Essays on Music

In the history of all bands, I believe that many can argue that among the greatests, if not at the very top of the list of greatests, would be the Grateful Dead. The Grateful Dead came about in the 60’s, starting with Jerry Garcia as…

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…

On Thursday September 13, 2018, I attended a Chamber Music concert featuring the Ying Quartet with Robin Scott and Janet Ying as violinists, David Ying as cellist, and Philip Ying as violist. The concert took place at The Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall and began…

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…

New discoveries are necessary in instigating one’s personal growth, as they often lead to reformed perceptions, in turn encouraging the development of new values and beliefs. Simon Nasht’s documentary Frank Hurley: The Man Who Made History (2004) and Tim Winton’s short, coming of age story…

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 documentary, “Yellow is Forbidden” published to be view at the Vancouver Film Festival on October 10, 2018 director Pietra Brettkelly featured a Chinese fashion designer, Guo Pei demonstrates her journey and challenges she had overcome to host her first ever runway show in Paris….

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…