...this assignment, I went to iTunes Radio on my iPhone and went straight for the country music radio station. I'm a big fan of pop, R&B, and hip-hop. I've never been into country music so it was easy to have a non biased attitude on the song I chose. I picked the first song that came on. The song I'm listening to is “Rewind” by Rascal Flatts. I first thought “Ehhh, a country song.” They all have the same vibe to me. I actually like the lyrics and meaning to the song. The second and third time around hearing it, I liked the song a little more. In the song Rascal Flatts talks about wanting to go back in time and redoing the things done with a woman he obviously loves. I think the song is a sweet gesture, especially if he wrote it for someone in particular. I liked his voice, I have heard it once or twice before. The theme of the song is the best part for me. I learned that even though country is one of my least favorite genres, it must not be so bad. I may not be a fan of the vibe from country music, but maybe a lot more of the music have really nice lyrics. I remember a few of the lyrics in particular, “Make me wanna remake a memory, Wish I had me a time machine” and “Float the moon back up in the sky, put a cork back into that sweet red wine.” Overall, this assignment has taught me to keep an open mind....
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...expired So there will be no renewing our contracts, no, no And I ain't got nothing since I've been hired So I can't take you back, oh And I done gave love and got no commission (Not even a little) So give me one reason why I should stay here (Why I should stay) I thought compared to all the other guys you were different But I cried the same old tears And baby, baby I can't take it, I can't do it, no This is my two week notice I resign my position 'cause you ain't treating me right Pulling up to the Peabody Hotel my heart was heavy but my mind was made up Fantasia was singing Two Week Notice and I swear she was signing the soundtrack of my love life. I'm pass tired of being Blue’s best kept...
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...influence of the song; as well as the rest of the album it is a part of. Ethos, Pathos, Logos, and Kairos are all tactfully used to help influence the listeners. McCreery verbally constructs a beautiful picture of, what could be, essentially any person's life. Throughout the entire song, it is as if he is shaping and molding the perfect dream, prepared to fill the listener with a wistful memory. As most country music generally seems to go, this song follows the progression of life and the longing to relive favored moments. The rest of McCreery's album is closely written around this theme as well. "…Can't you give me five more minutes, Time rolls by the clock don't stop, I wish I had a few more drops, Of the good stuff, the good times, oh but they just keep on flying, Right on by like it ain't nothing, Wish I had me a pause button, Moments like those Lord knows I'd hit it, And give myself five more minutes…" He effectively uses Pathos by methodically and meticulously pulling at the listeners heart-strings. He emphasizes the fact that time is elusive and is a force that does not stop for anything. He finds the single string that inevitably unravels...
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...a vital role in pop culture, and has the clout of shaping ones identity. The development of self-identity is a vigorous process in both internal and external interfaces. One’s self-image is something that is crucial growing up, and our choice of musical preference inclines to influence that journey dramatically. To begin with, the personality trait that we all develop is a primary example of an internal type of self-image interface. As we grow older, we tend to be exposed to different types of music that influence our personality, and it tends to alter that internal self-image interface through their lyrics. The lyrics in all music have either negative or positive influences. As a result, they change and alter people’s perspectives with each generation forming a profoundly different opinion in society. It all varies depending on the person’s perception of the artist’s lyrics and the message they’re trying to get across. Musical...
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...the actions or contents surprised me. Why? The Pussycat Dolls are being portrayed as sex objects. (I am straightforward, I know) This was distinctively shown through their actions and costumes throughout the video. The movements in the music video are extremely provocative to the man and perhaps quite daring as well. (See source 1 and 2) The costumes expose the majority of the body parts creating the sense of seductiveness, but whatsoever could still find a way to strip more off, which I found was quite impressive. (Clearly, that was sarcasm) (See source 3). Not only were they presented physically as sex objects but it can be proved via the lyrics of the video (see source 7). This suggests that the audience should look at the video from another light. “This could be yours” suggests that they are doing this on their own decision and is as if willing to advertise their body is an object to give out. There is a clear division of sexism throughout the music video. The fact that there is only a man throughout the video suggests that he is the centre of attention and has women surrounding which is typically what all men wish for. Women are being presented as if they thirst for sex simply through the choice of lexis chosen. (See source 5). Due to this representation of the way women are presented in the media, it has a negative influence on young female viewers. Young women may grow up in a society where this type of behaviour is seen as acceptable, logical and becomes normality...
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...raises the concept of panethnicity. Panethnicity is a collection of different small identities which form a community. The different ethnicities in panethnic community have similarities in their customs, values, language and music. ( Andrea Bedoya, 2007, P1). Shakira and her family was one of the families who migrate to USA, when she became a famous singer all over the world, she tries to maintain her origins and culture through her lyrics and symbols in her songs. These movements of different origins and parts created diasporas who have to maintain their roots with their origin land, looking for their ancestral land and culture although they have to cope with the new land and culture, Shakira in her song presented these feelings clearly through the music, lyrics, setting, clothes, instruments and dancing. She tries to save her culture through singing. Karim (1998, P2) argued that “diasporas are conceptualized as comprising members of an ethnic group who reside in the home land and in a number of other countries where they or their ancestors may have arrived as immigrants.” Introduction: Wherefore, the sense of belonging to another land and culture makes the diasporas maintain their habits, language, rituals and traditions, although of their conflict of being away from...
