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pieces I’ve seen so far in this class. It’s uniqueness was further enhanced by the live music that was juxtaposed with the performance. The live music added this aura of futuristic-dystopian-game to the performance, which I think mashed well with performance as a whole. An example of this was at the very start of the performance, when the performers started walking, their movement was stiff and with the live music in the background, it helped me imagine that the performers are robots or are from…

Louis Armstrong was a man of many things. Though he was mainly known for his music as a singer and trumpeter, he also was a film star and comedian. Before I get into all the achievements that he had accomplished in his life time let’s start at the beginning. Louis Armstrong was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 4th, 1901. He was the son of Willie Armstrong and Mary Ann Armstrong and a sibling to Beatrice Armstrong Collins (sister). He lived with his family in an area nicknamed “The…

explanations of the features of the Gu Zheng, I found that the Gu Zheng – my favorite Asian instrument, which is why I wrote about this topic – is a plucked string instrument. As a result, though history has separated Eastern and Western styles of music, my research and analysis show that the Gu Zheng is quite similar to the guitar, another plucked string instrument. The remainder of this report will discuss the…

one-note guitar ostinato. Matos’ melodies are slightly reminiscent of Abercrombie’s “Spring Song” while the rhythmic pulse mutates to support the improvisations of Vazquez and the bandleader. Advancing with a laid-back beat and influenced by Western music, “Easy Going” is pampered by a pair of inspired improvisations, first from Vasquez, whose bluesy approach flourishes with a few outside escapades and soulful motifs, and then from the adventurous Matos, who boasts an inventive vocabulary while…

an elevator, music is everywhere. People listen to music to calm down or to get pumped up; some listen to music to either make them happy or sad. Country music is one of the most popular genre of music today. Although there are several reasons to like other genres of country music, such as honky tonk and rockabilly, outlaw country music strikes a much deeper connection with its fan making it so much more popular. Honky tonk is what most people think of when they think of country music. Honky…

Music: The Benefits and Effects it has on our Emotions According to the dictionary, music is defined as “an art form and cultural activity whose medium is sound organized in time.” An art form of sound that no person can physically see, touch, or taste, though this art form affects the listener in the deepest ways. Human emotions are affected by all of our senses, though sound allows us to communicate and understand different parts of the world. From the moment we enter this world, our ears are…

Due to jazz being a very specific style on its own, it never really fit into pop music culture, because of this, jazz musicians often felt isolated and unappreciated. According to Adam’s article, some jazz musicians used drugs to get over the loneliness, others used it to stimulate creativity to create new music, even using drugs to get your mind off the dullness of the jazz club was not uncommon. Due to this, heroine and cannabis became common…

college music professor talk to a class. (Man/Woman): What is music? Is sound by itself music? What makes sound music? In 1952, John Cage wrote a song called, “Four Thirty-Three”. The song “Four Thirty-Three”, had no sound it it. The whole song is four minutes a thirty-three seconds of silence. John Cage said that “Four Thirty-Three” was music. When someone listens to “Four Thirty-Three”, the person can only hear the sounds of the place they are in. John Cage believed that this silence was…

Taking the time to figure out who you are as an artist, and what kind of lasting impression you want for your fans visually, is just as important as the music you create and perform. I see many artists spending very little time on their image, which should be part of their overall “package.” If you want to be a successful artist, you need to look and act the part. If you expect the public to buy your records and merchandise, buy the magazines you’re featured in, pay to see you perform, etc.;…

Introduction In today’s world, access to music is easier than ever with websites such as, Spotify, Pandora, and iTunes Radio. Due to the easy access, people now hear music playing in various locations throughout their day, including, in the car, coffee shops, office spaces, department stores, and at home. Young adults are large contributors to this surge in music listening, and have embraced this new trend. Thus, when walking on a college campus, you will see many students have headphones in at…