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Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Hinsons The Lighthouse And Music In The Seventies

By Marci Nielsen


Music is the most popular art form globally. It uses sound as its medium transcending both social and cultural barriers. It is used as a form of entertainment and a means of passing messages. It has been in existence since the Paleolithic era and has succeeded many generations. Today, it has many genres. Some of them were created in the seventies during an era where many legends were created. These include Willie Nelson, Elton John, Linda Ronstadt, Bob Marley and Led Zeppelin. Earlier in the decades, The Hinsons The Lighthouse signature song was released.

Music in this decade became a form of expression with several artists singing about leading contemporary issues affecting the world at the time. Writers wrote material that touched on issues like the Vietnam War. It was common to speak out about real issues. This decade saw the maturity of artists. It was used to speak about how governments ran their country. America was criticized for its role in wars among many other issues. However not everything was politicized.

There was a rise in different styles each unique to the artiste that created them. This was in an attempt to penetrate the market and sell records. This saw the introduction of disco beats. This sound was different and appealed to young people who liked loud and fast beats. Other sounds included the fusion of country with Pop culture and sounds. Reggae also gained prominence in this decade.

Many artistes and bands faced the challenge of staying relevant and fresh, family bands like the Hinsons performed the same songs and content to audiences. In fact, their hit song the Lighthouse came as a result of the need to have fresh content. Ronny Hinson, songwriter and producer to date, wrote the song in the year nineteen seventy. It was released the following year becoming their signature song.

Music from this era was more mature and calm compared to the rebelliousness and defiance of the sixties. It started with a bang from disco beats and settled into a more relaxed tone. This was because people wanted a change from the fighting that characterized the sixties. The market refused any content that was considered silly and highly commercialized.

The seventies produced many legends and opportunities to achieve greatness. The Hinsons created a unique sound and followed it with a great performance routine. This saw the group categorized as a radical act. Despite this, the audience loved the group and this saw them tour the country. They mixed country music with a more contemporary beat.

The decade never lacked in creativity. This was a necessity for relevance and success. The industry was filled with many acts and different styles thus became quite competitive. Creativity saw legends like Bob Marley break from traditional Rocksteady and Ska styles and crossed over to Reggae.

The period was rich in creativity, hits, legendary acts as well as musical styles. It gave equal opportunity to everybody in the industry which resulted in breakthroughs and successes and also record sales. The Hinsons, consisting of siblings, were able to curve out a niche from the market. It rewarded those who had the talent and worked hard at their music.




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