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...released in September 1975 and is the second song on their album Wish You Were Here. The album received generally good ratings from reviewers. Bud Scoppa, a writer for Phonograph Record, described the album as “Well crafted, pleasant, and utterly without challenge” going on to say, “I don’t foresee ever intentionally listening to it again; at the same time, I’ll have no trouble enduring it in the background of any living room, restaurant, or elevator I happen to be in” (Scoppa, 1975). The song was written by the Bassist, Roger Waters. The song has been covered by many artists including Shadow Falls and Queensrÿche due to its significance. The song is a rather long progressive rock song with a length of almost eight minutes. It features a wide range of instruments and Pink Floyd’s implementation of the studio as its own instrument is what makes this song so powerful (Edmonds, 1975). There are several acoustic guitars playing while being complemented with several synthesizers. It has a deep fast based thumping base at the beginning which draws the listener in. Welcome to the Machine does not follow a uniform time signature and varies throughout the song; a method used in many of their songs. Although it is a long song, it has a relatively small number of lyrics with most of the song being instrumental. With that being said, the lyrics do carry a rather significant message that doesn’t need a large number of lyrics to properly explain. The song and its message would be a perfect...
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...produced to support the profession with the delivery of courses which are either new or which have aspects of significant change within the new national qualifications (NQ) framework. The advice and guidance provides suggestions on approaches to learning and teaching. Practitioners are encouraged to draw on the materials for their own part of their continuing professional development in introducing new national qualifications in ways that match the needs of learners. Practitioners should also refer to the course and unit specifications and support notes which have been issued by the Scottish Qualifications Authority. http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/34714.html Acknowledgement © Crown copyright 2012. You may re-use this information (excluding logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ or e-mail: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk. Where we have identified any third party copyright information you will need to obtain permission from the copyright holders concerned. Any enquiries regarding this document/publication should be sent to us at enquiries@educationscotland.gov.uk. This document is also available from our website at www.educationscotland.gov.uk. Contents Mind map of educational relevance 4 Exploring stimuli 5 Discovering your theme 12 Applying knowledge of technical...
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...I decided to present The Monsters on the Bus by Sarah Albee. I chose this book because it was available for loan on the Libby application for free and I think that The Wheels on the Bus is a widely known song. I also chose this book because the fact that it has a Sesame Street theme would likely pique the interest of students who more than likely watched Sesame Street or have read other Sesame Street books since it is such a popular series. Another reason I chose this book was that I am thinking about teaching the first grade and this seemed like a grade-level appropriate book. I prepared for the presentation by splitting up what I did to prepare into two parts. I work every day from 9 am to 5 pm on campus with a break from 11 am to 2 pm so that I can go to this class. This did not...
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...In Heaven lyrics Would you know my name If I saw you in heaven Will it be the same If I saw you in heaven I must be strong, and carry on Cause I know I don't belong Here in heaven Would you hold my hand If I saw you in heaven Would you help me stand If I saw you in heaven I'll find my way, through night and day Cause I know I just can't stay Here in heaven Time can bring you down Time can bend your knee Time can break your heart Have you begging please Begging please (instrumental) Beyond the door There's peace I'm sure. And I know there'll be no more... Tears in heaven Would you know my name If I saw you in heaven Will it be the same If I saw you in heaven I must be strong, and carry on Cause I know I don't belong Here in heaven Cause I know I don't belong Here in heaven Title: David Archuleta - Crush lyrics Deep inside It was a rush What a rush 'Cause the possibility That you would ever feel the same way About me It's just too much Just too much Why do I keep running from the truth All I ever think about is you You got me hypnotized So mesmerized And I've just got to know [chorus:] Do you ever think When you're all alone All that we could be? Where this thing could go? Am I crazy or falling in love? Is it really just another crush? Do you catch a breath When I look at you? Are you holding back Like the way I do? 'Cause I'm trying, trying to walk away But I know this...
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...MacNeice Proseminar-Paper Introduction to Literary Studies I Dr. Maria Löschnigg SS 2010 Verfasst von Sigrid Koller Matr. Nr.: 0913508 Studienkennzahl: B 190 350 344 Datum der Abgabe: 17. August 2010 © swopdoc.com Document uploaded/downloaded by Lala Seyfullayeva lalicka-22@hotmail.com at 21:07 CEST on Monday May 4th 2015. © Copyright protected material from swopdoc.com - Propagation or publication is prohibited by law 1 PRAYER BEFORE BIRTH 1 2 INTRODUCTION 2 3 LYRIC SPEECH SITUATION 3 4 THEME 3 5 GENERAL STRUCTURE 4 6 METRE AND RHYTHM 4 7 RHYMES AND OTHER SOUND PATTERNS 5 8 RHETORICAL FIGURES ON THE MORPHOLOGICAL AND ON THE SYNTACTIC LEVEL 5 9 6 SEMANTIC STRUCTURE 10 CONCLUSION 8 11 BIBLIOGRAPHY 9 12 WEBLIOGRAPHY 9 II © swopdoc.com Document uploaded/downloaded by Lala Seyfullayeva lalicka-22@hotmail.com at 21:07 CEST on Monday May 4th 2015. © Copyright protected material from swopdoc.com - Propagation or publication is prohibited by law 1 Prayer before Birth I am not yet born; O hear me. Let not the bloodsucking bat or the rat or the stoat or the club-footed ghoul come near me. I am not yet born, console me. I fear that the human race may with tall walls wall me, with strong drugs dope me, with wise lies lure me, on black racks rack me, in blood-baths roll me. I am not yet born; provide me With water to dandle me, grass to...
