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I believe our emotions act as the means of translating music and every human on this planet feels the same emotions, based on Robert Plutchik’s theory there are eight basic emotions. Emotions act as receptors of the music language, for example; Music emotion is embedded in chords; when you hear a major chord one would associate it with happiness contrary to listening to a minor cord which gives a negative impression. Parallels…

Everyone knows what music is and have heard some form of it, but most people underestimate the importance music has in our everyday lives. Music is the center of my life, and it is the foundation of how I live. I like to use music as a form of self expression. I feel the most connected to my inner feelings when I listen to R&B music because the lyrics are so captivating. The easy breezy love song “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran is a perfect representation of how R&B positively affects me.…

be able to do that. I love music but they were bad," I said. "I don't think we have to worry about a worse band," said Louis. "Yeah," I agreed. "So I'll meet you up there at 8 then?" Asked Louis, he always needed a schedule. "Yes that's good, that'll give me plenty of time to get ready," I answered, then we hung up. The conversation had reminded me of what happened at Rick's last week. Louis and I went up last week because we were itching to hear some good music. We meet up there at 8, our…

The eponymous US Billboard had transcended through time as one of the most credible music outfits to give us the hottest, trendiest and must-hear sounds and performances in the industry. It is safe to say that whatever it is that the Billboard is honoring, it’s definitely quite a humongous feat that all of us should pay attention to. Aside from the yearly recognition that the US Billboard is channeling to honor the cream of the crop and the tireless manner by which they categorize who we should…

A Certain Music draws you in from the very first page. A story of a nine year old child who knew no friends, only her mum and her dad were best friends, until one day she hears the most beautiful music coming from a house in the Reisnerstrasse. When you pick up the book you can't stop reading it, because you are so intrigued of where the story is going to take you. It is a unique story of a friendship between a very famous composer, who could not hear, but yet was recognised worldwide for his…

It shares many of the same traits of Jazz. Ragtime music was usually written by black pianist who earned their living playing in the houses of the “ill repute”. I found both Jazz and Ragtime to be unique and different from what kinds of music my generation has been expected to listen to. When reading I came across Louis Armstrong. He was a singer, musician, and composer. He is one of the most influential influences in Jazz music still today. What fascinated me about him and his band playing…

There were six pieces presented in the Student Concert Series. I want to talk about five of them. The first piece was Duo Sonata. It was composed by Gregory Wanamaker in 2002. Its style is modern and its genre is a duo sonata. Sonata is a piece that is composed for a small number of instruments. This piece is for two instrument to play, so it is called duo sonata. It was performed by two students. Reese Burgan played saxophone and Courtney White played clarinet. The piece is not so long and…

The spread of the performing arts, children, teens, and adults in the 21st century have gained an interest in learning how to play musical instruments. Studies have shown that people who not only listen to music, but play a musical instrument themselves, use more parts of the brain. Not only can it prevent them for getting a disease that affects their ability to think, but it also causes people to learn at rapid speed. “The human brain is one of the most complex organs in the human body. It…

States where there might be more people who can connect with their stories that are told through their music. I also like the themes that music can connect you with religion and language, through the examples of the rapper that uses different languages to tell a story through his music. This was actually one of my favorite parts of the entire podcast because I connect and make connections through music, and it is fun to see and learn about other people who do the…

Writer: Jessica Morris Category: Review Sub category: Single/Pop Title: Rachel Costanzo ‘Miles Away’ Single Review On the cusp of releasing her debut EP, Melbourne singer Rachel Costanzo’s latest single “Miles Away” is all you could want and more. Filled with soaring vocals and beautifully played piano that makes your heart skip a beat, the tale of love shows us a new facet of the 18-year old as she strips back her pop sensibilities to deliver a moving ballad. Opening with a simple piano…