shoegazing
shoegazing is a form of art. this art-form is achieved by playing an electric guitar and using a pedal board, though a
big muff pedal is really all that is required. one who shoegazes will generally play their guitar with an extreme reverb and sustain while turning the
knobs on their pedal(s) with their feet to create a "
wall of sound". thus they are staring at the pedal(s) and eloquently changing the sound constantly, there of. this sound is obnoxious to those who do not enjoy what is known as the "drone" that the
shoegaze sound is famous for. "droning" is what renowned shoegazers are known best for. the tempo is typically 120 bpm but the effect that is achieved overall is a very psychedelic wash. the listener is more often then not inebriated when listening to shoegaze. when shoegazing, the musician is often lost in a trance in which the sound and the musician are all that exist on the planet. high volume is a must. though the true sound of shoegazing is not loved by most, those who tend to "space out" on a regular basis find a love for it very quickly. check out
my bloody valentine, the jesus and mary chain, the pains of being pure at heart, and other related bands to get a true example of this form of music.
shoegazing
by ihavespoe on Oct 19, 2010 00:44:42
The act of finding money or valuables on the ground. Popular places to find money on the ground include bars, restaurants, sidewalks and stores. So named because shoegazing effectively requires looking
downward - toward one's shoes.
A
shoegazer is one who engages in this practice. A find is known as a
shoegaze.
shoegaze
by WarGoatForestWolf666 on Apr 13, 2010 15:25:37
A genre originating in 80s England, now international. Defined by highly distorted guitars, and vocals, usually high-and-breathless or low in the mix, sometimes absent.
A psychedelic style, but not "trippy" psychedelic, more a dreamy, distant feel.
Pioneeered by
My Bloody Valentine, but few bands actually sound like them anymore.
Loud guitars and quiet vocals is a usual dynamic.
Shoegaze is defined by a certain guitar sound, so electronic bands such as M83would NOT be considered
shoegaze, but could fit into the related genre of
dreampop
shoegazer
by MrRockandRoll on May 01, 2004 17:51:34
The music and followers of post 1990's psychedelic music, especially that which is repetitive and droning. Derived from
drug music's effect of causing the stoned listener or musician to just stand there with their head hung down staring at their shoes. Sometimes characterized by phase-shifting or echoed guitars and can be used to describe the fans or the music. Could be used to describe bands such as
Spacemen 3, My Bloody Valentine,
Cocteau Twins, Verve, et al.