Term Paper Shawn Stuart Jason Aldean’s “My Kinda Party” Album Review The album that I have selected for this term paper is Jason Aldean’s “My Kinda Party.” This is his newest album and it was released on November 2nd, 2010. This album is a my favorite country singer and the four songs that I have chosen to write about are “Dirt Road Anthem”, “Tattoos On This Town”, “Church Pew Or Bar Stool” and “My Kinda Party
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(Compliant personality, move towards others) Karen Horney – she discusses 3 different kinds of needs – and kinds of personalities: compliant, aggressive, detached – these needs were used to measure personality. a. If compliant, move towards others – need to be loved, appreciated b. If aggressive, move against others – need to excel, be on top c. If detached, move away from others – self-sufficient, independent. The Compliant Personality The compliant personality displays
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Latin America (see Worldbeat). In addition to its use as a broad designation, the term rock music commonly refers to music styles after 1959 predominantly influenced by white musicians. Other major rock-music styles include rock and roll (also known as rock 'n' roll), the first genre of the music; and rhythm-and-blues music (R&B), influenced mainly by black American musicians (see African American Music). Each of these major genres encompasses a variety of substyles, such as heavy metal, punk
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attempt to show how popular music has broken down social barriers and in my opinion has succeeded in challenging gender norms to a point where the perceptions of what is socially acceptable have been altered. Before delving into the world of rock and roll it is noteworthy that the music industry was like any other business, a typically male environment in which women were not expected to survive. The music industry and specifically the Rock genre were sexually focused from the very early stages
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strong beat that is played and sung, usually loudly, by a small group of people with electric guitars and drums, but there are so many exceptions to this description that it is practically useless. Other major rock-music styles include rock and roll, the first genre of the music; and rhythm-and-blues music (R&B), influenced mainly by black American musicians. Each of these major genres encompasses a variety of substyles, such as heavy metal, punk, alternative, and grunge. While innovations in
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We have studied many different aspects and artists of Rock and Roll this semester in MMC 1702; however, the part that I found by far the most interesting is the material on Elvis Presley. More than two decades after his passing, the presence of Elvis is as prominent in our society as if he were still alive. He is known only by his first name, and that name is quoted in numerous references in today’s world (“bigger than Elvis!” etc). Elvis’ impact reaches far, far beyond his music. This is a
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Week 1 assignment Question: 2. Radio plays a central role in the discussions in this chapter. How does it affect each of the three styles under consideration? What role does TV play? Answer: For the style of rhythm and blues: In the 1950s, a new approach to radio disseminated rhythm and blues outside of regional black communities. In 1948, WDIA in Memphis began programming and advertising especially to the local black population, playing rhythm and blues records supported by a roster of sponsors
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“Is Australian Popular Music of the 20th Century a mere imitation of American Popular Music of the 20th Century?” Validate your viewpoint by referencing specific music styles, characteristic features of music styles (instrumentation, performance style, rhythm, melody, intervals/scales/blue notes, harmony, texture, and form), bands, vocalists and specific songs. The 20th century has provided music that was the soundtrack for a generation. During this period there was a rise of pop music and its
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"Rock Around the Clock" "Rock Around the Clock" is a rock and roll song written in 1952. And the version that we have just listened to was recorded by Bill Haley and His Comets in 1954. Compared with the first recording by another band and the various cover versions afterwards, Haley recording is considered as to be the best-known and most successful rendition of the song. When first released in the spring of 1954, it gained only limited sales. However, the song was popularized by its use in
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Stephanie Says- The Velvet Underground Song Analysis The writer of the song seems to be talking about a girl who’s looking for answers; she’s confused and doesn’t really know what’s happening around her. Although this is not wrong there seems to be more to this girl- Stephanie – than meets the eye. Stephanie feels like she has wasted her life doing what people told her to do and following others without acknowledging her desires. This girl just wants to be herself but doesn’t know how. She
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