Paul Brandt Music Analysis

Music is a very powerful expression of emotions that come together as a whole to morph your psychological feelings into a sub-reality vision. Over the many years, history has been able to capture the moments at which music has made an impact on human lives. We can start with Manu Chao the artist that sings about left-wing messages and portrays his concerts as “collective therapy”. Or Juan Gabriel the young man that rose out of poverty to become the world’s most beloved artist/songwriter and whose music carried a resonate flamboyant style. Music is a way of communication that is used in many realms such as entertainment, tradition religion and sporting events. So far this semester, Chic 316 has influenced me to seek a more coherent relationship

In the book “A Long Way Gone” music plays a role as a healer and a saviour.

“Adventists in the Arts” is an article telling the touching story of two young musicians, a beatboxer and a rapper, who bring the art of rap to the Adventist church, whether the older generation is ready or not. They met each other at school and began to work together creating several albums, the first not having any religious affiliation. They decided to create an album that walks the listeners through Daniel and Revelation. Debbonnaire Kovacs is very successful because she is able to catch the reader and bring them to her side. Through the elements of conflict and point of view the author is trying to convince her audience that Christian rap remains a viable art form capable of bringing new hearts to God.

1. Discuss the use of music in Catholic and Protestant worship practice, from the development of polyphony, through the music of J.S. Bach. In so doing, discuss the shift in responsibility for musical development from the Catholic Church to the Lutheran Church.

In his eye-opening book, Jason Bivins analyzes the connection that jazz music has with American religion. Not many scholars have decided to address this area religious studies. He conducts interviews with multiple musicians, in an effort to grasp what level of impact that their religion or spirituality had on their work.

African American religious music is the foundation of all contemporary forms of so called "black music." African American religious music has been a fundamental part of the black experience in this country. This common staple of the African American experience can be traced back to the cruel system of slavery. It then evolved into what we refer to today as gospel music. The goal of this paper is to answer three main questions. What are the origins of African American religious music? How did this musical expression develop into a secular form of music? What is the future of African American religious music? These questions will be answered through factual research of African American traditions, artists, and various other sources.

African American religious music is the foundation of all contemporary forms of so called “black music.” African American religious music has been a fundamental part of the black experience in this country. This common staple of the African American experience can be traced back to the cruel system of slavery. It then evolved into what we refer to today as gospel music. The goal of this paper is to answer three main questions. What are the origins of African American religious music? How did this musical expression develop into a secular form of music? What is the future of African American religious music? These questions will be answered through factual research of African American traditions, artists, and various other sources.

Ask anyone whom they believe to be a musical “god,” and they can cite many proficient musicians: Classical prodigies like Mozart and Beethoven, 20th century modernist composers such as Shostakovich, Wagner, and Arnold Schoenberg; even rock and roll legends like Jimmy Page, Frank Zappa, or Jimi Hendrix. But this term, “musical god,” could only have originated from one: Apollo, the literal Greek god of music. No matter how often mortal musicians practiced and dedicated themselves to their instrument, Apollo could easily best them. The god’s prowess was the subject of contrast in Ancient Greek culture.

However, a critical aspect of the liberation themes characteristic of Black worship is its ability to refrain from becoming a victim of oppression of time. Although, liberation in African-American Christian worship is also manifest in the way of music performance, with Black singers and instrumentalists seldom being satisfied to render a piece as it exists in print. Consequently, most often they elect to search for music and songs that provokes a responsive exploit in the African-American soul and

Hart said, “God is sound.” (Potter, 58) This quote resonated with me because no three words have ever spoken more truth. Coming from a musical, Catholic background, I have always been told that singing is praying twice. Music truly is a gift from God because God gave us the ability to hear.

are polluting our mind; however, there are people like Tasha Cobbs who music is uplifting, promotes peace, and love. Though many people do not want to admit it, the music we listen to plays a major role in our daily lives. My mind can be clogged up with doubts negative words said by others. Cobbs’ music, however, makes me have a sound mind and enables me to feel better about myself because my identity is not hidden in others but in Christ. The more positive music I listen to, the more I stay on the right path in life. For example, one of my friends told others a secret that we promised to not share with others. I could have listened to a song that promotes fighting and addressing people when they do you wrong, but instead I prayed and listened to a song covered by Tasha Cobbs “A heart that forgives”, and my mindset was changed and I went about the situation differently. Tasha Cobbs’ music also teaches me that I can always get along with others if I try to seek the best interest in others before I judge them, and that I do not have to have favoritism, but, I can be that light to show others that it is possible to unify our hearts and get along. There is a void in many people’s hearts, but love can fill this void, and that is what many people desire. Cobbs music helps me know that love conquers all things and that it is possible to live a life that is full of joy, in spite of what I may be going

This is article has taken an interest with both views of how music can affect you. The article examines Holocaust survivors and how they react to music. During the holocaust the Nazis used music as an element of torture. For instance, singing on command, where failure to obey or satisfy the guards could incur fatal consequences, was used to frighten, humiliate, and degrade prisoners. (Atarah 1223) Interviewing multiple survivors and examining how music effected their life before, during and after the Holocaust the article proves that it had

In this video, Ben Stuart discusses Psalm 1; he touches on a few different aspects of spirituality, using metaphors, stories, and examples to aid him in getting his point across. To begin the presentation, he brings up music: how it is a powerful force, how it can cause individuals to think, and how it is able to invoke emotion. He continues on, claiming that music is the “most natural medium to give expression to even the most profound human emotions”. After explaining why the book of Psalm is written as music--it allows us to properly display and share our feelings with God--he discusses that music is influential to our thoughts, therefore shaping what we care about, furthermore affecting what we chase. He later directly addresses Psalm

Has one ever listened to any Christian music? Christian music is a widely popular genre of music which is sung all over the world in many languages. Many people listen to Christian music for entertainment, but it is mainly be used as a carrier for praise and worship. At church, people listen to Christian music to have their mind cleared of all troubles and have a time where they can focus on God. Christian music also sets the right atmosphere of worship in the room, or location where one may be listening. In dark places, it fills the air with worship. Christian music isn't just harmony in one's ear, but it carries messages, influences people, and leads people to God.

That's a huge spiritual, physical, and emotional win and that's the goal of music, to make us feel. This music makes us feel the holy spirit. This music is the most powerful music ever because I can be truly life-changing.