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James Fellenbaum Professor Eberle Music 101-1001 6 May 2015 The Way We Were “The Way We Were” is a song composed by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman. It is often associated with the film of the same name, in which the Barbra Streisand sings the song. (1973) “The Way We Were” is a contextually fascinating song with its vocals and ensemble accompaniment including: strings and percussion. Tablature above the staff, suggests possible usage of different instrumentation. None the

this field. When I listened to music I would always focus more on the background musical elements rather than the lyrics themselves. I would note how well the beat and lyrics coexisted with each other. Just the aspect of how someone could translate lyrics into a working beat and create a product that would be a perfect blend of lyrics and musical elements. Even now I notice how I constantly critique the music I listen to. It 's to the point where I can tell if the music an artist is using the beat

evaluate Pinker 's claim that music is auditory cheesecake: Pinker’s metaphorical expression for music was “auditory cheesecake”, explaining that he considered this function “useless[as a biological adaptation]” (Pinker 1997, p.528). Perhaps avid listeners comfort feed their minds with acoustic cheesecake, but musical knowledge presents the impact of such sweetness goes far beyond just licking the spoon. Extracting Pinker’s perspective, this essay will discuss whether music is valuable in the survival

People and music have an extraordinary relationship; neither can truly exist beyond the conventional confines of life without the other. The unity which people and music share on various levels within life is obviously recognizable but is regularly overlooked. On the fundamental side of life, music and people can offer so much more when taken into careful consideration. Judging off appearance, whether that’s the name of a song or a person’s appearance, is never justifiable. The best qualities of

wanted to be within a good view of the stage, so we didn’t linger for too long. My friends had decided to enjoy the music from a safe distance from the crowd, but being that this was my first music festival, I wanted to experience it up close and personal. We got there just as the crowd from the previous dj was dispersing, so I managed to be at the very front of the stage. As the music started playing and the crowd began its opening applause, my heart started racing so fast I thought it might’ve tripped

Stevie Wonder is an African American musician who had to overcome a large obstacle, his blindness. Although he had to deal with a life changing disability, Stevie’s determined attitude and love for music helped him find ways to overcome this significant challenge. Despite his blindness, Stevie Wonder became one of the most popular and celebrated musicians in this country. He amazed many people when he accomplished unbelievable things, such as being honored with many awards including 25 Grammys (Bio

others discouraged it. By looking at specific devices Moulin Rouge! utilizes as well as my own individual interpretations, my engagement with the film can be explored. As a device that drives the film and helps create the most emotional impact, the music within the film is particularly of note. As Sheida Sheikhha and Behrooz Mahmoodi-Bakhtiari point out, Moulin Rouge! is a jukebox musical to a significant degree. “The Elephant Love Medley” alone consists of 12 different songs, from popular artists

Dance, Music, and Performance "The Joy of Life" Introduction In the nineteenth century some of the greatest innovations come from artists who strove to discover if art could work on the same level as music. I have decided to research the relationship between art, dance, and music. The interpretation of dance and music in art continually developed during the twentieth century. Firstly dance as a subject matter, drawn narratively and may have a symbolic meaning. This then moved on to dance interpreted

The decline in the presence of fine arts, as well as their funding, in American public schools is associated with the changing priorities of American politicians, as well as the diverse curriculum that does not provide the arts a place. Since the relatively recent inception of new educational legislature, such as NCLB (No Child Left Behind), arts are struggling to find a space in the classroom even though they are integrated into the mandated curriculum. Whether it be increased focus on test preparation

Required Music Education According to “College Bound Seniors National Report: Profile of SAT Program Test Takers,” “Students in music appreciation classes scored 63 points higher on verbal and 44 points higher on math than students with no arts participation.” Music programs are being cut and underfunded even though these programs should be the first to be funded; they provide a magnitude of benefits. Music should be taught progressively just like English or social studies. The music class would