...Music, know one really knows how it affects us in life. It affected me since the first time I ever touched a key on a piano, moved a slide on a trombone, strummed a string on a guitar and heard the sound of a drum after a quick hit. Last year in October The University of Memphis held a march with the mighty sound of the south and invited high schoolers to go play and march with them on the field. The morning I had to wake up super early which was kinda different from my normal Saturdays of sleeping in till around noon unless it’s competition season which ended early last year. As we arrived people were already there and getting set up and talking. Then the band director came out and greeted everyone as we stood in a weird circle around him....
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...that not many people talk about. American Culture is set upon beliefs and norms of daily life. Everyone wants justice, and everyone wants peace, but what people want the most is change. I live in a world where most Americans tend to judge a person because of his or her skin tone, personality, or intelligence. Growing up, I never knew that my culture was disrespected by a person with a different color of skin or even judged. Everyday, I have to worry about my goals, my background, and my future; I struggle to follow my dream every single day no matter how hard it may be. It is not that easy to be an American. In reference to Lupe in the story of "The Professor Is a Dropout". Her experience is somewhat similar...
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...mean when they say, “Music is universal, but it is not a universal language”? No matter what country we come from, no matter what culture we represent, music exists in everyone’s life. Music can express emotions among different cultures. Therefore, music is universal. However, music needs people to perform and is affected by cultures. Facing with the same music, different people may have different understanding. Also, different cultures may have various interpretations. Therefore, music is not s universal language. 2. What are the potential problems in classifying music as “classical,” “folk,” or “popular”? Usually when people define folk, classical and popular music, they have to consider the background and history information. However, not everyone understands its background information. When people want to classify some new kinds of music, without background information, it may create some problems. For example, the definition of folk music relates to 19th century European culture. If people don’t realize its meaning, the definition may interfere their thinking. 3. How might an ethnomusicologist approach the study of Western classical music differently from a musicologist? Ethnomusicologists focus on the relationship between music and culture. When ethnomusicologists approach the study of Western classical music, they will analyze Western classical music under the background of history and culture. However, musicologists are more focus on music-making. When musicologists...
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...are my greatest friends and enemies. They cause my emotions to spur up and spill over more than people or pictures have ever been able to do. They make me cry out in anger or grief or make me laugh so much, my stomach and cheeks hurt, but in the best way possible. They give me the strength and courage to face the next day, even when everything seems to go wrong. Words fascinate me and have done so for as long as I can remember. It began with reading novels and from that, my fascination grew into a love and curiosity for: poetry, music, short stories, foreign languages, movies and conversations. Words have affected me in every way they exist and I owe it all to one children’s book. When I was younger, I did not like to read. My father always encouraged me to do so, so of course I did not since I would not get...
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...sat in front of my computer and thought about what this meant, it occurred to me that this wasn’t something I had really put much effort into finding out in the past. What is culture? Carla definition was simple. It’s defined as the shared pattern of behavior and interactions and these shared patterns identify the members of a culture group. Popular culture also known as "pop culture" is something that is a totality of ideas, perspectives, attitudes, and images. Simply put it’s the way we live our lives. Many of us have changed through out the year which is expected, so this is why I chose to go this route with this easy. At my age, as a charming thirty year old male, my trends have changed, so I take you back to the age of twenty-one where my life was everything about image, about the clothes I wore, the music I listened to and even the shows I watched. This was everything in life. First you have the designer clothes I wore such as Sean John pants, Rock-A-Wear shirts, and the air force one shoes, for my fashion incline the Nikes I wore. The type of clothes I wore meant everything. It defined me and who I was and how I wanted to be known as the individual who wore the latest fashion. Not because I wanted people to know I had some money in my pocket, but to let the people around me know that I was well off and had a good career. Now being thirty I see things a little different. The style I wear is based on what’s comfortable to me. I no longer care if my shirt or pants...
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...Music of my Life! Sheri Webb HU300-15 Music of my Life! My life has been interesting, many good memories associated with music and how it impacted my life. The interesting thing about mine is I can associate music with each good memory in my life. From early childhood to current time I have memories of music that defines the memories of my life. I will explain each era of my life, the music I listened to and how that music impacted it. My childhood memories of music is of sitting on Sunday listening to vinyl records with my dad after church. It was a very special memory of mine because I was really close to my dad. The type of music we listened to was classic Country and Western. We would listen to artists such as Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Hank Williams Sr., George Jones, Tammy Wynette and Willie Nelson. In the textbook it states,” Country and western music has carried on the narrative tradition of folk music, adding its own unique tales to the repertoire.” (Janaro & Altshuler 2012, page 173) I can remember listening to Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn singing the song, Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man. These songs I listened to with my dad made me happy and I was glad that I could share this time with my dad. My adolescence was an interesting time because I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s. I grew up listening to soft rock, disco, rock n roll, hair metal and country music. I listened to many artists such as, Air Supply, KC and the Sunshine Band...
