Popular music has constantly been seen as a vital social impact in various ways. The relationship between popular music and politics is connected along two different dimensions. In the widest sense the first If we stick with the definition that popular music has wide appeal and mass distribution, then the history really begins with the publication of sheet music — this makes pop music another media form that owes its origins to Gutenberg's printing press. Printed sheet music allowed individuals who were not the original composer of a song (or a musician lucky enough to be given a hand-copied version of the original score) to take away the music, and perform it to the audience of their choice. Songs could cross from city to city, country to country, enjoyed and played by large numbers of people at the same time.
3. Through out the body paragraphs ill be metioning how the Beatles were looked at from the media and fans. How they were idolized by teens, and the term Beatlemania. e. Inside Beatles. P.D.
Mario Martinez Instructor Marsh English 1A 8 July 2012 I Had a Dream Depending who you ask, 1963 could have been one of those years that could be described as the year that changed the United States. Perhaps the whole decade can be attributed to the re-construction of the United States. One event that was significantly important was a cry of a people of that suffered the pain of persecution and that called to a nation for peace and equality. At the forefront of this event was Dr. Martin Luther King, the pinnacle figure at the time of freedom and racial equality. In this essay I will present why this speech is effective in many ways while using logos, pathos and ethos, in his writing techniques and skills on formal and informal
Reflection Paper on Rock’n Roll Shakespeares in the Alley In Shakespeare in the Alley looks at the towering influences of Bob Dylan and The Beatles on rock and roll and at the brief but influential flowering of "folk rock" inspired by the Dylan/Beatles axis in the mid `60s. In this video: footage of Dylan and the Fab Four and interviews with Beatles producer George Martin, key Dylan session musician Al Kooper, Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary, Roger McQuinn and David Crosby of The Byrds and poet Allen Ginsberg. Great songs include The Beatles' "She Loves You," and "Eleanor Rigby," Bob Dylan's "Subterranean Homesick Blues" and both the Dylan and Byrds versions of "Mr. Tambourine Man," Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone," Simon and Garfunkel's "Sounds of Silence," Sonny and Cher's "I Got You Babe." One think I noticed in Shakespeare in the Alley was that many artists grew off of one another. A lot of the artists were not completely original, they would base their music of of other artists tempos, styles, genres, and even just the complete song.
Les Paul, A Music Revolutionary Les Paul played a key role in the innovation of modern day music. He was responsible for many inventions that are still used all around the world. His contribution to the music industry was a turning point for music. It was a leap in the right direction on the path to the current industry. The development of multi-track recording was one of Paul’s most successful projects, along with the invention of the first solid body electric guitar in 1941.
Music 117 Song report: What makes a song a hit? Why do some artists make it into the history books while others are forgotten? Choose a hit song that you believe is or will be a “classic” created by an artist who you believe we will still be paying attention to in 20 to 30 years The focus of this assignment has 3 primary elements 1) analyze the musical influences that led to the composition of the song 2) comment on and research the song’s potential longevity as a hit or the artist’s potential for pop “immortality” 3) discuss the primary influences on the artist or band who recorded the song The Plan (you have 2 options) 1) Oral Report (can be done by committee of 2) • Play the song in class including name, artist, style, and year recorded •
Led Zeppelin: The Band that Changed Rock Music What makes a band influential? Does it show in the lyrics or is it that feeling you get every time you hear one of their songs? For me, an influential band or music group has to be solid in all components of music and has to inspire people through their music. A band that was not only remarkable in their prime but continues to inspire people today. I don’t think any band fits this category better than Led Zeppelin.
He sang lead vocals for "With a Little Help from My Friends" and "Yellow Submarine". Starr played key roles in the Beatles' films and appeared in numerous others. After the band's break-up in 1970, he released "It Don't Come Easy", "Photograph" and "Back Off Boogaloo", followed by the 1973 top ten album Ringo. He narrated the first two seasons of the children's television series Thomas & Friends. Since 1989, he has
Kevin Clavey Ms. Pruter English 101 Dec 3rd 2010 Teens, the 1960’s Peace, love, and happiness was the motto to teenage life in 60’s. The sixties was a huge decade for teens, the baby boom following World War II led to about 41% of the U.S.’s population being teenagers (Hurley 115). Many teens described this era as a whole new way of life. It was a time of freedom and peace for teens of the sixties. Teens were looking for change in the sixties; they used new ways of thinking, changed the way they dressed, turned to drugs for inspiration, and listened to music that promoted all of these changes.
He even wrote a book to encourage teens to do the right things by their parents, and also practice abstinence until marriage. Needless to say, he was definitely a rock-n-roller who was favored by parents. Towards the end of the decade the music began to shift again, with artist such as Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee. They were both known for being provocative during their performances. Elvis was also knows for his unique hairstyle and the “rocker” clothes he wore.