myself. Clad in flannel and jeans, he began to strum his guitar. Finally, he opened his mouth and the angelic sound filled the charged arena. My dad looked at me and smiled, so happy to see me experience the greatest moment of my life. When Ed sang, we sang louder. When Ed danced, we danced crazier. We were in our element- soaking in every single note and beat like a sponge. Being in the same vicinity as the two redheaded, flannel-wearing, guitar-playing men who had inspired me to pick up…
After reading the textbook, the modules, and listening to the blues, there is definitely a different sound to each artist, time period and type of blues. I enjoyed all the selections for their unique characteristics and respect for the music and its artists, however there were some types that I preferred. Of the blues selections provided in the modules Keb Mo’s blues song “Am I Wrong” was by far my favorite. I believe that I prefered this blues songs over the others was for its upbeat feeling…
who they opened for numerous times. The most notable creative connections are Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck. Page made these connections through T.V. appearances and musical events while playing in the Yardbirds. Page even credits his first double neck guitar to Jeff Beck. These fathers of modern rocks’ proximity also sprouted names like Paul Schaffer and Rod Stewart. In regards to the subject matter of Stairway; among others, Zeppelin tackles romance, sex, mythology and fantasy (Erlewine). The…
vast amount of people. In order to have music a person needs an instrument, rather that instrument is their voice, drums, piano or something else is up to them. Today I am going to talk to you about the history of the violin , acoustic guitar, and electric guitar. The violin is an instrument with a voice that can range from a soft speaking angel to the devil rocking out to punk rock music. Violin 2016 states that the violin developed from a variety of fiddle types during the 16th century and…
On this night, he asked if any young folks in the audience brought their guitar and would like to play. There were at least on 8 or so kids jumping up and down. He picked this young lady of 16. She came up to the stage and yes she had a Stratocaster, probably why he choose her? He asked her if ”She knew who Eric Clapton was.”…
The lead singers of the band who often claim all the fame, however, lead guitarists are musicians who are masters of their craft. These legendary lead guitarists in rock bands that include Jimi Hendrix, and Slash, are famous in their own right. It’s true that the vocalist may have his lyrics, but, it is the rhythm section behind him, who truly make the sound. The list of legendary lead guitarists: 1. The top spot goes to the American rock guitarist and singer - Jimi Hendrix. Hendrix is…
Free is the sound we make and judge is what minds do. I have been learning how to improvise on my guitar for almost a year now through the methodologies of jazz music, in which improvisation plays an integral role. Being able to express our thoughts through music is wonderful, and though all musicians express them through the compositions they make and the music they play, there is a particular joy in being able to convey your thoughts into sound with immediacy that attracted me to this…
“From personal tragedy to public health crisis” of the book “Lead Wars: The Politics of Science and the Fate of America's Children” by Markowitz and Rosner, the lead poisoning and the actions taken is discussed. In the early 1900’s, health departments throughout the U.S. were not communicating and helping each other to fight the public threat of lead. Therefore it was easy for the Lead Industries Association (LIA) to downplay the impact of lead and for manufactures to avoid regulation. Paint was…
seriously sick from eating such filthy item. Luckily, I was not affected from any lead poisoning. Now that I am older I know what is eatable and what is not eatable. Moreover, it is even shocking to me that lead poisoning is an environmental problem in Philadelphia. Large amount of lead in a child’s blood can cause high blood pressure;…
Lead. Why should we care? Lead, it surrounds and penetrates, it binds in water pipes and the walls of homes. With lead having been outlawed for several years now it still seems to be a real big problem in America. despite being aware of the problem many Americans and lawmakers seemed to have simply ignore the problem and pretend it wasn’t there. It wasn’t until early 2016 that the public took interest when the water in Flint, Michigan was laced with lead and soon there were reports…