Bobby McFerrin attempted to demonstrate how certain music elements can be common for numerous people on the level of collective subconscious. The music demonstration of the pentatonic scale immediately proved that all people in the room were perfectly familiar with it and knew the notes at times before McFerrin voiced...
Bob Dylan is one of the most notable singer-songwriters of the 20th century. While he has a plethora of memorable songs, his songs “Like a Rolling Stone,” “The Times They Are a-Changin,’” and "Things Have Changed" tend to stand out above the rest, and not just because of their universal...
Part I: The Artist and the SongBob Marley was born and raised in Jamaica, a nation and island in the Caribbean. The island’s population is descended by former slaves of the British companies who kept sugar and other plantations. Bob Marley grew up in Nine Mile, a small village in...
Even though African American songs may never explicitly state it, they often reflect black people’s consciousness about racism or their experience of racism. Mamie Smith, Billie Holliday, Ray Charles, and Jay-Z: what unites these black singers? Through their song lyrics, they have expressed their negative perception of the existing racially...
In Across the Universe, the Beatles evoke thoughts of relaxation and meditation. The effect of both their lyrics and the music behind them is calming, though repetitive. Strumming just a few notes over and over, they chant, “Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup,” and, just...
In this case, I would say No; defendant’s promise to pay off the mortgage was not enforceable against the state. This is because Presley’s promise was an unjustified promise that was not supported by consideration. By a gratuitous promise, it meant that the particular promise was unjustified thus unenforceable against...
In “The Record Industry's Decline,” the authors examine the state of the music industry at what may have been the most important turning point. Written in 2007, the article focuses on the Napster “revolution,” how the public accessed music online, and how industry executives missed their opportunity to survive the...
The Beatle I believe has had the most influence on the type of music I enjoy is John Lennon. I listen to a variety of music, so I do not follow just a specific genre of music or what is popular. I can enjoy modern electronic music and older ballads...
In my concert poster for the Beatles final tour in the United States of America, my intent was threefold. Firstly, I wanted to acknowledge the importance of the Beatles’ musical influence in the United States on the level of pop culture and rock n roll music and its subgenres more...
