Essays on Song

Self-reliance

“Be yourself; no base imitator of another, but your best self. There is something, which you can do better than another. Listen to the inward voice and bravely obey that. Do the things at which you are great, not what you were never made for.” (Emerson) (Nina et al, 1094)
In this quote, Emerson urges people to remain themselves at all times. He insists on people obeying their natural instincts, trusting in their intrinsic abilities and doing the things that they can do best. He believes that by so doing everyone will be able to rely in him/herself.
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Girl by Jamaica Kinkaid

Girl is a short story that provides a mother’s instructions to her daughter. The instructions basically relate to issues such as good manners, household chores, cookery, social conduct, and relationships with men. Although the foregoing instructions seem challenging to the reader, the instructions are ultimately based on the parental efforts that are geared towards providing the girl-child with the necessary knowledge and skills to develop proper habits as they develop.
All through the narrative, the mother accuses her daughter as concentrating on becoming a ‘slut’. Notably, the suspicion of the mother is not based on the behavior of Continue reading...

Introduction

The Boston museum of Fine Arts has a large collection of objects that have different historical relevancies. Most of the objects have similar characteristics as far as texture and composition are concerned. However, individual differences in aspects such as the spatial illusion they portray and the color they have makes the objects unique. Over the years, the museum has done a great work in collecting different objects from different artists in order for them to be stored. This paper will analyze two objects from the museum: Sons of Liberty Bowl and the sugar box. Important to note is the Continue reading...

I attended a live jazz performance that was organized by my school because it offers jazz education on the 15th day of April 2013.The performance was at Bryan theatre in my school that is ``Washington State University”. The show started at 8:00p.m and ended at 8:45.Matt Harris was the composer as well as an arranger in this event due to the fame and experience he has gathered over the years working with various famous ``bands” across the world and he did not disappoint the audiences as expected.
The atmosphere was welcoming. Everything needed for the event was at its Continue reading...

Just as constitutional rights protect the normal citizens of a country from oppression, the individuals who compose, write and record music have rights to protect the acts of their creation. In the absence of these rights, those who have dreams of focusing their energies and talents into creating music would be economically unable to that. This outcome would inadvertently shrink the artistic expression that exists today as well as that of the future generations. This paper aims to look at the universe of music royalties and explore some of the financial and business related issues of this industry. It Continue reading...

Acoustic guitar and drums are heard during the intro. The overall texture of the song is thin because it is the acoustic song. Drums are keeping the tempo during the song. I would say that the tempo of the song is slow. The mood of the song is sad. One of the features that show that is the acoustic instruments. I do like the mood of the song. It is slow and resembles meditative music. The dynamics of the song does not change. It is rather difficult to change the dynamics of the song, because it is acoustic. The Continue reading...

For the analysis, I have chosen song by Metallica “Blackened”. The song lasts for 8:02.

Instrumental element

In the song, the band used percussion and string instruments. In the very beginning, the first part of the intro (0:00 – 0:36) a growing sound of guitar is clearly heard. In the next second, 0:37, a listener hears drums. Since that time, the second part of the intro.
The vocalist begins to sing since 1:22. We see that instrumental intro is rather long. The vocal element contrasts on the background of instruments. In the song, we hear soft guitar sounds, loud drum beats and Continue reading...

Poetry and song share common themes or ideas. Each idea is carefully crafted to create a mood or tone, to tell a story, or simply to entertain an audience. Either way the reader or listener is left with different feelings and emotions. The writers make use of figurative devices, rhymes, rhythm and imagery to create the overall mood and atmosphere. In the poem “Because I could not stop for Death” by Emily Dickenson and the song “Flirted With You All My Life” by Vic Chesnutt, both writers view the inevitable nature of death and the impact death has on Continue reading...

The life of all the contemporary guitarists that started playing after 1980s was closely connected with the creation of grunge music and the “Nirvana”, in particular, as every guitarist had been learning the “Smells like Teen Spirit” as his first song on guitar during that time. The main goal of this paper is to discuss the genre of the band itself, the other characteristics of the genre that were used by different musicians of the time and after this period; the roots of the genre will be discussed there.
The musical style of Nirvana was best described by its Continue reading...

Many people in the society today love music depending on how it relates to them. There are songs that explain what is going on in the society and some that talk about people’s hopes and dreams. In the twenty first century, the songs still have the same purpose, and many of them are about what is going on in the society today. An example of a 21st century song is Royals by Lorde. The song talks about the way the people today focus on material things. It is an interesting song, slow, with good instrumentals that make the Continue reading...