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...long been acclaimed for his cleverly crafted lyrics, witty banter, soulful style and ability to perform country, blues, gospel and other American grown genres with subtle sophistication. One of the most distinctive and original singer/songwriters to emerge onto the 80’s music scene, his country roots didn’t quite fit his eclectic style. Classifying the type of music Lovett plays is nearly impossible. Though the genre is considered country, he incorporates jazz, blues and big band sound to tell his quirky stories through his music. Sam Hurwitt of Salon writes, “Lyle Lovett...
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...happened between us? What can I give to save us? Being righteous isn't quite enough! What's happened between us? What can I give to save me? ~A Single Moment Of Sincerity Album: Stand Up And Scream Asking Alexandria, a band that started in Dubai actually by lead guitarist Ben Bruce and his friends. They weren’t called Asking Alexandria at first, but they later changed their name to AA and then disbanded. Ben moved back to the U.K and was looking for bandmates where he saw Danny Worsnop’s cover of a song from the band Alesana. Ben contacted Danny and they started the band Asking Alexandria. They recruited other members such as Cameron Liddell (guitarist) and James Cassells (drummer) and finally Sam Bettley (bassist). The gang flew out to the U.S and started looking for a studio and record label – which they found shortly after their arrival. They recorded their first album Stand Up And Scream with producer Joey Sturgis and under the record label Sumerian Records. (Grand record label if I might add) Their debut album was released Sep. 15th 2009. They started touring and endured in countless interviews. *Interview time children* Interviewer: So guys, can I have you personally introduce yourself and your role in the band? Danny: Hi I’m Danny and I play the voice thing. Ben: I’m Ben and I play guitar and sometimes backing vocals. James: Hi I’m James and I play the drooms. (Drums) Cam: I’m Cam and uh I play rhythm guitar and yeah. Sam: Hi, sup, I’m Sam and I am the bassist. Interviewer:...
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...Paul David Hewson, known by his stage name Bono, is an Irish singer-songwriter, musician, venture capitalist, businessman, and philanthropist. He is best recognized as the frontman of the Dublin-based rock band U2. Bono was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, and attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School where he met his future wife, Alison Stewart, and the future members of U2. and has refurbished and owns The Clarence Hotel in Dublin with The Edge. He was raised in the Northside suburb of Finglas Although Bono was the second child, he also attended Church of Ireland services with his mother and brother. Bono was 14 when his mother died on 10 September 1974 after suffering a cerebral aneurysm at her father's funeral. Other songs focus on the theme of childhood vs. maturity, such as "Into the Heart", "Twilight" and "Stories for Boys". Bono attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School, a multi denominational school in Clontarf. During his childhood and adolescence, Bono and his friends were part of a surrealist street gang called "Lypton Village". Bono met one of his closest friends, Guggi, in Lypton Village. The gang had a ritual of nickname-giving. Bono had several names: first, he was "Steinhegvanhuysenolegbangbangbang", "Bono Vox" is an alteration of Bonavox, a Latin phrase which translates to "good voice". It is said he was nicknamed "Bono Vox" by his friend Gavin Friday. He initially disliked the name; however, when he learned it translated to "good voice", he accepted it...
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...A Place In This World don`t know what I want, so don`t ask me Cause I`m still trying to figure it out Don`t know what`s down this road, I`m just walking Trying to see through the rain coming down Even though I`m not the only one Who feels the way I do [Chorus:] I`m alone, on my own, and that`s all I know I`ll be strong, I`ll be wrong, oh but life goes on I`m just a girl, trying to find a place in This world Got the radio on, my old blue jeans And I`m wearing my heart on my sleeve Feeling lucky today, got the sunshine Could you tell me what more do I need And tomorrow`s just a mystery, oh yeah But that`s ok [Repeat Chorus] Maybe I`m just a girl on a mission But I`m ready to fly [Repeat Chorus] Back To December I'm so glad you made time to see me How's life? Tell me, how's your family? I haven't seen them in a while You've been good, busier than ever We small talk, work and the weather Your guard is up, and I know why Because the last time you saw me Is still burned in the back of your mind You gave me roses, and I left them there to die So this is me swallowing my pride Standing in front of you, saying I'm sorry for that night And I go back to December all the time It turns out freedom ain't nothing but missing you Wishing I'd realized what I had when you were mine I go back to December, turn around and make it alright I go back to December all the time These days, I haven't been sleeping Staying up, playing back...
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