...Nirvana began as a group of misfits that no one would ever dream of becoming the next big thing. Some people may think of this grunge/ rock band as a bad influence but many people thought of them. Although the little band, NIrvana, who started the grunge era didn’t last very long after their lead singer committed suicide, their music is still ongoing and popular today. Nirvana had first started out as a small band created by teenage misfits. Nirvana was often known for their change in music, whether it would be noisy but calm music. This became the grunge they had started that still travels into today (Loss, 2006) Lead singer Kurt Cobain didn’t always have a stable life growing up. Don and Wendy, Kurt’s parents, had seperated and had him...
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...A great band Actually I am a zealous person when it comes to rock music. Although there are many great bands and singers who have done great things in the past, the most impressive one for me is nirvana. They represent the working class and the singer kurt cobain went through a lot of depression and pain and eventually kill himself. When it comes to nirvana we have to invoke the soul of band kurt cobain who he had an un happy childhood. And place he grow up is Seattle was always violence, but when he touched the guitar , it brought peace and relieved him stress and pain. Lately he formed the band and had some performance . gradually he got more and more success and won some fame that he could never image before. I know the fame and money is supposed to bring great joy to a person in a short time . but if you are not suitable to bear these invisiable things . it will devour your soul. Especially like Cobain suffered much pain, he was very clear about what he needed. For some people have a fragile spirit. Love is key medicine . but fame dosen’t consist of love and only has profits. Naturally , when he met his lover and fell in love with her, they had a baby. That was possibly the happiest memory of his whole life. But good things never last forever. The taste of the mainstream had changed and he was now gaining popularity in the alternative movement. As a consequence, they were not satisfied with the albums produced under the direction of their record company, who still wanted...
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...The first spark of inspiration came a few years ago. I was in my bedroom, when I heard, the all too familiar riff of, Smells Like Teen Spirit. Not being the Nirvana fan I am today, I was ripped from my bedroom and into my living room in a state of wonder, where I found my dad watching a movie. I would later find out that this movie was called Classic Albums: Nirvana- Nevermind. I sat and absorbed everything producer Butch Vig said for the whole 50 minutes. It was like I was in a trance. A new door was open for me, but I wouldn’t explore what was inside until much later. Since then, I have had an unsatisfiable thirst to learn everything I can about music and how it is made. When choosing my topic for my personal project, I immediately knew I was going to pick something related to music. After spending some time thinking about what to choose, I settled with running live sound for a concert. I first became interested in this topic during my music technology class, taught by Mr. Perkins. We did a brief segment on operating analog mixers and setting up sound equipment. While I enjoy using digital audio workstations, I loved the hands-on...
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...Rena Cobett World Religion Dr. Jones 18 September 2009 “Nirvana”, and Its Relationship to Buddhism Nirvana: State of being where you are no longer concerned with pain, fear, anxiety, or other negative emotions or feelings. To be free from external reality. When an individual is at peace with the world, has compassion for all and gives up obsessions (materialistic items, ideas) and fixations. Buddhism, like most of the great religions of the world, is divided into a number of different traditions. The fundamental belief of Buddhism is often referred to as reincarnation. In fact, most individuals go through many cycles of birth, living, death and rebirth. After many such cycles, if a person releases their attachment to desire and the self, they can attain Nirvana. Buddhism believes that there are five processes which no human being has control and which none can ever change. These five processes are namely the process of growing old, of not falling sick, of dying, decay of things that are perishable and of the passing away of that which is liable to pass. The teaching included the believe that the only way to end the cycle of suffering is to end all craving and lead a life free of attachment that has no karmic consequences. Buddha set forth the Four Noble Truths which would lay the foundation of his later teachings while traveling throughout the land. 1) Life inevitably involves suffering, is imperfect and unsatisfactory.(Dukkha) 2) Suffering originates in our desires...
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...Dear Admissions Office, Essay Topic: Your youtube video went viral what is it about? I am Maxwell Yamaha Suzuki- the premier hibachi grill chef, at least in my opinion. My video starts while I’m in the middle of my routine; I am preparing a splendid teppanyaki entree of Sukiyaki Steak. My three hundred guests, including the Mayor of Baltimore, cheer me on as I flip my cooking utensils ten feet in the air, dicing fresh vegetables, and balancing myself on a unicycle. I move onto the grand finale where I perform the “Volcano Onion Trick” and the crowd erupts into a vibrant applause. At the end of the night, the mayor approaches me to personally congratulate me on my spectacular performance. He tells me that he recorded the entire performance, and wants to upload it onto his personal profile. The next morning, I wake up to some excellent news. Not only did the mayor upload my video, but I also find out that it has one million views. I notice in the comments section that the culinary manager from the MGM grand in Las Vegas left me his number, and told me to give him a call. Next thing I know, I am whisked away on a plane headed to Las Vegas to perform. On the plane ride to Las Vegas, I start reminiscing about my childhood. As a teen, I was an avid lacrosse player. I loved being on the field and practicing with my teammates. As a lacrosse player, I honed my hand-eye coordination skills. Little did I know that this talent would one day come in handy as a professional chef...
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...Grunge, was a music genre that originated in the American city of Seattle, Washington during the mid-1980s. It rose in popularity until the mid-1990s when post-grunge emerged with bands such as the Foo Fighters and Nickelback. Grunge music involved only an electric guitar (which was usually distorted with fuzz and feedback effects), bass guitar, drums and vocals. Grunge music is also known as the Seattle sound. Nowadays, very few grunge bands exist. Most have broken up or are less visible than before. An exception though would be Pearl Jam who have continued recording their music on to the present day. Grunge music is largely characterised by distorted electric guitars, contrasting sound dynamics, angst-filled lyrics and growling vocals. Many...
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...Kurt Cobain shoes. I was slightly confused by the studio-feeling of the booth combined with the sound of a cheering crowd playing, but nonetheless still a cool feeling piece that gave the impression of what Cobain experienced when he went onstage. As I moved through the exhibit I came across a smashed-apart drum set covered in stalagmites. The piece was titled “Deathstar Memorial” by Banks Violette. This piece was the perfect epitome of what Nirvana was all about and the dark feelings that they conveyed to their fans and the feelings that were present (even still today) about the tragic death of Cobain himself. The piece was cool because it gave the impression that it had been broken apart for a while and the stalagmites had grown onto the drum set, as if when Cobain died Nirvana was smashed apart and then the set was left to let nature takes its course. Then, moving forward I came to Sam Durant’s “Upside Down and Backwards Completely Unburna” which was a series of speakers surrounding a platform each playing a different Nirvana song simultaneously. This completely reminded me of Hadley and Maxwell’s installation based on “Sympathy for the Devil” that had the Rolling Stones playing simultaneously with a garage band. When I heard the idea during their artist talk I was very skeptical of how that would work out sound wise...
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...Kat Kramer The Legacy of Kurt Cobain Lead singer and guitarist of grunge band, Nirvana, Kurt Cobain left a lasting legacy. He defiantly made an appearance in the world. Cobain was known across the globe for his accomplishments. Cobain became the face and enduring icon of alternative rock. Kurt Cobain started the trend of ‘grunge’. “[His] impact on fashion” (Rama paragraph 1) the fashion trend was very popular throughout the world. People who were referred to as grunge wore loose, layered shirts and ripped jeans. Kurt Cobain and his band mates started this trend in the late 80s when their band was beginning to be popular it is a clothing trend that some teens wear even now. If you walk around the mall you can see the ‘grunge’ trend still in stores and on kids Grunge is also referred to as a type of music. It’s a style of rock music identified by a harsh sounding guitar sound, lazy vocal delivery, and heavy drumming. At first Nirvana was considered alternative rock but later their music was called grunge. “Lasting influence on popular music”(Rama paragraph 1). Their music was listen to [then and is still popular in 2015. Kurt Cobain made an outlet for kids who were outcast and weren’t accepted like he was in high school. “Nirvana electrified a stagnant hit parade with anthems chronicling the angst and disaffection felt by youngsters throughout the nation.” Cobain and his band made a difference in people’s lives. Cobain made mistakes in his life some that were not over...
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...In chapter 1 we see Siddhartha engaged in a philosophical struggle--a mental state he seems to thrive in. But he is only beginning to realize why he is dissatisfied and what he really wants. This confusion is apparent by a narrative pacing and diction that show build through questioning. It describes the problem--desire for something--then explores all the avenues of this problem. Does he desire truth? Identity? Oneness with the “primal source” of the Atman that may or may not “flow within his own heart?” These initial questions set up the journey Siddhartha will be taking throughout the rest of the novel. Hesse alludes to the famous banyan tree (p. 9) that was iconic to Siddhartha Gautama’s original development of the Buddhism religion....
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...Theravada Buddhism The Theravada Buddhists recognize the six directions and worship them. The six directions are east, west, north, south, above and below. The east represents the parents; south, teacher; north, friends; west, spouse; above, religious teacher and below represents the employee. One day, there was a young man named Sigala who was bowing to the six directions. Buddha saw him and explained to him the actual meaning of paying respect to the six directions. According to the Sigalovada Sutta of Theravada Buddhism, the three ways that the Buddha advised on how to honor the six directions is by abandoning impure actions, refraining from harmful deeds and avoiding squandering wealth. There are four impure actions that the Buddha explained to Sigala. The Buddha himself stated “Harming living beings, taking what is not given, false speech and pursuing the loved one of another. These the wise surely do not praise.” (Sigalovada Sutta, 4) Harming living beings is one of the five serious precepts of Buddhism. The Lord Buddha taught to love all beings. Harming a living being would be an extremely cruel and impure act in Buddhism. Buddhism also teaches not to be greedy. I think the text conveys that by forcefully taking what is not given to you is a very sinful and an unethical deed. In my opinion, the sacred text touches on the fact that speaking in a way which will hurt someone’s feelings is unrighteous. That could include gossiping, harsh tones, lying and rudeness...
