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Beck Hansen (born Bek David Campbell, July 8, 1970) is an American musician, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Beck’s music is known for its pop-junk culture collage of musical styles, ironic lyrics, samples, drum machines, live instrumentation and heady sound effects.
Beck was born in Los Angeles, California, to David Campbell (a musician and son of a Presbyterian minister) and Bibbe Hansen (a former dancer for The Velvet Underground, founding member of the satirical band Black Fag, and visual artist). When his parents separated, Beck stayed with his mother and brother in Los Angeles, where he was influenced by that city’s diverse musical offerings—everything from hip-hop to latin music—and his mother’s art scene – all of which would later reappear in his recorded and published work.
Although Beck’s work defies easy description, his eclecticism and genre experiments have sparked comparisons with Prince, though Beck was undoubtedly a less prolific artist, and drew on an absurdist, free-flowing lyrical style totally original when first exposed to mainstream audiences (indeed, some critics labeled him and his breakthrough single
Loser as novelties - see below). Despite this individualism, Beck’s music was very much a product of the 90s and the media age in general, with hip hop, indie/underground rock, electronic music and genre-benders like the Beastie Boys as notable touchstones; in addition, some critics could not resist likening his head-spinning lyrical aesthetic to a post-modern Bob Dylan sensibility.
Beck was born in Los Angeles, California, to David Campbell (a musician and son of a Presbyterian minister) and Bibbe Hansen (a former dancer for The Velvet Underground, founding member of the satirical band Black Fag, and visual artist). When his parents separated, Beck stayed with his mother and brother in Los Angeles, where he was influenced by that city’s diverse musical offerings—everything from hip-hop to latin music—and his mother’s art scene – all of which would later reappear in his recorded and published work.
Although Beck’s work defies easy description, his eclecticism and genre experiments have sparked comparisons with Prince, though Beck was undoubtedly a less prolific artist, and drew on an absurdist, free-flowing lyrical style totally original when first exposed to mainstream audiences (indeed, some critics labeled him and his breakthrough single
Loser as novelties - see below). Despite this individualism, Beck’s music was very much a product of the 90s and the media age in general, with hip hop, indie/underground rock, electronic music and genre-benders like the Beastie Boys as notable touchstones; in addition, some critics could not resist likening his head-spinning lyrical aesthetic to a post-modern Bob Dylan sensibility.
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Guero
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Odelay
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Where It's At
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The New Pollution
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Black Tambourine
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Walls
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Hell Yes
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Shoutbox
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NizHoney wrote:
Last night I had a dream that Beck was performing the Christian Dior Theme song of his, but it was on a stage filled with pretty candy decorations. Like giant cinnamon rolls and cupcakes; they looked to be made of clay. He wasn't wearing any pants. It was a nice dream.
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cram99 wrote:
I love the fact that his mom was one of Andy Warhol's superstars. and she delivered Giovanni and Marissa Ribisi, whom he married.
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DonnieSTFU wrote:
Yeah, he's pretty cool for a Hindu.
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pilchardz wrote:
he is ok, for a mormon....
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HomelessHorde wrote:
I say band because I don't like saying "artist."
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iplaykeyboard wrote:
can't stop listening gamma rey
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drummerguy872 wrote:
Beck's musical range is incredible. He's proven to be proficient in so many different styles, and he's even created some of his own genres.
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terick_g wrote:
band?
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HomelessHorde wrote:
Totally forgot how much I love this band.
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CHRONIC86 wrote:
Que discazo sea change!
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LasVegasCritic wrote:
check out my review for Modern Guilt on www.LasVegasCritics.com here: http://www.lasvegascritics.com/reviews/beck-modern-guilt.html
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SherryHerbum wrote:
очаровашка Бек
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noelya wrote:
we got a time bomb, we got a time bomb, NA NA NA
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mands_chaplin wrote:
Sea Change is amazing.amazing.amazing. <3
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ofgriding wrote:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Aix07MLHE <
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Paul-Nic wrote:
LOSER!! I love that song :)
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terick_g wrote:
That Record Club with Jamie Lidell is soo freaking awesome. so.
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YankeeShambles wrote:
You can download Harry Partch off Stereogum using the following link: http://stereogum.com/archives/mp3/new_beck__harry_partch_101791.html
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horcio wrote:
MrDaniel_UK you are awesome guy ;D
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vans1170 wrote:
this record club stuff is cool.. but original stuff would be cooler!
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