Music Video: The Specials - Ghost Town CSP
The Specials - Ghost Town: Background and historical contexts Read this excellent analysis from The Conversation website of the impact Ghost Town had both musically and visually . Answer the following questions 1) Why does the writer link the song to cinematic soundtracks and music hall tradition? The writer links the song to cinematic soundtracks because the music sounds dramatic and haunting, almost like something from a horror or dystopian film soundtrack. The eerie keyboards and echo effects create a really unsettling atmosphere. It is also linked to the music hall tradition because it tells a story about British everyday life and social problems, similar to older British working-class entertainment. The song mixes humour, sadness and political commentary together. 2) What subcultures did 2 Tone emerge from in the late 1970s? 2 Tone emerged from both punk and Jamaican ska/reggae subcultures in the late 1970s. Punk influenced the rebellious and political side of the...