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~ALTERNATIVE ROCK~

 * Source:** http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternative_rock

Nicole Alternative and Indie artists are independent meaning they don't belong to a record company- they are not mainstreem. People from genres like pop and regular rock are in most cases are part of record companies and have a record label. The actual 'music' from the alternative rock doesn't follow a particular style but in 1989 the New York Times said "It was guitar music first of all......" (source of quote: wikipedia-alternative rock).
 * 1.** What makes our genre different from others?

Bec -The main instruments used in alternative rock are rock guitars, bass guitars and drums.
 * 2.** What instruments are used in alternative rock?

- Alternative and alternative rock originated in the early 1980's but became popular in the 90's. it was very popular in the UK and the USA.
 * 3.** When and where did the alternative genre originate?

Chelsea - 3 Doors Down, MGMT, Radiohead, Coldplay, Lily Allen, Linkin Park, Green Day, Kaiser Chiefs, Dido, The All American Rejects, Yellowcard, My Chemical Romance, Evermore, The Academy Is..., Fall Out Boy, Hey Monday, Metro Station, Paramore, The Galvatrons, The Living End, Faker, The Killers, Boys Like Girls, The Getaway Plan, 3OH3!, Eskimo Joe, Good Charlotte, Muse, Panic! At The Disco, Simple Plan...
 * 4.** What were some of the most popular Alternative bands/singers?

Check out this link Lily Allen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p_V0y7C9vc

Check this link out Cold Play: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44xirQ55IgA

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- Skinnys/jeans, print tees, hoodies and any other modern clothing.
 * 5.** What do people from the alternative genre wear?

- Indie means Independent. Meaning that they usually don't have a record label and aren't 'Mainstream'. It can also stand for Indiana because that's where Indie music originated.
 * 6.** What does Indie mean?

- Alternative rock, was a general term for underground or non mainstream music.
 * 7.** Who/what started calling Indie/alternative music indie/alternative?

Tahlia, Tarnay - No, the band has become mainstream therefore it is not indie/alternative. If they are mainstream then they are most likely signed with a record deal.
 * 8.** Is a band still considered indie/alternative once it becomes popular and mainstream?

- Brit-pop, College rock, Twee-rock, Math-rock, Gothic-rock, Dream pop, Geek-rock, Grunge, Indie pop, Indie rock, Noise pop, Noise rock, Paisley underground, Post-rock, Shoegazing
 * 9.** What are some sub-genres of alternative rock?

Tarnay - The Violent Femmes, (started in the 1980s) R.E.M., The Feelies. They combined punk music, folk music and mainstream influences to create the early style of alternative.
 * 10.** What are some of the earliest alternative rock bands, that defined alternative rock?

Tiana - Green Day, Fall Out Boy, lily Allen, 3OH!3, Good Charlotte, Paramore, All American Rejects, Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance, Evermore, Coldplay.
 * 11.** What are some bands that used to be alternative but are now mainstream.

- Just that it is not mainstream. Same as question 1.
 * 12.** What are some distinctive c haracteristics of alternative rock?

Tahlia - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, The Go-Betweens, Silverchair, The Vines, Eskimo Joe.
 * 13.** What are some well known Australian alternative bands?

Chelsea - Financial recession, first black president of the U.S.A.
 * 14.** What historical events were happening around the time your genre was popular?

Tahlia - 1980's (originated). 1990's - present (popular).
 * 15.** What years were influential with our genre?


 * 16.** What food do people eat from this time period?

- Junk food, but also a lot of people are eating heathy food like take away sushi and noodles. So it's mainly take away, healthy or unhealthy.


 * Comments from your teacher**


 * Hi everyone, well there is a lot to be proud of here. It shows you have a real interest in what you have studied, great! I was so happy to see the way you were working too. It seemed to me like you were having such a good time that you didn't realise you were working hard. I think that's why you have achieved a lot. You demonstrated a real good understanding of alternative music and how it is different to mainstream music. Your responses to the research questions are very fine. I believe you read information on the 'net' and then showed your understanding by using your own words, well done! Your presentation was fun and also included all the key information, quite entertaining!**


 * Parent Comments: ​ **

Nicole:Very interesting information. I didn't really know much about Indie and Alternative music. Now I might be able to answer more questions on Spicks and Specks!!!!

Chelsea:

Tarnay:

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Bec:

Tiana: