...Kellie Holley MUS 101 / 01402 February 10, 2013 Johann Sebastian Bach Johann Sebastian Bach was born March 21, 1685 in Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany. He was the youngest child of Johann Ambrosius Bach and Elisabeth Lämmerhirt. Johann Ambrosius Bach was a string player, employed by the town council and the ducal court of Eisenach. After his parents’ death, he was looked after by his older brother, Johann Christoph, who had been a pupil of Johann Pachelbel. It was from his brother that he received his first formal organ lessons. From 1703 to 1707, Bach was appointed as organist at the Neue Kirche (New Church) in Arnstadt. During this time he composed such works as Capriccio sopra la lontananza del suo fratello dilettissimo (1704; Capriccio on the Departure of His Most Beloved Brother), the chorale prelude on Wie schön leuchtet (c. 1705; How Brightly Shines), and the fragmentary early version of the organ Prelude and Fugue in G Minor (before 1707). In 1707 Bach obtained a post at the Blasiuskirche in Mühlhausen in Thuringia. He moved there soon after and married his cousin Maria Barbara Bach on October 17, 1707. At Mühlhausen he produced several church cantatas, all cast in a conservative mold, based on biblical and chorale texts. The famous organ Toccata and Fugue in D Minor and the Prelude and Fugue in D Major may also have been composed during this time, as well as the organ Passacaglia in C Minor. Cantata No. 71, Gott ist mein König (God Is My King), printed around...
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...Johann Sebastian Bach is arguably considered to be the greatest composer in the history of western art music. However, he wasn’t great in his own time. Only a few of his works were published during his lifetime. Most thought he was old fashioned. He did not invent any new genres, but he did perfect current styles. He didn’t become super-famous until his works were revived in the early 1800s. He was a master of counterpoint, improvisation, and in every genre, except for opera. He helped make the organ a solo instrument, and not just part of the basso continuo group. “He is considered to be the best composer of the Baroque era.” Bach was born on March 21, 1685 in Eisenach, Germany. He was born into a family with many musicians. Bach’s...
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...Johann Sebastian Bach is considered to be one of the greats when it comes to music. Bach was born in Eisenach, which is now modern day Germany, on March 21, 1685. He was the youngest of eight children in his family. His father was a director of the town's professional musicians. All of his uncles were also musically talented as well. When Bach was the age of ten his mother died and his father eight months later died. Bach was forced to live with one of his brothers in 1694, who taught him to play the clavichord. When Bach was 14, he was awarded a scholarship to go to St. Michael's school, located in Luneburg, which is now also located in modern day Germany. Bach then died on June 2, 1750 from what is believed to be a stroke. Some of Bach’s...
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...John Sebastian Bach was a dominant composer. He was an important and influential composer of the Baroque time. He was a German composer during 1685-1750. His family was very musical oriented and so that made him born into the music industry and it was not a surprise that he took on the family legacy. Bach lived an interesting life not only through his music. John father twenty children within his two marriages that he had. He was the eighth child of his parents so he was used to having a big family. His uncle and parents taught him how to play the organ and violin at a young age. Bach had a rough childhood. His mother died and eight months after that his father died. Bach had to move in with his brother which they both studied music together....
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...Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer and organist born on March 21, 1685, to a very gifted family. Bach was interested in music from childhood, he took music lessons from his Father and later brother Johann Christoph. Bach's education was largely a matter of being self-taught through independent studies. Bach married twice in his life, the first time was to his cousin Maria Barbara Bach who blessed him with 7 children although some of them passed away young. Maria passed away and Bach remarried in 1721 to Anna Magdelena Wulken and she blessed him with 13 children and some of these children passed away as well. Bach is known for being an organist but in 1703 he started off playing the violin in the private orchestra of the Prince at...
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...Johann Sebastian Bach composed numerous amounts of church cantatas in his lifetime and is known for several of them. His German background influenced many of his works as he lived in different cities throughout Germany in his lifetime. Although, he composed so many cantatas and other types of work, only fewer than a dozen were published in his lifetime as his music was regarded as old-fashioned. Many have noticed that “the dramatic and emotional force of his music, as evidenced in the Passions, was remarkable in its day and has spoken to succeeding generations with increasing power…. Bach’s music is supreme—to quote Wagner: ‘the most stupendous miracle in all music’.” Bach was born in Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany on March 31, 1685. Coming from a family of musicians definitely aided him to become who he was. He studied religion, Latin, and other subjects in school starting at the young age of seven. Most of his pieces will reflect his strong North German Protestant religion, which was very...
