Genre

R & B/Hip-Hop music has undergone a radical transformation over the last twenty-six years. The new millenniums of young artist have changed the way we listen and view music. In the early 1990’s R & B/Hip-Hop music or other music genre had a different composition, demographic prospective and conveyed different emotions compared to today. Music in the 90’s era was less instrumentally inclined compared to this new era of music (article). Music today is more about image, fashion, promoting sex and…

one wonder why producers have decided to invest so much of their effort into what may seem to be only noise. However, music has taken the world by swarm ever since medieval times, and has roots leading to eras as old as the prehistoric. Music of any genre creates a mood for the listener to immerse themselves in, yet music also has the effect of displaying a message to those who indulge in its lovely beats and lyrics. The messages conveyed by music usually tends to be woven into more simple…

time I read the question this week for literature, I read “genre bleeding”. I asked myself, “Why does Mrs. Geno want me to write about genre bleeding?” I knew I had to fulfill her wishes, so I just began to research. When I searched for genre bleeding a lot of music popped up. Following this, I felt so confused and wondered how Goldman incorporated this within his novel, The Princess Bride. Every time I read the question, I still read genre bleeding. So, I contacted three of my classmates and…

band with trumpets, saxophones, and trombones. However these are actually surprisingly accurate to what jazz really is. But how did such an innovative type of music come about? Who was the first one to bend the rules of music and create a whole new genre? Who created these versatile instruments that we find in a modern day jazz band? Where did jazz come from? Jazz music came from a combination of African folk music and rhythms, Caribbean,…

A lot of times, fast paced music makes me more motivated to do things. So, I guess it depends on what is going on. I know Kelly Clarkson has some songs that I really liked and make a person feel empowered when down. My mother passed away last year and to this day I still think of her everytime I hear certain songs. Some of these songs we chose to have played at her funeral. For example, Martina McBride’s “In My Daughter’s Eyes” was a song that always reminded me of my mom and I thought it…

Crime fiction television shows from different countries portray the contrasting values and cultural ideologies societies of differing nations possess. A nation’s context greatly influences the crime fiction programs that it creates; current events occurring within a country and the contemporary issues that they deal with all shape the shows they produce. The American drama “Breaking Bad”, England’s “Sherlock Holmes” as well as the Australian show “Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries”, all demonstrate…

Joe Smith’s cornet accompaniment relates to Fletcher Henderson’s piano accompaniment by that they both focus on supporting Bessie Smith rather than over powering her voice. This is because blues is more of vocal genre, in the song I noticed that what was being sung and the lyrics was what was dominantly heard. For me, I tended to concentrate on what melody on the song and tone of her voice rather than the instruments playing. Both the cornet and piano accompaniment exemplified the practice of…

Raised as a protestant in the city of Delft, Vermeer would have been exposed to the artistic styles and practices of his region. With the Protestant Reformation, a raise in demand for non-religious works inspired the development of Dutch genre paintings. These works often featured interior and domestic scenes from peasants or the wealthy elite. These scenes were popular for their moral messages that didn’t necessarily rely on Christian iconography. It is also important to note that a good…

community. People of all ages have been using music to express themselves for thousands of years. The 1920s, as well as 2000s are prominently known for their groundbreaking new sound. The two were ferociously popular in their time, but how can two genres, each with a different sound, be so popular? The purpose of the composer, instruments used and the sound produce, are vastly different between the two. However, though time changes, some things remain the same. For example, in the 1920s,…

this image may make you feel like you just accidentally walked into a Hot Topic store at the mall, those characteristics produce the same generic image of someone who probably listens to heavy or extreme music. Hardcore music is an extremely broad genre but can be broken down into four main subgenres: punk, emo, screamo and heavy metal. Often these hardcore people get judged for being out of control or violent and are thought to be unfriendly or harsh to others who are not like them. However,…