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Fernandez and his Mariachi Backup Historia De Un Idolo Vol. II When one hears mariachi music, there are a rush of feelings that can flood one’s mind. This is because mariachi music does not belong to one special event, but it is played for a number of occasions, from simple ceremonies or celebrations like store openings to morbid gatherings such as funerals. There is a distinct sound that comes with mariachi music that it is almost instantly recognizable: the elegance of the violins, the…

Concert Review II In 1965, The Lovin’ Spoonful performed their first hit single “Do you Believe in Magic.” This music represents the folk genre, and one which has been popular for many decades. A quick Google search revealed the song has been featured in many commercials and in movies such as American Pie and Date Movie. I chose it because of the upbeat and happy feel. In addition, the tune puts listeners in a good mood and also entices them to dance. The following essay will first describe…

When I play the piano, it relieves my stress. When I hear myself play the piano, it relieves my stress. When I listen to music, it relieves my stress, any music, any radio station. So, I believe that music or piano relieves stress. I have played the piano since I was in first grade. I have always loved music, especially since my mom played piano and likes to sing. Whenever I play the piano and hear those flowing notes, I feel like I have less stress. The elegant sounds of the piano give me a…

Warm greetings to those who have found this time capsule. Encased in this time capsule are ten handpicked and meticulously decided pieces of music that represent the musical culture of the classical era until the 21st Century. Brought to you by the decisions of a group of musical professionals are a pieces that will captivate you into the history of the western world. Before intricately contriving a list of musical pieces, my group and I brainstormed the process of fabricating the list. We…

Music can grasp a strong bond between people and events. The influence of music in the 1930s was overwhelmingly impactful. With new genres coming in, new clubs opening, and new singers emerging, the 1930s was an uplifting time. People were shaping up their lives, and recovering from the horrid “Great Depression.” Music held a strong relationship with people as they were doing so, and helped them live everyday without sadness or sorrow. The jazz age was ending, but the music was still maturing.…

Influences of this Century Ranging from rock and roll to classical and even to hip-hop, music has been a major influence in the lives of the people of this planet since its creation. In the words of LeQuita C. Harrison, in the article titled, The Affects of R&B Music in Gender&Youth, “Music has been around for centuries captivating the hearts and minds of people all around the world” (2013). Specifically, the music created by contemporary R&B artists in this century has been some of the most…

together to create the night’s goodbye performance of the spring semester. Jean Ferrandis is a French flute soloist who has performed in numerous concerts, recitals, conventions, and events. His music career has launched him into traveling around the world to show the…

Camegie Hall. As someone who is very involved in music, I have always dreamed of visiting there. Carnegie Hall is one of the most prestigious music venues in America. My high school choir was invited to sing there under Dr. Johnson, who is the choral director at the University of Kentucky, but unfortunately, getting Harlan County School Board approval was out of the question at the time due to their meeting date for the month and lack of interest in our music program. Therefore, we had no time…

filled with broken dreams and sullied minds. This is the world without art. Earth takes breaths of life and joy because we strive to create. The world needs art, not for survival, but for the sake of its people. To rephrase: humanity needs art. Art and music help to fuel the brain, these fields of creativity are challenging and meddle with the way humans think. Art is healthy for the mind, and beneficial; yet, some believe art should be cut from public education. Never has art taken away from a…

of different African and African American musicians. Africa is a continent of many countries and within these countries are many regions with their own musical cultures. The music on the first of these CDs was sampled from all over Africa and for that reason there were a huge variety of musical styles in the CD. The second CD was a collection of music from the Pygmies of the Ituri Rainforest, and most of its music held a consistent, though very foreign song style. My final CD sampled African…