Singing In The Rain Comparison

Whiskey Lullaby is a song sung by Brad Paisley (ft. Alison Krauss) which narrates the story of a soldier coming back from war to find his wife in bed with another man. After this, the man drinks away his life trying to escape the pain until he commits suicide. Then the song continues to talk about how the woman follows down the same path after hearing about his death. In the end of the song they both get buried next to each other which symbolizes how they are finally together. The audience for this country song is those who have served or who have had family members serve. The unexpectedness of how life will figure itself out when the soldiers return. Also, how hard it is for families when their loved ones are out fighting, and they are

The iconic number “Singin’ in the Rain”, introduces the scene with Don (Gene Kelly) giving Kathy a good night kiss, and then begins to sing about his joy of being in love. Which is why the song is carefree and has an upbeat sound, showcasing the songs vibrant and happy mood. The song is in a 4/4 time signature.The tempo of the song is moderato and allegro. The dynamics in this song first starts out quite soft and then it gradually gets louder and stays at that level. It eventually gets louder, mainly the instruments, at sudden points and goes back to a quieter sound. The dynamics goes through many changes from loud then soft then it ends on a soft point. Since the song is sung only by Don (Gene Kelly), the pitch of the song is at the alto.

“We are a detrimental virus for our mother Earth”. Clarke’s “If I Forget Thee, Oh Earth” and Carson’s “Silent Spring” explore environmental danger, each one in their own narrative style , sending a dismal but honest message: we are consuming this planet and its end is coming soon.

The original songs in the musical include Magic to Do, Corner of the Sky, Welcome Home, War is a Science, Glory, Simple Joys, No Time at All, With You, Spread a Little Sunshine, Morning Glow, On the Right Track, And There He Was, Kind of Woman, Extraordinary, Prayer for a Duck, Love Song, I Guess I’ll Miss the Man, and Finale. These are the songs Schwartz designed to be catchy, different, and exciting.

Edgar Allen Poe and Ray Bradbury. Both considered forerunners of their genres. Poe horror. Bradbury science fiction. However, each deals with certain themes in the writings I have chosen, and very little is in common. The Tell-Tale Heart runs on emotions and lacks details, whereas There will Come Soft Rains is stark with no emotion and is over detailed as the story progresses. But some themes do show up in these authors, never mind that one’s Victorian England and the other American 1990’s.

The transition from the era of silent films to the sound era in the mid 1920s was a big transformation for the American film industry and mass entertainment in general. This phase initially brought about much excitement for movie goers who were thrilled with the expectation of hearing the voices of their favorite actors for the first time. However, such expectations were met with much disappointment when the highly fancied actors had voices that did not much the preconceptions of the fans. The technical difficulties and various issues that the American film industry faced during this transition are actually captured in the 1952 movie, “Singing in the Rain”. In part, the film is actually about movie making during the silent-to-sound era as its

“Poetry is the rhythmical creation of beauty in words” (Edgar Allan Poe). As we turn the pages of chapters in our lives, we encounter numerous words on a daily basis. Placing these words in a certain arrangement will literally ring music to our ears. Written down in our chapters, we memorize these arrangements out of pure pleasure. A stylish word for these arrangements is called poetry. Two poems that i will be mentally dissecting today is “Ode to the Midwest” by Kevin Young, and “She Walks in Beauty” by George Gordon Byron. Kevin Young (b. 1970) calls Lincoln, Nebraska home. After going to Harvard University, he joined the Dark Room Collective, a group for African American writers. Young is the author for

Sir Edward Elgar composed the song cycle, Sea Pictures, in 1899. The five songs in this cycle that will be discussed in detail in this paper are: “Sea Slumber Song” by Roden Noel, “In Haven (Capri)” by Caroline Alice Elgar, “Sabbath Morning at Sea” by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, “Where Corals Lie” by Richard Garnett, and “The Swimmer” by Adam Lindsay Gordon. First, the life and early influences of Elgar will be explored, followed by a close look at the text of each poem in the song cycle. A compositional music analysis will be discussed as it pertains to providing a distinct picture of the imagery goals chosen by Elgar for his audience.

To Native Americans, the land is sacred and should be treated with respect. They’re a part of nature and nature is a part of them; they are all one. Land does not belong to one, it belongs to all. The Dakota Access pipeline would damage the Native Americans water, and it would hurt the ancestral cultural sites along with spiritual factors. This is shown in “Song of the Sky Loom” and “The Man to Send Rain Clouds” along with the present day focus of the pipeline.

