So Much (For) Saving Rock and Roll: The Musical DNA of Fall Out Boy

<p>Although the American rock band Fall Out Boy has had a great impact upon the popular music scene since their first album in 2003, little academic literature exists exploring their musical and cultural influences and impact. Through careful transcription and analysis this thesis defines Fall Out Boy’s compositional tendencies and contextualizes their work in the greater Western popular music canon. My composition, AQUA, is a continuation and response to Fall Out Boy’s seminal album, So Much (For) Stardust. Grounded in influences from Fall Out Boy’s music and my personal journey as a musician and queer individual, AQUA represents a deeply personal and thematically rich exploration of identity, resilience, and artistic expression. The central goal of AQUA is to bridge the narrative gap between So Much (For) Stardust and my own work, adapting their musical language with my own compositional practices. Through a multifacited approach that embraces diverse influences and explores complex themes, AQUA represents a significant milestone in my creative output. It intertwines the realms of rock music and contemporary chamber music and offers a unique perspective on the intersection of identity and creativity.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Music

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

School of Music

Year dc:date.available

2024

Author dc:creator

• Buehler, Blake

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dr. Stephen Lias
• Dr. Ben Morris
• Dr. Kathryn Fenton

• Fall Out Boy
• Popular Music
• Contemporary Chamber Music
• Contemporary Composition
• Queer
• AQUA
• Composition

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/etds/530

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarworks.sfasu.edu:etds-1580