Essay On 1920s Music
Throughout the past few decades, our music taste, along with our society, has developed into an expressive community. People of all ages have been using music to express themselves for thousands of years. The 1920s, as well as 2000s are prominently known for their groundbreaking new sound. The two were ferociously popular in their time, but how can two genres, each with a different sound, be so popular? The purpose of the composer, instruments used and the sound produce, are vastly different between the two. However, though time changes, some things remain the same. For example, in the 1920s, music was worshipped for its innovative and audacious sound. The youth of the generation was seeking to emerge into a revolutionized, contemporary
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Similarly to the 1920s, artist were experimenting with ways to modernize their music. However, the focal point of the 2000s artist, is to appeal to the listener through songs of love and romantic relationships. Songs composed would include a description of sexual expression or controlled substances. The song “Trap Queen” by Fetty Wap, describes a man who becomes powerful enough to gain authority over women through drug dealing. Instead of hooking consumers with buoyant sounds, artists captured their attention through alluring melodies and choruses. Over the years, the use of woodwind instruments declined and an electronic apparatus surfaced. Recording artist use synthesizer, an electric piano, to create the illusion of drums, bass and guitars and an Antares AutoTune, which adds to the vocalists quality. Resulting in the invention of the electric dance music. The simplicity of the beat and melodies along with a thick bass, create a dynamic tone. Overall, modern music is more energetic, less organic, and more agile than the beloved music of the 1920s. In summary, Jazz and modern music differ in many areas, while they are identical in others. When comparing the two you will notice that jazz music push the boundaries on societies restraints, while modern music does not shun provocative behavior. You will also see that the circumstances of our society will adjust what the purpose for the
Similarly to the 1920s, artist were experimenting with ways to modernize their music. However, the focal point of the 2000s artist, is to appeal to the listener through songs of love and romantic relationships. Songs composed would include a description of sexual expression or controlled substances. The song “Trap Queen” by Fetty Wap, describes a man who becomes powerful enough to gain authority over women through drug dealing. Instead of hooking consumers with buoyant sounds, artists captured their attention through alluring melodies and choruses. Over the years, the use of woodwind instruments declined and an electronic apparatus surfaced. Recording artist use synthesizer, an electric piano, to create the illusion of drums, bass and guitars and an Antares AutoTune, which adds to the vocalists quality. Resulting in the invention of the electric dance music. The simplicity of the beat and melodies along with a thick bass, create a dynamic tone. Overall, modern music is more energetic, less organic, and more agile than the beloved music of the 1920s. In summary, Jazz and modern music differ in many areas, while they are identical in others. When comparing the two you will notice that jazz music push the boundaries on societies restraints, while modern music does not shun provocative behavior. You will also see that the circumstances of our society will adjust what the purpose for the