In this essay I will be discussing the four main areas of the music industry; I hope to gain knowledge about them and how they connect to one another so I can better myself overall as a musician.…
I think people refer to music as a “universal language” because language is not necessary to appreciate or enjoy it.…
Sound within the movie Sunset Boulevard (1950) was a critical part of setting the mood, while also holding a deeper connection to Norma Desmond. It was the introduction of sound into a films form, that had alienated her from Hollywood. Within the context of the movies own form, sound was often used to portray a feeling for those viewing the film. As an active viewer, I discovered that each sound had a purpose within the content of the film. For example, when Joe Gillis first encountered Norma and Max Von Mayerling in her decaying, but extravagant, mansion the eerie echo’s, representing the uneasiness of the films protagonist. It allows the view to feel something isn’t quite right, that there is a hidden threat lying beneath the glam of the…
4. No, I’m not a huge fan of the song. There was so much amazing music being created at the time and this seems to be a step back in time as far as musical progression is concerned. However, for a full-orchestra soundtrack song, it’s nice. It has a pretty melody and is very soothing. It’s just not something I would choose to listen to given the choice.…
12-bar blues is a chord progression that is common in many popular forms of music.…
Church modes were the scales of western music during the Middle Ages. They are like the major and minor scales that consist of seven tones and an eighth tone that duplicates the first octave higher.…
The response, through music, to World War Two, particularly in the concentration/death camps throughout Europe…
Please complete the following questions. It is important that you use full sentences and present the questions and answers when you submit your work. Submit the work as a file attachment. This means you complete all work in a word processing document (e.g., Microsoft Word) and attach the file using the dropbox tool. Use the Unit 4: Text Questions dropbox basket.…
listen while following computer graphics, then listen with Listening Guide, then listen without any visual aid…
Before he could set this show on the road, though, he had to find the suitable actress for the main character, Maria. This led to another new Webber idea: using shows to find actors. The search for this actress was documented on BBC’s reality television show “How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?” Connie Fisher was the winner. Sound of Music is a beautiful story of love and devotion during the hard times of World War II.…
The sound of music originally aired on Broadway on November 16, 1959, with music by Rodgers and lyrics by Hammerstein. And in 1965 the film musical adaptation starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer was released which would go on to receive five Academy Awards. Since then the songs have become very well renowned, especially “Do-Re-Mi”. It was, in fact based on a memoir by Maria von Trapp, The Story of the Trapp Family Singers. Set in the 1930’s fore and amid “Anshluss” the time when the Nazi’s had annexed Austria. And since its original Broadway production it has been through numerous revivals and productions.…
One of the songs in the musical Oklahoma! is “Oh What a Beautiful Morning”. The song was written by composer Richard Rogers and the lyrics were written by librettist Oscar Hammerstein II. After long collaborations with other composers and librettists, Rogers and Hammerstein joined forces in 1943 and created the most successful partnership in American musical theater; their first piece being Oklahoma!. Together, Rogers and Hammerstein created numerous popular musicals, including the very popular The Sound of Music. Their musicals earned many awards, including 35 Tony Awards, 15 Academy Awards, 2 Pulitzer Prizes, 2 Emmy Awards, and 2 Grammy Awards. They were named among the 20 most influential artists in the 20th century by Time Magazine and CBS News.…
On Sunday April 7 , 2013 I attended the Junior Recital for Michelle Ellison (soprano) and Rachel Stanton (piano) at Oberlin College & Conservatory. Coming to my second show at Oberlin College I really didn’t know what to expect this time around. On this nice day at Oberlin College I observed many students outside playing their instruments and various groups outside singing in circles enjoying the weather. I could tell that these students were very passionate about music. Inside of the conservatory building the recital was held inside of the Kulas Recital Hall. This was my first time entering a room that was made specifically for musical recitals. The hall wasn’t too big but it was large enough to fit a nice sized crowd in a narrow room.…
The scholarly journal I read was called Music of the Great War 1914-18 by Wayne Norton. I pick this journal because I am very interested into music. I want to learn more history behind music and why certain pieces were made. This article also helps with my major because I am a Music Education major. Within the next year or two, I will have to take Music History and this article gave some history of pieces.…
The composer wanted to create a memorable Leitmotifs. The music makes me think of a drama that I can picture many of the actions taking place just by listening to the music.…