Topic: Glenn Gould plays J.S. Bach’s Fugue in E major, The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2 J.S. Bach’s renowned composition, The Well-Tempered Clavier, depicts a wide variety of color, technique, and style from a musical perspective. The piece “is a kind of encyclopedia of fugue composition, in which the greatest master of the genre tried out almost ever technique and style available to it,” (Kerman 133) and many pianists and modern composers still look back to perform and analyze the varying forms
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$100,000.00 fine plus court costs & will be strictly enforced. 8.) In all Projects in which the instrumental in this agreement is used, BUYER shall give credit in one of the following formats: ”Produced by 3RDKND” “Beat by 3RDKND” ”Original Music by 3RDKND ” LEASING contract: 1.) BUYER shall have the worldwide, right to sell up to 2,000 units, broadcast on the radio up to 4 different times, and earn up to $2,000 performing publicly the song they create with the instrumental Leased in
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stool, I take a breath in, hold it for a second, and slowly let it out. I stretch my fingers and place them on the piano’s familiar ivory keys. After I scan my music, I shut my eyes and play the first note or chord. The music takes me on a journey, and allows me to transform from scared and nervous to completely relaxed and confident in the music I am playing. The first sounds of the piano lead me into a place of serenity, and prepare me for the vocals, which I begin shortly after the piano introduction
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Marines Silva Music is incredibly important to this story. In fact, the story has been called "the best verbal description of transcendent musical experience" by a noted musician and ethnomusicologist. In what ways does music figure in the story? Why is it important that Sonny wants to be a musician? How good a musician is he? Discuss the importance of the fact that both Sonny and his dead uncle are/were musicians. Finally, look very closely at the last two pages of the story and discuss what
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A. Sound of the music: What does the first selection sound like? (How can we describe it in terms of melody, harmony, rhythm, tone color, and form? How is the sound similar to or different from music you are more familiar with?)(2 points) Answer below: The first selection, “Hotter Than That”, is a very colorful, upbeat presentation of traditional jazz. The tempo is in 4/4 and is played at around 100 beats per minute. Mr. Armstrong moves quickly and widely with the trumpet from high, vibrato
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Noche Cultural - ucr In this ethnographic research project, I will explain my recent visit to a Hispanic concert located at The University of Riverside located in their Theater. In this paper I will discuss the type of music that was played, the performers, and instruments that the performers used to play in this concert. In addition I will also incorporate and give a brief history of these performers and the influences these musicians had. By concentrating on these aspects I will be able to understand
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quote is important because it shows how art is capable of allowing humans to transcend their state of being and feel something greater. Music is sort of like playing a role-playing video game. It takes the listener to a far off land where anything is possible. For me, my favorite feelings that I get from music are those of adventure, energy, and beauty. Adventurous music is frequently found in film soundtracks. The opening theme of The Rescuers Down Under starts with peaceful animal noises and then explodes
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Ben Garcia 5/6/15 Music 18 Sac State Percussion Group Last Wednesday I attended a percussion group performance in Capistrano Hall. I had no expectations going into the performance as to what to expect. I knew there are many varieties of percussion instruments, however I had never seen a percussion group play live. I was blown away at the different variety of objects that can be played as a percussion instrument. Also I want to mention that the performers were amazing and very talented.
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Course: HUMA2104 (L1) Instructor: Ilari Kaila Submission Date: 26th November, 2014 Concert Report An Evening Concert of Opera concert had been performed by Carol Lin, Sandy Leung, Chen Young and Felix Suen on 25 October 2014 7:30 pm at Lecture Theatre at Lo Ka Chung Building in Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Several pieces of songs from opera has been performed, including Voi che sapete and Deh, vieni from The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart, O mio babbino caro from Gianni Schicchi
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will be an effective way of turning listeners into avid fans as you attempt to build your fan base. Put yourself into the shoes of listeners ask yourself where they will find music online, and then make sure your music is there and prevalent on the site. Most importantly ask yourself what the point of your music is. The music needs to speak to the listener. Otherwise everyone is wasting their time. The next step is analyzing the packaging and then presenting your brand. Yes, you’re now a product
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