It was a more innocent epoch, both socially and musically. I envied those older than me who could listen in happier circumstances. Partial suffocation, fear and reception drop – out (plus the great music), that was the majesty of Radio Luxembourg. In common with many others of my generation, after being sent to bed – I would often grapple secretively beneath the sheets (fearing parental retribution) with my trusty ‘Perdio Popsy’ radio. Certain aspects of it were furtive and clandestine. The only other alternative was the wonderful, but notoriously unreliable, reception-wise that is, Radio Luxembourg (“The Station Of The Stars”). Not surprisingly, shows such as “Easy Beat”, “Parade Of The Pops”, “The Talent Spot”, “Go, Man, Go!” and (especially) “Saturday Club” held an enormous appeal for pop–starved teens. Only the Light Programme broadcast any Pop music. The situation on the radio was nearly as bad. “Thank Your Lucky Stars” became the Holy Grail of Pop TV-’’Ready, Steady, Go!” was still several years away (as was “Top Of The Pops”). Teenagers flocked around to friends’ houses for ‘mass’ TV viewing sessions and the consumer boom of the MacMillan era saw the sale of TVs begin to rise inexorably. Programmes devoted to Pop music were rare, which explains why “6.5 Special”, “Oh Boy!” “Drumbeat”, “Boy Meets Girl” and so on became national institutions in their day. The majority of households still had no TV sets (and for the few that did there were only two TV channels!), but it was a time of rapid social change and cultural development. In order to appreciate the development of instrumentals in the UK, it may be as well to apprise readers/listeners of the musical/social milieu of the late 50s/early 60s. The ‘Golden Era’ of the UK instrumental scene was undoubtedly 1960 – 1963 and the bulk of the cover versions on this collection are drawn from groups/hits within that particular timespan. The instrumental scene was always marginalized, but collectors of it are knowledgeable, loyal and dedicated. Indeed, in terms of instrumentals, chart success was limited to an elite handful of groups and artistes (the Shadows, the Outlaws, the Tornados, Jet Harris & Tony Meehan, the John Barry Seven, Bert Weedon and so on). Sadly the majority did not enjoy the kind of commercial success that they deserved. The likes of the Eagles, the Fentones, the Hunters,the Packabeats, the Outlaws and so on were all fine groups containing talented musicians. Literally hundreds of guitar instrumental groups sprang up in their wake. The Shadows themselves spawned a whole host of imitators. Meanwhile, the UK began to rock to the instrumental sounds of Lord Rockingham’s X1, Bert Weedon (who scored with “Guitar Boogie Shuffle”, the UK’s first guitar instrumental hit proper in 1959) and, most significantly, the Shadows. These pioneers were quickly followed by the Ventures (“Walk,Don’t Run”) and their ilk. No, it was from the ‘second wave’ of Duane Eddy (“Rebel Rouser”) and Johnny & The Hurricanes (“Red River Rock”) that many British acts took their initial inspiration. Although Bill Justis (“Raunchy”) and Bill Doggett (“Honky Tonk”) were the precursors Stateside, they weren’t widely known here. As ever, it followed on from the success of the genre in the USA. Send us feedback about these examples.The instrumental phenomenon proper began to take off in the UK from c. These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'pizzicato.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. 2022 Its bustle of puffing trumpets and pizzicato strings were cut by entrancing interjections of oboe. Lukas Schulze, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2022 Both Greensmith and violist Jonathan Vinocour were impressive in their ability to blend and drive through unison tremolos and pizzicato passages. Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2022 Ken, besides his classical roots, is deeply invested in the pop sound world and particularly the use of pizzicato on the cello and all the possibilities there. 2022 Her language thus had its necessary counterpoint: the Bronx’s fullness against her poetry’s economy the streetcorner’s pizzicato against her versifier’s swing. 2022 The first movement was nigh-on perfect, a model of musical forces in unshakeable balance, and the Scherzo was thrilling in its depth of dynamic contrast and exquisitely refined pizzicato. 2022 Muted brass are heard over a riot of pizzicato. 2023 It is comprised of staccato and pizzicato motifs. Noun The Portland Columbia Symphony, celebrating its 40th anniversary all season long, and will offer a VIP fundraiser and public concert this weekend featuring headliner Alexander Markov, an awarding winning virtuoso known for his interpretation of the left-hand pizzicato section of the 24th Caprice.
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