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    Socialist realism affected what folk music could and what folk music could not be played. Because the government believed that art, music in this case, should be used to benefit the state, they banned much of the existing folk music. They did this mostly by refusing to let musicians perform for people, in person or otherwise, but as we learned in the text, they sometimes carried it to the extreme by putting some musicians in prison or killing them. In this situation, I can definitely see why people

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    Go-go Music: For Us By Us Nearly everything changes with time. No matter what the intentions or origins of an object or idea very few things will remain the same for extended periods of time, especially if a monetary gain can be made. Rap music, being the main sonic medium of hip hop culture started as an Underground art form, that was not designed to have mass appeal, but was made by and made for only those already existing in hip hop culture. However over time and with commercial success rap

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    The music can’t live in the lines it was given. It needs to explore, to be changed and rewritten. Don’t people live the same? We’re given certain expectations and yet some break free and create something new entirely. Each song is a finger print, there may be similarities but there is something unique about each one. There is something about this uniqueness that brings out something in humans. Something is sparked when a chord is struck. Something that drives us forward. For some music has changed

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    When Is Music Censored

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    Music has been notorious for letting out emotions, and using it to express themselves. With that said, music is one of the most censored types of arts we have in our society. “Music provides a powerful form of expression that at its most basic level helps to entertain while containing the power to cause revolutions – both cultural and political. Music’s inherent power scares some people who are afraid of the powerful potential to shape attitudes and beliefs. The banning of music sets a dangerous

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    Music Essay Music impacts my life a lot. For example, music helps me exercise; it also helps me relax, and music can tell the story of our generation. Our generation’s story can be told by many songs. Certain songs portray this generation’s attitude and overall values, yet it can explain things that a person may not understand. The one that I think tells our generation all in one song is “ Powered” by Kanye West. There is this specific lyric that explains all our generation in one song. “Not

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    theory that when it comes to music there is an unseen power which transforms. In in my life I have felt the influence of this power but it wasn't until the other day that I witnessed this power in action. It was through a procedure called Music Therapy where the method of treatment involves the patient listening to music. The element of music has a history of an intuitive connection that has psychologically been beneficial. Music therapy bands together the concept of music, mental health, psychological

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    Throughout history the unspoken but highly evocative language of music has exerted powerful influences on individuals and societies alike. Felix Mendelssohn once remarked that music is more specific about what it expresses than words written about those expressions could ever be. That music has the power to express, convey and illicit powerful emotions is without question, however the issue of music's moral and ethical power, and how that power affects individuals and societies, is one that receives too

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    looking for band, ensure that the band can play music that the two of you love. Variety of music is important at your reception ceremony. This is because the reception will take hours to come to an end and there will be people of all ages. Therefore, the band should be up to task to entertain all your guests. Customized music This is by far the biggest advantage a band can have over a DJ. A band has the ability to come up with a customized song or music for the couple of the day and still make it exciting

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    Introduction Spotify and Music Streaming Services Industry Background Audio streaming services are transforming the way music is consumed; from artist interaction to size and revenue potential. This change is inevitable, and could spell the end of physical music sales. They legally allow user access to millions of tracks from any online platform. The service is probably viewed as a revolutionized of music industry. According to recent report in April 2015 by The International Federation of the

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    Music is a form of poetry, art, and sound that undeniably has the ability to influence the individuals that choose to indulge in its stimulus. As a fetus in the womb, humans are surrounded by the sounds of heartbeats, breathing, and the rhythms of life. Science has even proven that music is capable of effecting how the brain processes information, making it a uniquely powerful medium and, therefore, both effective and dangerous (Mannes). Teenagers on average listen to two and a half hours of music

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