Reflective Essay On Art Of Music

Everyday music engulfs us whether we are watching a show, listening to the radio, or shopping at a grocery store. Music gives humans the ability to express oneself when there is no other way. Music sparks more creativity, emotions and brain function than any other activity.

When I was in fifth grade, I was caught between two worlds, playing a woodwind or string instrument. If I played a woodwind instrument I would have to blow in it to make music, but string instruments are played with a bow to make music. After much thought, I decided that the violin was the best instrument for me, because it has a beautiful, unique sound, plus the possibilities are never-ending. I could receive a compliment from a teacher, or even get accepted to the symphony.

With means to express oneself, helps one overcome the difficulties of life. This approach represents the entire nature of the hip hop culture, especially when dealing with social justice issues. Today, the hip hop culture association revolves around raps (lyrics) and the rappers which reflect how consumers receive messages about social justice issues. Unlike breaking and graffiti, the music/lyrics penetrate society more. However, for this analysis, the focus will rely on a visual element with a connection to hip hop music. Even though a music video would make sense as a visual means of expression, this analysis has more interest in the cover art that goes with a hip hop album. Also, this focus will lead to the question of how important is art

Collaboration. The use of online websites, blogs and digital audio software for musicians to collaborate on projects and disseminate new ideas throughout online communities. In this section, I will draw on the work of Jones (2011) and Lysloff (2003) to discuss how much easier it is for musicians to find others in similar genre’s to collaborate with, particularly in more obscure genres of music.

The Musical Composition that has changed my life to how I see music is the song The Stroke from Billy Squier. I did not really know the meaning of the song, but it really Widened my Horizon in terms of music from only before listening to The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and The Monkeys. Then later being able to listen to Rush, AC/DC, Aerosmith And Other Really good rock bands that I still love today. Then I started collecting Records then I started collecting CDs, the first album I bought for myself is the majestic Black Sabbath Album “Paranoid” The album with the musical compositions Paranoid, Iron Man, War Pigs/Luke’s Wall, Planet Caravan, Rat Salad, Electric Funeral, And Fairies Wear Boots. This album was such an amazing introduction to Black

Many might say that the arts are stereotyped as a pass time or an extracurricular activity; I envision it as a safe haven from stress and anxiety. Throughout the past 8 years, music has played an insurmountable role in my development into the individual I have become today. Through times of disappointment and dissatisfaction, I have always resorted to music as a way to relieve myself, whether it be playing or listening. Music thrives through me, and applies to every day of my life.

Before the concert began, I was able to observe the audience members outside of the entrance doors. Unlike the other Kennesaw State concerts that I attended, there was an extremely large and diverse crowd dressed formally. The doors opened fifteen minutes before the concert began and an usher escorted me to the second row in front of the stage. As the performance began, felt a formal and prestigious atmosphere within the crowd. I began to copy my neighbor’s etiquette in order to fit in with the audience.

Upon entering the building, there are the astounding sounds of music. Arias sung by students upstairs waft down into the lobby. Fellow students jokingly sing their favorite show tunes; even the receptionist will join in if the tune is catchy enough. A flat screen TV accents the room with HD sound and visual quality of last year’s performance of Porgy and Bess. In fact, the entirety of the SVAC’s lobby is decorated with tokens from past performances—whether it be photographs of performers, posters headlining previous shows, or even costumes standing tall in glass containers. To them, the performers are heroes, individuals to look up to, and the epitome of what a performer should strive to be.

For one of the two concerts that I attended this semester, I went to the Women’s Chorus spring concert, which took place in the Rudder theatre. Although there weren’t as many people attending the event as I had originally thought, there were still quite a few people at the event. This concert was mainly for the presentation of alumni, parents, and to help raise money for the chorus’ planned trip to Italy where they would do casual performances in some chapels.

I arrived early, so I assisted Dr. Hirokawa set up the stage with risers and a grand piano. Dr.Hirokawa conducted a brief dress rehearsal and then lingered and made slight changes to the music. The room was crowded with music posters and pictures of multiple famous composers. Our passion was going to change the world like they did. Anticipating this day for months, at last the time came. We made our way to the auditorium doors, as we entered, the room grew silent. We ambled silently to the stage smiling. Staring into space, standing on the risers, just as rehearsed. The gorgeous sound of the piano suddenly was heard and I felt a chill down my spine. We sang and danced gracefully on the stage. As the first song came to an end, I went to center stage and raised my hands in the air, I was playing the part of Anne, at that moment the rest of the choir followed. I scanned the audience, I saw tears. We continued to sing. Some songs were about joyful experiences, while some were not. At the end of the last song of the composition, I and others who had posed as Anne, went to the front of the stage. We conveyed a deep sadness to the audience through our music, now understanding how Anne felt as well. Then, we sang one last song, “I Choose Love” written by Mark Miller to close our concert. All I could think about is how the people in the audience felt how Anne felt as I exited the stage.

Music; Indefinable by words alone. It is not only something you can hear but what you can feel. It is something your soul is able to reach out and touch. Music also has the power to bring us as humans, together. It is one language spoken by all cultures, sexes, races, age and religions. Music also controls our emotions; it makes us happy, sad, angry, relaxed, etc. We also can express ourselves through music. It can affect our personality.. someone who listens to classical, like Mozart or Bach, all the time is going to be smarter and more intellectual than someone who listens to rap or metal, and someone who listens to more upbeat happier music, like Ska or Swing, is more likely to

Musical instruments have played many major roles in helping with the construction of many societies around the world today. Many people do not realize what musical instruments have been responsible for and how they have helped shape the world today. There have been many instruments that have helped create and sculpt the world, but one instrument that I want to inform readers about is the trumpet and where it came from, as well as how it has changed over many years. The point that I am arguing is the fact that many people do not know where the trumpet has come from and how it has affected society.

It is no doubt that music has played a vital role in our society. Everything from loud, head-banging concerts to religious ceremonies have utilized the medium of music because of its awe-inspiring qualities. Music is basically the control of sound. We can control this sound by varying the pitch, tempo, octaves, dynamics and so on. There are thousands of ways that we can use music and to shape it to how we want to hear it. But how much has music influenced the way we think today? Why is it so popular?

For every instrument with exception of my earlier years on the piano I am self taught. A young me was always intrigued by the process of how music was made and how different instruments made their own distinct sounds. The first thing that I did to start my adventure in the world of musicality was to learn about music theory. What music theory is to be put shortly is the study of theoretical parts of music. This mainly includes things like melody, tempo, harmony, notation, etc. Luckily for me I learned all the basics at a young age from my piano lessons so it’s practically like a second language to me.

Music is something that the majority of people don’t regard as crucial.However there is me, I care about music, moreover, I also pity for people. Feeling unwanted is something that is unfortunately mutual among teens. Everyone may not prefer the same sort of music I enjoy and I may dislike what others appreciate. It's totally alright, nonetheless, people feel it’s acceptable to criticize others merely because of their music choice. It is uncalled for, consequently, I believe that everyone should include people and let them feel wanted.