Music during wartime
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The document discusses the role of music in social protest movements, particularly during the Vietnam War era. It notes that while most people prefer peace, during wartime they often trust the government and follow authorities. However, music gives people a voice to express opposition to war and its injustice. The document focuses on Bob Dylan and his 1963 song "Masters of War" which powerfully condemned war profiteering and the damages of war through its simple but angry lyrics. The song captured how many citizens felt about the Vietnam War and helped give them permission to publicly express their fury over the war.
Music during wartime
- 2. People in general opt for peace but… ? During war peoples’ eyes and ears are often closed to a better way; ? Often listen to the authorities in their situation. ? Soldiers take orders from their commanders. ? Citizens generally trust their government to do the right thing.
- 3. People feel powerless… ? Even if they know war is wrong ? But music can give people a voice
- 4. Music gives people a voice to articulate the injustice and destruction of war. ? Many artists have loaned their voice to help change the world in bad situations – Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young – Joni Mitchell – Bob Dylan – Joan Baez – Jimmy Hendrix
- 5. During the 1960s… ? Many citizens were against the Vietnam War
- 6. Music of the 60s… ? was an integral part of the generation’s anti-war movement, civil rights movement, and protests against other social injustices of the time.
- 7. Bob Dylan was at the center of musical protest ? His lyrics of anger, alienation and protest touched the souls of the youth informing them that “the times, they are a changing’
- 8. Masters of War ? Left a lasting impression on the nation and the world. ? Written in 1963, in response to President Eisenhower’s warning of the dangers of the military industrial complex ? full of Dylan’s rage at politicians and people that profited from war.
- 10. Masters of War ? The lyrics talk about the physical and emotional damages of war. ? The song described how many people were feeling and gave them “permission” to go public with their fury. ? The melody of “Masters of War” is simple, repeating the same musical phrase throughout the song.
- 11. Masters of War ? The use of the minor key sets the melancholy mood of the song. ? The simplicity of the melody and chords focuses the listener on the powerful anti- war lyrics. Lyrics are direct, angry, and are an indictment of war and the people connected with it. ? Covered by many artists and applied repeatedly to other wars as they have occurred over the decades.
- 12. Music can impact world opinion “Music allows us to move around those big invisible pieces of ourselves and rearrange our insides so that we can express what we feel even when we can’t talk about it”- Dr. Karl Paulnack ? Artists like Bob Dylan found ways to express what people couldn’t ? Artists paved the way for people to openly and honestly discuss their displeasure of war