那些年,那些伟大的摇滚乐队

2017-10-25 16:41冯慧
新东方英语·中学版 2017年10期
关键词:吉他手主唱飞艇

冯慧

说起音乐团队,那必定少不了摇滚乐队。自诞生起,摇滚的姿态就与众不同。与流行歌曲相比,它们叛逆、反主流,用嘶吼和呐喊拷问灵魂、拷问人性、拷问社会、拷问自身,关心着或重大、或沉重、或深远的议题。20世纪60年代起,一批批出色的摇滚乐队纷纷涌现,他们中有许多成为经典,其歌曲至今仍在传唱。下面,我们就来看看那些迄今为止称得上伟大的摇滚乐队。

The Beatles 披頭士乐队

Origin: Liverpool, England, UK

Years Active: 1960~1970

诞生地:英国英格兰利物浦

活跃年份:1960~1970年

With estimated sales of more than 600 million records worldwide, the Beatles are the best-selling band in the history of rock music. Founded in 1960, this Liverpool-based band and their work resonated with1) the voices of counter-culture and inspired a cult following2) later labeled as "Beatlemania". The band comprised3) John Lennon on vocals, Paul McCartney on rhythm guitar, George Harrison on lead guitar and Pete Best (drums). Pete was later replaced by Ringo Starr. They gave the fans timeless works including Rubber Soul (1965), Revolver (1966), The Beatles (1968) and Abbey Road (1969) before disbanding in 1970. They have received 10 Grammy Awards and were inducted4) into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. No wonder why fans young and old relish5) their works to this day.

披头士乐队在全球的唱片销量估计超过6亿,是摇滚乐史上最畅销的乐队。这支组建于1960年的乐队源起于英国利物浦,他们以及他们的作品充满了反文化的声音,鼓舞了一众狂热的追随者,这些粉丝后来被称作“披头士狂热者”。该乐队由主唱约翰·列侬、节奏吉他手保罗·麦卡特尼、主吉他手乔治·哈里森以及鼓手彼德·贝斯特组成。后来彼德被林戈·斯塔尔接替。在1970年乐队解散之前,他们给粉丝们带来了众多不朽的作品,其中包括《橡胶灵魂》(1965)、《左轮手枪》(1966)、《披头士》(1968)和《修道院路》(1969)。他们曾获得十项格莱美奖,并在1988年入驻摇滚名人堂。难怪老少粉丝们至今仍对他们的作品充满了喜爱。

The Rolling Stones 滚石乐队

诞生地:英国英格兰伦敦

活跃年份:1962年至今

Origin: London, England, UK

Years Active: 1962~present

滚石乐队的伟大之处在于乐队成员的个人表现与他们的集体表现一样出色。披头士乐队隐退后,滚石乐队成了那个使所有摇滚爱好者对摇滚乐兴趣不减的乐队。这支乐队成立于1962年,由主唱米克·贾格尔、主吉他手基思·理查兹、节奏吉他手布莱恩·琼斯、钢琴手伊恩·斯图尔特、贝斯手比尔·怀曼和鼓手查理·沃茨组成。该乐队认同20世纪60年代青春又叛逆的反主流文化。他们最出色的作品包括专辑《任血流淌》 (1969)、《小偷小摸》(1971)和《流放在闹市》(1972);而他们获得商业成功的作品包括《一些女孩》(1978)和《替你文身》(1981)。怪不得他们1989年被选入了摇滚名人堂。

What makes the Rolling Stones great is that its band members were as brilliant on their own as they were together with each other. After the Beatles faded out6), the Rolling Stones was the one band who kept every rock lover interested in rock music. Established in 1962, it comprised Mick Jagger on vocals, Keith Richards on lead guitar, Brian Jones on rhythm guitar, Ian Stewart on piano, Bill Wyman on bass and Charlie Watts on drums. The band identified with the youthful and rebellious counterculture of the 1960s. Among their best works are albums like Let It Bleed (1969), Sticky Fingers (1971) and Exile on Main St. (1972), while some of their commercial successes include Some Girls (1978) and Tattoo You (1981). Not a surprise that they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989.endprint

1. resonate with: 充满

2. cult following: 一群(对某一文化作品疯狂追随的)狂热粉丝。cult [k.lt] n. (特定群体的)偶像,时尚

3. comprise [k.m.pra.z] vt. 包括;由……组成

4. induct [.n.d.kt] vt. 使正式加入(荣誉组织)

