The Watchtower

Jimi Hendrix’s cover of Bob Dylan’s, “All Along the Watchtower,” was a greater success than the original begging the question: since the songs are lyrically identical, which musical techniques boosted Hendrix’s cover to the top charts? Among these techniques are choice of instrument and tonal variations between the two songs. Hendrix preserves and arguably adds on to the original meaning behind the song through these variations in musical technique. Hendrix faced the risk of appearing…

From the start of Bob Dylan’s original “All Along the Watchtower” there is this whiny, claustrophobic feeling. This contrasts the rebellious and loud cover that Jimi Hendricks made famous. Using the same lyrics these two musical mavericks created an atmosphere that perfectly represents the split personality of the late 60’s and early 70’s. A tale from two sides, using more of a classic folk style, Bob Dylan’s lyrical prowess is shown in full while Hendricks used his experience and skill to…

police guards guarding the fence. So, if Bruno talked or interacted with each other they would get shot. In the same page Doreen Rappaport states “Day and night, ten guards in the watchtowers focused machine guns and searchlights on the camp yard” (Doreen Rappaport, page #124). The quote asserts that there were watchtowers with machine guns and searchlights pointed to the concentration camp 24/7. So, if Bruno interacted with Shmuel or anyone in the Concentration Camp they would have been…

biggest musicians to shape that time period was Jimi Hendrix. His songs brought together love, peace, rebellion, power and many other attributes to express his talents. While most of his songs were important, I think his version of “All Along the Watchtower” had the biggest impact on the decade and the ones to come. Using the lyrics, sound, and overall package, I will explain how big All Along the Watch Tower’s influence had on music and the culture. Hendrix released the song on September 21st,…

And How do you feel when others treat you badly because of your religion?” Her response was, “The Watchtower has profited the lives of many individuals by accomplishing the many objectives in her life. Jehovah’s Witnesses are by and large earnest, clean-living individuals that commit their lives to serving Jehovah in the way endorsed by the Watchtower, through consistent lecturing and meeting participation. Being a Jehovah’s Witness does not make a similar level of issues…

struggles to put his desert camouflage pants on. He is still half asleep having just rolled out of bed to answer his ringing cellular phone. It is a call from the East Rio Grande watchtower; a spotlight controlled by an immigration agent in the tower reveals a group of immigrants attempting to cross the river. The watchtower calls Charles to take care of it. He rubs his eyes and looks across the quarters to the small digital clock sitting on the desk amongst the clutter; it reads 1:37AM.…

quietly dancing and singing with innocence. None bore witness to the simple, yet zealous performance that was displayed. Gradually the darkness stalked the flame, and in one foul swoop it snuffed the light. A watchtower lay engulfed in darkness. A young man sat atop the platform of another watchtower, observing the surrounding settlement of Darreth. His mind begun to wonder as he peered over the rooftops of the surrounding buildings. There would have to be at least, two hundred people asleep in…

1. In this quotation, Robert Walton is writing to his sister about the man his ship crew rescued, Victor Frankenstein. The irony of this quote is that Robert Walton seems to have a great deal of admiration towards Victors, but has barely communicated with him. Robert Walton describes Victor as being “noble,” when in fact Victor’s exhaustion is due to his quest to try to destroy the murderous creature he had brought to life. Victor is described as being “attractive and amiable,” but he has spent…

undermining the socialist state in any such way. After the wall was already up, the German troops continued to reinforce the wall with concrete in some places and “death strips” in others. These deathstrips were around 27 miles long and consisted of watchtowers, guard dog runs, and even trip-wire machine guns. Families were separated with no option of getting to the other side of Germany where loved ones had…

gift/snack shop. You’ll be awestruck by its massive fireplace and porch ‘resting’ on the rim of the Grand Canyon. Note: Take the Park Shuttle, as Hermits Road is not open to private motor vehicles. Desert View Watchtower Towering 70-feet over the Canyon rim, the Desert View Watchtower provides a panoramic view of the Grand Canyon, Vermilion Cliffs and Painted Desert. Sunrise is the most auspicious time for picture taking; yet, sunset borders on the sacred, when the sinking sun radiates…