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...you should treat others the same way you want to be treated. There aren’t numerous similarities between these two religions, though. Christians believe in one God, whose image they were made in, and that they suffer because of their sins. Entering Heaven is their ultimate goal, but in order to make it in, a person must repent of their sins and except Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Buddhists don’t worship a God, and they believe there is an endless cycle of births and deaths, they believe desire is the cause for suffering, and in order to abolish suffering they must eliminate desire. Buddhist are trying to obtain have several goals, to earn points with Karma, to end the cycle of reincarnations and their ultimate goal is to reach nirvana. These beliefs can be an issue when trying to present the Christian gospel to a Buddhist. I don’t have any challenges presenting the gospel to anyone. I personal feel that it is my obligation to have an eternal conversation with as many people that I come in to contact...
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... and lectured on Buddhism throughout the world. He has published many articles and two books, Mindfulness in Plain English and Mindful Steps to Happiness: Walking the Buddha’s Path. Gunaratana has been ordained as a Buddhist monk since the age of twelve. Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness is a book that is easily understood by readers with little knowledge about Buddhism, the fourth largest religion in the world. This book looks into the Four Nobel Truths and the Eightfold Path which is Buddha’s teachings of how to end suffering. Buddha taught the Four Noble Truths: life is suffering, we suffer because we desire, we desire because we become attached, and by following the eight steps of the Eightfold Path we can end suffering and obtain Nirvana....
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...Vanessa Zsorey Dr. McCort College Comp 11 December 2015 Sonic Highways A band lasting as long as twenty years in the music industry with their original sound not suffering is a rarity. The Foo Fighters, led by the legendary Dave Grohl, are magnificent rockers who throughout two decades, continue to stay relevant in many ways. Throughout these twenty years they have released nine albums, each of which contained some of the biggest alternative rock hits of all time. Though they may not be riding the radio waves constantly or may only appeal to a shrinking audience, their craft has never once suffered. Their newest album, Sonic Highways, is pure proof that the Foo Fighters continuously try to push themselves out of their comfort zones in order to remain interesting to their fans. Sonic Highways was the most recent project the Foo Fighters have put out and the most creative of the past eight albums. The process to create this album was far more in depth and unique compared to the traditional methods. Typically, when a band decides they want to record, they find the closest studio that is in their price range and is the best quality necessary to fit the project. Mixing the recordings has gotten incredibly easy in recent times, where all that is really necessary is the ProTools program. With Protools, any errors can easily be cleaned and corrected, then moved on to the master CD and sent off to be pressed. A decade ago, recording and mixing were not nearly as simple or cheap...
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...In the Buddha's words: 'Suffering I teach and the way out of suffering.' Fundamental Buddhist doctrines include the following One day, while relaxing under an old and great Bo tree Siddhartha Gautama felt that he was somehow undergoing profound, and extensive, alterations of realisation and awakening. Siddhartha remained for seven days under the great tree. It is from this times that Siddhartha began to be referred to as the Buddha, a name implying his being Awake and Enlightened. These few days spent under the Bo tree are considered to have been the time of his Enlightenment. Buddha is said to have "attained Nirvana" - to have achieved a state where suffering is eliminated through the abandonment of desires - desires being the cause of suffering. Such attainment is held to bring release from an otherwise endless succession of reincarnations or rebirths. The term Nirvana has suggestive associations with a verb indicating cooling, or possibly, extinguishment!!! Considering himself to have made significant Spiritual Progress and that he now had some Buddha teachings that he thought important to share with others Siddhartha journeyed on foot over one hundred miles to Benares. Buddha's Enlightenment was experienced whilst living a life that was neither overly luxurious nor overly austere. His teachings were subsequently framed against an idea of a "Middle Way" that avoided such extremes. In a deer park he delivered the celebrated "The Sermon at Benares" in which are included two of...
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...Building a relationship with a Buddhist can be tricky. First we need to respectful of there beliefs and what they hold to be true. Most Buddhist come from an Asian background with different culture and values. We should not scoff at them and have a superior attitude. Also we should actively listen and understand where there coming from. We want them to be open and receptive to us and not emotionally shutdown. By doing some of these steps they will be more open to hearing my message and truth. One barrier that can exist is that Buddhist believe that the only way to reach enlightenment or nirvana is by following the middle path. They believe in many paths to reach God. There is no heaven for a Buddhist. Once nirvana is reach there is nothingness. Which means the person is responsible for the way they act towards others. They want no bad karma. A Buddhist view sin as a illusion and that desire is misinterpreted as evil. Also some Buddhist might look at Jesus as just another spiritual teacher the way that Buddha was. Some personal challenges that may arise is that Buddhists deny a intimate relationship with any type of god. By showing a Buddhist how you can find love and peace through knowing God may help to overcome that challenge. Another obstacle can be a Buddhist believing that to desire is to suffer. By showing them that it has to be the correct desire and that getting rid of all desire is next to impossible would be a good message to relate to a Buddhist and...
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