Essays on Songs

Introduction

The poems represent discontentment of two different writers who have negative feelings about the communist war taking place in Vietnam. In the song, “What Plant is Not Faded,” the speaker is a Chinese who participates in the war, but does not like the situation of the war as well as not subscribing to the idea of war (Evanson, 21). The voice of gloom is witnessed as he attempts to express his disapproval of the war. In the other folk song, “Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” the speaker is a teenage girl who is entangled in the agony of ...

The poem “Love In Place”, written by Nikki Giovanni, is dedicated to the theme of love. It is clear that the poem is very personal and the poet shares the most intimate thoughts and emotions that she felt her life. In her sonnet the Giovanni tries to identify what is love and what this feeling means to her. Thinking about her past memories, the speaker tries to understand whether she has ever fallen in love in her life. This question seems to be rather significant for the poet. Moreover, while thinking about love, she tries to find some evidences ...

For my comparative essay I decided to take next songs: No Doubt – “Just a Girl” (1995) and Colbie Caillat – “Try” (2014). I was thinking a lot about the topic of these songs. It seems to be that they are about gender or sexual identity, because each of these songs is about girls imagine. But after listening to the lyrics several times I understood both of songs describe gender identity. These songs are about girls but very different images of girls. The first song by band “No doubt” tells us about typical American girl of middle 90: she has her ...

Introduction

Occupational therapy focuses on increasing participation in a client’s daily activities. It involves the identification of environmental barriers that limit the customer’s ability to perform his or her daily activities and eliminating them. This is done by modifying the tasks, educating and teaching the skills to the client to enhance his or her daily activities. More emphasis is placed on the needs and goals of the client. Young@Heart is a film about a chorus composed of senior citizens. They sing contemporary songs as well as pop and classic rock songs. Eighty is the average age of ...

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The Beatles is renowned as a legendary band that has been successful in making a remarkable name in the history of music in the United States (Davies). This paper intends to not only introduce this famous band and discuss its achievements, it also endeavors to describe the band and analyze its developmental history. It first provides the basic information about the band and then addresses the reasons it became so popular all over the world. Without a doubt, the Beatles has turned out to be one of the most popular bands in the United States with ...

Right from my early ages as a toddler, there are many people, objects as well as things that have influenced my life. However, just a few have become inspirational to me. First, music is one thing that inspires me most. My mother loved music, and the best she would do when I cry is sing for me. Thus, I grew up seeing music as a solution to all my problems. Later, at an age where I could listen and understand, I spent the better part of my day listening to music during my leisure times. More so, being the ...

John Dowland - Go, Crystal Tears from Book of Songs, Book 1 for solo voice and lute

1) In the beginning, it was strange and even a little bit uncomfortable to listen to it because it is so different from the music that I usually listen to. I never listen to such old music, so it took a few moments for me to open up my heart and mind to the music. I knew that the sound was beautiful, but because it was so unusual compared to what I usually listen to, it did not immediately attract my attention. When this initial shock wore off, I let myself sink into the song even more deeply. I ...

For the news reporters, it’s important to note the two sides of President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural concert. The event took place in front of the Lincoln Memorial on the eve of the inauguration ceremony held on 20th January 2017. The event can be noted for its difference from the Obama celebration for those who came to compare the two. However, one notable thing at the event was the absence of famous celebrities. Given that this was an event meant for marking the start of the reign of the 45th president, one would expect “big name” celebrities to ...

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Woody Guthrie is a musician who has a deep influence on American music. Guthrie’s upbringing and early life had a great influence on the lyrical content of his songs in later life. His father was a democrat and a racist; also rumored to be a member of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). Woody experienced the Great Depression in his early twenties and witnessed “drought, disease, crop failures and farm foreclosures” (Billet) in the farmlands of America. Guthrie and his songs represent ...

