Steel guitar

Landmarks, both in a physical and emotional sense, are considered to be the most integral monuments and events that build a society or human experience. Bob Dylan’s collection of Landmark Albums, for instance, is considered the most significant works of art that best represent his career. Each of the Landmark Albums is, in its own right, a destination on the highway of Dylan’s career; however, as the saying goes, “it is not in the destination, but in the journey.” If said logic were applied to…

unique. You do not have to be a professional musician to play one of these songs on the guitar, but without the lyrics you may be left wondering why the song doesn't sound as special as before. Although the guitar is used in most country songs, there are many different parts and instruments cemented into this cultural music. Country music began with the fiddle, which led to the banjo, and then ended up with the guitar too. All of which is an instrument using strings and a neck. Ketch Sucor says,…

subject matters. The music begins with a small dance then a male vocalist who speaks as much as he sings. The music consist of a conga, which is a tall barrel shaped single headed drum that is used throughout latin American music and also a violin, guitar, piano, and electric bass. The calypso song “Money is king” is considered a classic. The lines of the song are not consistent in time or in a rhyme pattern and does not correlate with the music. The song is similar to reggae. They both express…

Steel drum music has the ability to move an audience like no other type of music. From the first note, the songs exude a happiness from within each pannist. Even with the slower pieces, you can close your eyes and imagine yourself in a tropical surrounding. The AISD concert, conducted by CJ Menge, which took place April 14, 2012 certainly did not disappoint. The concert was performed in Austin, Texas and featured steel drum bands from seven middle and high schools in the area. The first piece,…

This lack of instrumentation is typical of Southern folk music, and the absence of drums is particularly notable. The musicality of the song is expressed through Amanfu’s voice and the twangs of the guitar rather than a conglomeration of other instruments. Amanfu’s voice itself is also soulful and full of emotion as she sings “Cathedrals,” further adding to the song’s charm. In addition to these musical traditions, the song also hints at themes of place…

Greg’s school had the student of the week, which they would get bumper stickers. Greg doesn’t know how he won, but he think everyone get a chance eventually. Fregly won the student of the week a week before Greg did, for not biting other for more than five days. Greg’s mom wanted to put the bumper sticker on her car, but it was too crowded that it would get lost in there. Greg asked his dad if he wanted to put the bumper sticker in his car but he said no. Greg’s dad had just bought a brand new…

The fifties had many different genres of music. It ranged from rock and roll to folk music. Rock and roll was a genre of music people listened to. Originating in the fifties, this style of music consisted melodies that were simple and heavy. Guitars, bass, and drums were the most common instruments in this style of music. Additionally, people listened to classic pop in the fifties. This style of music was listened to…

During the 1920s, in the United States, new music and dance were introduced. The new music and dances were swiftly and dynamic, like the idealist 1920's itself. It was an desertion from the horror of war, and an opportunity to liberate stifled emotions created by the restricted lifestyles enforced on the society by the war effort. Music and dance was a large part of popular culture during this decade, especially country music and the foxtrot dance. In the 1920s, nearly every town in the united…

I was recently introduced to an extraordinary game, Guitar Hero for PS2. My friends and I each pitched in to buy it for eighty dollars at a local gaming outfit. Since then, there has been nothing but laughter, shouting, and squealing rock & roll emitting from their house. Guitar Hero comes in a package deal; it includes the PS2 game, a plastic guitar controller with strap, and a few stickers for accessorizing the guitar. Other guitar skins can be bought, and even personalized, on Ebay.com. The…

Bristol, Tennessee in hopes of finding “hillbilly” musicians. His scouting was successful, and he signed record deals with the Carter Family from Virginia and Jimmie Rodgers of North Carolina. In their recordings, instruments such as the acoustic guitar, mandolin, autoharp, fiddle, and banjo were present, however, Jimmie Rodgers used a stunning vocal technique called yodelling as well. The Carter Family and Jimmie became the first stars of country music, and composed hit songs later that year…