Melody

actions have become out of control and is screaming for someone to help him. This song contains a fast tempo with strong upbeat instrumentals. The overall pitch of this song is low but contains loud dynamics which increase in the middle of the song. The melody is catchy and may make a person want to join in on head-banging. The singer’s vocals harmonize well with the guitar. The many phrases throughout the song describe how they feel like an animal and need help being tamed. Many people may feel…

The Song “Mr Sandman” is a studio recorded folksong that was first recorded by Vaughn Monroe and his orchestra, and later interpreted by The Chordettes. This song is an example of a strophic song, as it has a limited number of melodies that are repeated throughout the song. It is sung by a a female quartet with a secondary accompaniment. The accompaniment consists of clapping, a drum set (membranophone), a bass (membranophone), something that sounds like a synthesizer (electronophone). The…

before the String Quartet with the same theme in the second movement, no. 14, D810) It is true that both songs have very catchy tunes, and are easy to listen to, especially with the ascending notes, it is like a party for our ears, knowing where the melody is going strikes up a feeling of repetition and unity within the songs. Both songs singing about problems of their times also is helping the listener to enjoy the song, if they’ve been through a similar situation or know a friend/family member…

“Last Stop: Chicago Union Station” As the annoyingly familiar woman announced her daily sermon of train stops, I incorporated the dissonant melodies of the outside world with the orderly ones of Richard Strauss’s “Also Sprach Zarathustra”. But it would most likely be known to those crowded around me as the famous introduction to 2001: A Space Odyssey. My ritualistic walk to the Chicago Fine Arts Building for rehearsal began as my violin clanged against my back. The songs of those wearing suits…

Scott Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag" is full of such entertainment, considering being named one of ragtime most famous pieces. Joplin's music brought happiness to a mood. The intense off beat melody, while including sense of a march can swiftly grab your observation. As well as the upbeat which can be consider a mood enhancer. Joplin first set motion preforming in scenery's including bars and dance halls that practiced ragtime rituals. Residing in a outskirt town of Missouri, Scott then became…

I don’t fail often. I tend to be good at the things I attempt, usually with little or no effort on my part. I don’t say this to brag about how lucky I am, but to give context. Since I don’t fail often and am generally used to success, the times I have failed make a prodigious impression on me. I am a choir kid. I love singing and choreography and making music. So it made sense that I wanted to try out for show choir in sixth grade, along with about eighty percent of my choir class. For this…

I sit and talk to her and we talk about anything and everything. I tell her about school and different friendships. If things are going bad she tells me; “ Everything will get better and Melody I will pray that everything will be right for me. I sit and pray with helps me understand stories in the Bible. I believe because of my grandma and how much she has gone through health wise, I have become better and strong in my Christian faith.…

of the drums, piano, and bass playing the intro. The first bridge has the choir singing the main lyrics of the song; they are accompanied by the drums, piano, and bass who hold the melody. The choir sings a different set of lyrics for the next chord as the instruments provide the melody. The next chord has the same melody and tempo as the past chords except for the lyrics changed and the choir is adding in a little more pizzazz. The next chord starts off with a soloist, unfortunately I did not…

The introduction of the song had a slow tempo with a long notes riff and a sad sounding piano melody along with vocals repeating "let my people go.......let my people go". The drums were being played with two different pairs of sticks, one which had the tips covered with a white cotton characteristic fabric (mallets) and normal common sticks. The…

When it comes to music in film, it is important to properly capture what is onscreen with the music accompanying the scene. A piece of music that is appropriately orchestrated will allow the viewer to feel as though they have become a part of the film. Because the point of view of the camera is omniscient, the following musical description will attempt to create a piece that will not overpower the scene but rather complement it, and follow the emotion of the main character as the viewer cannot…