Introduction Music has a unique ability to capture the essence of our experiences and emotions. Throughout our lives, certain songs become the soundtrack to our most significant moments, serving as a bridge between our inner world and the external one. In this essay, I will…
Essays on Music
Introduction In this revolutionary era of technology, global media that originates from foreign countries are able to reach mass populations of people they could not before. Fanbases can consist of millions of people from dozens of countries that don’t even speak the same language. The…
Introduction Subcultures are when individuals join specific groups to collectively carry out certain activities that deviates from mainstream culture or society (Grinnell College, n.d.). Whereas the term ‘scene’, is often used to — particularly in the context of music — capture the relationships between members,…
Introduction Music is aspect human culture that spans across the entirety of the Earth. Almost every culture in the world has its own unique variation and take on music that is appreciated and shared within it’s community. The United States and Japan currently stand at…
Although it has been around for as long as we know, music is something that is all around us and something that plays a big part in our lives and yet no one has been able to definitively give it a definition that has been…
In Alan Lightman’s essay, “Progress,” he questions whether technological advancements “inevitably improve the quality of life” (1). As a musician, I believe that technological development coincides with the development of music throughout history, and improves my life as a musician today. Technological advancements improve the…
The Oxford Dictionary defines “bad” taste as “failure to conform with generally held views” (Oxford Dictionaries, 2019), yet in sociological terms the definition of “bad” taste is slightly more complex. Social inquiry of taste is about the human ability to judge what is beautiful, good…
My music experience started when I was very young. I started singing in my church choir when I was 7 years old. We sang spiritual gospel songs such as “Take me to the king” and “My lighthouse”. It was a lot of fun getting together…
Music is sound, composed of positive rhythms to express people’s emotions or to transfer positive feelings. Dance is physical movement also used to specifically pleasure or convey other severe emotions. It can be anything from ballet to break-dance. In my lifestyle music is a great…
Music cannot happen without sound, so people make instruments. The creation of musical instruments in indigenous communities are influenced by different regions, for example differences in drum material, and throat singing. But why is music important? Music is believed to installs faith, revives one’s spirits,…
Music is an art form and cultural activity whose medium is sound organized in time. It’s hard to ignore that music is everywhere; at home, when driving a car, school, workplace, etc. There are many genres of music that interest to other people, so that…
For this project, I chose to read “State, identity, and the politics of music: Eurovision and nation-building in Azerbaijan.” This article was written by Murad Ismayilov. Ismayilov is a sociologist from the University of Cambridge. His main focuses of study are global knowledge structures, education,…
There are not too many musicians that seem to be there for almost forever like Neil Young, The Canadian singer and songwriter began his career in 1960 and has since released as much as 40 studio albums as a solo musician as well as a…
People always seem to try to interpret the meaning behind things in different ways. Like in lyrics, paintings, quotes, movies, people are always trying to find the meaning behind these objects trying to see what the person who made these things saw. I chose to…
As Picasso once said, ‘Good artists borrow, great artists steal,’ and pop culture has been built on the foundation of inspiration from the past. In a sense, just about any song imaginable is a collection of ideas that preceded it. In 2013 the music industry…
Mainstream ideas and attitudes set trends. As individuals and as a society, we respond to the ideas put forth by the many facets of entertainment deemed mainstream. But ultimately, as individuals, we need to think about how our values become affected and how the misalignment…
The question of whether or not rap music should be embraced in a society has sparked a debate for the last two decades. Rap music started as an Afro-American culture, which hitherto has taken roots to hip-hop with both black and white artists. There before,…
Music is everywhere, it is all around us.. We listen to it in the car, or in the background of office, the stores where we shop, in the elevators , during the commercial breaks of our favorite television show, and many more places we go….
