Bono: The Eptiome Of A Renaissance Man The term "Renaissance Man" means those that excelled in many different fields. When you think of a renaissance man you think of Da Vinci‚ Galileo‚ and many more. But what about a renaissance man now? Well Bono of U2 of course is the first person I think of when I hear the term renaissance man. Bono is not only the lead singer of U2 but is also a huge humanitarian. Bono is mostly known for his musical talents and singing but he is extremely passionate about
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The Rise of Digital Piracy and the fall of the Music Industry Imagine hearing your favorite band’s new song on the radio for the first time. You love it‚ and the moment you get home you head straight for your computer and find the song on iTunes. Upset with the fact that you would have to pay $1.29 for the song‚ you search the Internet and find one of the many digital piracy websites and download the song illegally. Sure‚ you may have obtained the song for free‚ but you have also just stolen
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one are more slowly and quiet. But also have the music for the dance and some activits songs. Today‚ the Irish music know a very strong interest in the world. Many groups hare acquired an international reputaiton like U2. This bands formed in 1976. It contains four members : Bono‚ The Edge‚ Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen. Now they have twelve albums and won twenty-two Grammy Awards. For me‚ this part‚ the Irish Rock‚ is the most interesting part of the Irish music. s‚qs d d d d d d d d
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Quiet on the Western Front & Sunday Bloody Sunday Composers aspire to communicate the representation of their text influencing the understanding and meaning that the audience obtains. Remarque through his text ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ and U2 through their song lyrics ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’ have displayed various aspects and viewpoints of war. Both composers have expressed different perspectives allowing the responder to gain separate understandings of similar concepts concerning the various
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most important cultural texts of the modern age. The songs Sunday Bloody Sunday by the band U2 and Hurricane by artist Bob Dylan substantiate ideas of equality and “justice for all”‚ encouraging the listener to take a look at their own values and attitudes surrounding the issues presented… would the listener react differently if it were their life or integrity at stake? The song Sunday Bloody Sunday is one of U2’s most political songs. It describes the terror experienced by an observer of the conflicts
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RED was founded in 2006 by Bono and Shriver. It’s mission is to raise awareness and funds to help get rid of HIV/AIDS in africa. The product RED is licensed to partner with various companies‚ one of which is Gap. Red’s partnership with Gap is an amazing way to improve its image as it attracts the public in different ways. I believe that Gap is not in it for the money as they were ready to give 100 percent of its profits to the cause. Although this idea was rejected by Bono and Shriver‚ we still know
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HIV/AIDS. Bono and Bobby Shriver‚ came up with a product that showed that companies could still make money and contribute to a great cause. What role does sustainability play? Sustainability plays a great role in this cause-marketing event. According to VP of marketing‚ Julia Cordua‚ states that "Bono and Bobby Shriver did not want a one-time event‚ they wanted a five to ten years of ongoing donations" "GAP initially offer RED to give 100 percent of its profits to the cause‚ but Bono and Shriver
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As Americans we are exposed to advertisements everyday. People are pressured from every direction by advertisements which exploit their deepest fears‚ attractions‚ needs‚ and desires‚ shaping their behaviors‚ goals‚ and thoughts. They are led into believing false information and promises that are mostly never kept‚ all for the simple reason of selling the product and making profit. We see advertisements everywhere--in magazines and newspapers‚ on the radio‚ on TV‚ online‚ in the mail‚ even over the
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New York City. Some of the tracks were titled‚ “Into the Fire”. “You’re Missing” and “Lonesome Day” We also had Sir Paul McCartney’s Freedom a song that was used as a memorial for the 9/11 attacks. Another band that helped heal the wounds of 9/11 was U2. Since the beginning they have written songs that reach a wide variety of fans from all over the world. One song that sticks out is‚ “Pride (In the Name of Love)” these lyrics talk about many great figures throughout history‚ including Jesus Christ
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Throughout life people will make you mad‚ disrespect you and treat you bad. Let God deal with the things they do‚ cause hate in your heart will consume you too. Will Smith Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_life.html#qXkEQQmBVJpQk4yD.99 Throughout life people will make you mad‚ disrespect you and treat you bad. Let God deal with the things they do‚ cause hate in your heart will consume you too. Will Smith Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_life
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