EMO

[Refer to the Chinese translation: emotional hardcore (also known as emotional punk)]

The first explanation:

Emo was originally an artist-style music derived from hardcore punk, but in the late 1990s it became an important force in underground rock, appealing to punk and indie rock musicians of the time. Some Emo music tends to be on the radical side, and its works are full of complex guitar playing, unconventional song structures, artistic noises and extreme changes in instrument playing positions; some Emo music is closer to punk pop. , although it still seems a bit difficult to understand. Emo lyrics are deeply personal, often either wishful verses or personal confessions.

Although emo is indeed less macho, it is still a direct descendant of hardcore as a pursuit of authenticity and anti-commercialism; emo music believes that commercially oriented music is too fake and artificial to express anything real. emotion. Because the idea of ??Emo is real, deeply palpable emotion and against rational analysis, it tends to use too much in music with stronger pitches and releases than ever before, but there will be one in the best Emo music works. This radical power makes it simultaneously informative, challenging, and intimate.

The roots of emo were laid by Husker Du's 1984 landmark album Zen Arcade, which allowed hardcore bands at the time to explore more intimate personal themes and write more harmonically and technically demanding songs. . Emo emerged in Washington, D.C., not long after the remnants of the hardcore music movement that spawned bands like Minor Threat and Bad Brains.

The word emo (sometimes lengthened to "emocore") was originally used to describe hardcore bands with expressive vocals over roaring oratory-style music; first The first true emo band was Rites Of Spring, followed by Minor Threat singer Ian MacKaye's short-lived band Embrace. MacKaye's Dischord label became the center of the emerging Emo music phenomenon in the District. At that time, Rites Of Spring, Dog Nasty, and Nation of Ulysses were all releasing their own works, and MacKaye himself also collaborated with members of Rites Of Spring and Fugazi. . Fugazi became the definitive early emo band, its music reaching out to alternative rock audiences and beginning to demand their same uncompromising anti-commercial attitude. Except for the relatively stable Dischord label, most of the early Emo bands were in an underground state. They were often temporary short-lived bands that recorded and could only produce a few vinyl records by small labels; some singers worked on stage performances. I literally cried at the climax, which earned me the ridicule of hardcore orthodox bands.

Despite bands like Fugazi, emo was unable to break out of its own rut until the emergence of Sunny Day Real Estate (SDRE) in the mid-1990s, whose early work came to define the genre in many ways. style. Combining Fugazi's rough guitar with Seattle's grunge, pointing straight to Pro-Rock and crooning vocals, SDRE inspired thousands of imitators who combined vivid melodies with introspective mysticism. In this new generation, There are bands that can be directly equated with twisted, cloying introspection, and there are punk-pop albums like Weezer's Pinkerton. While individual artists (including Quicksand and Drive Like Jehu) continued to build on Fugazi's previous innovations, most other 1990s emo bands were a combination of Fugazi, Sunny Day Real Estate, and Weezer.

Bands like the Promise Ring, the Get Up Kids, Braid, Texas Is the Reason, Jimmy Eat World, Joan of Arc, and Jets to Brazil gained loyal followings in the indie rock scene, which helped make emo a major presence at the turn of the millennium. became a more popular underground rock music genre.

The second explanation:

EMO is actually the abbreviation of "emotional". It's an indie rock style. EMO is known as the style most likely to set off a craze after Grunge. In fact, most of what we listen to now is already the fourth generation of EMO. It has become more popular. You can tell from listening to it that My Chemical Romance is indeed very popular. Compared with today's music, early EMO had a very independent spirit.

EMO has some characteristics of its own:

1. Emo makes extensive use of guitar octave harmonies. Octave harmonies give emo a high-pitched, powerful urgency and richer texture.

2. The lead singer usually likes to sing back and forth between humming and howling. (This is most obvious in "Helena".)

3. Regarding the lyrics. The lyrics are mostly abstract poems, ambiguous and difficult to understand. The lyrics in the record insert are arranged in a haphazard manner, and it takes some trouble to identify them. This is mainly because EMO is a very personal thing. The band basically does whatever they want and explodes when the mood comes.

4. The most important thing is the form of expression. EMO is sincere and real. The people in the band are indeed very emotional. They did not hide their emotions during the performance. They may have started sobbing, twitching and roaring when they reached the climax. This is probably why it is called "emotional rock" (some people translate emo as emotional rock). It is said that EMO bands like smashing microphones the most.

The third explanation:

A life called EMO

CCTV International (November 07, 2005 12:20)

< p>Have you ever seen a juicer shaped like an alien? Have you ever seen a fly swatter that is a work of art? Today we will take you to visit a small store in Beijing and get to know these creative and unique household items.

Nowadays, high-quality life has become the goal pursued by urban young people. Home is not only a warm and comfortable harbor, but also a place that reflects personality and taste. Emo brings us this kind of experience.

Discover a life called EMO+

On an autumn afternoon, on the bustling East Third Ring Road, a small shop named EMO quietly started a busy day . Its white display windows flaunt under the mottled tree shadows, introducing passers-by to this world full of creativity and surprises.

EMO is a paradise created by four young people who love design and creativity. There are novel and interesting household items from all over the world, and each piece reveals the owner's emphasis on details and interest. Quality of life. On the wall at the entrance of the store, a very modern painting conveys the store owner's design concept to people.

Interview: Owner: Yue Pu

EMO has collected many classic works by Italian designers. This avant-garde bubble chair has been sought after by fashionistas since its inception. Wouldn’t it feel like traveling through time and space when you sit here and enjoy music? This alien-looking lemon squeezer has caused a sensation at major design exhibitions in Europe. The designer's unbridled imagination can't help but impress people.

Walking into the room inside is like entering another world. Painting panels, color palettes and neon mirrors from England decorate this place into an exhibition hall full of post-industrial flavor. Combining a lamp and a slide in style, this wall sconce has become the trendiest addition to the studios of some of the UK's designers.

In the corner by the window is a small coffee bar. You can have a cup of coffee, read a magazine, and spend a good time in the warm sunshine. And Yue Pu also likes to gather and chat with friends here, guarding this warm and peaceful time and space in the bustling world.