decided to write you this letter in order to update you on the current events that have occurred in my life recently. Two days ago‚ I attended a baroque sinfonia at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music‚ directed by Adam Gilbert‚ director of the early music program. The program consisted of selections from The Fairy Queen‚ originally composed by Henry Purcell. The overall performing environment was quite outstanding. It was great that the performers were on an elevated stage
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There are many different types of music in the world today. Why do we need music? Is the traditional music of a country more important than the international music that is heard everywhere nowadays? Thesis statement: Music is a part of our life‚ no matter it is traditional or international. Music is an inevitable part of our life. We do not even know when and where people first started to listen for music. It is obvious that music is as old as the human being in this world. We were listening to
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Alicia Conquering Bear Dr. Miller ENG 135.01 Composition 1 June 2011 The Music Essay When we hear‚ music what do we normally think about? Do we hear the beat of it‚ the guitar‚ the drums? Or do we simply get lost in the lyrics? To be honest‚ I love listening to music just so it can fill the silence. I know that sometimes silence is good‚ but then again it can be deafening. Listening to silence can go either way because we can either like it or hate it. Silence is golden even I know that but
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Music in the Caribbean The genre of Caribbean Music encompasses a diverse variety of musical styles and traditions from islands that are located in the Caribbean Sea and it represents something that is simple‚ exotic yet rich and wonderful. The styles range anywhere from traditional folk genres such as the Puerto Rican aguinaldo and Jamaican mento to more contemporary music such as salsa and reggae. They are each syntheses of African‚ European‚ Indian and Indigenious influences‚ largely created
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Psychology of Music http://pom.sagepub.com/ From the functions of music to music preference Thomas Schäfer and Peter Sedlmeier Psychology of Music 2009 37: 279 originally published online 10 March 2009 DOI: 10.1177/0305735608097247 The online version of this article can be found at: http://pom.sagepub.com/content/37/3/279 Published by: http://www.sagepublications.com On behalf of: Society for Education‚ Music and Psychology Research Additional services and information for Psychology
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here today because I want to tell you all about Indonesian Traditional music call “ Keroncong” . The history of Keroncong music itself was started when the Portugese invaded Indonesia in the 16th century‚ this music was first introduced by the sailors and the slaves on the portugese ship as known as “Fadu”. But weakening Influence of the portugese in the 17th century did not make “Keroncong” disappear from Indonesia. This music just continued to grow in Indonesia. In the early 19th century some Indonesian
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The attractiveness of the music industry from the perspective of Warner Group Music Summary Major transformation in the music industry over the last decade has resulted in the three major record labels; The Warner Music Group‚ Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group finding themselves with rapidly decreasing revenues and company structures which no longer provide profitability. A brief analysis of the external strategic factors affecting the Warner Music Group has revealed the changes
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The Transformation of Marlow - Conrad’s Explication of Europe’s Colonial Practice in Africa In “Heart of Darkness” Conrad introduces his protagonist Marlow‚ his journey through the African Congo and the “enlightenment” of his soul. With the skilled use of symbols and Marlow’s experience he depicts the European colonialism in Africa‚ practice Conrad witnessed himself. Through Marlow’s observations he
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When listening to music‚ do you prefer a live sound and setting‚ or a clean studio version on a cd? Well there are many benefits to the artist on both sides‚ however‚ with benefits of financial aspects and ticket sales‚ visual experiences by the listener of the performance‚ and artistic credibility onstage‚ live performing artists have become more successful in the music industry. When an artist is out on tour‚ the fans benefit from more than just the music. When a fan buys a ticket to a concert
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“Father Greg Boyle‚ Endless Fogiveness” In “Tattoos on the Heart‚” by Gregory Boyle‚ Boyle experiences how to deal with gangs. The novel‚ a compelling story about gang violence and one man’s response towards giving those buried within it‚ tells a story of gang members working for a chance of redemption and solace. Can others be seen as fathers or even as a role models when gang life is such a large force in their lives? Through the story gangbangers that try to change themselves for the pursuit
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