5. relish [.rel..] vt. 喜爱;玩味;欣赏;品味

6. fade out: (使)渐隐

Led Zeppelin 齐柏林飞艇乐队

Origin: London, England, UK

Years Active: 1968~1980

诞生地:英国英格兰伦敦

活跃年份:1968~1980年

It is tough to speak of rock band and not include Led Zeppelin in the conversation. Formed in 1968, this English band has had (and still has) a loyal following world over. Arguably one of the most influential bands after the Beatles, this group comprised Jimmy Page on guitars, Robert Plant on vocals, John Paul Jones on bass/keyboard, and John Bonham on drums. Many of their works were inspired by blues, folk music, and psychedelic rock7). Their most significantly successful albums include Led Zeppelin (1969), Led Zeppelin II (1969), Led Zeppelin III (1970), Led Zeppelin IV (1971), and Physical Graf.ti (1975).

谈到摇滚乐队时人们很难不提及齐柏林飞艇乐队。这支英国乐队成立于1968年,在全世界曾拥有(现在仍有)一众忠实的追随者。可以说,他们是继披头士乐队后最具影响力的乐队之一,成员包括吉他手吉米·佩奇、主唱罗伯特·普兰特、贝斯手兼键盘手约翰·保罗·琼斯以及鼓手约翰·博纳姆。他们许多歌曲的灵感源自蓝调、民间音乐和迷幻摇滚。他们获得巨大成功的专辑包括《齐柏林飞艇》(1969)、《齐柏林飞艇2》(1969)、《齐柏林飞艇3》(1970)、《齐柏林飞艇4》(1971)以及《肉体涂鸦》(1975)。

U2 U2乐队

Origin: Dublin, Ireland

Years Active: 1976~present

诞生地:爱尔兰都柏林

活跃年份:1976年至今

U2 is as characterized by its lead man Bono's unique lyrical8) abilities as it is for the experimental modern sound. This Irish rock band was formed in 1976 and comprises Bono (Paul Hewson) on vocals, Edge (Dave Evans) on guitars, Adam Clayton on bass and Lary Mullen on drums. Some of their master works include albums like Achtung Baby (1991), Joshua Tree (1987), and All That You Can't Leave Behind (2000) and singles like "With or Without You", "Where the Streets Have No Name" and "Beautiful Day". If winning 22 Grammy Awards isn't enough, we don't know what is!

U2樂队核心成员波诺独特的抒情能力是该乐队的一个特征,同时该乐队也以其实验性的现代声音而著称。这支爱尔兰乐队成立于1976年,由主唱波诺(保罗·休森)、吉他手艾吉(大卫·伊凡斯)、贝斯手亚当·克莱顿以及鼓手拉里·木伦组成。他们的代表作包括专辑《阿克堂宝贝》(1991)、《约书亚之树》(1987)和《无法遗忘》(2000),以及单曲《有或没有你》《无名街道》和《美好的一天》。如果获得22项格莱美奖都不算够,我们就不知道还有什么称得上够了!

7. psychedelic rock: 迷幻摇滚,一种摇滚乐流派,受到迷幻文化的启发,试图复制吃了迷幻药物之后认知与思维的骤变,在20世纪60年代末期达到鼎盛。psychedelic [.sa.k..del.k] adj. (音乐)迷幻的(尤指20世纪60年代末70年代初与迷幻药物密切相关的流行音乐)

8. lyrical [.l.r.kl] adj. 抒情诗般的;浪漫的;热情奔放的

9. progressive rock: 前卫摇滚,一种较为宽泛的摇滚乐分支,在1965~1970年期间得到繁荣发展,内涵十分复杂并且吸纳众多其他乐派精神,乐风通常结合了爵士乐、古典音乐、民间音乐等元素,并意图摆脱流行音乐的公式化及束缚。在这一分支下还发展出了交响摇滚、艺术摇滚、数学摇滚以及前卫金属等类型的摇滚。endprint

10. experimental rock: 实验摇滚,一种摇滚乐流派,拓宽了常规作曲和表演艺术的边界,重在释放和革新,特点包括即兴演奏、晦涩难懂的歌词、非正统的结构和韵律等,兴起于20世纪60年代末期。

11. chartbuster [.t.ɑ.t.b.st.(r)] n. 畅销品(尤指唱片)