Ever since the beginning of humankind, people have been evolving. Societies have been built, torn down, and built once more. Attitudes towards certain topics, the ways that we act, and the way humans communicate have all changed. One of the key methods of communication has…
From a rookie boy group struggling to have a spot in broadcasts and variety shows, to international superstars selling millions of copies of their albums worldwide, BTS (also known as Beyond the Scene) captured the world’s attention with their heart wrenching struggles to achieve their…
David Bowie’s 1971 album Hunky Dory is chock-full of symbolic meaning, from the opening track, Changes, where Bowie distances himself from the rock mainstream (“Look out, you rock ‘n’ rollers”), to the closing Bewlay Brothers, where Bowie sings of his struggles with his schizophrenic brother…
BTS, an abbreviation for ‘Bangtan Sonyeondan’, also known as Bangtan Boys, is a seven-member Korean boy-band that debuted in 2013. BTS is highly known to be very versatile in the sense that they are capable of indulging in many different genres of music, ranging from…
Introduction Can you imagine a world without music? Well, that’s what I thought! The world would lack colour and creativity, the depression rate would be significantly higher and so would your level of stress. 40 000 years ago musical instruments were created, and I’m going…
“This is America”- the Grammy award-winning music video for the song.“This Is America” by Childish Gambino is a matter of cultural importance. The powerful video has brought up many controversies in America. Believe it or not, there are still many people who judge minority groups…
Growing up, I always had a passion for music and dance in general. I would lock myself in my room for hours on end listening to music or practicing dance moves I had seen in trending music videos. I became quite popular in school as…
The importance of music in the resistance to colonial ideologies can be seen through the way in which music, more specifically Grime, is used as a means of exploring and critiquing citizenship. Marshall defined citizenship as “full membership of a community” which reveals that citizenship…
As long as you are wise and know how to utilize opportunities, many side businesses will bring money to your wallet apart from your main business. Merchandise has remained a good way to raise money for many industries not excluding the great football world. Apart…
All you need is love’ ‘Here comes the Sun’ ‘Whisper word of wisdom’ ‘Let it be’. All sang by the famous British rock band The Beatles. The Beatles were formed in Liverpool, founded by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Richard Starkey. This band…
How could we forget the king of pop? We can’t Elvis inspired thousands of people! My grandma is obsessed with him. This is such an easy topic to do because I already know so much about Elvis. Elvis was a fascinating character, a man who…
When you hear the name “Elvis”, what do you think? Many people, including myself, instantly thing about Elvis Presley. He is a worldwide phenomenon who will be known for decades, all because of the impact he had on his generation. Elvis has sold over one…
“Since the beginning, it was just the same. The only difference, the crowds are bigger now.” Elvis Presley The nation was in the grips of the Great Depression. The unemployment rate soared to an astounding 20.1, but in Tupelo Mississippi a king was born. The…
John Lennon was born on October 9, 1940, in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, during a German air raid in World War II. At the age of four, his parents separated and he lived with his Aunt Mimi. His father, Alfred Lennon, was not present at his…
Nearing what would be the end of the Vietnam War (1955-1975), English musician John Lennon produced and co-wrote with his wife Yoko Ono “Imagine” in 1971. Released in 1975, the song encourages listeners to imagine a peaceful world lacking borders, barriers, racial and religious divides….
The Beatles, also known as “The Fab Four” was an English band that was formed in 1960, consisting of four young and extremely talented Liverpudlian men, who would come to be a big part of the revolution of music. These men were John Lennon, Paul…
Music has been part of humanity since the ancient times. Songwriters and composers have expressed emotions, thoughts, and feelings for a variety of people. Music can send the message that someone is happy, sad, or angry. Compositions have served to unite people of different backgrounds….
