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Music and Musicians Term Papers and Reports |
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Jimi Hendrix's "Purple Haze" And The 1960s And 70s
467 Words - 2 Pages.... liked the sound because it was
new and expressed great emotion in the lyrics. Hendrix was especially
popular because he himself was a young anarchist. His wild guitar skills
were almost a reflection of his personality.
I am not sure how accurate he was at describing the times, but,
from the information acquired in my interview, the 60's seemed to be more
carefree than dangerous. In my opinion, Kansas probably wasn't exactly the
hippie capital of the world. If I had interviewed someone who had lived in
a major city during the 60's I'm sure the danger would have been more
noticeable. A majority of the drug usage took place in the cities.
Jimi Hendrix is a perfect examp ....
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Air Pollution
720 Words - 3 Pages.... The first type, particulate matter, consists of solid and liquid aerosols suspended in the atmosphere. These arise from the burning of coal and from industrial processes. It hastens the erosion of building materials and the corrosion of metals, interferes with the human respiratory system, and brings toxic materials into the body. The small particles cause chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, emphysema and lung cancer. The second type is sulfur oxides, which come from the burning of coal and industrial processes. Damage to materials, to vegetation, and to the human respiratory system are caused by the acid nature of oxides. The third type of pollutant is carbon mon ....
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Hear No Evil: Music Censorship
2708 Words - 10 Pages.... This large, main audience makes music censorship an important issue, where both sides must choose their words carefully in order to have the greater impact. By better understanding the ways in which both sides use appeals, the audience can make an informed decision on which stance to take. The audience will know and be able to take into account the ways that both groups use appeals to manipulate the audience to take their stance.
One of the founding debates over censorship in music was the Parent Music Resource Center (PMRC) Congressional hearings on September 19, 1985. The PMRC is a Washington women’s group that informs parents about violent or obscene music. Th ....
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John Rzeznik's Iris
772 Words - 3 Pages.... “breathe is your life,” “taste is this moment,” and “see me,” are examples of imagery. He uses the imaginative sense not the physical sense of these words. The song contains other literary devices, for example: “When everything feels like the movies,” exemplifies a simile. This shows how the writer can not connect with his lover, because he can not sense reality within her. The writer uses another literary technique, the repetitive use of the word “And.” Rzeznik uses “And” at the beginning of every verse. This shows a way of continuing his thoughts to stress a point and keeps the reader interested. This song contains a sad and depressing tone. ....
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Louis Armstrong
827 Words - 4 Pages.... of 'Hello Dolly '
unexpectedly displaced the Beatles from the top position". (Guiness Book
of World Records) And 17 years after his death, "Armstrong's record of
"It's a Wonderful World" generated a new young audience when it was
featured in the 1987 film 'Good Morning, Vietnam' ".
(www.downbeatjazz.com)
Most recent research gives Armstrong's birth as Aug. 4, 1901. He
grew up in New Orleans and received his first music instruction in 1913 at
a children's home. By 1915 he was sitting in with local bands. "He came
north to Chicago to join King Oliver in 1922 and made his first records
with Oliver the following April". (www.chimesblues.com) "Though Chicago
would be his b ....
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Influence Of Music: Emotions And Effects
180 Words - 1 Pages.... of students
around my age group.
Music can influence the way a person can dress. If some one that is listens to
rock&roll will dress outraged and may wear nose rings. Students that listen to
country may dress with a cow boy hat. A person that listens to oldies may dress
with clothes from the past.
Music can also influence the way a person thinks about somthing. People that
listens to rap may think that drugs should be legal. A person that likes country
may think that raggedy cars should be used until it possibly can't run anymore.
A person that listens to oldies think that the fashion should be the way that it
was when it was the fiftys.
This concludes the essay for " music ....
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The Motown Sound
754 Words - 3 Pages.... and anywhere. I sometimes sit and think; do the future generation realize and consider the consequences that follow their illresponsible actions? Sexually transmitted diseases, intellectual deficits, less time spent with family and friends, and getting to know your little sister or brother before they grow up and you don't realize who they are anymore, are all associated with the involvement of Hip Hop music. It guides these youths into the misconceptions about family and life.
If one should possess to get involved with music, they should choose one in which it is centered on realistic life events. This music represents a time when love is considered to be serious, ....
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Jazz
2792 Words - 11 Pages.... has also brought out many famous people.
Although jazz is not the most influencing music currently in the
nation, its history proves that it is a great form of music with many
origins, a multigenerational life span, numerous styles, many legendary
musicians, and its own creative, independent interpretation.
Jazz is over 100 years old, probably making it one of the longest,
lasting forms of music so far. Jazz was not created by Europeans, it was
created by Afro-Americans who descended from ancestors in Africa. These
Afro-Americans learned how to play these European instruments well,
including percussion or the drum set, trumpet, cornet, saxophone, trombone,
tuba ....
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