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Dylstew 07-31-2014 01:14 PM

How did this strumming pattern+tempo become so prevalent in modern punk?
 
In modern punk and pop punk, from the nineties to now, I hear this strumming pattern A LOT. Here's some examples of what I'm talking about:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARK3hihYkBg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoffsBtvzl8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHZHh6xr2Gc (0:09)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjKA8f30Fxg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6axOY4PBusk (0:14)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4u7slnRZe4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTbCotej3Js (0:09)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tersmvh6fFI (0:43, the chorus only)

You get the idea.

It also always has that same type of drum/tempo in it. Speaking of which, that drum itself is even more prevalent in modern punk.

Somehow it makes me want to move my head to the guitar pattern instead of the drums 0.o.

I never really hear it in late 70's/80's punk as far as I know. Where did it come from? Who started it? Why is it so prevalent now? Does it have a name?

FRED HALE SR. 07-31-2014 03:34 PM

That reminds me alot of Citizen Fish circa 1989-90. That whole ska vibe is pretty resounding.

Carpe Mortem 07-31-2014 03:37 PM

I've noticed it too. Honestly, soon as I hear it, my mind auto-files the song or band into the punk genre. Great question.

GuD 07-31-2014 03:45 PM

I'd say the 90s, early NOFX and Blink182 had that kinda thing goin on. 80s pop punk was still mostly rooted in hardcore with stuff like Dag Nasty/Descendents/Husker Du.

Black Francis 07-31-2014 04:03 PM

lol ive used it making songs :p:

My reference to it is Nofx as WD mentioned but idk if they invented but it works, doesn't it? something about it clicks..

that chord progression is very over used as well i know tons of songs with that same pattern but they slow it down


Dylstew 08-01-2014 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carpe Mortem (Post 1474313)
I've noticed it too. Honestly, soon as I hear it, my mind auto-files the song or band into the punk genre. Great question.

yeah, Each time I hear it, I automatically think it's punk, even though it originally wasn't in the genre at all.
Same goes for that ''fast'' drum.

I now consulted the allmighty let's talk music subreddit. Someone might know..

edit:
I totally forgot about 7 Seconds. these songs were originally supposed to be released in 1983, but were in 1984. Listen to one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVR7jULxs3I

Did 7 Seconds start it? It's pretty similar.

Dylstew 08-31-2014 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawn Erroneous (Post 1483888)
Its simple and they're too lazy or they're scared to do something different. Or they talent is limited. There's some extremely complicated structures and a lot of fancy music terms used in a small percentage of bands that I've come across. Some had their own scene, others get lumped into playing shows with the overwhelming amount of cookie cutter bands.

But I love it for some odd reason. I still prefer 70's and 80's punk overall though.


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