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...Introduction The year 1685 was known to be significant in the historical setting of European music because it saw the conception of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). The year 1685, therefore, took on the part of the marker, separating the music of essential contextual listening called "early music." The pinnacle of Bach's development started in the eighteenth century, where he created an instrumental medium known as the ripieno string ensemble. A medium that could supplement wind or percussion instruments as the occasion demanded. However, it was a period when this form of expression was not in demand due to various political, social, cultural and economic aspects making it insignificant. The political, social, cultural and economic relationship...
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...went to their church Bach would sing in the church choir. Sadly, Bach’s parents passed away within a year of each other, shortly before Bach’s tenth birthday. Once both of his parents passed away Bach had nowhere to go so his brother Johann Christoph Bach decided to adopt him. Christoph was “a church organist in Ohrdruf” (Johann Sebastian Bach). Even though Christoph is the one who gave Bach organ lessons, Bach...
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...On 28 July, 1750, a sickly and exhausted old man was found dead while recuperating from eye-surgery. Viewed by his peers as outdated and irreverent, he would eventually be regarded as one of the greatest musical genius’s who ever lived, nearly 80 years later (Mellers). Today, we know this man as Johann Sebastian Bach, a virtuoso organist and prolific composer from the baroque era of classical music; whose works spanned over 1000 musical pieces and influenced entire generations of western music schools of thought (J.S. Bach). Bach’s importance to western music development wouldn’t have been noticed by his contemporaries, who mostly favored the preclassical styles of homophony which were harmonically simpler in tone and structure (Mellers). His sphere of influence had affected many important composers whose names include: Felix Mendelssohn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven; who themselves made major contributions to the preeminence and development of western music. In terms of originality and complexity, Bach’s compositions represent some of the most sophisticated and ambitious classical pieces to date, which through his rigorous use of counterpoint, tonal control and attention to single moods (called affects) had helped refine western music from a folk-based expressive form to a highly complex and evolved form of musical expression (Tonality). But in order to understand Bach and his well noted contributions, one must also understand his life in the context of the...
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...Calling and texting are to excellent ways of communication, but texting is better. Texting allows so much more advantages then calling. Texting is faster, cheaper, and more convenient. Which makes it the better choice for communication. When having a conversation, a lot of people want it to be fast, an texting allows that. With texting you don’t have to hold a conversation and say hello, you can ask a question and end the conversation. For example did you know millions of people around the world prefer texting to calling? It’s true! It’s because it allows faster and easier means of communication. Another great thing about texting is the money. Texting is so much more cheaper then calling. Texting cost two cents a text and calling cost three cents. That may not seem like a lot but after a while it adds up. A thirty minute phone call can cost 90 cents but a thirty page text can cost 60 cents! Same amount of time but 30 cents less then calling. Last is the convenience. Calling takes time out of peoples day, it interrupts there work life or personal life. With a text message they can get back you at there convenience. In the work place most places wont allow person phone calls with texting you can tell someone important without risking there job. Its just more convenient. In conclusion, while yes calling is an excellent means of communication, texting is better. As I’ve described there’s a lot of advantages to texting. So next time there is a need for communication text them...
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...sound familiar, but Sebastian Vettel is the best Formula One driver thats driving today. Surprisingly, he is the youngest person to do this kind of racing since it started back in 1950. Quincidently, Formula One racing is a lot like NASCAR except the cars look different. Now, it is a popular sport around the world but not as popular here in America and that’s why a lot of people here don’t know a lot about this fast paced sport. In the last three years, Sebastian has won four world championships and could own a fifth next year. Also, he started racing at the age of seven by driving in go-kart races. There are a lot of racing legends when it comes to Formula One, but Sebastian is in a league all his own. When people look back to 2013, they will remember the accomplishments of Sebastian Vettel. Introduction The youngest driver in Formula One history could also be the best driver in Formula One history. Now, not only has he been able to keep up with the big dogs of Formula One like Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber, but he doesn’t only keep up with these guys, he beats them to the finish line almost every time. Not only does he hold records for youngest driver in formula one history, he also holds plenty others as well like the youngest driver to take part in an official practice session of a Grand Prix. That’s pretty impressive for a guy who started out driving his toy car in the driveway back in the early 90’s. People who know of Sebastian will say that he is...
