Bohemian Rhapsody, a song, made by the band, Queen, is an old British hit song from the 1970s. This song has been largely been known as just another popular song from that era, until someone started to look closely at the lyrics. The lyrics show the constant thought of âfantasyâ and ârealityâ. This of course is some of the main themes of The Stranger, by Albert Camus. The Stranger stars the main character Meursault as a young man who despises...
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Spoken dialogue in music can be traced back to 16th and 17th centuries however, it was also used more specifically to signify the independent dialogue settings included in an abundance of madrigals, motets and cantatas; and it was for this type of setting that in the early 17th century G.B. Doni coined the phrase, 'dialoghi fuor di scena' (dialogues without stage performance), (Nutter, Whenham). During the nineteenth century, the uses of spoken dialogue was essential when it came to German...
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Rhetorical Essay In the âThis Is Americaâ source video, Childish Gambino aka Donald Gloverâs message is uncanny and loaded with shocking imagery and metaphors. The video has launched a storm of multiple conversations on social media. The music video touches on many layers of gun violence, the increasing state of Black bodies in the United States, and how entertainment has distracted society from cultural and political issues. Childish Gambinoâs video âThis Is Americaâ displays many examples of ethos, pathos, and...
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A Music Video Analysis: Macklemore and Lewis, âSame Loveâ The topic of marriage equality has always been a controversial topic, especially given the recent political climate of the United States. On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court cast aside all state bans on same-sex marriage, legalized it in all fifty states, and required states to honor out-of-state same-sex marriage licenses in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges. Many celebrities have, over the years, voiced their support for gay rights,...
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Developments in technology within the 21st century mean that the way we use music is constantly changing. Historians have dated the first musical instruments to have been created over 30,000 years ago - these instruments were used to create ceremonial music, to be used for religious purposes (The Hymns and Carols of Christmas, 2019). Since then, the ways we use and listen to music have massively changed - from the development of blues music from the migration of Africans to...
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Cultural proximity is the notion that if an audience does not have access to their own local or national media content, then they will be led to consuming media production from their regional neighbors. The term has been mostly used to describe the appeal of foreign and domestic media in an international context. (Berg 2017) However, the concept of cultural proximity becomes inadequate to explain contemporary global media flows in that it neglects the presence of other proximities other than...
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Music Essay 1 (100 words) Music holds a remarkable ability to transcend boundaries and connect with people on a profound level. Its melodic notes and rhythmic beats have the power to evoke emotions, trigger memories, and inspire creativity. Whether it is the soothing melodies of classical compositions, the energetic beats of pop music, or the soul-stirring lyrics of heartfelt ballads, music has the ability to touch our souls and uplift our spirits. It serves as a universal language that unites...
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The importance of music in the life of humans and their surrounding is huge. There are many myths about music in public spaces relating to the impact it has. Every person has their own taste in music and which creates a unique relationship in their lives as well. We all know music is and will be the most essential part of peopleâs life. It even beats literature or newspapers in daily routine. Wherever we go nowadays, we see a pop...
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In everyday life, respect is really important. As youngsters, we are trained (hopefully) to respect our guardians, educators, and seniors, school regulations and road laws, religious and kinship traditions, other people's emotions and rights, our nation's flag and authorities, the truth, and other points of view. And we grow to cherish such traits; as we become older, we may shake our heads (or fists) at others who don't appear to have learned to respect them. We acquire enormous esteem for...
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Music plays a significant role in our daily lives since it is not only a specific subject for musicians but also participates in all human beingsâ activities in both conscious and unconscious ways. People might choose to listen to music or sing in various circumstances. The genres of music they choose vary according to their situations and their own tastes. One of the most important relations between music and human being can be the interplay of music and emotions. That...
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âShallowâ is a love song by both Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. They used the word âshallowâ to describe how overwhelming and profound their love for each other is. âI am off the deep endâ in aspect, they are deeply in love and involved in each other. The words âIâm fallingâ are the emotional peak of the song and have a dual meaning for me, reminding me of going off the deep end but also of falling in love. âI'm...
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The concert was held on 13 October at the Victoria Concert Hall and it is the second instalment of the Sibelius Complete Cycle, the first instalment was performed back in 2008. The concert started off with Sibeliusâs âSymphony No.4 in A minor, Op.63â, which was composed in 1911. When the performance ended, there was a âpuzzled silenceâ, the audience and I were hesitant to clap as we were unsure if the piece has ended. The symphony is known to be...
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The Bach Collegium San Diego presented this concert this past February 22, 2019 at the All Soulsâ Episcopal Church in Point Loma. Titled âTranscendenceâ, it was a celebration of the human voice, which is considered the most perfect musical instrument. Thus, all the six masterpieces featured that night were all performed a cappella. Five composers were also put on the spotlight in this concert: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847), Anton Bruckner (1824-1896), and Frank Martin...
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The concert of choice is Mozartâs âSymphony No. 40 in G minor, K.550â that was written just for a small orchestra like the one conducted in this concert. It is retrieved from YouTube. Leonard Bernstein conducts it while the Boston orchestra performs. Mozart wrote it in 1788 summer, and itâs one of the two main symphonies with minor keys that he wrote. The aspect can be noted from the performance of the orchestra. The minor keys can be noted right...
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âSomething Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blueâ a lunch-time concert by Quintet of the Americas was the music concert that I attended at York college on April 2nd, 2019 in the academic core building. I attended the event with a few of my fellow classmates. This concert was not the first concert that I ever attended. I attended a few concerts before as well. The concert last for about two hours. It was impressive to hear pieces composed by...