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...media convergence with regard to technology, and how has it affected everyday life? I believe media convergence with regard to technology is when some forms of media combine together. A perfect example is the internet and telephones we have our now smart phones, or the classic newspaper and television gives us the news, now even combining television and radio whether you listen to the news on the radio or listen to music both are now on the television. These forms of technology among others have affected everyday life by making it so much easier to access everything, convenience is the best way to describe this. When we just had newspapers we had to read to get the news whereas now you turn on the television and have the news read to you while you carry on with your day. When we needed to use the internet to check our e-mail or to look something up we had to go home on get on the computer, but now with smartphones you can access your e-mail where ever you are. Finally with the convergence of radio and television you get such things as the news, MTV, or just the plain music channel where its 24 hours of straight music by genre. If you have noticed all of my examples show how convenient things become when converging forms of media, by converging media it makes life easier for people who are on the go and have busy tight schedules. What is meant by the term media convergence with regard to business, and how has it affected everyday life? What are some of the issues that result from...
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...The importance of music in learning is often underestimated. I remember growing up in a household were music was played at all times, but once homework time came around, all music was stopped. My parents strongly believed that in order to learn best, there had to be absolute silence. I always thought otherwise, and I was right. Music is phenomenal in motivating creativity in children, helps improve cognitive and language skills, and most importantly helps boost their confidence and self-esteem. Music brings the creative side of people out. Think about it, songs, raps, even art are inspired by music. It opens up your imagination, and it makes you do beautiful things. I believe this to be true. I am really into art, and I like to paint. My best paintings have been those were I turn on my music, and just let the music lead. My paintings often express the mood I was in while listening to a certain song. Music also helps improve language and cognitive skills. A perfect example of this was the Gabby Gifford’s case, she found language through music therapy after a horrible injury. She started singing the words that she could not speak, because it was so much easier for her. It mentioned in the video that language in the brain is only located in the left part of the hemisphere, whereas music is located in both. This makes it so much easier for language to not be fully affected. Movement that music provides also helps children in helping recognize shapes, numbers or letters, and always...
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...ABSTRACT Title: PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF SCREAMO MUSIC TO THE SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT OF THE STIGMATINE YOUTH MOVEMENT MEMBERS Author: JOHN LERY MAAMBONG ANASTACIO Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication School Year: 2009 – 2010 Rationale This study aims to know the significant relationship of the profile of the respondents and the perceived effects of screamo music to the spiritual enrichment of the Stigmatine Youth Movement (SYM) Statement of the problem This study Is to determine the perceived effects of screamo music on the spiritual enrichment of the Stigmatine Youth Movement (SYM). This seeks to answer the following questions: 1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of 1.1. Age 1.2. Gender 1.3. Length of membership in Stigmatine Youth Movement (SYM) 1.4. Length of exposure to Screamo Music 2. What are the effects of Screamo music as perceived by the Stigmatine Youth Movement (SYM) in the apostolate? 3. Is there a significant relationship between the profile of the respondents and the perceived effects of screamo music to the spiritual enrichment of the Stigmatine Youth Movement (SYM)? Methodology A descriptive survey research was used in this study. Descriptive research involves collection of data in order to test hypothesis or to answer questions concerning the current status of the subject of the study. The descriptive research has no...
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...Sandra Hunt My Life and Music HU 300-10 Professor Robert Vaughan Week 7 Assignment My Life and Music From the very beginning of my life (born in 1970) music has always been a prevalent part. Once I can relish in the joys of remembering when. Music has been a constant source in recalling happy moments. Music is a current source of preference when I’m sad or content. And just knowing the comforts of music will always be a part of my future I hold as a treasure. The music I associate with adolescence (12 years old) are songs like “She’s a brick house,” by The Commodores. Michael Jackson’s Thriller and all of his music. The song entitled “Physical”, by Olivia Newton-John, “Eye of the Tiger, by Survivor. “I Love Rock N Roll,” by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, “Ebony and Ivory,” by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder, “Jack & Diane,” by John Cougar, “Hurts So Good,” by John Cougar “Abracadabra,” by the Steve Miller Band, and who can ever forget the song “Hard to Say I'm Sorry”, by Chicago. I also liked “Rosanna,” by Toto, “I Can't Go for That,” by Daryl Hall and John Oates, and “867-5309/Jenny,” by Tommy Tutone. I listened to a variety of music and loved it all. My parents sang and listened to Southern Gospel Music, so I also grew up with The Hinsons, Dotty Rambo, The Happy Goodmans, and many more. The music I associate with childhood (about 8 years old) is “You Light up My Life” by Debbie Boone. “Three Times a Lady”, by The Commodores my momma loved...