Factors that led to the creation of teen idols in the 1960s included the following. There was less travel and people became conditioned to their immediate surroundings. Thus, the presence of famous bands became an outlet for teens to express their aspirations for success. The Tin Pan Alley era ushered a revolution on music. It focused on the marketing of songs. Therefore, it gave millions of people the aspiration to become musicians. All they had to do was inspire an audience and they would receive royalties. It was great strategy for the music publishers as it allowed them to ...

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Bruce Springsteen has been acclaimed as one of the greatest artists of all time. His music is unique in many ways. One of the things I like is the lyricism and the poetic language in the songs. Many of his songs are very earthy in nature, reflecting the times of the day, suffering of the people, love and romances, events, patriotism and so on. The music brings together a very good symphony of words and tunes, integrating it with great sound, rock ...

Is the Separation of Church and State in America Real?

Is the Separation of Church and State in America Real?

Introduction

The United States is supposed to be a nation in which there is a defined separation of church and state. This means that anything the provides preference of one religion over another should not be permitted in public institutions. These institutions include, public schools, federal buildings, the federal government, and the White House. However, due to machinations of numerous political parties throughout America’s history the separation of church and state is not as defined as it is supposed to be. Many Christian groups have continually fought to push ...

Beyonce Giselle Knowles was born in Houston, Texas on September 4, 1981. Performance was important to her and she began performing in front of audiences at a very young age. Her parents supported her early entrance into the world of the performing arts, and her mother became her manager and stylist. (“Biography,” 2016) This support from her family was in large part the reason for her early success in the business. Beyonce had a large network of support that she could draw from when conflict arose and her times became more difficult than expected. When she was 16, Beyonce ...

Introduction

Hawaii is situated on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, and the population is composed of the Polynesian tribes, a native collection of people and subcultures that have inhabited the Islands since 170 AD. The population was secluded from the rest of the world for more than 500 years before the British invaded America. The native population went through a period of threat, when the population reduced from 300,000 people to a paltry 24,000 persons, thanks to disease and disruption by visitors who invaded the islands (Ng and Arya). Nonetheless, the culture of the Hawaii people remained ...

Cambodia had passed through the most difficult time in its history on Khmer Rouge years. It was the time while the people had no basic rights. It was the most violent years in the history of Cambodia that brought great impact on the life of every Cambodians. They had been away from the culture, art as well as the normal lifestyle because of the brutal attitude of leaders on the Khmer Rouge years. There had many branches that were banned during that years. It includes religion, professionalism, banking, education, family relationships as well as remembering the past of the ...

Country singer Luke Bryan turned in a somewhat dismal show in Baltimore as part of his “Kill the Lights” tour of 2016. Much of the problem was the redundant nature of many of the songs. Not a big fan of country to begin with, Bryan’s performance, with a few exceptions, comprised songs that I thought sounded similar to each other. Thus, it seemed as if the entire show ran on for hours and hours. His attire appeared very commonplace, which may have been a mistake, because he needed something to offset the poor sound which echoed throughout the ...

Nick Jonas put on a performance that was spectacular, energizing, and powerful. His music was melodic, and rhythmic. He appeared wearing a simple wardrobe which consisted of ripped-out jeans, and a jacket tied around his waist, as well as a t-shirt. He did not appear like a typical “pop” star, at all. He sang on a very large stage, and the band played behind the stage. A large band, it featured a trio of back-up singers who added extra harmony to Jonas’s impressive voice. Not only were his songs entertaining, but the crowd sang along with most of ...

Rock and Roll concerts are always my favorite. They tend to be enjoyable and that’s why, possibly I was among the first people to buy tickets for the summer fest performance by the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band. It is always a tradition between my friends and me to attend such events due to the excitement and energy brought about by such concerts. Furthermore, the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band is among my favorite bands. The concert began with a rock and roll overture such that it aligned with the mood set by the Summerfest. The performance began at top ...

