Music Studies papers

This paper reviews Manu Dibango's autobiography "Three Kilos of Coffee".

A comparative analysis of Peter Gabriel's "Solsbury Hill" to Erasure's cover of it.

A discussion on the popular music of the 1990s and the early 21st century.

A look at the life and times of African pop-cultural legend Fela Kuti.

A look at the innovative music of composer Debussy.

A review of the CD "The Eminem Show".

An analysis of two of American composer Philip Glass' film scores.

A comparative analysis of Mahler's "Fourth Symphony" to Beethoven's "Ninth Symphony".

A review of Samuel Barber's "Excursions Sonata".

A discussion on elements and form in Bach's First Brandenburg Concerto.

A review of literature connecting rap music and youth violence.

A description of the use of music therapy to treat older patients with neurological disorders.

A review of the musical styles and influences of Claude Debussy, Duke Ellington and John Cage.

An analysis of Puccini's "La Boheme".

An analysis of Khatchaturian's violin concerto.

A discussion of the role of New Orleans in the development of jazz.

An analysis of the dueling themes of reason and passion in the Khatchaturian concerto for violin.

An analysis of Puccini's romantic opera "La Boheme".

An analysis of the lyrics to The Doors song "The End".

An examination of music as a primary clinical intervention for patients suffering from pain.

Examines the link between violent music on MTV and aggression in children.

A social analysis and comparison of the Anthony Burgess novel "A Clockwork Orange" and the 1971 film version to the punk rock movement.

An analysis of the current issues concerning music copyright in Australia.

This paper examines the musical influence and substantial impact of the Beatles, whose music defined a generation.

An overview of the evolution and influence of street dance and hip hop.

Examines research which deals with the benefits of music therapy among autistic children.

A look at piped music also known as background music and as "muzak".

This paper explains, using examples from ancient religions and from Judaism and Christianity, that sacred music is a way to bolster the message of divine communication.

This paper discusses Woodstock, a three-day music concert held at Woodstock, New York in August, 1969, which had a profound effect on the young people and their music.

This paper examines the life and musical accomplishments of legendary singer Bob Dylan, also known as "The Voice of a Generation."

This paper examines the music and history behind the legendary American group, the Beach Boys.

This well-researched paper details the life and accomplishments of Russian composer and musician Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky.

Reviews the book, "Chopin's Letters", edited by Henryk Opienski.

An examination of the affect of their environment on the works of eight classical composers.

A paper explaining how the music of every composer is shaped by the world in which he lived.

An overview of the definition and origins of jazz.

Examines the influences of jazz and African-American music on the successful musical, "Blast!"

Argues that mainstream music is not always considered good music.

Examines similarities in the way in which Claude McKay and Langston Hughes portray the power structure of the Harlem Jazz Club through their works.

An examination of Guillaume Dufay's music and its origins.

An examination of the works of the composer John Dunstable.

A book review of the popular book " Karaoke Nights" by Rob Drew.

An overview of this biography about jazz trumpeter Miles Davis by Ian Carr.

A discussion about the lieder (songs) which Mozart wrote and the influence these compositions had on future composers.

A look at how Beethoven's Choral Symphony helped shape the genre of the classical symphony.

A comparison between poet Dylan Thomas and singer/songwriter Bob Dylan.

This in-depth paper explores the life and many accomplishments of composer and musical genius Claudio Monteverdi, also known as the transformer of European music.

An exploration of Elvis Presley, the man and his music.

Examines the life and impact of this Baroque musician.

This essay argues that the national anthem of the United States and its imperial thinking should be changed.

Examines the history of the world's greatest musical, written by Andrew Lloyd Weber.

This paper discusses the history of the Russian Association of Proletarian Musicians (RAPM) in the context of the Soviet Cultural Revolution.

An examination how music is affected by situations.

This paper examines the life of the famous and controversial composer Gustav Mahler.

This paper explores the life of influential musician Bob Dylan from his birth in 1941 up to 1971.

This paper assesses and analyzes the film "Amadeus" based on the play by Peter Shaffer.

A study of Fryderyk Chopin's Opus 28, Preludes No. 12-19.

This paper discusses Bach's "Brandenburg Concerto" #6 (B-flat) on a Sony disk performed by the "Classic Music Studio" Orchestra of St. Petersburg, Alexander Titov, conductor.

A look at the life and times of the great musician Luthier Stradivari, also referred to as Stradivarius.

A comparison of the music styles of Joni Mitchell and Hector Berlioz.

A study of the influences on contemporary African-American music.

A review of the life and music of singer Eric Clapton.

An analysis of the Beatles John Lennon, using the twelve archetypes described in the Carol Pearson book "Awakening the Heroes Within".

This paper discusses the concept of taking a journey in the African-American spiritual and folk music.

A review of the life and music of guitarist Joe Satriani.

This paper discusses the hip-hop movement, or more specifically gangsta rap beginning in 1992, as an example of a pop music explosion similar to Beatlemania.

A review of the careers, music and stylings of Ann and Nancy Wilson, the sisters behind the women's rock band, Heart.

A review of Randy Weston's African-inspired jazz album "Uhuru Africa".

A review of the popular 90's band, "Brother Cane".

Examines theories on the origin and development of the musical absolute pitch.

Explores the origins of the form of music called hip hop.

This paper focuses on the symbolic use of music in Carson McCullers' novel "The Member of the Wedding."

A comparison of the Renaissance era with the Baroque era, focusing on the musical culture of both periods.

This paper reviews the compact disk "Disney Songs the Satchmo Way" on which Louis Armstrong presents Disney songs in his jazz style.

An analysis of the economic effect of Napster, Inc. on the music industry.

This paper reviews the jazz collection of five works by Miles Davis on the CD "Kind of Blue" in which he is joined by legendary players on piano, drums, bass, alto and tenor saxophone.

An analysis of a documentary about late rapper Tupac Shakur called "Tupac Resurrection".

A paper looking at why the modern Broadway musical genre is not faring as well as older musicals and revivals of shows.

A discussion of the history of jazz and some characteristics of this music form.

This paper discusses the life of Shostakovich and describes his piano and trumpet concerto with strings, No. 1, Opus 35.

A look at issues of gender equity and stereotyping in the setting of hip hop music and culture.

A history of opera and its composers over time.

A biography of the life of civil rights leader Marian Anderson.

This paper discusses the development and use of the horn during the Baroque era.

An examination of the relationships between various artists and the concepts of freedom of expression and the misconceptions of society.

A look at music television (MTV) and its influence on the music industry.

Examines how jazz music connects people in Toni Morrison's novel.

An overview of the life of Don McLean and his hit song "American Pie".

Describes an experiment for determining whether adolescents form stronger bonds while playing music together than playing basketball or video games.

An examination of the contributions of Johann Sebastian Bach that are generally unknown.

A general overview of the form and style of the category of music known as "blues".

This paper discusses the song "Fight the Power" by Public Enemy released in 1989 as a part of Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing" soundtrack.

An analysis of the influence of the Cruxshadows' song "Telemetry of a Fallen Angel" on the digital art of Mandem.

Presents information on 19th Century composer, Gabriel Faure's requiem in a bid to show how music matches textual meaning.

A technical analysis of the Noro Morales piece, "110 St. and 5th Ave."

A discussion about how electronic music developed and impacted contemporary music.

An overview of the life and musical achievements of this twelfth-century Christian composer.

This paper discusses the role of three genre that contribute to the success of the classic film "Singin' in the Rain".

An analysis of the symbolism of the music in James Baldwin's "Sonny's Blues".

This paper discusses the life of jazz musician Louis Armstrong especially his early formative years.