The Beatles band was formed by John Lennon in 1960. John Lennon and Paul Mccartney composed a song called “Revolution” during the time of the Vietnam War. The song was intended to raise awareness of what was happening in the world during that time. In…
The Beatles, alsown as “The Fab Four” was an English rock band that was formed in 1960, consisting of four young and extremely talented Liverpudlian men, who would come to be a big part of the revolution of music. These men were John Lennon, Paul…
Many citizens around the world enjoy listening, creating, or even singing to distinctive types of music. It can bring on certain emotions at times and even drive us to accomplishing desirable goals. However, has the question; who created these significant and unique styles of music…
With more than 500 million albums sold and 18 number one songs, Elvis Presley has been described as the ‘American music giant who single-handedly changed the course of music and culture’. His impact, simply put, changed the course of musical history and projected America into…
The best success stories are the ones built from nothing. The ones that had to know what it was like to be dirt poor, down on luck, not having enough to thrive or survive. Elvis Presley faced this as a child. He started as nothing,…
If someone told you to think of rock and roll, what famous singer would pop up in your mind? Most people would probably think of Elvis Presley right away. Elvis is one of the most influential music artists in the history of music. He made…
Location Where The Beatles Formed The Beatles started in Liverpool in 1960. At first, the band was named The Quarrymen which was formed by John Lennon in March 1957 when he was 16 years old. 2 months after that, exactly 6 July 1957 Lenny’s friend…
The late 1960’s to early 1970’s was a time of great debate over political decisions made in the world. These debates were often shared in various mediums. John Lennon used his platform as a musician to link his criticism on political matters and reflect his…
A legendary rock band originated from Liverpool, England had completely transformed the popular culture over the last five decades since the band was first formed in 1960. The Beatles has sold over 800 million records worldwide which provides the listeners of today a glimpse of…
Imagine solicits audience members to imagine a world from harmony and solidarity. It crested at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stays one of the most notable and regarded melodies around the world. Some have scrutinized its message and Lennon’s truthfulness in its message….
Yesterday is an important piece in the history of music during the 1960’s. This song is composed by Paul McCartney and John Lennon. The song “Yesterday” was put on the Beatles album “Help!” and later received the World Record for the most recorded and covered…
You would think it is impossible to hate a woman whose name literally means ‘Moon Child’ but you would be wrong. Yoko Ono has so many accolades to her name that should make the whole world be irrevocably in love with her. She has been…
The protest song which I have selected is called “Give peace a chance” and it was written and sung by well-known singer and song writer John Lennon in 1969. The song is focused mainly on Vietnam war and other problems that was occurring in the…
It’s been over a decade since cancer caused the death of singer-songwriter and former The Beatles lead guitarist, George Harrison. After the band split, Harrison became a successful commercial star and an emblem of spirituality and awareness among the mainline rock fans of his generation….
Though deceased, John Lennon is best recognized as an iconic musician and songwriter. He is one of the founders of The Beatles – a legendry rock band which also had the likes of George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr as members. A native of…
Some people would argue that these two love birds had the most romantic love story in history. Perhaps what makes their love story so special is how abruptly it was cut short and yet how much impact their love has had in the world in…
People have always wondered how much John Lennon’s net worth is valued at. And we’re here to find out. John Lennon, whose solo and paired collaborations as a performer, writer, and co-writer earned him 25 number-one singles in the US Hot 100 chart was the…
Out of all the greatest hits written and sung by Lennon, Imagine has been the most influential song that reached across the world through its tremendous political and social impact that it had on our culture. Jimmy Carter even mentioned in one of his interviews:…
John Lennon portrays a simple yet powerful song that holds deep meaning which makes it worth taking a closer look at. Through Yoko Ono’s scriptures and Lennon’s passion for world peace, both husband and wife were able to share their message of letting go of…
The Beatles are performing at Shea stadium in this picture on 15 August 1965. This scene can be seen in their fifty minute documentary in which they are performing in front of 56000 people in Newyork. This show was just the best after Woodstock and…
On January 8th, 1935 Jessie and Elvis Presley were born. They were born in the small town of Tupelo Mississipi. Sadly, Jessie was born a stillborn. Presley was born during the Great Depression. The Great Depression was a stock market crash that caused many people…
From the first time a baby recognizes the first hums and rhythm in the world, he begins to enjoy music. As innocent as he is, he would later girate to the beat. The same way the history of music sprung from the innate love of…
Have you ever wonder what kind styles of music people would listen to back in the good ol’ days? Before pop and rap even existed? There were alot of popular music styles listened to during that time period but of all the most popular types…
The music is a global language as art. It can touch the very deeper senses of one’s inner desires. The people who love to enjoy music are kind-hearted as well as innocent in birth. This concept is the same for most of the times, but,…
The rhythm played on the piano closely resembles the similar ragtime characteristics heard in Joplin’s “Maple Leaf” this is due to the extensive use of stride piano as low bass notes are played on beats 1 and 3, and strong block chords are played on…
Heavy Metal started in Birmingham, United Kingdom in the late 60’s, early 70’s by a band known as Black Sabbath. The members of the band were industrial workers working in factories predominantly producing metal – mostly steel along with other pioneers of the Metal genre….
