unplugged means unplugged, which literally translates as unplugged. Nowadays, it refers to a music form that abandons the effect of all-electric band. It uses acoustic instruments as much as possible to obtain pure timbre and achieve a more primitive and simple "unplugged" effect.
the original meaning of unplugging is "without using (power supply) socket", which refers to a live pop music performance form without using electronic musical instruments or being modified by electronic equipment.
"Unplugged" is an objection to the highly artificially carved pop music produced by multi-track recording and electronic sound synthesis technology, aiming at keeping the simplicity and true artistic spirituality of pop music and advocating superb live performance skills. "Unplugged" does not mean that electro-acoustic devices are not used at all, and "Electric" instruments and devices such as microphones, Jazz Organ, vibrators and hollow electric guitars can still be used, while Electronic synthesizers, electric guitars with various effects, electronic drums, MIDI devices, digital mixers and other electronic devices can be used. There is a Uplug program on American MTV TV station, which specially invites famous singers to perform in the form of "unplugged" on the spot. Many singers also show their strength and skills by publishing "unplugged" albums.
unplugged is the product of the development of electro-acoustic instruments to saturation, and it is a resistance to the current "multi-track recording and electronic sound synthesis technology". Compared with the distorted sound modified by electronic equipment, "unplugged" musicians try their best to keep the simplicity of music with authentic parts and original instruments such as "piano, acoustic guitar, wooden bass or human applause".
unplugged origin
About 1 years ago, the music station launched such a performance form. Because all rock bands are represented by distorted guitars or particularly powerful drums, whether it is heavy music or other music. So when they perform, they shock the audience with this powerful drum sound and distorted guitar sound. In fact, the audience often ignores the song itself and the music itself when they are shocked.
Back to the original state of music, in fact, as a song, they are all written from the mood. From this state, it presents another state. At the earliest time, for this reason, an idea of unplugging came into being. Soon, a great band gave a wonderful performance of unplugging. In the end, too much, too much. Almost all excellent bands will perform unplugged performances, such as NIRVANA.
The unplugged scene is relatively close to the audience and very quiet. Many musicians are sitting and performing, accompanied by quiet acoustic guitars. The chorus of music, in distorted guitar, is often a dubbing wall, and there are no finer notes and color chorus changes. Generally speaking, the audience will ignore what is in the music. When not plugged in, all the factors will be expressed by the particle of acoustic guitar. And very close to the audience, very cordial communication, the voice is more relaxed. So it is often very easy to enter the artistic conception of this music. Unplugged may be such a feeling.
unplugged band members have extremely high technical requirements and on-site control ability. Without the cover of heavy timbre, it is a challenge for any musician to present many details to the audience at close range.
unplugged elements
However, "unplugged" is not a cappella, and an unplugged concert also needs lights, bands or harmony. "Unplugged" does not completely exclude electroacoustic devices, but the main purpose of electroacoustic devices is to amplify sound, such as microphones.
"unplugged" is not only a problem of electro-acoustic equipment such as guitar, but also a matter of people's mouth. For example, the chorus effect or tremolo effect used by voices in many tapes is generally not accepted in an unplugged performance.
for a relatively pure "unplugged" performance, even the arrangement and voice arrangement will try to reflect the characteristics of simplicity and simplicity, which will be different from the versions recorded on tapes and CDs. Of course, it is up to the performers to ensure the style and taste of the original as much as possible.
Unplugged artists
Unplugged music is very popular in Europe. In China, singers such as James Li, Eason Chan, Lu Qiaoyin and Chris Lee have held unplugged concerts. To some extent, "unplugged" is closer to the original state of music and has a strong nostalgic color. The most well-known unplugged performance is NIRVANA's unplugged concert.
here is a word "acoustic" by the way. In the "unplugged" concert, most of the instruments used by the band are acoustic instruments, such as acoustic guitar；; Acoustic bass, as opposed to electronic, means "non-electro-acoustic musical instrument".