Introduction:

The Beatles are probably the greatest rock band of all time and their musical style evolved substantially over the years. There are also some iconic albums such as ‘Revolver’ and Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club where extraneous influences permeated the songs and created a unique style. Amongst the most important of these influences was the Eastern effect which came upon George Harrison in the years 1964-65 and which was to find its way into ‘Revolver’ (Barrow p 65). The essay thesis is an argument over the transition from Help to Revolver where the experimentation in sound reach its Continue reading...

Amiri Baraka performs his poem "Something in the Way of Things (In Town)" with The Roots in their 2002 album Phrenology. This album is full of issues reflecting love and fight for social justice. The album collects various issues that affect people in the underground fighting to have their rightful position in the world. In this song, Amiri Baraka and the band use stomp like hip hop beats to express their view on inequalities in the American society. The title of the song comes from Baraka’s poem “In Town” and he raps the lyrics from his poem where Continue reading...

“A HARD RAIN’S A-GONNA FALL”

1. Introduction:
Every piece of literature, be it a book or a song, literary devices have always been used to support their theme and meaning. The stronger the use of these devices, the stronger their impact would be. Most of the times, writers and authors use imagery as a tool to create this effect, but in terms of songs, artists make use of different techniques such as repetition, to make their songs stay longer inside the head of the listener. In this essay, we have analyzed such a song called “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall” by Bob Dylan. Continue reading...

One of the most brilliant songs with amazing vocals and vocals arrangement in the history of songs is the song “We are the World”. The song embraces a wide range of dynamics, sound quality with backing vocals to give a wonderful connection to the lyrics. Notably to this is the chorus where the artists blend their voices to produce amazing vocals. The dynamics of the vocals in the song help connect the lyrics of the song by appealing to the listeners depending on the person they are listening to since the song is composed of different artists all with Continue reading...

Summary and Annotation

Summary
Concerning Whitman and the Rhetoric of Democracy, the author examines the poem “Song of Myself” by Walt Whitman. DeLancey observes that Whitman begins his poem by appealing to the readers to embrace him. He dissects Whitman’s poem into different parts and discuss the parts systematically. DeLancey notes that Whitman couples subject and object thereby demonstrating what he refers to as the Wordsworthian rhetoric of unity. The Wordsworthian rhetoric of unity refers to a rhetorical aspect where authors’ present different things as one thing, which communicates through them to recognize each with all. Accordingly, the author perceives the Continue reading...

200-Word Response #7 & #8: Shakespeare’s “Sonnet LXXIII” (1609)
1. What is the metaphor in line 4?
The metaphor in line 4 is invocative of the emptiness of old age. The speaker is comparing the lively song of spring bird-songs to youth. The poem takes place when these songs of since ceased for the speaker, and instead of “sweet” bird songs, there is now just “Bare ruined choirs.”
2. What is the extended metaphor in lines 1-4?The extended metaphor is invoking the season of Winter (or perhaps the end of Fall) with the time in the speaker’s life. Continue reading...

In the present day age, censorship has become part of life. People experience it daily such as blurred images from video clips and bleeping from radios. It is being experienced though most of the media platforms and people have learned how to embrace. Censorship of music started way back, even before the 20th Century. Though the methods of censoring music back then were different from those employed in the present age, it was still censored. Apart from the given tactics, one of the other methods that have emerged on censoring musical contents is by sticking parental advisory warning labels Continue reading...

Indian classical music influencing western music in 21st century

The concept that Indian classical music has influenced western music has gained so much weight in the recent years. Classical music is the considered to be the music of east. While hip hop, jazz, rock and pop music is associated with western culture.
Introduction: the influence of Indian music is very prominent on western music. There are various evidences that show how western music is inspired from the Indian classical music. When we see at the Jazz music, it’s played in clubs, concerts, and even in balls. In the beginning, it was played in few western countries but Continue reading...

Despite what many think, or what many may want to think, Hinduism has been leaving its mark in America since the 1800’s . However, at that time the religion was relatively insignificant to the local population, due to the small number of Hindu’s in the country. It was not until the 1970’s that the Hindu population became a number great enough to sustain the public’s interest in the religion. Migrating by the thousands to work in the medical industry, as well as IT, their religion both intrigued and mystified a public ready to take on anything Continue reading...

A free spirit and the urge to change the entire world making it a better place are what define me. This dream of the ideal world makes my heart pound and provides me with the push to move forward in the journey of life and work in favor of my dream to create a world where there is no discrimination and sadness. That would be the world which I have always envisaged.
John Lennon’s song Imagine has always inspired me since the time I heard it for the very first time. I believe this song is the perfect Continue reading...

