Essays on Music Industry

Introduction SZA uses different narratives throughout her music video, in some ways, contradicting what her lyrics are saying. I think her use of imagery plays a deeper role than what she is leading on. She is digging into her self-acceptance, using the reference of Adam…

Introduction Canadian music is profoundly influenced by Canadian landscape. It is influenced by the region’s climate, the artist’s culture and upbringing, and their connection with their land. The artist’s mood, experiences, and their passions are all going to be affected by the climate of their…

Born in 1685 to a dynasty of professional musicians, he was considered the greatest key board player of his day. Fingers flying, he used harpsichord and organs as his whom. Weaving together almost 6 musical frets and compositions he invented on the spot, to the…

A composer is not only defined by the popularity of his work or the complexity of their projects, but by the lasting impression in which the individual leaves on humanity. While aspects like acclaim and intricacy may play a role in a composer’s merit, attributes…

The heterogeneity of London’s population has generated the development of ‘drill’ music, which originates from Chicago, North America. Attributable to the “increasing interconnectedness of societies” through globalisation, ‘drill’ music has spread to the cosmopolitan City of London. This genre of music has often been interrelated…

There have been quite a few artists who have recorded this song. Hound Dog was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller in 1952. It was originally recorded by Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton. In late 1953, Hound Dog was Big Mama’s hit record, selling…

Musicians in the Baroque period often worked either in the service of a ruler at a court or at a church. The musical director of a church was essential to compose a steady flow of contemporary music for regular church services and festivals as well…

Ars Nova is a musical style that flourished in France and Burgundian Low Countries in the Middle ages between the period 1310s till about 1400. It is translated “New Art”. During this time, the mode, time and pronation of music began to shift. Time signatures…

When asked who I look up to, my answer comes without hesitation. I think of a woman that doesn’t let fame control her humanity. A woman who faced dragons, but slayed them, and continues to do so fearlessly. A woman who is perfectly imperfect. I…

When talking about Drake’s fan base it is important to know the sheer size. Without exact numbers for fans one way to do this is to look at the sheer amount of sales he has made. Some examples of first week sales are the song”…