Do you know of a rapper who tends to write about their personal life? Aubrey Drake Graham is well known for doing this. Aubrey Drake writes about all kinds of things that have happened to him. He writes about his family, his successes, and other things that he has been through. Aubrey Drake also likes to entertain and inform people with his music when he is performing.…
In the article Hit Charade, the author, Nathaniel Rich, explores the behind-the-scenes business of pop music. He goes into great depths about how pop hits are made, and how “artists” are created. Rich also writes about how some of the best and most popular songs are not written by the singer, but rather by, more commonly, “...middle-aged Scandinavian men…”(Rich). I know what you’re thinking, that that seems oddly specific. In a way, you are right, but Rich supports this claim by mentioning some hit pop songwriters.…
It is evident that the era of rock and roll greats such as Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC, and Led Zeppelin are fading. However, the passionate fans these legends created are still hungry for fist pumping guitar solos and rhythm driving bass drums. This desire for rock in roll in the twenty-first century is being adopted by the most popular radio music format in the United States: the country music industry (Kelly & Hunt 2016). In the words of Steven Tyler from Aerosmith, “Country is the new rock ‘n’ roll. There’s no (radio) format (for rock); no one is playing it” (Ruggieri 2016).…
Aubrey Drake Graham; also known as Drake, is a world renowned singer. He is also a tv star, starring in shows such as degrassi and Ice age: continental drift. Drake was born on October 24, 1986. He raised by his father, Dennis Graham, who was a drummer for the rockstar Jerry lee lewis. His mother's name is Sandi Graham.…
There are many things in the world that hold a significant value, such as music. Music allows people to relate to a song by studying the elements it possesses, which creates a certain feeling that corresponds with the song and mood of the listener, therefore, making the song have a significant value. Most songs that have a significant meaning are written on a personal level by the artist. For example, the song “Wide Open Spaces” was written by Susan gibson who used her own personal experience of going off to college at the University of Montana. The song was later recorded by the The Dixie Chicks, and added country elements on the instrumental side of the song.…
Garth Brooks Flying from cables, dancing, strutting across the stage and, on occasion, smashing a guitar. Sounds like a crazy rock concert, right? These are all signs that Garth Brooks is putting on one of his famous shows. Brooks has a concert experience unlike any country artist of his generation. Garth Brooks has brought a new look and feel to country music, making his songs appeal to all ages and all fans.…
Storytelling is an artform that has been around for hundreds of generations, and that has spanned through countless cultures. These stories are passed around to tell family backgrounds, religious origins, or just as a way to enjoy one’s self. Bedtime stories, true stories, myths-the number of ways and forms that stories exist in are countless. In the age of technology, storytelling has become less common. But, no matter how much time passes in human history, the art of storytelling will not die.…
“Congratulations to Ryan Turner for the”…. I’m sure you're wondering, wow what did he win. Well Ill tell you exactly what it is, but first i'm going to give you a little run through on how it all started so you know how much hard work it took. So It all started in Oceanport, New Jersey the place where I grew up.…
For the last five summers, my daughter and I spend a week riding the roller coasters at Dolly Parton’s theme park, Dollywood, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. A large part of the park’s atmosphere is in the recreation of a turn of the century Smoky Mountain town complete with mills, churches, farm houses, blacksmith shops, and general stores. Additionally, Dollywood pipes in music to set the tone and ambience. The song most heard is always Parton’s 1970 recording of Jimmie Rodgers’ “Muleskinner Blues.”…
Every person has their own song to sing, just like a mockingbird would. For people, whether it be based upon an emotional experience or a prideful personality, everyone has their theme song. Some people live their life for a change, for other people, or even for personal gain which most songs are truly based on. Begin Match to source 6 in source list: http://www.enotes.com/people/cldbentley?start=25In Harper Lee’s classic novel To Kill A Mockingbird, there areEnd Match many Begin Match to source 6 in source list:…
Country songs are about stories. Every country song has some sort of message or meaning embedded within the lyrics or the music. From Jimmy Rodgers to Johnny Cash, then to George Strait and Garth Brooks, and now Sam Hunt and Brett Eldredge. All country music is just a country boy getting their feelings or stories out there. The song All On Me by Devin Dawson is no exception.…
Many republican presidents enjoy country music, and came to the Grand Old Opry in Nashville. Country music is the type of music that worships cowboy pride. In other words means the life of a cowboy when doing things such as drinking riding horses, bar fights, and going to jail. When some country stars were asked about this many said they were involved with all these things at one point in their life, but the start of country music expanding outside of Nashville started with a group called the Outsiders.…
Within the entertainment business of the United States, the music industry has become one of the most profitable and dynamic segments in the world. The many genres of music played within this country is as different as the individuals listening to it. Of the major types of music played across the radio, the two most dissimilar types of music are Country and Rap. Obviously, the instruments used and the influences of each genre greatly differ. For instance, like the southern/western twang of Country’s rhythm or the jagged edginess of Rap, they both have individual ways of expressing their emotions and views to their audience.…
The tone of the song is very upbeat and therefore contradicts with the entire analysis of the lyrics. As an audience, it can be inferred that Swift uses this cheery tone to make it seem just like all of the other tunes in todays pop culture. As soon as the music video begins, the audience is introduced to the male that Swift is in relations with. He is seen getting out of a fancy and rare car; this makes him seem just as fancy and rare as his car. The next scene displays Taylor Swift in bed with her breakfast laying next to her and a cat draped on her hand.…
Taylor Swift is one of my best singers, this is because she writes meaningful and significant songs that touch my heart always. I watched the video of “Out of the Wood” three times and read the lyrics, it was great to watch. Taylor Swift applied great job in making clear complementation among lyrics, purpose and video transitions. Firstly, Taylor Swift has chosen a great topic to talk about which is relationship.…