Music And Music

"On those nights that I missed him most I listened to music" (Alexie 3086). Woven throughout Sherman Alexie 's work, "Because My Father Always Said He Was the Only Indian Who Saw Jimi Hendrix Play ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ at Woodstock,” is the theme of music. Its presence is a faint drumbeat of life, felt throughout the piece. It not only accompanies moments of sorrow, such as when the narrator listens to music while he is longing for his father, but encompasses every variation of emotion available to man, and because of its extraordinary influence on the characters, it takes on human qualities. Through music 's multidimensional effect on characters and its personification, Alexie highlights music’s everyday influence in life, suggesting that it is inescapable and necessary to the human experience.

Prior to this class I had been in both chorus and band, along with general music classes through fifth grade. Although, I did not have very much knowledge on music history or the many different music composers. My knowledge in music was mainly revolved around music theory and harmony. When the semester began I was not positive what was in store for me, however what I was sure about was two things. One, I would love whatever we learn for I have a deeply rooted love for music. And two, I would leave this class with an abundance of knowledge. Now that it is the end of the semester I can say with confidence that both of these are true Different aspects of this class and several pieces of information will be spoken about thoroughly in the next number of paragraphs.

Since the beginning of time, music and dance has been a form of entertainment for millions of people. As audiences across the world prepare for dance performances, they typically expect to see something that is lively, exciting, and unique. However, what most audiences of dance and musical performances neglect to consider is the origins and importance these forms of dance and music have on culture. It is truly astounding how synonymous music and history have been and continue to be. Understanding the history and culture behind a certain piece of music only makes the experience more special than ever. People need to realize the significance music has had on the foundation and progression of each and every culture around the globe.

Music and dancing were the principal ways of communication in the past, even before speaking develop. First humans transmitted their ideas, feelings, emotions and all through dancing and music. One of the most important aspects in world's culture is dancing and music because it has been present since the begin of the time. There are many kinds of music around the world for many different preferences and one of the most interesting is one called Bomba. This essay will cover some of the most important points to stand out related to this incredible and interesting danging culture.

The Auditory commodity of music has been present in society for many years and has profuse cultural, social and even political associations. Though a date and location can not be put to the origin of music, as many ancient cultures incorporated it into their traditional processes all over the globe, it is believed that music emerged between 60,000 and 30,000 years ago, when there was a major detonation in culture, with practises of art, the creation of ornaments and development in academic theories. Music, which in our century is mainly listen to for recreational purposes, acquired substantial archaic uses such as its method for communication, the location of other tribes or people and its ability to bring people into communion which

While walking today as I normally do, I turned around and your face came into my view. I could only imagine what was wrong with her. But at the end I understood what was wrong with her, it was music. This is what music does to people and I love it for that. Music makes people feel good inside so much that it might even hurt. Throughout my life, music has always been a major influence. It has the power to change my mood when I 'm feeling down. Music is a cure for when I’m down and a joy for my happiest days. It’s part of my life and can express my feelings when my own words are not enough. There’s a song to every feeling I feel and I’ve yet to find them all. I can 't remember the exact day I started listening to music,

When music is created, it integrates the cultural and emotional situations that occur in everyday life. People create dances to the

In the book, Dancing Through History, dance is presented as an complex art form that served and continually serves a variety of purposes throughout history. Despite the different purposes of dances, all occasions have the same theoretical objectives: “infuse the art of dance with new life; make it possible for dance to express new ideas; and arouse the interest of easily bored Western audiences” (pp. xi). The book details dance in forms of ritual, world dance forms and court dance forms.

In Seminar in World Music, we explored the basic development of music in the different cultures. In this class, we explored music throughout the world. Each culture has its own unique evolution, and this class gave us an introduction to 11 different cultures and the development of the music in that area of their musical forms. Music of China, Japan, Europe, Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East, The Caribbean, Indian, and Native America are some of the different cultures that we focused on throughout the course of the semester. The history and development of the music in these different cultures have influenced Western art music as we know it today.

