A Punk Rock Approach For as long as culture has existed, subculture has been there to follow closely behind. Something about the nature of man includes a certain independence; one that fuels within him a defiance, a resistance to authority, a fire that cannot be extinguished. This desire to rebel is inherent to his identity, so much so that it simply cannot be suppressed by ignoring it and willing it away. It is real and it is deep rooted; and there is, perhaps, no greater manifestation of this innate desire to rebel than the punk rock movement. First and foremost, we must understand what punk rock represents. At its core, it is a willful rejection of the mainstream. It has been called “aggressively modern” (The Music Studio), and its appeal to the younger generation is a big driver of its popularity and longevity. The rough and at times unfinished sounds of punk rock music, described by some as a sort of bastard sister to rock and roll, made by people who really did not have any musical talent but still felt …show more content…
There have been times when punk rock inspired the rage and angst within me, though these days it is more of a casual enjoyment and a reminder of all that I am capable of feeling. Now, after completing the curriculum associated with Mus110, I can add critical assessment to that list. I think listening to punk rock will always remind me of the years of my rebellious youth, and in my mind, that is what punk rock is all about. There are no major elements that I would change when it comes to this genre, as its bumps and edges are what makes it most relatable, just as my bumps and edges are part of what makes me who I am. Perhaps there’s a little bit of punk in all of us, and it’s just lying dormant until the next time a punchy guitar riff awakens the