Led Case

The plagiarism case of Led Zeppelin is significant because of the band’s iconic character. As for the side of the Spirit, the band who accuses Led Zeppelin of an alleged plagiarism, it is fair to raise such legal concern due to various reasons. First, the opening of Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin is closely similar to the Spirit’s Taurus (Rubin and Lewis, n.p.). The latter deals with the situation as if something was stolen from them, in which case, the construction of Stairway’s opening part. On the other hand, Led Zeppelin’s attorney claimed that ...

Introduction

William Blake is a great poet from England who was born November 28, 1757, and died August 12, 1927 (Bentley, 2016). He wrote Songs of Innocence and Songs from Experience (Poetry Foundation, 2016). In this work, William Blake speaks of two animals in opposite ways. The purpose of this paper is to write of the meaning of the two poems and compare each of the poems. The question: What are the likenesses and differences in the poems “The Lamb”, and “The Tyger” that make one poem a poem of innocence and the other poem a poem of experience? Will ...

Abstract

Radio has definitely been one of the most significant technological devices for more than a century. From the moment of its invention in the early 1800s till new developments in recent years, radio has performed a lot of important functions. Throughout the history, radios helped to supply communication and provide entertainment to many cultures. More than one hundred years already, radio still remains a powerful force in American life that will also retain its potency for some time to come. This unique form of mass media has the potential to reach any people, even the illiterate ones. No matter ...

AMINAL’s motto states that all efforts to categorize the genre they play in are futile and that it is “their sworn duty” to melt their audience’s face. Indeed, the “molten rock”, as they call themselves can be used to define the style of the band and, thus, its appeal. The somewhat careless attitude towards what and how they play does not make the band appear uninteresting to the public; it is the part of the style they consciously use to attract new audience. In crude terms, people enjoy seeing a bunch of regular-looking dudes play cool music ...

The popular perception that rap music is an expression of the African Americans’ struggle for social equality seems to have some basis. This is especially true when considering that rap music originates, or at least become popularized, by Black artists who have expressed their racial sentiments through songs that have become expressions of their racial opinions, such as those concerning bigotry. Such is the case in the popularity of Tupac Shakur and the rap group, Public Enemy, specifically on how the Black Americans are able to relate to their songs’ themes on racial bias suffered by Blacks under a ...

Hip-hop is a music genre popular among the youth and teenagers around the world. The genre has experienced significant changes from its inception to what it is currently. Besides, rock music, Hip-hop advocates lifestyles that are louder and daring than the modest or ordinary lifestyles. Additionally,Dalton (77) shows that the genre also has influenced how its fans relate and identify with each other, advocates the use of slang language. the Hip-Hop music is characterized by turntablism also known as Disk Jockeying, rapping, graffiti, dances such as the famous breakdance. The genre was started in the 1970’s in ...

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The Elements of Feminist Media and their Relationship to the Movie The Punk Singer

“Tougher and more lethal than any man, more beautifulthan most women, warrior women in thongs fused feminism and femininity in a fantasy reconciliation between the fury of Riot Grrrl and the body politics of Cosmo.” –Douglas, 2010a, p. 78 The above quotation made by Susan J. Douglas highlights the fact that feminism has had to change how it presents itself to the mainstream. The quotation implies that the strong, hard-core feminist is now being required to soften her outside image with her femininity and sexuality. The author made reference to the Riot Grrrl underground movement, ...

Sexuality and Politics in Music Marketing

Paper Due Date Introduction The music industry is a complex and multifaceted structure of relationships, views, perceptions, tastes, and opinions, which creates the audience and artists. While each of the artists aims at bringing individuality and its unique style to surprise, attract and retain his listeners, there are numerous concepts and elements of our social environment, which build on collective interest and create debate. Understanding of the differences between the worldviews on such critical social elements, as political environment, sexuality, religion, allows companies use this knowledge as marketing instruments of modern businesses. To narrow down the discussion, this document ...

