Electronica

Girls & Boys, which is one of the more “We want this to be a hit single!” songs on the album. It’s unique from any other track that follows it, with a electronica esque start that leads into a very moderate baseline and vocals that create the same sound as Matt & Kim’s Daylight with the barely there echo that continues Girls & Boys’ low-key electronica vibe. The lyrics in the chorus were probably meant to be edgy in the 90’s, but now that this album is over 20 years old, they don’t hold the…

David Bowie existed before Ziggy Stardust, yet it was Ziggy Stardust that put him on the guide. The striking, glitz outfit; the red hair; the over-the-top Spiders from Mars visit every one of these components, in addition, obviously, the music, shot David Bowie into fame. However, the glitz rock time in the end blurred. Also, if David Bowie had stayed there, he would have been exclusively of that time, and blurred alongside it. Rather, as we're grieving the passing of David Bowie, we're…

reminds me of older Taylor Swift (which I think is intentional). This was probably the most impressive of all of them. This variation was Latin/salsa and she translated the whole jingle into Spanish and performed a Hispanic dance with maracas. Electronica/goth/dark wave/WWGD (What would Gaga do?) is the next one. This one had more to do with cinematography and costumes but the acting is very well done and the character is very clear. The second to last variation is R&B. She is very sexual during…

if one reads the liner notes before listening to it. This version of a flag song is unlike any heard before. The layering of the emcee's voice, the high-pitched singing of the Blackstone Singers with members of the Black Lodge Singers, and the electronica create a unique sonic experience.(Esther…

Music’s Forbidden Fruit “I know my God, I know my God seen His breaks and His edges are jagged for giving that pain to His city in gold,” says Noname in Chance the Rapper’s song “Finish Line/Drown.” Religion has been one of the most popular conversations since the beginning of time; whether you are religious or not, the question of how we came to be has crossed your mind. What is religion? It is defined as the belief in a god or gods, but does it mean something different to you? If you think…

In the jam band scene, there is none like Umphrey’s McGee. After originally forming in 1997 at the University of Notre Dame, these guys have evolved into powerhouses of fusion rock music. They are able to combine jam, jazz, metal, progressive rock, reggae, and new wave into a sound that is all their own. On November 11th, 2016, Umphrey’s McGee released an album called “ZONKEY.” This album is contrived of all mashups. All of the mashups are combinations of the band’s influences. Although mashups…

Warren Walker (saxophone and effects), Gael Petrina (bass and effects), and Caleb Dolister (drums) and they all played multiple songs. Their style of music was very different from anything that I have heard, it was a combination of jazz, rock, electronica, hip-hop and experimental sounds. They played the saxophone, bass, and drums but they also added some effects that completely changed the sound. These effect were controlled by the performers while they were also playing their instruments. My…

of subculture, as it is a form of creative transformation and expression. One of the most universal forms of art is music, which can be further categorized into a wide range of music genres such as hardcore, punk, metal, grunge, straight edge, electronica, old-school rap, alternative rock and metalcore. Music subcultures grants consumer the ability to find a plethora of possibilities and opportunities for self-expression in special and alternative ways (Ulusoy, 2016). Studies by Ulusoy, E.…

It first came about when Tim Harper started a rumor that Paul McCartney died, and put an article about it in his magazine. The news spread like fire in a gasoline factory and became one of the biggest conspiracies of its time. After Paul ended it all, the Beatles didn’t want to break the fans’ hearts. So they called up Billy Shears, Paul’s complete physical and vocal lookalike to take his place. Still to this day Billy Shears is “Paul McCartney” On the Album cover Abbey Road conspirators…

easily and conveniently reach in daily life before the doomsday. Furthermore, Mandel also writes specific details to compose vivid images in readers’ mind. For example, she writes “No more concert stages lit by candy-colored halogens, no more electronica, punk, electric guitars” (31). “Candy-colored halogen” is supposed to do nothing with the theme of this novel, but it can quickly draw people to imagine the pictures of a joyful theatre which has brought endless happiness to audiences every…