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Violence Vocalised in Songs

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We all love a good story. The juicier the better. Told through old media, new media, social media, the arts: we just can’t get enough. And when it comes to good old-fashioned gossip, we’re secretly in our element. We’re only human, after all. Spectators and tellers of titillating tales; passing performers in the bittersweet melodies of social exchange. As for...

Transcendentalist Ideas in Eminem's Song '25 to Life'

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Transcendentalism, the idea of being yourself, ridding yourself of your materialistic values, acknowledging your uniqueness, and doing things on your own, not letting others do it for you. Transcendentalism was practiced during the 18th century and their ideas are still being practiced to this day. The changes in society and advancement in technology have given birth to a need for...

Analysis of the Song '21 Guns' and Anti-War Protests

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The thing with today's society is that when people listen to a song, they don't think twice about what the song really means. For decades there have been different social issues going on in the United States, one example of a social issue is from ‘21 Guns’. Unfortunately, the USA has not been thinking outside the box of using peace...

Informative Essay about the Roots of Heavy Metal

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Throughout the 1960’s and into the 1970’s, rock had been the number one money producer in the music industry. By the mid 1970’s, people wanted more out of traditional rock music. Artists started exploring different sounds and themes in their music which in turn caused new sub-genres of rock to develop. Some bands developed a more pop-like style which was...

Essay on the Magic of the Piano

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My fingers were flowing freely over the smooth keys - 52 white, 36 black - as if they were masterminds and my fingers were puppets floating freely above each key. My eyes were fixated on the black and white pages before me. I was tired but unable to stop. It was like a spell was cast upon me with each...
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Essay about History of the Piano

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Centuries of anthropological evolution has led to the piano manufacturing and design seen to this day. Prior to the industrial revolution and the increasing technological advancements since then, the evident influence of technology and modern manufacturing has paved the way for the development of instruments. Bartolomeo Cristofori’s piano became the leading instrument of Western art music towards the end of...
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The Best Gift I Have Ever Received

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The last note resonated across the hall as I closed my eyes and lifted my hands in the air. The concert hall erupted with cheers and applause, and waves of emotions came rushing to me: excitement, joy, pride. The entire audience had their attention on me, and I began to tear up as I took in their acknowledgments and admiration....

Essay on Benefits of Early Piano Learning

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Starting piano lessons for kids at a young age is the best choice. In this essay, I'm going to look at the benefits of early childhood piano lessons. The first benefit is improved self-esteem. Children need dedication and enthusiasm to learn to play the piano. Children who successfully perfect songs will experience a greater sense of self-worth and accomplishment, while...
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Essay about Songs of the 1960s

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The 1960s was the time of revolution. A lot was happening in the world, but especially in the United States. The 60s was the decade of revolutions in politics, society, civil rights, war, and music. During the 60s, people protested for the civil rights movement, race equality, and women’s rights. Sociologist Daniel Bell stated that the beginning of the 1960s...

Sexism in the Music Industry

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Ariana Grande was the first artist to reach the top three of the Billboard 100 since The Beatles did in 1964. Beyonce was the top-selling artist of the 2000s. Lady Gaga became the first woman to win an Oscar, Grammy, BAFTA and Golden Globe in the same year in 2019. Adele’s ‘Hello’ was the first song to sell a million...

Rock and Roll Musical Genre and Its History

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Rock and roll is a popular genre of music, which was formed in the United States in the 1940s and 50s from the musical styles like jump blues, jazz, boogie woogie, country music, etc. ‘Rock’ is derived from the Old English ‘roccain’, which means to pull, tear or to move. Similarly, ‘roll’ is derived from the Latin ‘rotula’, meaning ‘small...

Essay on Rock and Roll Music: Then and Now

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A genre of music that developed in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s is called ‘rock and roll’. No doubt that the father of rock and roll was Chuck Berry; he contributed too much in the music of rock and roll and he was the strength of the music. He introduces various songs by putting their...

