It could be argued that there is no such thing as music that is not derivative. I guess Derek Bailey, Edgar Varese, and most Anthony Braxton recordings might come close. Not sure you would want to listen to them much. Alot of great stuff is challenging, innovative and derivitave, (like Gentle Giant, Roxy Music or some Radiohead). Checking out Terje Rypdal, Uwe Koprinski, Squarepusher, Lucas Niggli(Zoom), X-Legged Sally, Sonny Sharrock (Sieze the Rainbow), Massacre (w/Fred Frith), Octavo, Steve Tibbets, Allan Holdsworth, Jean Derome, Eberhard Weber, David Torn or Egberto Gismonti might fire up some under used neurons.
What music is not derivative?
I was just reading up on some older posts about peoples opinions of some new bands. There are often times people complaining about music being so derivative and unoriginal. My question is what music released in the post Beatles era has been truly original?
I have a few ideas in mind, but will let y'all have the first shot at it.
I have a few ideas in mind, but will let y'all have the first shot at it.