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...|Coursework Assistance: Essay Suggestions |[pic] | |Birdsong | | | |PERSONAL INFORMED INTERPRETATION | | | |Students who decide to write this type of essay should be aware of what is meant by the term ‘personal informed | |interpretation’. Think of this phrase as three separate words: | | | |‘Personal’ - What does the novel mean to you? How does it make you feel? This does not have to be a positive feeling - just | |because someone you know loves this novel above all others, does not mean that you have to! However, do not just write your | |essay in the form of a ‘rant’ - your reasons, whether you love or loathe the novel, must be reasoned and reasonable, but | |above all, personal. | | ...
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...History exists because of the records that individuals have kept over the years. Books, letters, decrees, even town notices can each give us insight into what life was like before we or our living families came into this world. There are oral traditions that can be passed down, as well as stories told from one generation to another. Letters specifically can show one person’s experiences, opinions, hardships, and relationships. This letter, from Sebastian Brandt a settler, serves as a perfect example of life before industry or the American dream. Sebastian writes to his friend Henry Hovener who is back in England at the time. The letter is written on January 12, 1622. According to the letter Sebastian appears to be a middle aged settler who made the voyage with his wife and brother. Due to the enormous outbreaks of disease at the time, they had both passed away about a year before the letter was written. Sebastian writes about silver, gold and copper. This suggests that he may be in the lower class considering he is venturing on those quests on his own. Throughout his writing he references the Lord God, asking for his blessings, and giving blessing to Mr. Hovener. This proves his religious...
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...Swedish House Mafia Ultra 2013 Tracklist: Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso - We Come We Rave We Love Swedish House Mafia vs. Matt Caseli & Danny Freakazoid - Greyhound vs. Raise Your Hands (Axwell Mashup) [AXTONE/VIRGIN UK] Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike - Wakanda [AXTONE] Steve Angello vs. Matisse & Sadko - ID [SIZE] Alesso & Sebastian Ingrosso vs. Axwell - Calling vs. I Found You (Axwell Bootleg) [AXTONE/REFUNE] Hard Rock Sofa - Rasputin [AXTONE] w/ Laidback Luke & Swedish House Mafia feat. Deborah Cox - Leave The World Behind [AXTONE] Michael Calfan vs. Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso - Resurrection Together (Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso Bootleg) [AXTONE] w/ Hard Rock Sofa & Swanky Tunes - Here We Go [AXTONE] Swedish House Mafia & Knife Party vs. John Dahlback - Antidote vs. Zeus (Swedish House Mafia OLT Booltleg) [VIRGIN UK/DOORN (SPINNIN')] w/ Hatiras & Will Bailey & Nom De Strip - Swagnum P.I.[HATRAX] Chocolate Puma vs. Sebastian Ingrosso vs. Alesso & Sebastian Ingrosso vs. Sandro Silva & Quintino - Go-Go Boots vs. Calling vs. Epic (Swedish House Mafia OLT Bootleg) [MUSICAL FREEDOM/REFUNE/PSSST] Ivan Gough & Feenixpawl feat. Georgi Kay - In My Mind (Axwell Remix) [AXTONE] TV Rock feat. Rudy - In The Air (Axwell Remix) [AXTONE] w/ Steve Angello - Knas [SIZE] w/ Adrian Lux - Teenage Crime (Axwell & Henrik B Remode) [AXTONE] Coldplay - Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall (Swedish House Mafia Remix) [EMI UK] Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin - Don't You Worry Child [EMI UK] ...
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...Explore the ways in which the three texts present the suffering of soldiers in the war. World War One is known as “the war to end all wars”[1]. The war cultured “extreme suffering” which inspired many writers. The war also aided the advancement of attitudes towards the emotionality of men. Individual suffering is manipulated to intensify the pain by isolating singular characters. Sacrifices of the men force the reader into an uncomfortable atmosphere. Sebastian Faulks’ Bildungsroman Birdsong highlights the suffering of individual to understate that of the masses. Regeneration, written by Pat Barker in 1991, uses factual occurrences of Sassoon and Owen’s lives in Craiglockhart to detail historic experiences of suffering. The poetry features both pro and anti-war perspectives from historical figures featured within Regeneration. Birdsong emotively persuades readers that individual anguish has detrimental effects on soldier’s lives intensifying their suffering. The texts use third person narrative to create emotive circumstances which manipulate the reader into understanding the suffering as either mass or individual. The writers’ portrayal of individual suffering was the most poignant compared to the subversion of widespread suffering. The texts expose the stigmatization of physical disability as a cause of individual suffering. Historically, the dependence of disabled life reflects the burden faced by soldiers of returning to normality. Wilfred Owen’s poem Disabled explores the...
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