Trance music

performers and styles of music from many genres to keep the audience engaged. My favorite piece was one played by Brianna Bount, The Pied Piper by Gordon Jacob, because it of the mysterious mood it conveyed and the variety provided by the piccolo…

Native American Album Many years ago, the Native Americans, also referred to as indigenous people, came up with the idea of creating music for specific ideas and situations. Their music included multiple man-made instruments in which easily could produce sound to create a musical note. A popular and well known artist is, R. Carlos Nakai, who distinguishes himself as a Native American flutist. Nakai has released multiple albums throughout the time he has been playing the flute professionally; one…

and chords, and a wistful prelude subtly fills the empty room, reverb evident as the sound waves reflect on its walls. A combination of instruments become one and create a melody so unique, even those who’ve dedicated their whole lives to the art of music cannot decipher its quality. The tones of each note, all dynamically coloured and bright move in inhuman synchronicity. This is not all. A hinted ostinato consisting of syncopated and staccato chords bask in the glory of itself. The indefinite…

Fernandez and his Mariachi Backup Historia De Un Idolo Vol. II When one hears mariachi music, there are a rush of feelings that can flood one’s mind. This is because mariachi music does not belong to one special event, but it is played for a number of occasions, from simple ceremonies or celebrations like store openings to morbid gatherings such as funerals. There is a distinct sound that comes with mariachi music that it is almost instantly recognizable: the elegance of the violins, the…

Song Analysis Essay: Sleep by Eric Whitacre Eric Whitacre 's famous composition “Sleep” exemplifies a wonderful spin on Robert Frost 's poem “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” Eric whitacre had originally wrote Robert Frost 's poem to music but couldn 't publish due to copyright claims so in a panic he changed the words in his iconic piece to create “Sleep”. Before "Sleep” was even a concept a Texas woman came to Eric asking him to write a piece in remembrance of her parents…

Background Info on Gagaku Gagaku is a fusion of music and dance. Instrumentalist passed down their roles from generation to generation and performed for the imperial families. Although we are not entirely sure when it began, we know it was formally organized around the Tenth Century. Gagaku has three forms songs along with chanted poetry or Kayō, instrumental or Kangen, and dances along with music or Bugaku. Today we will be exploring Kangen. The music is mainly monophonic with moments of…

Jack and Clara, two high school students, have spent years excelling their skills in their school band. After six short years, they are the leaders of the clarinet section, showing the Freshman what music can feel like when they just take a minute to feel it. Although they share the same type of instrument and passion, their style and posture set these two apart, but these differences show just how unique the band is. The personality and the style of a musician is greatly portrayed through the…

Influences of this Century Ranging from rock and roll to classical and even to hip-hop, music has been a major influence in the lives of the people of this planet since its creation. In the words of LeQuita C. Harrison, in the article titled, The Affects of R&B Music in Gender&Youth, “Music has been around for centuries captivating the hearts and minds of people all around the world” (2013). Specifically, the music created by contemporary R&B artists in this century has been some of the most…

One of the greatest musicals of all time is The Phantom of the Opera due to its powerful and strong music. One could imagine that with its fame, the musical would inspire quite a few musical covers of its main songs. The central, and most famous, song of the musical, which goes by the same name, “The Phantom of the Opera”, has had many covers, many of which are quite successful. A successful cover is not easy to create; Jeff Turrentine, an editor for the OnEarth magazine, understands that…

cheerful as we wait for the curtains to be drawn into the sky. The performance starts. A woman as beautiful as an angel emerges through the darkness of the moonlit sky with hair as glistening as stars. As she dances through the clouds of awe - with music as her wings - and lights the stage with her flamboyance and elegance of a Vermillion bird. She stares towards the crowd with her gentle yet piercing gaze. Gaining people's eyes to her flawless face and directing everyone's attention to her…