British national identity
• The cultural and musical influences of Britpop

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• The first chapter provides a basic overview of Britpop, exploring its origins, the key bands, and the influence of the Beatles. It also examines the term "Britpop" and its semantic ambiguity, highlighting the debate over its geographical scope and cultural meaning.
• The second chapter delves into the high point of Britpop, focusing on the impact of bands like Oasis and Blur. It analyzes the musical characteristics of Britpop, emphasizing its nostalgic and traditional elements, and contrasts it with the contemporary grunge and techno scenes.
• The third chapter examines the social and cultural context of Britpop, exploring its connection to the "dadrock" phenomenon and the rise of a more moderate and conservative youth culture. It explores the relationship between Britpop and the growing sense of national pride and traditional values in Britain.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Key terms and concepts explored in this paper include: Britpop, Engpop, Oasis, Blur, Beatles, grunge, techno, dadrock, national identity, traditional values, nostalgia, cultural influence, social context, and political climate.

Details

• Hochschule: Universität Regensburg (Institut für Anglistik und Amerikanistik)
• Veranstaltung: British and Irish Cultures
• Note: 3,0
• Autor: B.A./B.Sc. Julia Schart (Autor:in)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2013
• Seiten: 5
• Katalognummer: V503396
• ISBN (eBook): 9783346036209
• Sprache: Englisch
• Schlagworte: Britpop Uni Regensburg Anglistik Landeskunde Cultural Studies British and Irish Cultural Studies British Studies Great Britain Großbritannien British Music Essay Blur Oasis