AMINAL is a rock band founded in 2006 in Jersey City, New Jersey. Now it consists of 3 members: Dan "DP" Patierno - Bass and Vocals, Alex Heitzenrater - Guitar and Vocals, Jordan De Liso - Drums and Vocals. (“AMINAL”) In this paper, I am going to come up with some concepts of music apps to enhance the brand of the band AMINAL. Firstly, I would like to present some music apps that are convenient and can be helpful in this case. The first music app is called Last.fm. In this app, you cannot download songs or listen to ...

PART 1 – IDENTIFICATIONS (25 pts)

Define and explain in 2-4 sentences the importance for hip-hop culture of FIVE of the following identifications: Hip-hop music has its origins in the 1970s from South Bronx. Over the years, it has grown into rap music and even further to hip hop culture. Hip hop culture all over the world has incorporated various aspects in the society like technology, fashion, racism, art, and urban life among others. Multiple identifications in hip hop play a vital role in its culture. For example, sampling is the use of a song portion in another song either as a sound recording or ...

William Blake’s Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience were written in the 18th century. Blake used parallel versions of his poems to construct an ideal form of human existence which he later compared against the contemporary society. His works, which were sometimes considered deeply spiritual, caused some of his critics to dismiss him as a Lunatic and his work as the rantings of a lunatic. Blake was also an artist and his images accompanied most of his poems. Blake used parallel poems to respond to the decay in the human values in the society (Vines 116). Many ...

Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services

Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services

Introduction and background

This paper analyzes the case of how the music industry has gone through various technological thus forcing the business leaders to rethink of the forward strategies. The transformation from the usage of radio cassettes in the 1960s to the present day MP3 wide usage has seen the music industry and business grow in leaps and bounds. The golden age reached its peak after 1990. This paper uses business models, specifically, the Porters five forces in order to understand how the whole product shifting basis of completion and central role of user experience ...

Chapter 6

Question 1 There was one occasion when I made my opinion quite quick, without evaluating the evidence. It was about the news of the war in Syria. I was watching the most popular international news channels, and they were broadcasting people in Syria. According to them, people were complaining about their government. It was at the beginning of the war. The news conductor who was there in Syria said that they were complaining about their government and wanted a change. They showed images of people on the streets with pamphlets and flags singing songs. Of course, I could not ...

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1) 1. French Hip-Hop genre is famous for several names of people, who have made a large contribution to the development of hip-hop culture in France: Dee Nasty, Phil Barney, Bernard Zekri, Jean Karaks, and Sidney. Dee Nasty is a DJ Radio Nova’s producer and a pioneer of Hip-Hop genre in France. He has produced the first Hip Hop record in France in 1980s and soon became world-known. He took part in many DMC World DJ Championships. Dee Nasty is also known for the distribution and development of graffiti, break dance, and funk music in French culture. ...

Introduction

The primary objective of a copyright law is to protect the ideas, time and imaginations of the producer of a particular work including the effort contributed towards the individual work. The owner of the concrete work is assured of individual rights such as:

Produce other works established on the original work

Duplicate or imitate his or her work Circulate original copies and any other copies through sale or charter Live performances of the work in public Public exhibition of the work The owner of the work can assign individuals to accomplish any of the rights provided by the law. If the copyright owner decides to transfer the ...

"I'm glad there's some folks gettin' interested in the old ways. This new generation don't know such things, but when they find the old songs and the tales, they'll delight in them." --Granny in Grandfather Tales (Chase & Williams, 1948) The Southern Appalachian region has a rich heritage of folklore and songs passed down orally from European immigrants settling in the mountain range situated from New York to Georgia (Abramson & Haskell, 2006) from the 18th to the 20th centuries (Hanlon, 2000). Since the middle of the 20th century, variations of the folktales have been compared to publications such as Grandfather ...

Sister Rosetta Tharpe is an inevitable figure in music, especially when it comes to gospel music. Considered as “the Godmother of Rock and Roll”, Sister Rosetta Tharpe played a significant role in the further development of these genres and was a great influence on music stars such as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Little Richard and many more (Graham, para. 2). Born in Arkansas in the year of 1915, Rosetta was an African-American and was raised by her evangelical mother, Katie Bell Nubin, who was incredibly passionate about the church. In fact, the passion was so great that Katie would ...