Pink Floyd 平克·弗洛伊德乐队

诞生地:英国英格兰伦敦

活跃年份:1965~1995年

Origin: London, England, UK

Years Active: 1965~1995

将这个英国乐队称为史上最具影响力和最受欢迎的乐队之一准不会错。这支乐队从1965年活跃至1995年,之后又從2012年活跃至2014年,成员有吉他手兼主唱西德·巴勒特、贝斯手兼主唱罗格·沃特斯、键盘手理查德·莱特以及鼓手尼克·梅森。另一名成员戴维·吉尔摩在1967年加入了他们。很多人将他们的作品归类为前卫摇滚,而其他人则将其称为实验摇滚。他们的畅销专辑包括《迷墙》(1979)、《月之暗面》(1973)和《愿你在此》(1975)。

It wouldn't be wrong to label this English band as one of the most in.uential and popular bands ever. Active from 1965 to 1995 and then again from 2012 to 2014, this band comprised Syd Barrett on guitar/vocals, Roger Waters on bass/vocals, Richard Wright on keyboards, and Nick Mason on drums. Another member David Gilmour joined them in 1967. Many categorized their work as progressive rock9) while others labelled it experimental rock10). Some of their chartbuster11) albums include The Wall (1979), Dark Side of the Moon (1973), and Wish You Were Here (1975).

Nirvana 涅

乐队

Origin: Aberdeen, Washington, U.S.

Years Active: 1987~1994

诞生地:美国华盛顿州阿伯丁

活跃年份:1987~1994年

在1987~1994年的活跃时期,涅槃乐队仅发行了三张完整长度的专辑。尽管如此,他们已经成了史上最有影响力和最重要的另类乐队之一。在他们最成功的作品中,《少年心气》尤为突出,它是该乐队发行于1991年的第二张专辑《没关系》中的第一首单曲。这支乐队由主唱兼吉他手柯特·科本和贝斯手奎斯·诺沃斯里克组成。乐队换了很多个鼓手,待的时间最久的是1990年加入乐队的戴夫·格罗尔。柯特·科本的自杀标志着乐队最低迷的时期,但涅槃乐队现在仍然有一群狂热的追随者,它对现代摇滚文化的影响也仍然持续着。

During their active time from 1987 to 1994, Nirvana released only three full-length albums. Despite this, they have become one of the most influential and important alternative12) bands ever. Among their most successful pieces of work is "Smells Like Teen Spirit", the first single from their second album Nevermind released in 1991. This band was formed by Kurt Cobain on vocals/guitar and Krist Novoselic on bass. The band went through many drummers, the longest-lasting of which was Dave Grohl, who joined the band in 1990. Kurt Cobain's suicide marked the lowest period of this band though it still continues to maintain a cult following and in.uence on modern rock and roll culture.

The Velvet Underground 地下丝绒乐队

诞生地:美国纽约市

活跃年份:1964~1973年

Origin: New York City, U.S.

Years Active: 1964~1973

Active between 1964 and 1973, the Velvet Underground achieved somewhat less than they deserved during that time. However, they are now considered as one of the most compelling13) rock bands in history. One may describe them as part classic, part punk and part avant-garde rock14) with songs with provocative15) lyrics and experimental sonic textures16). This American rock band consisted of Lou Reed on vocals/guitar; John Cale on multi-instruments; Sterling Morrison on guitar and Angus Maclise on drums (who was replaced by Maureen Tucker in 1965).

地下丝绒乐队活跃于1964年至1973年,在那段时期,他们所获得的远不及他们所应得的。不过,现在他们被认为是历史上最具吸引力的摇滚乐队之一。他们的歌曲中有充满挑衅的歌词和试验性的声质,人们可能会把他们的风格描述为既有经典元素,又有朋克以及先锋摇滚元素。这支美国乐队成员有主唱兼吉他手卢·里德、负责多种乐器的约翰·凯尔、吉他手斯特林· 莫里森和鼓手安格斯·麦克利斯(他在1965年被莫琳·塔克接替)。

12. alternative [..l.t..n.t.v] adj. 非传统的,另类的

13. compelling [k.m.pel..] adj. 引人入胜的

14. avant-garde rock: 先锋摇滚,一种摇滚乐流派,其所指跟实验摇滚大致相同。avant-garde [..v...ɡɑ.(r)d] adj. 先锋的

15. provocative [pr..v.k.t.v] adj. 挑衅的;煽动的

16. sonic texture: 声质,与声音来源的数量和各声音之间的互动有关,比如由于演奏者数量不同,一段管弦乐队演奏的音乐和一段铜管四重奏的声质就十分不同;由于声音来源的不同,贸易市场的声质和学校大厅的声质就十分不同。endprint

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