Dramatic Lyrics

Reverend Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald, best known as Scott Fitzgerald, has written many short stories, novels, and even a couple poems throughout his lifetime but he is most famous for his novel, “The Great Gatsby”. This very dramatic and shocking book is filled with a ton symbolism and hidden messages relating to his life. He uses many different characters who project real people in his life. Fitzgerald’s projects his life through James Gatz, formally known as Jay Gatsby, in many different ways…

Similar to text painting, recitative can have the same effect on a listener as they center their attention on the lyrics. Text painting could have more complex harmonies and rhythms to illustrate the text, however, recitative is strictly simple in its musical aspect and is more focused on the actual literature (Greene). Like Harris mentions in the “James Opera Encyclopedia…

round?” Marinette whispered seductively at the bartender. “Sure, dollface! This one is on the house,” The bartender replied with a wink and Marinette blew him a kiss as a thank you. Marinette handed Alya another cocktail, which earned Marinette a dramatic applause from her friend. “Alright, Marinette. You’re becoming quite a Doll, I am so proud of you!” Alya gushed as she took her drink from Marinette’s hand. “I didn’t even know where that came from, Alya? I wished I could be confident like…

Jazz music was one of the most popular music genres in the 1920s and 1930s. It started in New Orleans and over the years, stretched out throughout the whole United States. Its popularity brought many people together, even through the years of racial discrimination and the Great Depression. What made jazz continuously popular was the way it progressed. Throughout the years, jazz musicians have created many new styles, new arrangements, and put this genre of music on the map. Over the years, there…

Geduld’s quote “Kubrick 's great obsession: the relationship between the artificial and the natural.” In this scene, there is a connection between the artificial mind of Hal and the natural response of an animal to preserve its life. It is really dramatic and almost scary how Hal produces those sounds of agony, and also how he begs for its life as Dave is disconnecting him. It gives that sense to the audience that he is really alive. In addition, the color of the room makes it look more natural.…

Sociopaths are people who do not feel empathy, emotion, or remorse. They are known for manipulating people, using them, controlling them, and treating them as objects. Many believe that society is becoming more and more sociopathic because we are numb to tragedy, the numbers of sociopaths are increasing, and we are even encouraging the behavior. It does seem, however, that each person cites a different reason for this. While each idea has facts that can prove them, there are many different…

Drive, an indie film directed by Nicolas Winding Refn illustrates the importance of sounds effects and music to convey the mood in scenes, making the viewer subconsciously believe that the action is realistic. Yet the bass-driven electronic music throughout the scenes with The Driver, paired with little dialogue and prominent engine sounds represent his alienation from the rest of the world. Meanwhile, when he is with Irene, the music becomes warmer and has vocals, contrasting his loneliness…

Copyright, according to Dictionary.com, is identified as "the legal right granted to an author, a composer, a playwright, a publisher, or a distributor to exclusive publication, production, sale, or distribution of a literary, musical, dramatic, or artistic work." A set Assortment of ethereal rights acknowledged by the statute to the author, creator and or originator of specific literary or artistic work, sometimes limited for a certain time period.The privilege is deposed to the creator…

They would use lyrics and hollering in their songs to show they were a disadvantaged group in American society at the time (class notes). Although some women were silenced and ignored by their male co-performers, Ma Rainey was able to make a name for herself. Known as…

For approximately a month at the Tornabene Theatre, the Arizona Repertory Company had been showcasing Hands on Hardbody, a country rock musical about a several people trying to win a truck in a contest. This play’s book was written by Doug Wright, lyrics written by Amanda Green, and music done by Trey Anastasio and Amanda Green. Thanks to the collaboration of the production team, the audience was able to experience a grueling contest in Longview, Texas of 1995. Presented by a special arrangement…