Element XI: Music Analysis

2b. In Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, John Williams creates the mood of non-diegetic music which is when the source of the sound is not visible on

Having looked at the emotional effect this music has on people, it is now worth looking at the specific churches within the Sydney diocese to get a greater understanding on a smaller level as to how the music is played and what effect it might have. To do this, there have been visits to said churches to see what goes on, this is like a large scale of the participant observation methodology. This was a very useful in developing an understanding for how different churches of the same denomination were going about music as part of the service. There is some clear information that has come out from attending these churches. Firstly, and worth noting, the churches run very similar services, across most of the churches the structure of songs is the

3. Discuss the political events and sociological factors that made the Classical Period such a time of violent upheaval. (1 point)

On Saturday, November 14th, 2015 the Newsies touring company performed at the Straz Center in Tampa, Florida. Newsies is a musical based on real events that occurred in 1899 when newspaper boys went on strike. This essay will be on the performance attended and opinions based on what was seen. There are many things that can make a difference on whether or not the performance was successful such as the costumes, the text itself, the music, the performances by the actors, the choreography, and the stage and scenic design.

The initial aims of my project were to compose and record a six-track EP with all the tracks mixed and master to a professional standard. I have met these aims to a very strong extent as I have managed to record all of the tracks to a professional level.

The last genre of music that my father played for me is called TAMBORAZO its music from a state in Mexico called Zacateca”s. The album that he played for me had no lyrics. It was all sounds and instruments being played. It sounded a lot like the music that you would hear where there was a bull involved and it was trying to tackle the guy with the red flag. It was very interesting to listen to. He says that this is the music that he listens to when he goes for a run. It is very fast paced and sounds like you require a lot foot work to keep up. He says that he really likes it because of the instuments being played. (which if you want an understanding of beats a lot of people say is similar to polka music)

The following report introduces two producers I draw inspiration from, and am influenced by; Rick Rubin and Ken Scott. Firstly to critically analyze their bodies of work we must first understand the role of a producer and what classifies an individual as a producer or engineer. A producer must be able to oversee and effectively manage the recording, they must be able to understand the bands vision, they must have an overall goal as to what they wish to produce with the band, they must be creatively innovative and true to the bands and their own style, they must effectively portray the story

In 1910, the composer of The Planets’ Symphony was undoubtedly going through a midlife crisis. Although a plentiful of emotions are shown throughout the book there are three that stand out. The movement ‘Mars the Bringer of War’ from The Planets’ Symphony was composed by Gustav Holst in 1914, and the book First They Killed My Father written by Loung Ung was published in 2000. Both the movement of the suite and the book demonstrate sadness, fear and anger in their own ways.

I am seeking funding support from the Office of the President for three concerts to be presented by the Bucknell University Orchestra in this spring semester (2016). The three concerts belong to a series entitled The Bucknell Orchestra Semester of Social Justice. The first program, entitled The Struggle to be Heard- Women and the Symphony, will commemorate International Women’s Day, and feature classical works and original film scores of great women composers from the 20th and 21st centuries. The second concert, The Struggle to be Heard– Chamber Music of Diverse Composers, will feature chamber music composed by women, African American, gay and transgendered composers, performed by students from the Bucknell Orchestra and Music Department Faculty. The third and final concert, The Struggle to be Heard¬– Music of Social Justice, will present music inspired by some of the most significant social justice issues of the past and present, most notably Aaron Copland’s A Lincoln Portrait, and Elmer Bernstein’s film score to

When Jaap van Zweden announced he will leave the Dallas Symphony Orchestra in 2018, the question that comes to mind is: who will succeed him? Although young, James Gaffigan proves tonight that he possesses the stylistic expertise to replace van Zweden’s. This performance by the Dallas Symphony of El Salón México, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, and Symphony No. 5, held at the stunning Meyerson Center, showcases the astonishing capabilities of conductor James Gaffigan and solidifies his claim to van Zweden’s post.

The Sound of Music debuted in 1965 thanks to the music of Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and direction of Robert Wise. The Sound of Music originally premiered on Broadway in 1959, but Robert Wise produced and directed the 1965 film version. The lyrics featured in the 1965 version are hardly changed from the original. The popularity of the 1965 film allowed for the soundtrack to live a life of its own with many of the songs being released as singles. Even the song “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” has recently been remixed for a State Farm commercial. On the surface, the song seems to be a typical love song. Unfortunately, the song has lyrics that covertly portray women in a negative light. These negative aspects were not uncommon thoughts during the 1960s. In the 20th century, women were still seen as inferior to men. This idea is accentuated by the way the male character treats his female love interest in the song. Oscar Hammerstein’s lyrics and Robert Wise’s stage direction in “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” purposefully echo the subconscious thought people had that women should have a lower status than men in the workplace.

I agree with your point that most of the sound is diegetic. However, shortly into your selected clip, the diegetic sounds take a backseat to the non-diegetic intro music that you mentioned. I kind of feel like the non-diegetic music in this clip fits the definition of "delineating form" and "setting the mood." In fitting the definition, the musical cues in this clip are helping to convey the genre and establish the overall mood. As the clip progresses through the opening scene, the music continues.

For many years we as individuals and as a society have created and listened to various forms of music. Initially there are two ways in which music can be introduced into one's life. The first initiation is through listening to music. This can then be followed by the second initiation which is playing music. Through these initiations people are able to remember music and do not need the external influence because of memory. For example, if someone likes Mozart, they do not need to actually listen to the music because they can hear it in their own mind. The memory of music can never be fully taken away, not even from someone who has become deaf. Music has been used as a means of expression, and a way to convey feelings and emotions such as love,

In the beginng of the docuementrary, the producer and director talk about how they had to create a plot and characters that it make sense with the already made songs

Commercial Sephardic recording had already begun with a burst of activity between 1906 and 1913 in Eastern Europe, yet following the boom of World Music (including the popularization of Sephardic music), folk musical revival and a decisive technological evolution (cf. Kittler), the end of the first half of the twentieth century marked a momentous shift in Sepharadscape as regards repertoire, performance and commercial issues. Conspicuous examples of such process include Gloria Levy’s Ladino songs in Westernized folk style (e.g. Fel Shara) and the compilations Chants séphardis (Léon Algazi 1958) Chant Judéo-Espagnols (first, volume, Isaac Levy 1959) (Bresler 2012).