The Beatles is one of the most iconic rock bands in the early 1960s. Throughout the years, their music has heavily influenced generations even up to this day.
The band has made an impact on our world and became an inspiration for aspiring artists in today’s time.
And if you are curious how The Beatles have changed the world when it comes to music, then you have come to the right place. Without further ado, continue to read on.
Fashion and style
The Beatles’ sense of fashion differs from other rock bands we used to see. Instead of being always covered in black, The Beatles popularized bright-colored outfits, especially in their psychedelic era.
They always have an eye for suits and ties, but also experimented with other kinds of outfits. And this includes the colorful Sgt. Peppered Suits, for example, is surely eye candy to look at.
Hairstyle
If you ever see a person having a mop-top hairstyle, then there’s a high chance that he/she is a fan of The Beatles. The mop hairstyle took the world by storm to the point where toy factories have made “The Beatles Wig.”
And this all happened when the band had boomed to popularity back in the days. The Beatles hairstyle also influenced modern bands as of late such as the Filipino rock band IV of Spades, and many others.
A fresh sound for rock music
When we talk about rock music, some of us will think it is mostly about dark emo songs. But this is not the case for The Beatles. The quartet loves to be experimental when it comes to their songs.
That’s why you will never get bored when you listen to a Beatles song one after another. Their creative minds are what gave rock music a whole new meaning. And this is not only limited to rock itself but ‘music’ in general too.
Symbol of pop culture that ‘never dies’
Decades after decades, The Beatles remained to be a pop culture even in today’s time. When a remastered version of their album ‘Abbey Road’ was released in 2019, it blasted its way through to Billboards 200’s Top 3 spot.
This proves that even Millennials today are also listening to The Beatles. And this is also a solid reason that their music will never get old, and will continue to influence future generations to come.
Taking music videos to the next level
The Beatles’ music videos are just as psychedelic as their songs. By using the power of exaggerated lighting, slow motion, reverse effects, and unique camera movements created a fresh new take on how music videos are made.
Who doesn’t love watching Strawberry Fields Forever and Penny Lane on a giant LED screen? It will surely be a one-of-a-kind experience watching the group and their creative music videos on such a huge device.
Experimenting with sound collages
Sound collages are rare back then. And this is where The Beatles also shine in that aspect. Their song Revolution 9 is not what you would expect from the band. Since the song is a sound collage, some may find it creepy at first glance.
But as you listen to it many times, you will truly hear that this is the definition of musical art. The power of a sound collage is a way to express what’s happening around us. And it also gives us an idea of how artistic a band can be.
Reshaping stadium rock
The Beatles made their first American television appearance in 1963, which led to a lot of people demanding to see them live. In 1965, the quartet played in the Shea Stadium where it was filled with over 55,600 fans.
This made their Shea Stadium concert a breakthrough when it comes to rock performances. This is because such events back then were only held in a cinema or gym as venues.
A symbol of hope
When things get rough, listening to The Beatles’ songs will give you the hope and courage to move forward. Their songs give so much meaning to how we deal with problems in life and become hopeful in times of despair.
Their songs “All You Need is Love” and “Let It Be” are prime examples that there is hope at the end of the tunnel. Just listening to the relaxing melody of the songs and the powerful lyricism is enough to make you cry. So you better get your tissues ready when doing so.
Conclusion
The Beatles are indeed an icon through the ages. And they continue to inspire billions of lives even in today’s time. With a plethora of growing artists as of late, hearing the sound of The Beatles still leaves a fresh impression in your ears.
The music of The Beatles is timeless and will never get old even if it is already released decades ago. You can even see a lot of people still making covers of their songs, with “Yesterday” reigning on top.
So if you have never discovered or still new to the music of The Beatles, it’s never too late to become a fan of them. And you have an ever-growing Beatlemania community to guide you along the way too.
The impact of The Beatles is what made the world a better place for music. And it will continue to inspire aspiring musicians in our current and future generations to come.