You are the first person to run across the finish line, how would you feel? A fictional character in a short story named Squeaky is a person who has done this every single time she races somebody.. She is a very determined young girl who strives to become the best runner no matter what other people tell her to do or think of her. Her mother has always wanted her to wear a satin sash… (blah blah blah) But Squeaky as a girl will never gives in on stereotypes. Even if it is her own mother. Squeaky is the protagonist of a short story called “Raymond’s Run” written by Toni Cade Bambara. She lives in Harlem in the 1960s, and thinks that winning is everything; yet she thinks that she is being prevented from the best runner she can be just by her mentally disabled brother. The song “Believer” and “Raymond’s Run” share the same theme of not being able to be stereotyped. In the song believer and in Raymond’s Run there are many themes and character traits that they both share. Such as, how Squeaky does not let herself be stereotyped, how she is open about opinions, serious about running, and last but not least how she does not other people tell her what she has to be/ what she is. They share the same theme by generalizing the idea that the main character of the story do not get stereotyped and will always be the master of everything they do.

Through composers use of conflicting perspectives, a diverse set of values are presented, offering responders insight and a deeper understanding of political, social and economic incongruities within society. David Guterson’s courtroom drama, Snow Falling On Cedars (1994) utilises the symbolic setting of the court trial and the island of San Piedro as a microcosm to reflect the embedded racial discrimination within American society. The characterisation of Ishmael, as an embittered individual allows us to see the deleterious effects of cultural divides in society. Alma De Groen’s 1988 dystopic play ‘Rivers Of China’ examines Rahel’s individuality as an archetype for expressing one’s creative spirit and promoting change, suppressed by the totalitarian environment of the matriarchy. Audra, an archetypical character for compliance, holds an alternate opinion and fears progression, reflecting the gender inequity within Australia’s dividing society. Antony Jay’s and Jonathon Lynn’s political sit-com, Yes Minister ‘The Greasy Pole’ (1981), explores the disparity of perspectives between the caricatures, Jim Hacker, the minister, and the bureaucrat, Humphrey Appleby, through the use self-parody to expose that politicians will take politically expedient decisions rather than impose beneficial legislation, illustrating the inherent failures of the Westminster system.

The use of music is a key to determining if a film is in the musical genre. Not only are songs used to further the story along in a musical, but they also have the ability to put the audience in the emotional state of the character singing. Song has always been used as a good conductor for emotional understanding. For example, during the song "You Were Meant for Me" in Singin’ in the Rain, Don Lockwood is able to confess his love to Kathy Selden in a way that feels magical and shows a connection between the two would be lovers. Also, the song “There Are Worse Things I Could Do” in Grease is able to betray the emotional depth of the character Rizzo’s fear, shame, and anger. At the time this film came out, topics such as teen pregnancy were not generally presented in films. By having this character sing her issue, the audiences, who may have dismissed her outright for her actions, are able to sympathize with her plight. Moreover, in Rent, the song "I'll Cover You" by Angel and Collins allow the viewer to get caught up in this young couple's relationship without having to worry or even consider that this is a gay couple.

The paper will focus on comparing two different songs by discussing their context and highlighting the similarities and differences between both chosen songs. The comparison will be based on the background information for each song as well as peripheral information about the albums. The comparison will also include any contextual similarities and differences between the songs. The two chosen songs for the comparison are: 'Woodstock' by Joni Mitchell and 'The Times They Are a-Changin' by Bob Dylan.

At times of strife with oneself and during periods in one’s life, people tend to find answers or peace by disassociating from their immediate surroundings and replacing it with the natural world. Although Wild by Cheryl Strayed and Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer share the same word in their titles, the two are completely different stories with separate narrative purposes. Wild is about the author’s journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance through hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, and Into the Wild is the author’s discovery of Chris Mccandless’s natural journey, which ultimately led him to his death. Even though the ending of Wild leads to Strayed’s renewal of life, and the ending of Into the Wild leads to the insight on the ending of

The film, Singing In The Rain, directed by Stanely Donen and Gene Kelly, uses many themes, camera angles, and overall simple techniques to engage its audience within the movie and yet still manage to symbolize plentiful acts. The movie mainly focuses on the new era of ‘talking pictures’ and how it affected Cosmo’s career and film, The Dueling Cavalier. Within the many scenes, I chose to focus upon the famous, “ Good Morning,” scene/melody.