Screamo is a musical genre which evolved from hardcore punk in the early 1990s. Characteristic of the genre are screaming vocals, and the instruments are harmonized guitars, rhythmic bass, and fast-paced riffs. Screamo has been described as "mixing the literate, poetic lyrics of hardcore punk with a harsher and more metallic brand of sonic thrash"[1] as well as using screaming vocals "as a kind of crescendo element, a sonic weapon to be trotted out when the music and lyrics (every bit as evolved and autobiographically sincere as emo's were) reach a particular emotional pitch".[2] Other than that, it is fairly hard to classify (particularly since the rule about screaming vocals is bent fairly often). Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Note: Sometimes the 90s is used as shorthand for the 1990s, the 1890s, or other such decades in various centuries. ... A drum kit (or drum set or trap set - the latter an old-fashioned term) is a collection of drums, cymbals and other percussion instruments arranged for convenient playing by a sole percussionist (drummer), usually for jazz, rock, or other types of contemporary music. ... A sunburst-colored Fender Precision Bass The electric bass guitar (or electric bass[1][2]; pronounced , as in base) is a bass stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers (either by plucking, slapping, popping, or tapping) or using a pick. ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... Musical genres are categories which contain music which share a certain style or which have certain elements in common. ... Hardcore Punk is a subgenre of Punk Rock that originated in North America in the late 1970s. ... For the band, see 1990s (band). ...
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^ DeRogatis, Jim. "Keep Thursday in mind", Chicago Sun-Times, September 19, 2003, pp. WEEKEND PLUS; NEWS; LIVE; Pg. 5.
^ Dee, Jonathan. "The Summer of Screamo", The New York Times, June 29, 2003, pp. Section 6; Column 1; Magazine Desk; Pg. 26.
The influences that created screamo were numerous and far reaching, with the now defunct genre of emo violence being a primary factor, but also indie rock playing fundamental roles in the evolution of the genre.
However, screamo is now regarded as a distinct genre from hardcore punk—an offshoot with a distinct scene, culture, and identity.
For one, screamo is probably too rough and ragged to ever be a widespread, mainstream success, but some of it sure does seem a whole lot more authentic and heartfelt than much contemporary pop music, including the vast majority of contemporary Christian music.
Even more important, screamo indicates that for at least some young people today, the world is such a frightening and inhospitable place that one of the most appropriate responses they can make is to let loose with a primal shriek.
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