In 1534 England was ruled by King Henry VIII. “He ruled for 36 years during this time he married six different wives all to gain more political power.”[1] Two of his marriages ended in annulment, two from natural deaths, and the others from beheadings. What upset a lot of people from the Church of England is the fact that he wanted to annul his first marriage without receiving approval from the pope.…
How does peter weir portrayal of the relationship between book and his world move us to a deeper understanding of power?…
The influence in modern R&B is apparent simply by the presence of the covers of his music. Marcus Miller covered ‘Higher Ground’ taking the synthesizer line in the Eb, Gb, Ab riff as a template for him to play the vocal line on the bass guitar. ‘I wish’ was used as a template for Will Smith et al to rap over for the ‘Wild, wild west’ theme tune. Also, in a similar vain, ‘Pastime Paradise’ was used by Coolio to create ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’. The string riff is the main feature taken from the original song. Extra bass, in the form of a more prominent bass guitar line and lower vocal harmonies in the chorus is added to give it a more sinister feel.…
In an exclusive interview with a Chicago rapper known as Lil Herb, the teenager from the City of Chicago reflects on his experiences of living right in the center of the city’s brutality. He talks about losing around 20 friends over the course of his short life of 18 years. Most of Lil Herb’s songs illustrate his feelings and thoughts on growing up in the city and the struggle to stay alive. The message is clear to the Chicago’s youth that they must adjust to the street’s cruel ways. He gives personal insight on what it’s really like living in the City’s cold and harsh streets and sheds light on how most people live if born in Chicago.…
The Amish is a group of traditionalist Christians that rely on simple living, plain dress and refuse to adapt to modern technology. The history of the Amish started in Switzerland in 1693 led by Jakob Amman. Today majority of the traditional descendants of the Amish live in Pennsylvania and Ohio.…
As we listen to new songs every day, we learn new things from them. We sometimes try to guess the plot or the meaning of the song and how the lyrics portray what the artist is saying. Radiohead was a top band in the 1990s. They sold many albums and became very popular. In the song “High and Dry,” there is a deep meaning of how Thom Yorke sings this song. It was the first single released from their second album called The Bends on March 5, 1995. This song brings out the musical elements of how the song is combine with the lyrics. The way the song is delivered and how Tom Yorke sings out the message to the audience.…
The Amish are a group of traditionalist, anti-modernist, protestant religious followers. Founded by Jakob Ammann, in 1690 when him, and his followers broke away from being Mennonites in Europe and immigrated to the united stated, were there communities have thrived for over 300 years and going strong.…
References: Donnermeyer, J. F., & Friedrich, L. (2002). Amish society : An overview reconsidered. Journal of Multicultural Nursing & Health, 8(3), 14. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/220297959?accountid=32521…
“Ready Or Not”, by the Fugees, is another example of a hip hop song that exposes the harsh realities of the ghettos, as it paints a vivid picture of the struggles they face. The song can get very dark and depressing, but sadly this is as a result of the fact that it is describing the life of impoverished, racialized minorities, attempting to survive in such an unfair and unjust world. The lyrics enlighten the listener and teach society that life is not always as easy and simple as it may seem. Things can get very complicated for particular individuals, especially those living in the ghettos. This song brings awareness concerning people living within such environments, in hopes that there will be further support towards social change.…
There are many interesting weapons in Aztec history. They used many different weapons, including clubs, atlatls, bows, Macuahuitl, spears, lances, and slings. The Macuahuitl is a very strange sword which has jagged edges along the edges. Spaniards used to claim, “ ...It could cut off a head of a horse in one swipe.” It was very useful to the Aztecs because the Spaniards all had armor, and the sword would make a jagged cut through it. Then, they can continue using the Macuahuitl or another weapon as they slaughtered their enemies.…
“Going back to Cali, Cali, Cali; I'm going back to Cali. hmm, I don't think so” are lyrics to a well-known Hip Hop song track that was originally written by LL Cool J in 1987 and then remixed in the late 90s by Notorious B.I.G (TrevzNewPop, 2016). According to New Pop archives, the remix actually became more infamous than the original song as many fans believe that certain stanzas in this caustic version may have been a prelude to a haughty yet violent end for this artist. With all things being said, both versions of this song are reveled on two differing frontages. The first style illuminates the young and carefree act of living it up in sunny California while the second, propagates boundaries, hostility, and annihilation culminating…
has a less ‘upbeat’ tone; however, the rhythm of the song flows well. The lyrics to this…
In the 1980s, we saw many different genres of music emerge, genres such as Pop, Rock, and R&B. But a new genre emerged that sparked a lot of controversy: “Gangsta Rap” otherwise known as Hip Hop. Rappers/Rap groups such as NWA, Run DMC, Big Daddy Kane, and more changed the industry with catchy tunes and lyrics that talked about hard topics like slavery, violence, and police brutality. These lyrics sometimes caused major conflict, whether between races or with civilians and police. Hip Hop was very controversial in the 80s. “Gangsta rap” has caused a lot of controversy, many people protested this music in the late 80s and 90s due to the message within its lyrics and what those lyrics conveyed. Many accused “Gangsta Rap” for promoting things such as crime, killings, profanity, drugs, sex, racism, and more. But Gangsta rap doesn’t influence this type of lifestyle; it’s telling a story/conveying a message of the individuals who wrote the lyrics.…
In verse two he uses rain as reference to his current situation. ‘You know it's funny when it rains it pours”(2pac). Meaning when bad things happen other more difficult situations seem to occur at the same time. Another figurative language that he uses are Idioms. He doesn't have that much , but he is trying to make it the best way he can. “I'm trying to make a dollar out of fifteen cent” (2pac). One of most interesting part of this song is when he talks about blaming his mother for turning his brother into a crack baby. “We ain't meant to survive , cause it's a setup” (2pac). Which goes in to explain that the government want the black community to…
First and foremost, the songwriters write the lyrics in a metaphoric way. These metaphoric lyrics…