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When it comes to Professor Kenneth Hamilton, who is his own right has an established reputation as a concert pianist, I came to his concert with the expectation of a mesmerizing listening experience. This themed and ambitious program, consisting of a homage to Liszt, came across well as favorites of the performer. Hamilton made this clear from the outset. The Steinway in the concert hall was also exploited to its full effect, with the colorful pedaling and rhythmic polish shining...
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The opening allegro of âPiano Concerto No. 24 in C minor, K. 491â started out softly but menacingly. The orchestra then suddenly jumps into the main theme, incorporating a series of sharp and stabbing chromatic jumps. The theme is then repeated but played at a louder and more powerful level. Following the orchestral exposition, the piano enters unaccompanied with new melodic notes in a slower tempo. The piano voices its contribution in prominent accents; searching, inquiring, then answered by the...
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On October 9th, 2019, I attended the ODU Brass Choir concert titled âSong to the Moonâ. The ensemble was rather small, consisting of 11 members mastering trumpets, trombones, bass trombones, tubas and euphoniums. Making up in quality what they lacked in quantity, the size of the ensemble did not diminish their enthusiasm or volume as they played loudly and clearly. They performed six pieces, some of which were divided into more than one movement, all of which were played nearly...
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Personally, the American Dream today is the ability to succeed by doing what you love. I understand that everyone has different dreams of how they want to live their life. Some people just want to graduate college and get a Bachelorâs degree, then live the rest of their life working an average 9-5 job, then get old and retire. For me that is definitely not the life I see myself living. I am dreaming bigger and I visualize myself being...
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The Power of Protest Music There are many categories of protest music, which in all its manners, bears realization and gives a better perception of issues like hate, racism, and intolerance in the society. Protest music has a way of being an encouraging call for the silent and destitute citizens, which is extremely powerful in getting grasp of listeners all around the world. This is a significantly further compelling tool to deliver alertness rather than your typical newspaper article, book,...
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Michael Jackson is the King of Pop. He is called this because he is good at music and entertaining. Michael Jackson affected music history by being one of the first African American artists on MTV. He inspired people to do what he does, which is make people do his dances and perform on other stages like him. He also inspired Justin Timberlake and Justin Bieber and Beyonce. He was famous for his music. âThrillerâ was the best-selling album ever. It...
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I attended Catfish and the Bottlemenâs show at Emoâs in Austin on November 30th 2019. Originally from Llandudno, Wales, the indie rock band has apparently grown in popularity over the past decade, touring the UK, Europe, and North America. The show I attended was to debut their new album âThe Balanceâ, which was released earlier this year. Only briefly hearing about this band before, I wanted to attend this concert to see if I could learn a little bit more...
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The concert attended was a philharmonic one, and occurred on 2nd November 2019 on a Saturday from 7:30 pm at the Auer Performance Hall in Fort Wayne. The concert was conducted by Andrew Constantine with Brett Deubner as the viola soloist along-side the orchestra. The performance was an arrangement of Patrick OâMalleyâs âRest and Restlessâ, Richard Danielpourâs concerto for viola and orchestra entitled âThe Voyagerâ which included âThe Departureâ, âIn the Valley of the Shadowsâ, âSoliloquyâ, âElegyâ and âThe Returnâ,...
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Included in the program music is Respighiâs âGli Uccelliâ, written in 1928 and based on 17th and 18th century music in an attempt to transcribe birdsong into musical notation, and illustrate bird actions, such as fluttering wings, or scratching feet, Mozartâs âPiano Concerto No. 21â, written in 1785 rapidly after his previous piece called âD minor concerto K. 466â, Satieâs âGymnopĂŠdies No 1 and 3â, written in 1888 and named after a Greek traditional festival where men dance naked, and...
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This year has been a bit of a challenge, I came upon a lot of obstacles, it was a challenge at times but I found ways to overcome it. I only wanna talk about one today, itâs about the way I had to step up and take the role of being a leader. As a young musician, I have always been fascinated by the idea of being a drum major. Ever since I was a child, I remember admiring drum...
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Rock and Roll is a combination of country music, rhythm, blues, bluegrass, country, reggae, jazz, gospel and psychedelic rock. It started in the 50âs and really hit the fan in the 60âs with artists like The Grateful Dead, The Eagles, Metallica, Guns âNâ Roses and many more. Rock and Roll typically started with the piano and saxophone which then moved to the guitar and drums soon after. It is usually a dancing beat with a fast paced rhythm hence the...
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The song This Is America, they are trying inform viewers of how America isnât what we perceive it to be. In the video he appears to show a contrast of popular contrast cultureâs perception of black experience and its often brutal reality by juxtaposing happy, carefree choruses and dark, aggressive verses. In the beginning when he shots the African American who was playing the guitar and then all of sudden had a bag over his head was a symbolism of...
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This is one of those poems by Wordsworth which has rarely been a subject to any literary criticism. And probably the reason can be related to the amount of attention generally given to the Jewish Community in Europe. The title seems to be referring to the homelessness of the Jew Community because during the time of Wordsworthâthe eighteenth Centuryâthe Jew were the minority in England because most of the Jews were not allowed to live in England. This poem therefore...
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Rocket Man is the song created by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. The performer of this song is Elton John who is a famous English singer-songwriter. And this song was included with the Honky Château in the early 1970s. Rocket Man also became one of the songs of the hit song in the United States and the United Kingdom at that time. According to the study of space events from 1961-1970 , there had a lot of space events occurred...
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Song Analysis Should society criticise someone so much that they should change their appearance? The song âMrs Potato Headâ sung and produced by Melanie Martinez in 2016, covers part of our narcissistic, degrading society towards a personâs physical appearance, specifically girls and how people need to be up to a certain physical standard to please someone. Melanie attempts to influence people about this issue and tries to inform them that you donât have to change your physical appearance for anyone...
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