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    Israel Kamakawiwo’s “Over the Rainbow” and Michael Giacchino’s “Bundle of Joy” are substantive examples of how musical elements can create a peaceful emotional tone. “Over the Rainbow” and “Bundle of Joy” provide pleasing melodies and low dynamics that slow down the body’s autonomic nervous system, aiding in the creation of a calming atmosphere. Both pieces have mellow tempos; however, the tempo in “Over the Rainbow” is more moderately paced and consistent whereas “Bundle of Joy” has more rhythmic

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    first song called “Nobody Understands Me.” Then the evil Mrs. Gulch comes in threatens to call the authorities after Toto bit her. Dorothy wants to escape and go see the world which opens up to the most well-known song of the Play “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Dorothy leaves the farm and meets Professor Marvel who tells her about the “Wonders of the World.” Then a twister disrupted their conversation and Dorothy has to run home for shelter. She makes it back inside the house and end up hitting her

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    front door, where she stood in front of the brass door knocker, the only remaining implement from when this house first stood. Mary could already hear her mother in the house. She was singing her favorite song from when she was a kid, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Mary had loved it since she was just a child, but now, it was a song she despised. Her mother had stopped singing it to Mary when her father had passed, about twelve years ago. But when the voices started to devour her mother, that was always

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    song “Over the Rainbow” is heard, many people can recognize the familiar tune and lyrics of this nostalgic song. The original singer of this song was Judy Garland. “Over the Rainbow” speaks a message that can speak to any person, which has led to numerous artists covering this song on many different occasions. Two other singers that have covered this song are Jerry Lee Lewis and Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. Each artist brought their own personal emotions into their performance of “Over the Rainbow” leading

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    Judy Garland singing “Somewhere over the Rainbow” was lovely. She was a great singer who had a beautiful and rich voice. Her voice is incredible because of how much emotion you can hear from every note she sings. Her voice has really good clarity and vibrato which helps liven up her voice and gives us that warm and caring voice. Her voice reminds me of the singers that sing childrens nursery songs because of how much emotion and calmness can be heard. And from watching the video you can immediately

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    Rainbow Fish Greed

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    The book rainbow fish was published in 1992. It has been over 24 years since it was originally published, but is still a book shared with many today.The Rainbow Fish is about a fish that has rainbow scales and he wont let anyone have one of his scales so no one is friends with him. After a while of being alone he gives all but one of his shiny scales a way then the fishes let him play with them. Marcus Pfister, illustrates the theme how greed can get the best of you in the book The Rainbow Fish Marcus

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    When Rainbow finished her weather patrol duties of clearing the dismal clouds that hung over Ponyville and in other ethereal regions across Equestria, she bolted to The Golden Oak Library; so she could go home and see Twilight, her inamorata. After landing in front of the library, she then took a quick look around to see if Twilight was outside. Not in sight. Satisfied, she tried the latch and found the door unfastened. She entered and closed the door. “Twilight, I’m home!” Rainbow said. Ghostly

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    Rainbow Fish Symbolism

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    Have you ever not been friends or friendly with someone because they are different? A lot of people can relate to this if they go to school, popularity can hurt a lot of people. The Rainbow Fish put himself before others, whoever tried to be nice to him wouldn’t get a friendly interaction back. At first, everybody wanted to be friends with him, but not till’ after they encountered him, they realized he wasn't who they thought he was. This relates a lot to popularity, you want to be friends with the

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    Personal Narrative Essay

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    The Ponyville weather team struggled with weather patrol duties when Rainbow Dash took an outstanding vacation from work. Although they cleared most of the rain clouds from the morning’s rainfall, a few scattered clouds hung over Ponyville, but the sun remained dominate with its sunlight shinning on the land. Despite Rainbow being on her well-deserved vacation—considering that she would often be left with most of the work load through insurmountable excuses of either sickness or lateness from her

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    Rainbow Bridge History

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    up a person's day. Give them a rainbow” was said by Anthony T. Hincks. It is true that many people like seeing the wonderful rainbow after a rainstorm but there is never one rainbow that stays more than a few minutes at most. However there is a rainbow that has been standing for over 50 years, it’s called the Rainbow Bridge. The Rainbow Bridge provides a lot of great history, many new cultures and interesting activities for tourists to take part in. Rainbow Bridge contains many interesting

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