I melded the “beyond category” individuals of my orchestra into the most well-known jazz orchestral units in the history of jazz. My style is often used to create the many styles of music today, like a foundation or standard to make other music. My reputation increased after my death on May 24, 1974 because of the broad influence of my music and its diversity. I am the greatest icon of the 1920s. I am the one and only,
Ernesto Lecuona (1896-1963) remains Cuba's best known and perhaps the nation's most prolific composer. Of his more than 1000 compositions, his most popular works remain standards in Latin music. These include popular tunes such as "Malagueña" and "Siboney." His work was not confined to popular compositions, but spanned a variety of musical forms. Lecuona was also a noted pianist and conductor.
The music that was played was important to the church and church people it always caused the church people to become excited for the Lord. In the book, The Black Church in the African American Experience, Lawrence H. Mamiya states “…in most black churches singing is second only to preaching as the magnet of attraction and the primary vehicle of spiritual transport for the worshiping congregation.” What’s important about the music is the message behind each song that is sung in the churches. The lyrics have meaning in which people can express themselves and really worship God. In the mid 1900’s during the civil rights movement, black churches would sing about freedom. Music and singing played a critical role in inspiring, mobilizing, and giving voice to the civil rights movement.
MU104 Music History I: 18th and 19th Centuries: Assignment 1 Review of a Recording of Haydn’s String Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 33 No. 2, Mvt IV ‘The Joke’ Franz Joseph Haydn was a hugely prolific 18th Century composer, whose original and innovative style was to render him one of the most important figures of the Classical Era. Haydn became a great influence on future composers and to this day he remains a significant and appreciated individual. Haydn produced a huge musical output and he played a vital role in establishing and developing many of the main classical forms, such as The Symphony, the String Quartet, The Concerto and The Sonata.
Bach masterfully combined his technical skills he learned in his childhood with the Italian and French influences to make masterpieces. Bach set himself apart from other composers with his distinctive use of polyphonic texture and rich harmony (Kamien 153). He used motifs, harmonies, and counterpoints in his compositions that have led to him being considered one the best composers of Baroque music and of all time. His compositions are still performed and studied today, showing his importance and greatness in his craft. He constructed wonderful Baroque works with his superb musical skills that he had obtained since childhood.
Public Speaking: Informative Introduction I. “For me, music making is the most joyful activity possible, the most perfect expression of any emotion.” These were the words of one of the world’s greatest operatic tenor; Luciano Pavarotti, who also crossed over into popular music, eventually becoming one of the most commercially successful tenors of all time. He made numerous recordings of complete operas and individual arias, and became one of the finest tenors of the 20th century, also sing his fame to help raise awareness about social issues and help children. II. Today I will discuss with you the life of Luciano Pavarotti, his career as an operatic tenor, his many humanitarian efforts to help children and victims of tragedies, and his untimely death.
In “God Bless America”, Berlin praises the land of America and expresses his love and admiration for the United States and its people. He wanted to link himself to the American spirit through this song. In 1973, while he was already retired, Berlin sang the song in the White House and won the Medal of Freedom in 1977 from president Gerald Ford. Berlin always cared to stand next to those Americans, whom he considered as a family, during their difficult times and share with them his feelings through those
“She married Leopold Mozart on November 21, 1747” (Boerne 1). He assembled some of the most beautiful works of art that captivated the world. Mozart’s life experiences throughout his life have influenced people from generation to generation, Vienna, and even after his death. Wolfgang Mozart was first introduced by his father, Leopold Mozart, during the Age of Enlightment. Leopold Mozart was a court musician and an extraordinary great violin player.
Our main goal and focus is to trace the development of Afro American musical styles and learn about their pioneers. * * * I. SACRED TRADITIONS: The earliest genre from the sacred tradition era is Folk Spiritual Music from the 1800's (earliest form of African American religious music), one of the most exhilarating, expressive and inspiring forms of African American music. Folk Spiritual is mainly a religious form of music. It is improvised spontaneously and created by individuals or groups often
________________________________________ The Dave Matthews Band has been a musical power house for years. They have meshed together almost every type of music together to create their extremely unique sounds and attractiveness towards their music. Dave Matthews, lead singer and guitarist from South Africa has put together a band that no one will ever be able to create again. Dave picked four extremely talented and unique sounding men to join his band and together they have created some amazing music. The members of the band include Stefan Lessard on bass, Boyd Tinsley on violin, Leroi Moore on saxophone and one of the best drummers in the world, Carter Beauford.