They Might Be Giants throughout their career have been an incredibly subversive band. While many band’s highest charting singles might be about the perils or joys of love, They Might Be Giants’ biggest hit, 1990’s “Birdhouse In Your Soul” is sung from the perspective of child’s nightlight, musing on its job and on the evolution from lighthouse to nightlight. Their only two Grammy’s have been won for “Boss Of Me” and “Here Come The 123s”; the theme tune to “Malcolm In The Middle”, and an educational children’s album about numbers respectively. They were one of the first bands to interact with their fans via the internet on the alt.music.tmbg usenet newsgroup, and one of the first bands to sell their music online, leading to the band being

In the late 19th century a new form of music began to blossom in what was known as the deep south of the United States. This new form of music began as chants and call and response in the slave fields and on farms and began to incorporate traditional African music, singing and chants. The themes mostly consisting of hard times and emotional turmoil in its beginning stages. Over the years it grew and developed until it had become what we now know today as 'The Blues '.

In modern world, many people are struggling to make friends due to their over reliance on the technology. However, music still remains a form of socializing tool for many people. Music we listen to dictate who we are friends with because it unites people with common belief and interest. There are many different types of music in modern society and each type of music represents individuals with unique experiences that shaped their identity. This pop culture in modern society can draw together various people from many different backgrounds of race, color, and even ethnicity. No matter what people say about music not being a big deal, it definitely matters to rest of the world as the president of Bard College, Leon Botstein, stated during the press release when he was invited by the United Nation as a guest speaker, “Music, in its fully developed extended forms, is the last refuge for a hope that lies beyond the linguistically expressible that in every human being there is a boundless power of imagination that need not be envied, for it has no transferrable value”. Even though music has no transferrable value to others, it can still act as an antidote for people who are suffocating with their dilemmas in life. The ones who truly appreciate the hard work behind the beautiful melodies of music are the ones that shares core life values because as a communication tool, music can penetrate through any barriers between people of different backgrounds.

Music has played alongside humankind throughout all of history. It has brought together people, creating communities and sub-cultures, acting as a reflection of everything we have experienced and expressed as a race. However, the influence of technologies developed overtime has changed how we experience, ultimately changing culture and how we express ourselves through music. To be able to create the music we hear today has taken thousands of years’ worth of discoveries, development and creativity from the collective of humanity, which seems exaggerated when we see how easily we can create music now.

A society is a community of people who share common interaction, culture and territory. These societies consist of more than two people according to their social relations and cultural identity. With a population of 10.28 million, the 1960s was a decade of political and social upheaval in Australia. New aspects of society were being considered in shaping Australian politics through several protests in defying authority. These included women’s liberation, racial equality in support of the Indigenous and Australia’s participation in the Vietnam war. This then led to the inspiration of creating protest music internationally. The major cultural and societal development in Australia was seen through several elements of pop culture, predominantly rock ‘n’ roll music which was heavily influenced by American and British artists and was especially successful. The Beatles, Elvis Presley and Johnny O’ Keefe are three of the most iconic figures that ensured the rock ‘n’ roll culture and lifestyle could spread rapidly within Australia and all over the world.

While most parents want their child to become a pro athlete, lawyer, or doctor, it is very uncommon for a parent to want their child to become a musician. The reason being is that the average musician does not make as much money as a pro athlete, lawyer or doctor. When in reality being a musician is not about the money, it is about self expression and elevating the mind which is more valuable than currency. Music is essential to people’s lives because it controls basic human emotions, for example, when one listens to sad songs one declines in mood or if one listens to something upbeat one feels the need to dance. This is called the Greek Doctrine of Ethos which was written in the 4th century B.C.E by the great Greek philosophers Aristotle and Plato. The Doctrine is still relevant today how for numerous reasons “Aristotle, in his politics explains the different kinds of music imitating specific feeling (anger, kindness, love), can affect a human being with the same kind of feelings. Therefore, says Aristotle, someone who listens to the wrong kind of music will grow up to be bad person and become a good person if they listen to good influencing music. Consequently, Aristotle (and also Plato) recommended the right kind of music in the education of young citizens” (The Ancient, 2009). While listening to music stimulates the brain, playing a musical instrument works both sides of the brain. Thus, playing a musical instrument affects a child’s brain development in various ways.