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...referred as globalization that is believed by many people as the revolution of the future. However, globalization has positive and negative views upon it. These various aspects affect my life in several different ways. First of all, globalization makes the mass media today be an essential part of everyday life. Almost all of us are affected by the media in different forms, whether it is television, radio, films, music, magazines or even the internet. Basically, media has a connection all over the world that is a mass communication technique that entertains, informs and influences people without even realizing it. Personally, I can easily download a video of the performance of a small group on the other side of the planet. Obviously, without globalization, I would never have heard of them, and they would have never had the opportunity to sell me a CD. Also, the acquirement of knowledge from various sources of information on the internet, which helps me positively in the way of study, is evidence showing how globalization brings many benefits to me through the mass media. Secondly, globalization has enriched the employments in my country, which is a developing country. By globalization, millions of jobs are moved, and other jobs are created. In addition, the increasing investment of foreign companies in my country leads to many new solutions for the diversification of...
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...Mass Communication The Effect of the Mass Media on Bahamian Culture My definition of culture is the thing that defines a community, it sets the community apart from any other, it is the peoples way of life, their language, beliefs, the way they dress, the products the create etc.. The culture of a community is important because it shapes the community and the individuals within it. During the group discussion on the impact of the mass media on Bahamian culture all members agreed that the culture of the Bahamas is a very important aspect of life here in the Bahamas. However, the mass media has now not only just affected how we live our lives but it has also pushed us away from our culture. One member even went as far as to say certain aspects of our culture will probably become extinct if within the next 50 years if something is not done. During the discussion a number of cultural issues due to the mass media were brought up. One of the main issues mentioned was the way we dress. The way we dress is influenced by many cultures but what seems to have the most influence is the American culture. We seem to prefer to wear the type of clothing we see advertised on the television. Zephaniah Rolle, the only male member of the group hinted that our culture is one that has been affected by branding, “We also wear brands such as Nike instead of wearing traditional Bahamian dress.” Branding as we all know is a big deal in the media industry a large focus is put on advertising and as a...
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...years old, for me music has always been an adventure. I went to music school daily to take piano and vocal classes, and never once have I thought of it as a drag. Music has always been my strength mentally, it is almost could be seen as a religion; an amazing belief that accepts everyone and unites people all over the world. My one little problem had a big turn on myself expression in music, my shyness. Ever since I was a kid I had a lot of questions to ask and a lot of things to say, but I never had enough courage to raise my hand. Every time I was picked on to answer a question or to read a poem I would turn red and would not be able to say anything. And whenever I had a project, I would be excited to do it, but always fall in the grading system because I would not be able to say anything. My most affected area in life was in my music school. Every time we had a piano assessment, my fingers would shake and everything that I had learned for a year would leave my mind in seconds. One time in middle school I went to try out for a solo piece, but when I got on stage I was so nervous I blanked out, and was scared to step on there again. I love to...
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...“I used to be the type of kid who would always think the sky is falling, Why am i so differently wired? Am i a martian? What kind of twisted experiment am i involved in? Because i don’t belong in this world.” Legacy By Eminem I like this song, and most of Eminem’s music is because it’s always very personal. Even though he is graphic, he is open and expressive in his music; He talks about his family, his daughter, and what's going on in his own life and mind. He raps about his struggles unlike most rappers who talk about their relationships/money/ and their fights with other rappers so I have a ton of respect for him. This song Legacy tells the story of him when he was a young boy, where like me he didn’t fit in and was bullied often, and...
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...didn’t know how to do, I’d help them as much as I could. Before it was always help on homework or things that they wanted me to do. Most recently I have been through some things that really affected the way that I want to help people. I’ve met some people with really hard lives, which made me realize that I want to help people with depression. When I talk to these people they tell me about what’s happening in their lives, and it saddens me that no one else has tried to help them or even listen to them. I have an amazing family. Everyone supports everything that I do if it makes me happy. My family has shaped me into who I am today. As a little girl, I was always told “do to one, as you would do to yourself.” So, I always did. My parents raised me to be respectful to people who respected me. They were with me through tough times and through good times, and I know they will be there for me in the future when I need them to be. Growing up around both my mom and my dad, I’ve learned a lot through what they do, and how they treat people. I believe thats the reason that I dream to help people. Another thing that has encouraged me to help people is my music. The music that I listen to gets me through some bad times when I don’t want to talk to anyone. If you listen to the lyrics, they actually mean something. Usually the lyrics talk about the bad times and things the writer has gone through. It talks about how you have to keep your head up even when times are hard. Music has made me...
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