In this paper there will be the analysis of various children’s games and songs. In this exercise, the lyrics of the songs will be provided with a detailed description of the game or the movement that is involved. The range of age that the song is recommended for will be mentioned and the purpose of the song will be noted. It is said that songs and other games help in the growth of the children and their IQ. The analysis of this will be looked into as a research paper will be analyzed and the findings will be ...

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Target Audience: Preschool Children, 3 – 4 years Learning Objectives: During this lesson, preschool children will learn the parts of their body and their functions. Activities: The teacher will sing the song “Me Complete” and teach the children the song. The teacher will help the children create life-size body outlines, according to the following procedure: One child will lay on his/her back, on a large piece of paper. After informing the child, draw an outline around his/her body with a marker. Once each child has an outline, give the children crayons to color their drawings. *Suggestion – have the ...

AMINAL is a rock band from Jersey City, New Jersey. It was founded in 2006 and consists of 3 members: Dan "DP" Patierno - Bass and Vocals, Alex Heitzenrater - Guitar and Vocals, Jordan De Liso - Drums and Vocals ("Security Check Required"). The band is getting ready for their debut release! They represent their genres as Molten Rock and SmashWave. The band see themselves as the dreamers of the Jersey City’s Rock Revolution! They are breathing fire in their music: bringing heat as men of magma. You could even say that their music is molten rock. AMINAL ...

Social Media Marketing

The emergence of social media technology has made it possible for an individual to communicate with a large number of people related to products and companies that offer them. It indicates the positive impact of consumer to consumer marketing in the diversified market. Social media is considered a hybrid tool for promotional activities. The main reason is that in the context of traditional advertising, it enables the companies to communicate with their customers and in the context to non-traditional advertising it enables customers to communicate with each other directly (Mangold & Faulds, 2009). Various companies use social media as the ...

Elvis Presley the king of Rock N Roll was born in 1935 Tupelo, Mississippi. His first interaction with the music happened at the local church where he sang along with his family (Wallace, p.101). Elvis was an only child. He comes from a poor family, that did not stop him from reaching a peak in his career and becoming an internationally acclaimed artist of all times, but before that he had to go a long way from a truck driver to a talented singer. Indeed, he used to think to become a truck driver that was eventually replaced by ...

Classroom Observation Tool

CHS111 Foundations in Early Childhood Education PRINT THIS FORM to use for your classroom observation. Once completed, print this form again and type the information you recorded into the form. The completed, typed form will be submitted in Unit 4.

Observer’s Name: _____Insert your name________________________________________

Time(s): Start: ___9:00am___________ End: _____11:30am___________ CENTER/SCHOOL INFORMATION Program Type (Place “X” for all that apply): public __ private _×_ non-profit __faith-based __ corporate __ other: _____________________

Observed Classroom

Teaching Staff Total: ___21___Teachers __10___ Assistant Teachers ____9__Other: _____2___________ Observed: ___16___Teachers __8___ Assistant Teachers __7____Other: ______1__________ Child Enrollment Total Enrolled: ___141_ Infants _18_____ Toddlers __24___ Preschoolers __45___ Kindergartners __54___ ...

1.) In making and posting the YouTube video, it is quite possible that I am breaking the law. The determining factor will be whether or not the songs that I use are in the public domain. Although these songs are most likely in the public domain, based on their age, the recorded copy that I used most likely is not in the public domain. This is because, while song is free to use, the actual recording of it is the intellectual property of whoever made the recording. In order to use the songs legally I would need to get ...

Dolly Parton: Career and Influence

Abstract Dolly Parton is an American singer and songwriter whose overwhelming success, especially in country music, makes her a perfect example of how women can succeed in the music industry. This paper explores Parton’s career, which was influenced by her poor upbringing in a family of twelve siblings, as well as her desire to convey messages of female equality. Dolly Parton was born in 1946 in Tennessee, and pursued music from the age of six. She has released 43 solo studio albums, received numerous awards and appeared in both television and film. The paper addresses the theme of ...

