“What kind music do you like?” is a common question that people hear when they try to get to know one another. Based on different personalities the answers can range from formal classical music to casual rock. However, every genre of music has a reputation, and Christian music is no exception. The music found on most Christian radio stations is known for its peppy pop music with easy lyrics and encouraging messages.…
I feel the song Compass by Lady Antebellum describes my character in a nutshell. It’s about following your heart not as much your head. It is about living life as it’s laid out, not how you think it’s supposed to be. I love this song because it also reminds you that someone will always be there when you need them. You may not know who they are, but I hope humanity has not yet reached the point where we leave another human being in need out on the street without offering any help.…
Music can have severe implications on life, especially during times of war, and the Civil War era is no exception. Anterior to Fort Sumter in South Carolina, enslaved African Americans were singing songs in the fields about freedom and living without the bonds of slavery. Abolitionists and slavery supporters alike produced and sang songs to bring indecisive members of the public to their side. Indeed, there were many quabbles over slavery, and ever since the Three-Fifths Compromise of 1787, music had been affecting the way many people thought and voiced their opinions on slavery. Music is evident in every aspect of life- including war; therefore, music contributed a major factor to the American Civil War- in psychological influence, battle, and public life.…
OCE #1:”What`s Your Theme Song?” What thoughts do you have when you hear someone saying “It is my song”? For me, the song is a cultivation of emotions that affects others people`s lives. The song can help people in difficult times: support them, give them hope and encourage striving for new achievements. A song is a reflection of a person’s inside.…
In Tillich’s book “Dynamics of Faith”, he talks about the ultimate concern (1). When he refers to the ultimate concern, he implies that we should live our lives to fulfill our most important priorities. I want to live my life to it’s fullest potential, knowing that I was able to get the most out of my opportunities while living. For me, this includes pursuing a career as a musician after graduation. I discovered that my vocation is connecting with people through writing and performing songs.…
Something that has meaning, and powered me is this one song called “Hooyo” by Somalia. The word “hooyo” comes from Somali root word meaning “Mother.” This song talked a lot about this girl life and the things that she been through during her childhood, and the things that she overcome especially all the trials and challenges with the help of her mom. She also talks about how her mom been there for her from the start and how she do not want anything to mess up her relationship with her. She mentions the separation between the father and the family, and she never knew the reason why he left them, when she was young but when she became older and mature she finally understood the reason.…
Every weekend, thousands of people flood through the doors of local churches to gather as a body and worship together. Yet, as they walk into the church, say their hellos, settle into their seats and prepare to engage in praise and worship, do they ever really consider how the Church has come to where it is regarding congregational singing? When one considers what interesting facts our history might tell them about the journey to our present state of worship in congregational singing and to whom can we attribute for their contributions to congregational singing, there are some significant musicians to highlight. Before moving into the topic of significant musicians, one might consider the following question: Why is congregational singing important?…
My favorite type of music is country. This music is inspirational to all types of people. I truly understand a lot of meanings of country songs. It doesn’t come right out and say it, but you can always infer. There are a variety of ways country music makes you feel.…
“Music can block out silence, on dark scary roads and in moments of loneliness.” Sometimes when that one perfect song comes on I can just feel all my problems disappear and in that moment I feel free of the world, I feel happy. “We’re told these days that the hottest and fastest wire into memory is our sense of smell, but music must run a close second. Some songs carry us into a certain mood, some to a general region of our past lives” One particular song comes to mind carried along with a past memory, which seems like it happened just yesterday. My one big never-ending crush and me happened to connect over “Wildest Dreams” by Taylor Swift.…
For years I have been Plagued with the nagging feeling to go back to school. You know the gentle prods of encouragement that only God can whisper into your soul. Weather it be a song on Christian radio, played at just the right time. Or the quiet moments of the day when the thought of returning to school brings a gentle calm to my spirit. Then I know I am to do Gods work, for his glory.…
Boston, Massachusetts has been my place of residence since May 14, 1996, my birthday. To be more specific, Roxbury, MA (an urban neighborhood of Boston) is where I have spent the majority of my life. My mother emigrated to the U.S. from Haiti with her siblings a couple of years before my birth. I identify as a Haitian American; however, I have stronger ties to the American style of music. This is partly due to my lack of contact with Haitian popular music.…
When I review what we have learn in this class I realized how much I didn’t know about Jesus, or even anything in the book. I’ve learned a lot that I never knew, but some of the stuff I have learn is actually relevant to me and my life, even when I thought none of it would be. The concepts that I think are relevant to me and my life the most would be from the Prison Letters of Paul, when Paul was in the Philippian prison. While Paul was in prison he was still joyful even when he was in hardship.…
The music that inspires me is deep rap music. I enjoy this type of music because it actually has meaning unlike recent music artist like lil uzi vert. Some artists that are inspiring to me are 2pac, kendrick lamar and bone thugs n harmony. Even though I can’t relate to all of it I like to listen to it when I am going through something because it makes me realize that some people are going through something but they are still happy and thankful for what they have.…
At times I wonder what life would be like if there was a soundtrack playing in the background. The soundtrack would continue to play capturing every moment in life, although having a soundtrack playing in the background of my life is an impossible idea, there are still those certain songs that seem to sing in my head for every moment I have experienced in my life. I am frequently at a loss of words, but when I hear the right melody, everything falls in place it connects me with memories, places, people, and experiences. I have hundreds of songs that I listen to, but I want to focus on three that have a significant meaning to my life they are How Big are Angel Wings by Ashton Shepherd, True Friend by Miley Cyrus and How Can I Help You Say Goodbye…
Berthold Auerbach wisely proclaimed, “Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Songs can affect a person whole lifestyle. However not all song will make a positive impact. Kristian Stanfilll’s song “Even so Come” greatly affects one’s whole attitude for the rest of the day by bring joy to the listener. In addition, “Even so Come” grants hope to the listener because it reminds His audience that Jesus shall return soon.…