1960s 5 songs

Introduction
A concept theme song is studio album in which the lyrics and the music revolves around a single theme or a unified story unlike the other studio albums in which all different songs are there. In 1960’s several concept albums were launched. The concept album can instrumental or compositional, lyrical or narrative. The first concept album was released by Lee Wiley in 1930on the liberty records which contained eight songs. 1960s became an unforgettable era for concept theme albums with the release of many influential and unforgettable albums.

Arthur (Or Decline And Fall Of The British Empire)- The Kinks

The kinks preservation society wrote this song which was Continue reading...

Business Structures & Taxation Law

Summary
In the course of this paper, the prospects and business structures will be examined for the band Black Narcissus, a five-piece death metal band that is currently assessing its future as a brand. There are many different factors contributing to their current success, and their immediate and long-term prospects as a band, which will be evaluated based on current taxation law and the conditions already facing the band’s future. Already, several issues have presented themselves that must be solved:
- The issue of writing credit between the two creatives of the band and three remaining band members Continue reading...

Introduction

In the year 1991, Fraunhofer IIS a company in Germany developed what is today known as MP3 format. This innovation revolutionized the distribution, storage and how music was being consumed. Main Reasons for the rapid distribution and revolution of music plays a vital role in today’s lives. Despite the fact that, it requires time and the effort to be able to find a suitable music that fits our taste, a Radio station and also record labels that we prefer. Since, radio station ends up only deciding what we listen and the time we do so (Reeza Fazily, 2011).
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The paper is going to explain Singer’s argument in “Famine, Affluence, and Morality”. It will highlight the steps pointed out in his argument and elaborate their relationship to one another. Finally, it will elucidate Singer’s conclusion on the previously mentioned. Singer underscores that when we have the power to prevent very bad happenings without sacrificing anything significant morally let us do it (Singer, 1972, p.2). That is, it is upon every one of us to ensure we do not allow a situation to graduate from bad to worse, when we are Continue reading...

"Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)"

Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day?Were you in the yard with your wife and children?Or working on some stage in L.A.?Did you stand there in shock at the sight of that black smokeRisin' against that blue sky?Did you shout out in anger, in fear for your neighbor?Or did you just sit down and cry?Did you weep for the children who lost their dear loved ones?And pray for the ones who don't know?Did you rejoice for the people who walked from the rubble?And sob for the ones left below?Did you burst out with pride Continue reading...

In reference to music, the Romantic era was a period of music that started in the early 19th Century. The exact dates of this era are given, as 1815-1910. One of the greatest composers of this period was Franz Schubert. The music of the Romantic era was quite distinct from music of this Classical era, which had just preceded this era. There was a lot of freedom exhibited in the composition of the music of this era. The music placed more importance on the expression of emotion. There was also a tendency to explore imagination, adventure and fantasy though Continue reading...

I will analyze the song, The 4th Branch by Immortal Technique. I will also give details of the song and background details including the social context and genre in which The 4th Branch was written. I will also explain my reason for choosing the song and its meaning. Further than that, I will also state the ways in which The 4th Branch plays in the social setup of the society (ghetto). Finally, I will give my analysis of The 4th Branch and the role it plays in shaping the political game.
The 4th Branch is a symbolic song that Continue reading...

1 Symbolism and figurative language used include:
Personifications e.g. see the face of fear.
Onomatopoeia e.g. a rattle and hum. Inlocust wind a rattle and hum

Alliteration - the repetition of the initial letter, sound and group of sounds like See, you, and, bullet, and outside.

Simile e.g. “red like a rose”.
2. Yes. I find a protagonist in the song above. It is the wind. This is because the wind in this song acts as the main character and plays the first part of every action in the song. The evidences are in the following lines; “howling wind a stinging rain”,” Seedriving nails” and “locust wind a rattle and hum” (Kennedy & Dana, 2013).
3. Yes. There are antagonists Continue reading...

English composition is a prose representation of ideas. In this case, the ideas must be in a logical way so as to bring forth the desired meaning. A composition has a structure that must always be adhered to when tackling English tasks.
A composition should have a clear introduction which shows readers that, the writer has commenced to write. In essence, it is not always the practice that, the word introduction is written down. A composition should be structured in paragraphs. Each paragraph should represent a clear idea which should always be in link with the preceding and succeeding Continue reading...

This gentleman has genuine mega-talent, spanning 6 decades of poetic writing, peaceful protesting, and the awakening of the youth movement.

Bob Dylan, is one of the musicians who sparked several genres of pop music which included electrified country rock and folk rock. This was evidenced in the height of his popularity during the 1960s. His influence in music has been echoed throughout various generations; this is because most of his music became popular standards and all of his albums became undisputed classic rock and roll canon. The influence of Dylan throughout the era of folk music was very powerful and it made a pivotal turning point in the 20th century. It was during this era that the genre of Continue reading...

