China 2001: Butler University/Freeman Foundation Student-Faculty Fieldwork Trip
Modified 5 June 2001
Reflections from Matt Guebard
This is a picture of the growing music scene in Shanghai. The fans and bands pictured here have been influenced a great deal by the American grunge and death metal scene of the early 90s. Even though the American influence can be seen, there is a sense that this is a real movement among the fans. Walking into the concert, I felt as if it was the beginning of something that could be compared to a counter-cultural movement. The bands have taken their musical influences and changed them into something that can only be described as Chinese. I must admit that the music could use some work, but it's a start.