The History Of County Music Genre By: Taylor Shaw Music Appreciation Professor Locke September 10, 2012 When people hear country music, they think of “Rednecks” or “Hillbillies” out on the country side singing songs about losing their wife, dog, best friend or any other sad subject. This is not true and it showed by becoming one of the most popular music forms of the 20th century. Country music is one of the best-selling genres after rock and pop. Country music was brought over by the first European settlers. In medieval times, storytelling was a tradition that allowed history to be recorded when few were able to read and write.
Throat Singing in Tuva “Throat singing is one of the world’s oldest forms of music,” states Smithsonian Folkways Soundscapes article titled “Throat Singing” (Smithsonian, par. 1). Tuva, a rural region of Russia that is located just northwest of Mongolia (see Appendix, 1), has mastered this style called throat singing. The people of Tuva greatly identify with throat singing and today it has become more of a culture than just a folk tradition. Throat Singing Defined Throat singing is a kind of singing style.
Church's ability to write songs that create feeling inside of someone; whether it is the feeling of happiness, or nostalgia, or sadness, is what I find so damn impressive. It's a completely believable connection to the songs and a seemingly unrehearsed look at who he is, where he came from and what's most important to him and his life. Some might say this album was close to crossing that "too much rock" line. Had Church been around to release it in the late 70s and early 80's with the mix of outlaw country stars of Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Hank Jr, Cash, and others, he would have just been another guy in the crowd. "Lotta Boot Left To Fill" was the best song in my opinion on the album.
History of the Mariachi The best scholarly opinion is that the word mariachi has native roots. One theory is that it comes from the name of the wood used to make the platform on which the performers danced to the music of the village musicians. But whatever the true source, the word today has one meaning that is crystal clear: Mariachi means on of the most exciting and enchanting musical ensembles found anywhere in the world. In the complete Mariachi group today there are as many as six to eight violins, two trumpets and a guitar- are all standard European instruments. Natives, who had their own highly developed musical traditions, quickly mastered European musical practices.
My favorite country song is “Johnny and June” by Heidi Newfield. “Johnny and June” is my favorite song because of the heartfelt meaning in the lyrics, the references to Johnny and June Cash’s love story and the way this song makes me feel. The lyric of this song has heartfelt meaning behind them. They flow smooth as silk. The verse that I feel is the most profound is “I wanna hold you baby right or wrong” (22).
Over 3.5 million acres of forests are located in Aroostook County that seems to stretch into an infinite path. Maine’s Lakes and Mountains Maine’s Lakes and Mountains Region boasts a unique set of activities and opportunities ideal for revealing in the area’s natural bounty. Some visitors that don’t feel like they’re on vacation until they sense a tug on the end of their line, the mountain streams of Flagstaff won’t disappoint. Many people return year after year to ski the slopes of the Lakes and Mountains in the region, the ski resorts and lodges waits at ones arrival. Home to some of the best fishing, skiing, and hunting in New England, the Lakes and Mountains is a bonafide mecca to the great
I ask Aaron what he thought of the lake and he responds, “I'm surprised to see this many types of mushroom fruiting in early October. I guess last weeks rains brought the season with them early.” This last place was my favorite because I saw so much beauty here. Being on this trip changed my perspective about observing and that I need to observe more. The more I observed on this trip the more I saw how beautiful things were and that the trip helped me improve my seeing. This act of observation helped enhance the whole adventure.
XXX 1st year FINAL RESEARCH ESSAY TOPIC NUMBER: 2 In the 19th century America became the biggest target for thousands of European families, who wanted to start new life in the Promised Land. After months spent in underdeck of a ship, the lucky ones, more dead than alive, landed in America. The life was more than hard. They worked from daybreaks to dusks and the daily routine must have been getting them down. But they found many activities and ways of entertainment that helped them to overcome their isolation, loneliness and discomfort.
Growing up my family relocated to the city where my interest in the natural world diminished and it was not until a visit back to my hometown that my vision for my future became clear. I found direction and I felt excited and fortunate to have found a dream that incorporated my love and rediscovered passion. I was raised in the mountains where I was able to enjoy all of nature’s beauty; from the snow covered peaks to the forest lined slopes that hid natural ponds full of life. The most unique thing I remember was the cow graveyard where the livestock retreated to perish. I would wander the hills in curiosity, exploring, and asking questions
Running Head: REFLECTION ESSAY Reflection Essay Geog 200 October 27, 2012 Living in New Mexico is something I never thought would ever happen. I am originally from Georgia where we have an abundance of tall trees, green grass, lakes, rivers, and woods to stroll in on a daily basis. New Mexico is a very beautiful place if you give it time to grow on you. After living here for seven years I have come to call it home, whether I like the idea of it or not it has become a reality for me. One of the best scenery spots that my family and I have come to enjoy would be Sandia Crest.