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melody of this version of Strange Fruit and is used in all 4 verses. The rhythm of this piece is a 4. The song opens in a high pitch “tinkling” piano, soft flute (that reminds me of the wind bowing) a soft distant sound of an electric guitar and the eerie background bass that has the feeling of darkness and fear. This drew an image of dark and chilling to me. Seventeen seconds into the song an additional instrument possibly the sound of a top hat are added and enter with a

Introduction More than any other instrument, the electric guitar has shaped and redefined music in the last century. Although popular culture did not pay much attention to it when it was first introduced in the 1930s, it has since become equated with the very essence of rock and roll music. On an international level, the electric guitar is by far "the most famous instrument to come out of the United States" (howstuffworks.com). Background Inventors have been playing with the idea

the main genres that Ocean Alley has embraced is reggae. Reggae is a specific genre created in Jamaica, formed through heavy rhythmical elements where the rhythm guitar can almost be seen as a percussion instrument on its own through the use of the expressive technique known as staccato. This, in combination with distinctive drum and bass rhythmic structures, as well as a particular chord structure has created a genre that has combined elements of funk,

Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino is back at it again releasing new and unique music in his new album ‘Awaken, My Love!’. Fresh off his new hit show ‘Atlanta’ Donald Glover once again shows that he can not only produce, direct and write for television shows that not only the critics love but that connect with America’s youth but he can also make incredible music. Donald glover is a seriously talented guy and it is impossible to pigeonhole him as actor, comedian or musician because he is just so

Music plays and important role in the socialization of children and adolescents. Music is ubiquitous and easily available, whether through the radio, social media or other media outlets. It provides entertainment, and is often utilized as a distraction to relieve stress or boredom. However, as lyrics become more vulgar and explicit, the effect that certain genres of music, such as rap, hip-hop and heavy metal, have on youth, has become of paramount concern. Research has been conducted on whether

I was born in the town called ‘Gang-Seo’ which is the western side of the river that passes through the capital of South Korea. I used to hang around with my friends at the small park that is located on the back side of the old white apartment complex where I lived. When I turned six years old, my family moved into the town called ‘Gang-Nam’ is the southern side of the river. The atmosphere was really different from where I had lived, since all of my new friends went to private institutions after

It was a hot night and the giant sun-like lights that shined down on us from the McCallum theatre didn’t help at all. I held my bass guitar with a tight grip, repeating the notes I had practiced over and over in my head. Music has always been a thing in my family, a special thing most of us share. Family gatherings or parties never went without the sounds of guitars, pianos, or voices filling the atmosphere. They enjoyed displaying their talent and had such fun becoming this joyful human jukebox

Gradually, I regained consciousness. From a short distance away, a smooth guitar melody was playing from my phone. A few seconds later, the song transitioned to a slow, romantic refrain with carefully controlled vocals and a light drum beat. Eyelids still heavy with exhaustion, I turned towards the sound, reached for my phone—and felt the world spin out of control. There was a loud bang and I found myself on the floor. I rolled onto my back and opened my eyes. The ceiling fan spun lazily overhead

Music Shaming: leave it all behind By Huang Cheau Ning The judging comments came in batches, some are good comments but some rambling contain insulting words that she can’t forget about it. “What kind of music do you like?” is the question that always send Teo into a state of panic when someone ask about her music choice. Music shaming is an act of criticizing someone music preferences that different from their own, and make them feel like they should be ashamed by what they enjoy. It’s a problem

I have chosen to write about negative music and its effect on human behavior. I will trace the history of this type of music and discuss some studies which point out effects of listening to it. What is negative music? Negative music is music that has a negative effect. One form of negative music is music that is used to express or to stimulate negative emotions. A Viennese classical composer named Arnold Schonberg was the first person to openly create negative music early in the twentieth century