When it comes to the term African Diaspora, it is used to represent an industry of a wide variety of individuals today. In fact, there are a plethora of factors that contributed to the development of African Diaspora as a whole. The principal cause of…
With the improvement, growth, and advancement of the African music industry, there has been a lot of artistes that are riding the waves with their music tunes and rhymes. Afro beats, a music genre that originated from Nigeria, West Africa is now the most popular…
In this essay I will be talking about the origins of Jazz. This will include what influenced it, its major artists, who were the major influencers in the genre, its developments, as well as some of the sub-genres that came with Jazz. I will also…
One thing we don’t think about to much when talking about history is music. Like where music derives from or what effect it has on us as a society. This is exactly what Altschuler discusses in this book. From 1945 to 1965 and everywhere in-between….
Arrangement of sounds and tones, like language, is a unique form of communication. Music, in whichever genre it is presented- classical, rock, jazz, salsa, rhythm and blues, country, reggae etc has effect on the human body. Music affects people’s behavior, concentration, productivity and emotions. Here…
The Motown Music Scene Motown is a record label for the music style of Northern Soul. This can also be referred to as “The Motown Sound,” which blended R&B, pop, and other elements of soul music. It included incredible melodies, focus on tambourines and hand…
The word sonata emerges from the Italian phrase for involving. The word sonata has in reality been comprehended to end up being several values within different music timespans. In the course of the program of the Classical period ‘sonata’ was actually generally acknowledged as a…
The concert was called the Poet of The Piano: Celebrating Clara Schumann at 200.This took place at Founder’s Hall in Saint Francis college on October 28th, 2019. The music that was listed on the program can best be described as classical music from the romantic…
Shakespeare and Opera, by the author Gary Schmidgall does not propose to be a study of musical reworking’s of Shakespeare. The author, proposes, in his own words, ‘to explore at length and in detail the shared characteristics of Shakespearean and operatic drama.’ In the opening…
Caterina Ruini Galli was an Italian mezzo-soprano who rose to fame during the period between 1742 and 1754, which we can consider as her early London career. Little is known of her previous life before her operatic debut on the London Stage as the first…
Throughout history, a multitude of defining courses have shaped the way the world perceives specific circumstances and items; war, famine, death, rebirth, and a myriad of other general things. Among those general things, is music. Music has been a way of emphasizing and defining the…
For this essay, I have chosen the opera Carmen written by Georges Bizet. The opera was first performed on March 3rd, 1875 at the Opera-Comique in Paris. The opera has a four-act structure and is ultimately about love and tragedy. At first, audiences didn’t care…
It may come as a surprise to know that the ever growing Korean music industry is estimated to be worth $5 billion, so how exactly has the kpop industry grown so big. In the 1990s, the korean music scene wasn’t how we know it now….
Twenty-five years from now music genres will all be a blur. There will be no rock, hip-hop, pop, country, singer songwriter, everything will be one. With a look into the history of music and todays music the future of music will be very easy to…
Music has been around for a very long time and there has been many types of music since then. Music has been a big influence around the world and can be found in many cultures from simple music to complicated out of this world type…
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a world-famous Austrian composer. He was a prominent representative of the Viennese classical school. Originally baptized as Joannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart, Mozart was born on January 27, 1756, in Salzburg, Austria to Leopold Mozart and Anna Maria Pertl. He was…
Young classical singers who are in school for operatic training, are required most of the time to work on Mozart. Mozart wrote melodic lines that require a certain amount of precision and technique. A lot of opera companies and summer training programs require singers to…
Mozart was the most amazing, productive composer of the classical era. Mozart was romantic and showed the ability from his amazing childhood. He was already familiar on keyboard and violin, at the young age of five years old he performed. In his early teens, Mozart…
In the world of music, when we talk about composers, many people might think of Mozart, a genius who revealed excellent talents since childhood. He is considered the genius of geniuses. He is one of the most famous and influential composers of European classical music….