Popular music tends to be a very generational thing. The parent’s favorite groups often sound old fashioned to the child—and the parent can’t understand what the child sees in their favorite music, which in the parent’s mind is nowhere near the quality of what he listened to as a child. It is the rare piece of popular music that has the staying power to still be relevant decades after its release, something that’s especially true now when there are so many different styles of popular music in the world. But while this may mean ...

At the turn of the 20th century, New York City was a hub for diverse theatre styles, aspiring performers from across the country and around the world. The city was undergoing important changes such as the opening of the subway system to the general public. New York was on the move to greatness. Along with the change it was also the age when American theatre was growing. Different personalities were competing for the audiences’ demand and hence, their drive shaped American theatre. However, a distinct style was not easy to give where most of American musical theatre was influenced ...

Human Sexuality Behavior at the Nightclub

Introduction A night club is always composed of different individuals of different genders, ages, and even different sexual orientations. This is so in instances when one visits the club on a normal night when the club does not have the various shows, for example, the 80’s show or when somebody visits a gay or lesbian club, since the composition of the club on that particular day or time will not really have variety as desired by this research. I visited the Sambordia Nightclub on a warm Friday evening in order to carry out the research and was able ...

Blues is a genre of music that is influenced by country music and the American folk culture. Moreover, the music draws from work hollers and songs, folk ballads, European hymns, traditional songs, and a rich mix of African-American spirituals. The first recorded blues was published as sheet music in the 1910s when the music had taken the form of AAB lyrical structure, 12 bars, and an unprecedented scale with the seventh and third notes flatted (Jackson 14). Blues is also an evolution of West African music that was brought to the United States by slaves who used it to ...

Music as a cultural and social genre may be used to communicate various aspects of people’s cultural and even political systems. Several Jamaican music songs convey different messages that depict the political and cultural aspects of the Jamaican people and the values in the society. The use of characters in these genres is also significant in conveying a variety of messages to the intended audience. Using the literary style of repetition, some of these songs we listen to tend to emphasize their message to the public by always mentioning the keywords and messages of the artists. In this ...

Reggae music is a musical genre characterized by colorful individuals who have created a huge impact not only in the entertainment scene, but also in the political, social and economic fronts. Among those who have established themselves in the music industry as movers, shakers, and influencers is Bob Marley. Originally from Jamaica, country strife in political and racial turmoil, Marley embodies Jamaican’s sentiments through his music and songs. He was a complex but engaging entertainer. His performances were unique and bold, which earned him a reputation as one of the best reggae artists of his time. Marley’s ...

It has been said that music is the universal language. This statement could not have been any truer—ever since the dawn of civilization, humans have always used music as an instrument in expressing their thoughts, feelings, and passion to the audience regardless of language. What is wonderful about music is that it speaks to us a message that transcends language barriers. One distinct primary goal of music is to give out a message to the audience. These can be attributed in the early days when music was a form of accompaniment in telling the stories of every culture. ...

Sarafina the movie

It is true, we should treat everyone as an equal, when we demand respect for ourselves. Speaking of “Sarafina” the movie, we see problems of black people in the USA in the 1980s. The main character is a schoolgirl Sarafina who dreams of becoming a star, but realizes, she cannot achieve this, without being free. We observe a racy nation, loving and supporting each other, suffering from injustice. Their dances are original and sometimes wild. Their songs combine sadness and energy, hope and love. Their language is unique; and the people are not ashamed of it (McKinney). The nation ...

Song 1

Introduction- Spomal by Peha is a soulful award winning song by the contemporary Slovakian band. The beautiful song presents a smooth flow of instrumentals and the deep soulful rendition is truly inviting. The song represents modern pop culture of Central Europe, showing the departure from traditional music and contemporary orchestra and embracing modern pop music and dance. Its good reception is also reflective of the new generations’ taste that is influenced by other cultures like American pop. Link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyfjLCajbCwSong 2 Introduction- This is the kind of song that gets you up on your feet to the dance floor to ...

