University of Idaho - Gem of the Mountains Yearbook (Moscow, ID)

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Tuning in. Trying to make the station a little clearer, Rod Den- nis uses his fine tuner to bring it in. Music plays an important part in a students life. You can relax to it, study to it, or go to sleep to it. (Photo by J. Gustaveson) Music to study by. Studying to music helps Brian Buckles with his assignments. With the growing popularity of private stereos, he can listen to any type of music he wants, and not disturb anyone else. (Photo by J. Gustaveson) Music 19

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Drawing to the beat. When Jim Tibbs draws he listens to music. Music opens up doors to possibilities that might have been thought oi, such as: Interesting fantasy or interesting reality. (Photo by J. Gustaveson) 18 Music Across campus, regardless of form or volume, students use their stereos for Musical motivation hat does music mean to you? Some students said it was a way to get away from it all, or to shake loose the mental ties of reality for a time. When I'm uptight I listen to music to relax; it clears my mind of everything, said Chuck Bowey, a sophomore. Sometimes a favorite song will remind you of somebody or something whenever you hear it. It lets vou remember that ex- perience. While some like music they can relax to, others favor something a little more substantial. Sophomore Jim Tibbs preferred heavy metal and hard rock. Music on Television. Music is not restricted to the radio anymore. Here Marty Silva and Lee Brackett watch M-TV. M- TV has been popular ever since it hit the Palouse. (Photo by J Gustaveson) “I like listening to that more often rather than mellow rock. Heavy metal has more power and strength to it. It makes me feel like ‘Conan’; powerful and superior.” No matter what type of music you liked it could be found just about anywhere, on records, tapes, MTV or the radio. “I listen to the radio because I like the varie- ty. said Brett Con- verse, freshman. “They play most of the top songs in the nation. But if you had a preference there were always records and tapes that catered to specific tastes. One thing about music: it is always changing. In the past 25 years there have been many different styles and variations, from heavy metal, punk rock and new wave to country, pop rock, gospel and disco. It always has and it always will change,” said Tibbs. I feel it's becoming more and more abstract. It's tak- ing less skill to make to- day's music — it is all synthesizers and electronics. That was a common feeling about the music of today. Hopefully, the music of tomorrow won't be totally automated. People work, play, and relax with music. Walking down the hallway of a dorm, it's possible to hear as many as 10 to 15 stereos going at once. With music everywhere in our lives one wonders if the human race could live without it. Some feel they could. Yes, I could live without music. I feel music is a luxury that we could learn to live without. There are many different sounds in the world that are beautiful, that people don't care about, said Bowey. “Probably not. It has a big influence on me and it's become a part of me somehow,” said Tibbs. That seems to strikea harmonious chord among most people. Music is a major part of their lives, from tribal war songs to today’s high-tech computer assisted menagerie. Jeii Gustaveson B

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20 Bicep practice. Women and bodybuilding to most people are like oil and water, they don't mix. Kendall Bagnard works out with her training partner Carter Wright. High point. While practicing her pos- ing, Cathy Biggs points for the ceiling showing off her biceps. Women in bodybuilding are still not accepted by most. Bodybuilding Flexing. Practicing his pectoral flexes, Phil Cooper strains for his best look. Judges looked for definition and symmetry. At the top. Heavyweight champion Chris Major struggles with his full squats. Ali Moayeri spots to make sure Major's legs don't buckel.