Beatles VI

Over the years, the struggle of becoming a popular artist in the music industry has gotten more and more competitive. Artists would struggle to find something that made them stand out from the rest, and eventually give up on trying to be illustrious, conforming to the basic chord structures and rhythms of every other popular tune. However, for twenty seven years, the expressionistic band Radiohead has constantly risen above the musical standards, ignoring everything about classical music theory…

When the rolling-Stones first started out they had a lighter style and tone to their music. As the band grew to be a popular band, they began to change their approach to music. Their tones, guitar riffs, vocals and harmonics were becoming darker as they began to be a spotlight in the media an in front of cameras. The aesthetics of the film holds that traditional hippie, smoking, drugs, love and peace theme that is known for the time period. The band adapted their music to the events and times…

Not only bands acheived popularity. Singers also became very popular in this time period. Whether it was Disney singers or pop idols, many solo artists became very popular in the 2000's. Let's go through the list of som of the best or most iconic! 1) Pink She released her debut album in 2000 called 'Can’t Take Me Home' which included a single called 'Get the Party Started'. Pink's 'I’m Not Dead' album was released next featuring 'Stupid Girls' and 'Who Knew'.Her next album, 'Funhouse,' was…

More Than What Meets The Ear When someone mentions rock music, I immediately think of loud music with guitars, drums, and an energetic vocals. I also think of it as my parent’s music that I rarely listen to. However, as I begin this course, I realize that my views are way too narrow, and that rock music is so much more than that. I thought I knew what rock and roll was, but now I know that I do not. There is so many genres and subgenres that I had not even considered when thinking about rock…

Over There I have always been a fan of musicals and the great songs sung on the musical stage or in the Hollywood movies. My one all time favorite musical was about the life of songwriter and composer George M. Cohen who wrote a lot of patriotic song in his time. One of most inspiring and wonderful songs which he wrote during WWI was “Over There”. It was equally inspirational to the young men marching off to war and fighting overseas as it was to everyone who remained on the home-front. On April…

would replace you if you went missing or died as a public figure? According to the “Paul Is Dead” conspiracy theory this is exactly what they did. Close to the year 1969 rumors started to spread about popular lead singer of the beloved band The Beatles. People who heard these rumors because very serious. Could it be true? Could Paul McCartney have died in 1966, November 9th in a car crash coming home from the EMI recording studio? Or maybe people wouldn't believe the talent and big success their…

They were on to something when they careened into the abyss that groups like the Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Yardbirds, The Animals, The Kinks, Herman's Hermits and the Dave Clark Five opened up. Carrying the torch into previously dark territory a few more of my personal old-time favorites who still mess with my mind are…

Hair is historically, one of the most controversial musicals to date. The script and soundtrack masterfully encompasses the issues, controversies and emotions during the era in which the musical is set. A time of individualism and protest, Hair opens the door for discussion and awareness. There are so many elements that were highly disputed when the musical first opened that are still relevant today. Almost 48 years later and we, as Americans, are still struggling with thing like racism,…

“The King of Pop” The 1980’s was a time of inspiration. Music had a big impact on the young people in the eighties, from the way they dressed, to the way they acted. “The King of Pop” Michael Jackson; was one of the most popular artists during this time, climbing his way to the top. Staring out in a family band to becoming the most popular pop artist of the time. During the sixties before Michael became the “King of Pop” he started out in his family band, “The Jackson Five”. The group was made…

I believe John Lennon would have eventually learned guitar even if his half-sister Jackie had never showed him how to play banjo because John was already into painting and poetry. Painting and poetry, like music, is a form of art and expression. Since he was an introvert and often stayed inside, he used the uninterrupted time alone to write. I think his love of writing poetry helped him termendously when it came time to create lyrics. Additionally, John's dream of making it big financially…