Recently I have been watching the live concert of Depeche Mode band which was shown on YouTube channel in the Internet. These are outstanding musicians who create wonderful music. Every their album is special and full of emotions. You can’t stay behind it. I watched one of the last concerts where they represented their last album “Delta Machine”. This album is especially touching because it is full of lyric songs. By the way, in their songs they sang about their real lives, real problems which may concern everybody. This album consists of thirteen songs, which won’t leave ...

The week of my birth (January 20, 1995) the number one song was “On Bended Knee,” performed by the R&B group Boyz II Men. Boyz II Men was formed in the late 1980s at Philadelphia’s High School of the Creative and Performing Arts as the vocal quintet Unique Attraction (Billboard, para. 2). They were discovered in 1989 when they performed an a cappella version of New Edition’s “Can You Stand the Rain” for Michael Bivins of Bell Biv DeVoe backstage at a concert (Billboard, para. 2). The quartet has four members: bass Michael McCary, baritone Nathan Morris, ...

In April 1898, the United States of America declared war on Spain. It lasted less than four months but resulted in the American victory and the completely new vision of the American position in the world. The 1898 Treaty of Paris brought Americans Puerto Rico, Philippines, Guam, the control over Cuba, and the expansion of U.S. power in both Americas. However, the official justifications for the beginning of the war seem to be contradictory with the main principles of the American foreign policies. This paper aims to discuss events preceding Spanish-American war. How did the United States justify its ...

Welcome to Lagos

Welcome to Lagos is BBC documentary that depicts the life of people in the most populated city in Nigeria. This film is unique and interesting because it shows another side of poverty and dirty places as well as poor living conditions, with which it is often characterised by foreigners. People living there are cheerful and resourceful, full of energy and beliefs in their future, seeing a great opportunity in just everything, starting from the perfume bottle found in the rubbish and finishing with the writing rap songs and performing them at the stage to the people having fun. The ...

Thomas Tallis is my chosen composer from chapter 9. His music career dates back to the trouble days of King Henry VIII reign, the protestant regime, and the Catholicism re-establishment under Queen Mary as well under the Queen Elizabeth rule. During this period, religious and political upheavals greatly influenced the music created by Thomas Tallis. He secured the first job as an organist at the Benedictine Dover and Waltham Abbey mission parishes. He later joined the Canterbury Cathedral mission church and in 1543, he was appointed a royal man in the chapel. Thomas retained the position until he met ...

I am one of the choir members in my church. I started singing at a very young age. My parents noted the talent in me and encouraged me. They are the ones that motivated to join the church choir. Singing became a hobby for me. I would spend most of my time listening to songs and attempting to compose my own. When more people heard me singing, in choir competitions or in school, my voice moved them. Slowly, many people took an interest in my voice. I began getting invitations to perform in events and concerts. The invitations increased ...

The poem states that the grandmother and the mother start singing in joy, but they end up crying even though none of them stops crying (Lee 50). The scenario shows that the poem has some mixed feelings of both joy and sorrow. This explication attempts to explain the pertinent issues presented in the poem through analyzing its deeper meaning. The explication investigates why the two women start singing in joy and happiness but end up crying. In the first line of the poem states, "she begins, and my grandmother joins her" (Lee 50). The sentence highlights that the mother ...

Introduction

Frank Sinatra was among the most popular music icons of the 20th century that influenced how today’s music is interpreted and appreciated by many people. His enduring and timeless songs remain to be enjoyed by music enthusiast from all over the world. When his friend, Bing Crosby was asked about what keeps Sinatra’s music enduring, he replied, “Frank is the only one of us who seems to get through to all age groups” (qtd in Mastrogiannis). While he never had formal music lessons, he became interested in singing at a tender age, particularly in jazz music. He ...