Blue Bird

Elvis was the most successful artist of the mid-1950s rock ‘n’ roll explosion; he was an impoverished teen from the Deep South, who came up with in the church with influences from country, blues, R&B, and the popular music of the day (Brackett, 2014). “That’s All Right, Mama” (Crudup, 1954) was the first recording Elvis did with Sam Phillips who was the owner of Sun Records (Brackett, 2014). The song has blended elements of R&B as well as…

I consider my ethnic and musical background to be not just African by blood; but American by birth. When I visited Africa, I noticed a great deal of differences; on top of various similarities, between the Western culture and African tribal culture. No matter where I go or the type of music I listen to, I have always been entertained and pleased by the sound of music; but I have always felt a deeper comprehension and connection through the power of music. The most rarest and extraordinary…

year holds for him. Your music is reminiscent of classic Rock and Pop, who were your influences? Arthur: “Well, It’s very wide. It wasn’t just influenced by classic Rock and Pop. I was influenced by Classical music, and Jazz, and Rhythm & Blues music--all kinds…

A gentle breeze swept through the uncannily quiet town usually bustling with life and activity. The sky smothered the earth with a spotless blanket. Blistering heat made its way through the covering of the clouds and oiled the earth as if it was ready to fry an egg. Within the dull slumber of this Tuesday morning, all that could be heard were the words “help me, please somebody help me!” slicing through the thick air like a stab in the side. A stampede of thoughts trampled through my mind with…

Bob Dylan, né Robert Zimmerman, hailed from the United States of America, born in Duluth, Minnesota and raised in Hibbing in Minnesota. He is a singer and songwriter of the folk rock genre. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame states that Robert taught himself the harmonica and the guitar at 10 years of age. In high-school he formed a band named the Golden Chords, his stage-name was Elston Gunn. At the University of Minnesota in 1959 he sang country songs, traditional folk songs and political folk style…

artists working to put their own style on the melodies. It was pretty cool. I like the idea that these individuals are working so hard and now their onstage and get to put their own stamp on jazz. The form was fairly basic from what I could tell. Some blues, and typical AABA or AAB. Also, from what I could tell is the texture was mostly homophonic. One melody and the rest harmony. I think maybe in the more big band part of the performance there may have been polyphonic, but I am unsure because…

Radio and television/film certainly had a huge impact on the rise of rock and roll. Perhaps if technology hadn’t advance different music styles would still remain regional. As the radio era had allowed cultural diffusion since each region had a slightly different variety of music than the next. When radio stations started broadcasting nationally, it influenced the rise of different styles of music. Instead of only being exposed to the type of music near them; people could now hear variations of…

The United States of America has been one of many great countries to lead the world in technology, politics, and art. Music has existed in various forms such as rhythm and melody since the day human beings could hear and feel. Jazz is a genre of music that was born in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This broad genre of music has roots that pull from pre-existing elements that are traced back to African-American slave culture. Some of those elements include single line melodies…

Jazz, a music genre that originated from New Orleans with ties to blues and ragtime and had spread through the continental US during the early 20th century. This genre not only has ties to music but also art, literature, philosophy, and social organization. Jazz, the American Theme Song by James L. Collier details the economic and social developments in the United States that led to the creation of a new age known commonly as the Jazz Age as well as discussing music theory topics essential for…

amazing musician. He sings and plays the blues. His fans are a part of him. When blues lovers think of the blues they think of B.B. King. Riley B. King nicknamed King of the Blues, had his share of struggles, awards and many other things yet to come, because he is still making an impact with his music by playing around the world for his fans. Finding who he really is . B.B. King performed on the street and learned he made more money when he sang the blues (Lester, 2001). In 1947 B.B. King…