Igneous rock

In the Documentary, Ethos was vital part in developing the story. They had first hand accounts from Hip-Hop artist and well-known producers and actors who had a major influence on black entertainment. Melvin Van Peebles was a multi-talented and productive producer who paved the way for aspiring African American’s who were looking to dab in the entertainment industry. He was known as "the godfather of modern black cinema" due to his 1970 film, Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song, which at the time…

Pop singers have been the highest-charting musicians for decades, captivating audiences with hook-laden tunes and mesmerizing live performances. As pop music is an amalgam of a number of different genres, including dance, RnB, hip-hop, country and rock, many performers have crossover success within many of these titles. Here are ten of the top pop singers of all time, who have been able to transcend their varied influences to create a unique experience for listeners. Number Ten: George Michael…

During the psychedelic rock movement of the 1970s, there was without a doubt no shortage of artists looking to have their big chance to set the trends in the genre. Although many bands have come and went, few of these classic rocks bands were able to break musical boundaries; let alone make waves in the industry. While there were several psychedelic bands that broke out and managed to change our perception of the psychedelic rock genre, the most notable band of this movement would be no other…

One of the biggest postmodern examples of appropriation in visual culture is the imagery in the music industry. The music you listen to as child influences your style throughout youth; this has also historically created many different types of subcultures such as hippies, Punks and Mods, in addition, this extends to regional musical cultures. Musically the idea of appropriation is transferable, with bands & musicians taking heavy influence form the past and because of the advent of sampling; the…

People often have their own perspective of the American dream whether if it is to own a huge house and to be as wealthy as possible, or it is just as simple as having a roof over their head, and have a family. The novel The Tortilla Curtain by T.C. Boyle is set in Southern California, which illustrates the perspective of two couples, an upper middle class white couple, Delaney and Kyra, and a couple from Mexico who are illegal immigrants. It reveals the struggle of the Mexican couple, Cándido…

female fans alike. Even more exciting are the allegations which claim Frank had ties to the Mafia. Still, the music was what mattered most; the songs he made are considered timeless, but also went against the tide of competing music of the time such as rock and roll. According to the highly acclaimed filmmaker Martin Scorsese, “Frank Sinatra was more than a singer, he was a legend. I admired him throughout his career. He never gave up. Even when his singing career seemed to be in trouble, he…

In the beginning of the 1970's, a fresh America was going through a culture change. The Beatles breaking-up within the first year, the peace-loving hippies of the 60's were dwindling down to past fantasies, and Rock and Roll was about to have a new kind of monster pierce the ears of the youth. That monster was none other than the acclaimed "Hottest Band in the World", Kiss. Which would be absent idea without the thundering thump of the stick-wielding drummer Peter Criss. Peter Criss (George…

I attended Big Nick & the Gila Monsters at Janey’s Coffee Co. & Bodega, where they performed a blues style of music. Big Nick & the Gila Monsters aren’t a very big band or group that is known worldwide, but they are based out of Phoenix, Arizona and are all very talented individuals. They performed several songs, but never let the audience know what they were playing which was unusual to me because usually they let us know what song they’re playing so we could find out more about it. Although…

Music soothes the soul and can connect to people on a deeper level than almost anything else. However, prior to Elvis Presley and the1950s that was not the case, music was segregated and dull, Elvis changed this forever. Elvis and his music came at a time when the baby boomers were all teenagers and beginning to identify themselves and discover music. The civil rights movement was just about to begin, and the tension between whites and blacks was just beginning to decrease. The two races found…

dipped only during the prime time but peaked during drive time and late evenings (Douglas 220). With portable transistor radios and car radios meant that listening was no longer confined to home alone and it was one of the reasons why automobiles and rock ‘n’ roll are linked as cultural symbols of the decade. The emergence of DJ as a personality created greater bond with radios. It gave upper hand over centralised television. By late 1940s and 1950s small radio stations proliferated in…