Playlist

Everyone has their own strategies on how to start writing a major paper or even a simple response to a question. No matter what it is, there is always one way that is liked more than another. Although, what is the role that music plays in the writing process? Is it good or bad or is it neither? Even with a strict outline in one’s hand, music might squeeze its way into that outline without even being reconsidered. But, what is music? Music consists of sounds, silence, words, chorus, rhythms and…

Values Across Pop Culture Have you ever watched a movie or an episode of TV? Have you seen how society values other people and their objects? It is just straight up trash how we treat people nowadays. What about music? Have you actually listened to what the singer is saying? It is all putting negative images in the listeners head. Possibly one of the most negative affects of social networking or media is that it causes the users to get addicted. A value is a general idea that certain types of…

gather at a park on the banks of Lake Michigan, bring pictures and share memories with each other. I want the people I love to enjoy good food, wine, and beer, and to dance and laugh and remember the best parts of me. I want my loved ones to add to a playlist as they go, and tell stories about why the song makes them think of me. I would like for anyone who would like to say a few words to be given the opportunity to do so, but I do not wish to require this of anyone. Similarly, I do not want…

Keeping Slave’s Spirits Alive through Spirituals United States slaves suffered under harsh conditions and were denied numerous human rights. Nevertheless, they still managed to develop their own culture through art and music. Their spirits remained high and their faith in a Christian God never wavered. The spirituals of the African American slaves were created as a reformation of this faith, as well as a pastime, outlet for emotion, and conveyors of hidden messages to plan secret gatherings and…

Addiction counselors apply music to help patients to manage physical and emotional problems, reducing the negative emotions and stress level. Kelly McClanahan created the best addiction recovery playlist because feelings like “love, heartbreak, joy, pain and sorrow are associated with addiction and recovery” (McClanahan). The songs like “Breakaway” by Kelly Clarkson, “Shine the light” by Sugarland or “My own Prison” by Greed can make positive change…

Things I LOVE about Ayah 1. “Do you need a ride or something.” – The first day that we talked to each other and you barely even knew me, yet you took the time and effort to ask a weird Indian Kid if he needs a ride. 2. The fact that you try to look for good things in everyone. Paulina barely gives you any attention and rarely talks to you yet you go out of your way to do things for her. I acted like such an asshole towards for, yet you would still tell me that it’s ok. Its not my faults and that…

Social media has taken over our generation by giving us power at our fingertips. We wake up, check our phones, computers, tablets, etc. to the point where it has become a habit. In previous generations, the habit was to wake up in the morning, walk outside, grab the paper, come back inside, and read it. Now, we just roll over and read the paper on our phones. The use of an iPhone or Android is now seen as a necessity, and likely by the time the 21st century has grown into adults starting their…

We had been aching for some fun that week, however none of us had any ideas on what “kind” of fun we wanted. The week was quite stressful, due to many tests, assignments, and life in general, so we decided we needed a good “stress reliever” for the weekend. I guess just like every other teenager, my friends and I live for the weekend, because we started planning the event for that weekend around Monday of that week. We had finally decided that we were going to throw a party at Summer Martin’s…

Shut up & Sing is a film directed by Cecilia Peck and Barbara Kopple that tells the story of the Dixie Chicks, a country girl band, and the career changing event that took place. In 2003, the night before the U.S was to go to war with Iraq, lead singer Natalie Maines decided to speak in between the band’s set regarding the war and President Bush. Maine says in front of the band’s London audience, “Just so you know, we’re on the good side with y’all. We do not want this war, this violence. And…

I will be better, I will grow, I will learn Four years ago, I fell in love with technical theater. I stage managed, designed lighting, ran an audio board, organized backstage, created props, and moved set pieces. When I was younger I acted in school plays and community productions but they stressed me out beyond belief. Stage managing stressed me out but I absolutely loved it. It was a different kind of stress. It was a physical and emotional pressure that felt more like a challenge or a dare.…