11/27/2015

The Seventies Musical Scene With Acts Like Hinsons The Lighthouse

By Marci Nielsen


Music is the most popular art form globally. It uses sound as its medium transcending both social and cultural barriers. It is used as a form of entertainment and a means of passing messages. It has been in existence since the Paleolithic era and has succeeded many generations. Today, it has many genres. Some of them were created in the seventies during an era where many legends were created. These include Willie Nelson, Elton John, Linda Ronstadt, Bob Marley and Led Zeppelin. Earlier in the decades, The Hinsons The Lighthouse signature song was released.

Music from this time was rich in content and spoke of serious issues affecting society at the time. Mature themed songs were common with artistes like Jimi Hendrix producing songs that denounced the war in Vietnam. It touched on real issues and concentrated on originality. Artistes used the art to call out the government and it apparent failures.

There was a rise in different styles each unique to the artiste that created them. This was in an attempt to penetrate the market and sell records. This saw the introduction of disco beats. This sound was different and appealed to young people who liked loud and fast beats. Other sounds included the fusion of country with Pop culture and sounds. Reggae also gained prominence in this decade.

Stiff competition in this period resulted in the need for relevance in this industry. There was a big need for new and fresh ideas. Groups like the Hinsons needed a change of content and material from what they normally practiced. Their biggest signature song, The Lighthouse, was written out of this necessity. It later propelled them to stardom.

Music from the seventies was more mature and softer than the rebelliousness of the previous decade. It set the tone for the happy and joyous songs that came in later years. The first half saw the market embrace upbeat disco sounds while the latter part saw relaxed sound that focused on content and excellence. In fact, Disco was renounced due to its commercialization and silliness

This decade produced legends in different genres each going ahead to assume huge fan following. The Hinson gospel group rode on the success of their singles The Lighthouse and He Pilots My Ship. Their popularity saw them tour the country and get excellent record sales.

Creativity was high in this period. Many artistes came up with unique sounds that set them apart and created a demand in the market. Artistes like Bob Marley shifted genres from Ska into Reggae and gained global stardom from his hits. Artists like Dolly Parton, John Denver and Kenny Rodgers infused country with Pop.

This decade saw the advent of creativity and the breaking of traditional barriers. It rewarded those who believed in music and saw the rise of legends like songwriter extraordinaire Ronny Hinson who has won numerous awards.




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