Reflections on the Opera 'The Tsar's Bride'

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The opera I chose to watch for the assignment was ‘The Tsar’s Bride’ (1899) by Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Through research I found out that this opera is an adaptation of a play originally written by Lev Mey, a Russian dramatist and poet (‘The Tsar’s Bride’). ‘The Tsar’s Bride’ is a four-act opera that takes place in Moscow, Russia, in...
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Essay about Red Hot Chili Peppers: Pioneers, as Well as Survivors

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Red Hot Chili Peppers were an iconic Californian band who were viewed as ‘pioneers’. Although the band was created in 1984, the band did not emerge until the early 90s with their first top hit, ‘Give It Away’. Following Nirvana to the top of the charts. The band consisted of lead singer Anthony Kiedis, bassist Michael Balzary also known as...
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Reasons Why the Marching Band Is Considered a Cult

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A cult is a group or sect bound together by veneration of the same thing, person, ideal, etc. A cult can also be a group with the same beliefs. Based on this definition marching band would be considered to be a cult. Even though cults are usually considered to be a bad and illegal thing marching band is fully legal....
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Essay on Psychology in a Marching Band

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The shrill call of the drum major’s whistle pierced the air, and the band stepped off as ordered. Every year, my former high school band inaugurated its new marching season with the Los Angeles County Fair. With our eyes focused above the horizon and our heels hitting the pavement synchronously, we marched forward, the way we had practiced hundreds of...
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Essay about Piano: Feast for the Ears, Nourishment for the Soul

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A piano is an instrument with strings and it relies on the vibrations of the strings to produce a pleasant resonating sound. The first piano was invented by Bartolomeo Cristofori, an Italian harpsichord maker, in 1709. During the history, the external appearance of the piano was made by using different materials however, its internal design remained the same. Since the...
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Piano: Essay about Musical Instrument

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Introduction The piano, an instrument of exquisite beauty and complexity, has captivated the hearts of music lovers for centuries. Its invention in the early 18th century by Bartolomeo Cristofori marked a significant milestone in the evolution of musical expression, offering a range of dynamics and tones unmatched by its predecessors. As a cornerstone of both classical and contemporary music, the...
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Essay about Piano Learning and Motivation

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Without a doubt, all arts manifest most precious qualities in humanity. It enriches our lives and elevates individuals to explore spiritual and aesthetic aspects of the world and ourselves. Music as one form of arts is extremely connected to our everyday life yet learning music faces many obstacles and difficulties. Therefore, my interpretation of being a musical educator essentially is...

Essay about Opera and Its Origins

2 Pages 987 Words
Imagine an arrangement that includes vocals, instrumental music, drama, paintings, sculptures, and architecture. What first came to mind is a musical, but after examining the new ground of opera during the Baroque period, I realized that opera too is a superlative art form. Developed in the early 1600’s, opera was created fortuitously, in efforts to analyze musical trends and create...
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Essay about Kurt Cobain: Nirvana's Heart and Soul

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Kurt Cobain was known as the lead singer and founder of Nirvana, a band formed in Aberdeen, Washington (Kurt’s home town) in 1987. Nirvana would come to be known as the staple of alternative music, especially in regards to the grunge genre. This band along with many others would propel this kind of music to new heights and bring the...

Negative Mental Health in the Music Industry

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We hear a lot about how mental health is very prominent in the music industry and how the music industry worsens artists' struggles with it. But why does the industry worsen mental health when it's such a glamorized industry and career choice. To answer this question, I will look at examples of artists with known mental health struggles and try...

My Story as a Black Woman and the Piano

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As I cleaned every corner of the room, I came across a piano. It was rather filthy and dusty, so I began my duty of cleaning, turning the keys pure white. Back in Africa, the white people dumped all their trash near our homes and while I looked through their piles of trash, I spotted a piano. The piano was...

Essay about My Favorite Song: 'Body' by Jordan Suaste

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Big thighs? Curvy with wide hips, large feet, round bellies, cellulite, stretch marks and folds? Crooked teeth, thin lips, flat nose, acne? Yes! They are all normal bodies. I chose the song ‘Body’ by Jordan Suaste because I think it’s the most spectacular and pure song ever made in human history and because I relate to it in a very...

Essay on My Fascination with the Piano

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The captivating sounds that can be made by eighty-eight black and white keys were what started my love for playing the piano. Whether it be Chopin’s rubato or Schubert’s modulations, my fascination with the instrument has never gone away. It all started with my mother and my first-grade music teacher, Mr. Manges. My mom grew up in a poor household...

Is the Music Industry Corrupt?

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Music is seen and heard anywhere and everywhere in the world. It is rooted deep into cultures, families, online, and even at peoples very own fingertips. For some, music has even made its way into their careers. In 2019, there have been more upcoming artists than ever before and the one thing they all have in common, is generating a...

Impressions from the Opera ‘Don Giovanni’

2 Pages 777 Words
In Act I, the opera’s focus is on a man called Don Giovanni who travels the world alongside his servant named Leporello. Don Giovanni loves to conquest women of all ages around the world, his servant Leporello is usually there by his side to assist on the conquest or fix his issues. In this story we come across Don Giovanni...

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