These paintings are being compared and analyzed together because they show the standard of what constitute art at that period. Unlike Gentileschi’s previous works, The Annunciation is free from heavy influence of Caravaggio’s style which employs theatrical and irregular composition. Oftentimes this composition is seen as dramatic and in monumental composition. However, at the time when Gentileschi is doing the said painting, he is beginning to develop his own style, away from Caravaggio’s approach. In this work, the painting still shows the lyrical gestures and the sense of involvement with the scene although the figures are Continue reading...

Question #1

The early slaves that came into the United States experienced several difficulties at first. They did not have a common language thus making communication among themselves and with their masters very difficult. However with time they came up with ways to communicate and key among them was the ability to sing. When they came to the US as slaves, they brought African melodies, rhythms and instrumental techniques which they would use to compose different songs. Since they lived with the White people, they would get exposed to White people music which they fused with their own melodies to come Continue reading...

In music industry, there exists stiff competition among the musicians. This is because the number of singers has risen day by day and this keeps the stars on the track, ready to compete and attract massive following since desire of every musician to attract as much following and fame as possible. This has a direct impact on the overall returns in terms of monetary gains from their music as well as fame and future prospects of the musicians. There are those who reveal their private parts by dressing in very short skirts or pants and at times transparent clothes. Continue reading...

The arts and culture of the Vietnamese is elaborate and diverse with splendid plays, songs and set pieces performances that demonstrate indigenous expressions on culture of the Viet (Barley 93). This research paper explores with a specific example; the diverse culture of the Viet represented through subtle selection of music on the songs; “Lie Down Sleep”, a Viet lullaby from the tribe of Black Thais (Don 78) and the “Au O Vi Dau” another common Viet lullaby. The tribe of Black Thais are amongst the minority occupants of the mountain region of Vietnam, and their stylistic, cultural representations and Continue reading...

When it comes to classical music, the symphony and the concerto are two of the most recognizable genres. Classical artists like Wolfgang Mozart. J.S Bach, J F. Handel and Beethoven wrote countless symphonies and concertos that are still popular today. Mozart is generally considered a “genius” when it comes to musical compositions and in this essay, two of his greatest works are going to be analyzed and compared. The two works include a symphony and a concerto. The first is the symphony no.40 in G minor, K, 550, (first movement), while the second is the Concerto for Flute for Continue reading...

Our college leadership normally organizes dancing competition events for the students from different faculties in the college. The major activity is usually dancing. This week, the student leadership organized an event for students, which involved dancing over the night. The event was held in the university auditorium from 11 pm to 6am in the morning. The attendees were mostly students from within the university though youths from the surrounding community were also invited . Male and female dancers compete on stage motivated by various rewards that they receive after winning. As such, they were expected to dress up to the Continue reading...

Pop culture has a tendency to glorify certain aspects of femininity, while constraining women into certain prescribed roles. Women who do not fit into these roles are shamed by the media; for instance, women who do not fit the prescribed role of beautiful and thin are often backhandedly complemented by the media. Women who work in media-- whether they are actresses, models, singers, or journalists are constrained by very real gender roles that are slow to change. If, for example, a woman does not behave in a manner that the media deems appropriate, she is often spoken about in Continue reading...

In spite of love being the notion as old as the world is and as clear as glass, many profound thinkers and philosophers have contemplated on this topic and expressed their views on subjects what love is and whether it is here to be or not. Although both ‘Love song’ by Joseph Brodsky and ‘Is Love Dead’ recited by Dedalus reflect on the theme of love, the differences in respect of structure, themes and stylistic devices make them two completely opposite poems.
The first thing to pay attention to is the formal organization of the verses. ‘Love Song’ is Continue reading...

Introduction

Music therapy is an evidence-based clinical use of musical interventions to achieve individual goals within a therapeutic relationship by a certified practitioner. Music therapy may sound not like a very much practiced medical procedure but that is not true. In fact, music therapy dates back as early as ancient civilizations like Egyptian, Indus valley and old Chinese civilization. Music combined with various dance forms was used at that time to treat various illnesses. Even today music therapy is used to address physical, cognitive, emotional and social needs of an individual. After assessing the problems of a patient, a certified Continue reading...

Jazz is a diverse art so attending a concert is always an interesting event. I managed to squeeze my way into the Hard Bop Jazz Ensemble Group to attend a concert they gave at the South Florida University campus some weeks ago. It was an interesting event, since this group is renowned as amongst the best in the area and is packed with several emerging musicians of the highest calibre.
The Hard Bop Jazz Ensemble performed at several events of note, and these include major jazz festivals held in Switzerland, Italy and Holland where they always garnered considerable praise Continue reading...