Taking a Look at Celtic Music

Over several centuries Scotland has not only been famously known for their landscape and culture, but also for their love of music. The most recognisable form of musical instrument in Scotland is the bagpipes and is the best known instrument around the world, to which several prodigy players took the music of the bagpipe to a higher scale. However a majority of Scotland’s population had a certain fear over the pipers thinking that they were of supernatural entity and were trying to connect with the devil. This led to the people believing that they had occult knowledge or were the form of Gnosticism. To get a clear indication as to wither people believed that pipe players in particular the MacCrimmons were of occult knowledge, the result of

Even though there are many similarities between the Scottish and Irish cultures, there are also many differences. For one, the Scottish have trouble defining what Scottish culture is, this is because they joined the UK at a very early time. Because of this, much of Scottish culture has joined together with English culture. This could be seen when we were walking around Glasgow and saw many English Art and sculptures, as well as walking around the Holyrood house in Edenborough. And now that Scotland may break away from England, the people cling to fantasy and mystery, as well as their own accomplishments to create and define Scottish culture.

Irish step dancing has existed since the 1700’s, over 300 years. Families in Ireland have passed down Irish step dance from generation to generation as a way of preserving their culture. While the meaning of the dance remains the same, the performance and showmanship has changed dramatically. From girls and boys with pale skin and natural hair to girls with fake tanned skin, huge curly wigs, and thousand dollar dresses and boys with fake tanned skin and outlandish outfits. Irish dance has become more of a spectacle—such as “Riverdance” and “Lord of the Dance.” Those dances are some of the most enjoyable and respected around the world. Over time this type of dance has taken on a life of its own and changed

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Although art and music before the Enlightenment era provided an outlet for emotionally intense and dramatic performances which people looked to for entertainment, the Enlightenment period in Europe from the 16th to 18th centuries created a turning point for art and music by adding a level of complexity, a sense of balance, and by incorporating ideas from reality into the art piece which embellished the fine arts genre throughout Europe.

The Puck that I chose is a character from Norse mythology, Loki. I chose this one because they resemblance each other in many ways. Just like Loki, Puck is mischievous that likes to prank mortals and immortals. Puck seems to enjoy that he is getting people in trouble and we see these when he says” My mistress with a monster is I love”. Puck says these as he enjoys his mischievousness. Like Loki, Puck has a big role in the play because it is him who created the biggest problems and it is also him that fixed the problem. I think that Loki is very similar to Puck because, in Asgard, he created problems with the gods and also played with humans.

For as long as mankind has walked on this earth, music has been an important part of our culture and lifestyles. Each walk of life beats to a different drum. Different cultures use music for many aspects of their lives; for religious purposes, for celebrations, for comfort, for sorrow, for relaxation, for sports, for dances, for energy, for learning, for sleeping, and for sexual experiences. Everyone uses music for something. Music connects with people and reaches them in ways that words simply cannot. Music is a representation of what feelings sound like. It expresses emotion and brings that characteristic out from within us; it tells us a story. Every generation has its’ own sound and different music styles have emerged and become

1. The Scotch-Irish were staunch libertarians, and acted upon their feelings. Sex ways and dress ways had close ties to each other in the backcountry. To talk about sex and sexual behavior was also acceptable in this culture. The dress women and men wore was meant to arouse the opposite sex. Anglican missionary Charles Woodmason wrote, “They draw their shift as tight as possible round their Breasts, and slender waists (for they are generally very finely shaped) and draw their Petticoat close t their Hips to show the fineness of their limbs– … –indeed nakedness is not censurable without ceremony.” Woodmason was appalled at how these women carried themselves, but to the women, they were sexy. Men even dressed in ways to show off

Have you ever just sat back and wondered how certain teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA) got there name as a professional basketball team? Well, after some detailed research I noticed that there are some interesting facts pertaining to the origin of each team in the NBA. The Chicago Bulls, Portland Trailblazers, and the Philadelphia 76ers all have interesting specifics relating to their name and the teams city. The background and origin of the NBA teams pertains to the history of each team, how they were able to name the team, and how they all share a common interest between each other.

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In Philip J. Deloris’s Music chapter from his book “Indians in unexpected places” he talks about the influence that Native Americans had in music. Exploring how traditional Native music and modernity fused together. The new fusion leads to new expectations being placed on Native Americans. Native children at boarding school came out having were learning how to play new musical instruments. At the same time through music the boarding schools were trying to assimilate the Native children. He goes on to talk about Tsianina Red Feather and the impact she had on her audiences. She attracted people from all over to her performances because “her authenticity was the show’s most valuable commodity” (210). Showing that audiences wanted to see real Natives not people pretending to them.

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.

In Celtic folklore there is one common figure that is portrayed as Death. In Ireland the creature was known as the Dullahan. It is considered to be a type of unseelie (bad) fairy. Dullahan are headless beings, although the Dullahan has no head on its shoulders, it carries its head with it. Either on the saddle-brow of his horse or upraised in his right hand. The flesh of the head is said to have the color and consistency of “moldy cheese”. The head’s eyes are black, and constantly dart around; a hideous grin splits the face from ear to ear. The head is also said to glow, acting as a lantern and guide for its horse, lighting the way. The Dullahan possesses supernatural sight, by holding its severed head aloft, it can see for vast distances across

So whilst some parts of the world stayed traditionalist, other parts were taking music to the next step. Western cultures have used music for almost every aspect of life. Music was used for entertainment, religion, war cries and important ceremonies. Some countries have unfortunately lost their culture and heritage thanks to more developed countries trying to expand their empires. A good example of this is when the indigenous Mexican people were murdered in their homeland by the invading Spanish – and replaced the traditional drums and flutes with more vibrant shakers and trumpets. It is no doubt that the way upper countries have acted has greatly affected the distribution of music worldwide.

Many people today can associate with the classic tale of leprechauns and a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. This tale is a recurring myth within the realm of Celtic mythology. Celtic mythology was an integral part of ancient history throughout the British Isles especially Ireland. Authors of this magnificent form of literature have created stories that were based on the events of that time period and their works have transcended to future generations up until today. Overall, Celtic mythology and folklore has had a magnanimous impact on the world in lending itself for priceless amusable, educational, and historical excellence.