In the novel Paul’s parents both share a deep passion for music. They both have different thoughts on music which is shaped by their life experiences and contrasting personalities. This is highlighted when Paul is describing his parents relationships towards music,…
The Anti-War movement began its rise in the early 1960s and by the 70s with the increase of the U.S. military involvement in Vietnam, the movement caught fire and with musical artists such as Joan Baez and Bob Dylan joining the protest, the tone of the movement was set. In addition to the opposition of the war, the civil rights movement was also underway. People of all colors were fighting for the peace, harmony and equality. However, African Americans were not as involved in the Anti-War movement as white people but people like Jimi Hendrix and Edwin Starr voiced their support of anti-war messages through their music and, in turn, got their audience to support the movement; but to what extent did the musical influences of African American…
Many musicians shaped the music of the 20th century but few had had a lasting impact. Research and discover how your musician or band affected popular music of their day, and how their contribution lives on today. After you get done reading this you have everything need to know about Ray Charles, and his career.…
On February7th, 1964 four British musicians touched down in America and caused a cultural explosion that would make its presence known throughout the pages of musical history. Four men by the names of John, Paul, George, and Ringo came to America from Great Britain where a reputation for musical exports was not prominent. Although there were other influential musicians in American history such as Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, etc. that caused and initial craze amongst music lovers, The Beatles were a cultural force that shaped the way people experienced pop music and their music reflected the era and coincided with one of the most socially turbulent periods in America.…
The power of music can connect and represent the words that cannot be spoken. Music unites people, nature, or even beliefs. Don’t you desire to reach people using the universal language - music? Film music is without a doubt about touching audience’s minds and evoke people in a certain way. It certainly isn’t around the music or the orchestra or the audience, however, it is the interconnection of all these elements that makes music alive. Being a film composer means that you will be the catalyst to trigger the crowd’s sensations.…
Imagine four teenagers who were determined to create a successful band regardless of the cost and work necessary to be successful. George Harrison, the lead guitarist, described this determination, "We're going to do it. I don't know why we were just cocky" (Spitz 120). These four teenagers who were determined to be successful, never even dreamed of how successful they were going to be. Six years after starting their band, they were not only successful, but they were loved by both England and the United States. Today, many people continue to love the Beatles and have fond memories of these creative four young people. The Beatles affected both England and the United States with their songs and albums beginning…
October 9, 1940, a man was born in Britain that would one day take over the world. He was not a great ruler or dictator, nor was an activist or religious leader. He was a normal boy who grew to be one of the best singer song writers of our time. This is about the troubled personal life of one of America’s most beloved musicians, John Lennon.…
Just as George had never explored the sitar before, Ringo Starr had never played so fiercely — "Drive My Car" looms large in his legend, up there with "Rain." (Listen to him in the last bar before the chorus — every time it rolls around, Ringo slays with something different.) His drumming on "In My Life" is pure brotherly empathy — it sounds like he's giving John the courage to push on to the next line. It's impossible to imagine "In My Life" without Ringo in it, which is just one of the reasons every cover version falls flat.…
First, it is important to know that the Beatles were very interested in « American music », because in England, there weren’t a lot of developped talents in the music industry. For some people, without the influence of the King, the Beatles woudn’t even exist. John Lennon…
Jazz, taking its roots in African American folk music, has evolved, metamorphosed, and transposed itself over the last century to become a truly American art form. More than any other type of music, it places special emphasis on innovative individual interpretation. Instead of relying on a written score, the musician improvises. For each specific period or style through which jazz has gone through over the past seventy years, there is almost always a single person who can be credited with the evolution of that sound. From Thelonius Monk, and his bebop, to Miles Davis' cool jazz, from Dizzy Gillespie's big band to John Coltrane's free jazz; America's music has been developed, and refined countless times through individual experimentation and innovation. One of the most influential musicians in the development of modern jazz is John Coltrane. In this paper, I examine the way in which Coltrane's musical innovations were related to the music of the jazz greats of his era and to the tribulations and tragedies of his life.…
Music has always been a part of human culture and is truly significant to our being. It is a universal language that forms bridges between different cultures through which a spoken language cannot provide. Who better, in the 1960s, was able to universally speak to the world through a unique sound of music than The Beatles? The Beatles were different. Unique. They were arguably the best rock band that the world has ever witnessed, and they were able to change the idea of music in such a short amount of time.…
Compared to now, rap and pop music has the same powerful impact on teenagers in the 21st century the same way rock influenced teenagers in the 60’s. At that time, The Beatles’ mania swept through the nation, and many people, male and female, became crazed fans. A lot of teenagers absolutely worshipped The Beatles as their idols. Mohler recalled that every single one of her girlfriend’s was in love with Ringo Starr of The Beatles.…
He was studying to be a professional jazz pianist and had been learning to do so since he was little and always had a knack for putting a twist traditional music by re-writing some of the sections. One day in his senior year he was pulled aside during class by his teacher. He started to both scold and commend his talent for creating a twist in the music he played. John was told that if he became a professional pianist he would have to stop doing this and play what is written. John decided that if he couldn’t do what he loved while doing another thing he loved he would have to choose between the two. After weeks of metacognition he finally reached a decision, he would graduate high school, go to a musical arts college, and major in composing and practice his songwriting all through college (Biography.com)…
The year is 1971. The Vietnam War is still ongoing, as well as the Cold War between the United States and the USSR. In South Asia, a war raged which ended with the creation of the sovereign nation of Bangladesh. Various racial issues in the United States were present. Hot pants and bell-bottomed trousers were the latest fashion trend. Among all of the conflicts and violence (and hideous clothing), one man emerges. John Lennon, former guitarist for the legendary music group, The Beatles, comes out with a song. His song “Imagine” becomes one of the most famous tunes in all of history, both past and present. “Imagine” is the spark that starts a revolution among anti-war movements. Lennon presents a world, free from violence, pain and hatred. While John Lennon’s song “Imagine” has influenced the entire world through its artistry and ethics, it fails to deliver on securing its goals of universal freedom from various aspects of humankind.…
John Lennon death was a tragedy for all Beatles fan girls or boys. “Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.” this is one of John Lennon’s famous quotes and it is what happen to John on that tragic day. John Lennon just came back from a recording then walked back to his hotel then got shot. There was a crowed at his hotel, then one of his obsessed fans shot him. John Lennon was shot and killed by Mark David Chapman on December 8, 1980.…