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Shoegazing is a genre of alternative rock that emerged from the United Kingdom in the late 1980s. It lasted until the mid 1990s, peaking circa 1990 to 1991.
The British music press (notably NME and Melody Maker) called this genre “shoegazing” because the musicians in these bands often maintained a motionless performing style, standing on stage and staring at the floor while playing their instruments; hence, the idea that they were gazing at their shoes. The shoegazing sound featured extensive use of guitar effects, and indistinguishable vocal melodies that blended into the creative noise of the guitars. Few shoegazers were dynamic performers or interesting interviewees, which prevented them from breaking through into markets in the United States. A lump description given to shoegaze bands in London in the early 1990s was “The Scene That Celebrates Itself.” In the 1990s, shoegaze groups were pushed aside by the likes of American grunge and britpop, forcing bands to breakup or evolve into a different style. Recent times have seen a renewed interest in the genre, among so-called “nu-gaze” bands.
The British music press (notably NME and Melody Maker) called this genre “shoegazing” because the musicians in these bands often maintained a motionless performing style, standing on stage and staring at the floor while playing their instruments; hence, the idea that they were gazing at their shoes. The shoegazing sound featured extensive use of guitar effects, and indistinguishable vocal melodies that blended into the creative noise of the guitars. Few shoegazers were dynamic performers or interesting interviewees, which prevented them from breaking through into markets in the United States. A lump description given to shoegaze bands in London in the early 1990s was “The Scene That Celebrates Itself.” In the 1990s, shoegaze groups were pushed aside by the likes of American grunge and britpop, forcing bands to breakup or evolve into a different style. Recent times have seen a renewed interest in the genre, among so-called “nu-gaze” bands.
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| August 2008 | ||
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| Friday 29 August 2008 | ||
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Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary Celebration at Summerfest Grounds
Los Lonely Boys, ZZ Top, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Blue Öyster Cult, Puddle of Mudd, The Black Crowes, Daughtry, War |
Summerfest Grounds Milwaukee, United States |
16 people attending |
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KetchupParty wrote:
shoegaze<3
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j0siewut wrote:
so this is what they call this
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Drexan wrote:
Shoegaze... nice sound
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cornification wrote:
gooshaze
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shepherdonarock wrote:
*heart
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LAKUTTER wrote:
:)
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femmeartis wrote:
wow an actual explanation of "shoegaze" so strange how its used to describe a sound!?
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phillybird wrote:
i always pronounce it showgaze. but its shoogaze right?
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Cactuar_Scott wrote:
Fake Jazz and Cabaret similar to Shoegaze? What's going on there?
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brunogola wrote:
what's shoegaze?
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doiscareyou wrote:
whuts "the" best guitar for shoegazing?
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Amour_Noir wrote:
Similar to Cabaret?
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InASafePlace wrote:
lol
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ferngesteuert wrote:
mbv > m83.
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Tipheret wrote:
no
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Zephism wrote:
m83 > all
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sls wrote:
#2 most raped tag on facebook.fm
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Gowienczyk wrote:
Shoegaze is amazing when I need to chillout.
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ferngesteuert wrote:
waqcku never got enough love from his mom. anyway, i love shoegaze..
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Waqcku wrote:
so-gays
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