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"It's My Party", 2002.
An analysis of the lyrics of Leslie Gore's song "It's My Party."
861 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 30.95
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This paper critiques the words of the song "It's My Party" by Leslie Gore which depicts a woman of unknown age who is celebrating an important occasion in her life, only to find that the celebration is marred by the loss of her boyfriend. It discusses how the song portrays a woman in conflict, who has a lack of self, a bruised ego, and has some repressed feelings and emotions that allow her to become emotionally distraught by the behavior of others. It examines how she appears to be co-dependent and incapable of finding worth just in being with herself and how she needs validation from others. Only when she feels that another is in pain and that she has Johnny back, does she find equilibrium again.
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"Perhaps, she is employing an inverted look at her life. How can Johnny, her fantasy man be causing her such pain? She does not seem to be able to distinguish between fantasy and reality enough to realize that if indeed Johnny is real and this is her birthday party, then the pain is real. It is the reality of the moment and the event that is causing her pain, not the fantasy that she has created.
People make numerous transformations throughout their life and the individual epitomized in the lyrics of this song has not learned that life does not always provide immediate gratification. She indicates that she is wallowing in her pain by dancing alone, that she wants to be left alone and that only Johnny can make her happy."
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Frank Sinatra, 2002.
A biography of the life and career of the legend Frank Sinatra.
3,686 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 102.95
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This paper outlines the life story of the entertainer Frank Sinatra also known affectionately as Ol' Blue Eyes and respectfully Chairman of the Board. It discusses how, for a first-generation Italian-American, Frank Sinatra surpassed all expectations he or his family ever had. He literally climbed to the top of the mountain of success and stayed there and even after death, he is revered. It examines some of the stories surrounding his connections to the Mafia and how he palled around with Presidents, slept with their wives, bedded practically every female star in Hollywood, had a recording career that fills a book, won an Oscar, fought for civil rights before it was a popular cause ,and helped countless people financially. It describes how he's been known as an angel of mercy, rescuing people from life and death situations and also as a brute as well, sending guys to beat up someone who fell in his disfavor. It's difficult at times to tell truth from fiction regarding Frank Sinatra. Nevertheless, one thing is certain, an absolute fact, Sinatra is a legend.
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"Born Francis Albert Sinatra on December 12, 1915, in Hoboken, New Jersey, he was the only child of Dolly and Anthony Martin Sinatra. He worked for the Jersey Observer unloading trucks during his teenage years (Sinatra pg). He soon became of copy boy and had aspirations of becoming a journalist. When the editor told him that copy boys "don't know enough to be reporters," Sinatra promptly enrolled in secretarial school, studying English, typing and shorthand (Sinatra pg). "
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Independent Music Industry, 2002.
Examining different factors relating to the independent music industry and the challenges it faces.
817 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 0 sources, $ 29.95
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This paper analyzes and examines the multitude of issues related to the independent music industry. Part II gives a brief overview of the music industry. In Part III, factors leading to the development of an independent music industry are discussed. Part IV outlines the incorporation of alternative music industry into the mainstream with the emergence of grunge music is reviewed.
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"According to Rare Vinyl Network, independent music is defined as "literally, music released by record labels independent of control by multinational conglomerates; more specifically, bands that descended from the late seventies and eighties college rock." Currently, there are approximately six major record companies (BMG, CEMA, MCA, Polygram, Sony, and WEA) that are in control of the record market. The economic power of these conglomerates restricts how contemporary music is available and is portrayed to consumers. The mainstream music industry is regulated, whereby popular music has become a business rather than an art."
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Music Teachers and Classroom Strategies, 2002.
Discussing various strategies and theories used by music teachers in the classroom and new developments in the field.
1,285 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper begins by reveiwing literature on the topic of connections between intelligence and exposure to music (and especially exposure to classical music). But beyond simply reviewing the existing literature, this paper also provides an examination of new primary data into the issue through the inclusion of material taken from interviews performed for this paper with teachers of music who specialize in a range of ages of children and have worked both with those studying music intensively and those exposed to music on a more casual basis.
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"While some teachers introduce music into the classroom because they believe that it helps to improve children's ability to do certain specific intellectual tasks well (usually spatial-intelligence tasks, a point discussed in the next section) others believe that it has an overall beneficial effect of raising students' ability to concentrate."
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Elvis Presley, 2002.
A debate on whether Elvis Presley really died in 1977 or is still alive today.
789 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper examines how despite the many accounts detailing the death of Elvis Presley in 1977, speculation is still rife about whether 'The King' really died. It discusses how many people believe that Elvis Presley faked his own death and lives a considerably quieter, simpler existence today. It explores the evidence proffered by supporters in doubting the plausibility of Elvis Presley's death by looking at circumstances surrounding Elvis's death and burial, the circumstances leading up to his death and the events that occurred immediately after his death. It concludes that if one looks at the events before and after his 'accidental death,' in conjunction with Elvis' strange behavior in the weeks leading up to it, it does seem plausible that Elvis's death is a sham and he continues to walk amongst us.
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"Then there is the inordinate weight gain. Upon death, Elvis was reported to weigh 250 pounds. But, when the pallbearers carried the coffin, it weighed 900 pounds. The 'Wax Body' theory currently circulating posits the possibility that a wax body was made in the likeness of Elvis and put in the coffin. The extra weight of the coffin is a result of an air-conditioning unit installed in the coffin to keep the wax body from melting. This theory does provide an explanation for all the little discrepancies aforementioned. Then there are the discrepancies in the death certificate. A different weight figure is noted on the death certificate. It has Elvis down as 170 pounds instead of the 250 pounds Elvis is known to have weighed. In life, Elvis's vanity was renowned."
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The Baroque Roots of the Suzuki Violin Repertoire, 2002.
Examining the method of music education and teaching methodologies of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki (1898-1998).
1,324 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper examines the development of the Suzuki violin repertoire which became known as the Suzuki Method of education. It explores the way in which this repetoire was influenced by the Baroque music culture and how this developed into an entire school of thought. A history of the Baroque music period is provided and its different features analyzed to see in which way they impacted Suzuki's music.
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"The Suzuki violin repertoire, or that associated with the teaching methodologies of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki (1898-1998), had its beginnings in 1950 when Dr. Suzuki founded the Saino Kyoiku Kinkyu-kai (school of music education) in Matsumoto, Japan, where he began to teach violin playing through his specialized method in accordance with his own musical philosophies. By 1972, the "Suzuki Method" had spread throughout Japan and abroad as a result of other music teachers accepting his principles. Following this, additional materials were developed for other instruments, such as the viola, cello and the piano. Even today, his teaching methods live on in university studios, primary schools and musical institutes around the world."
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Introspective Attitude in Popular Music, 2002.
This paper discusses a movement that is redefining popular music, social consciousness, and the work of artists such as Eminem, Christina Aguilera and Pink.
815 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper discusses that what is new about the social consciousness movement is who is doing it and the methodology. The paper explains that the most atypical, controversial and seemingly anti social performers, Eminem, Christina Aguilera and Pink, are reaching out to the young people and bringing a positive messages about real life, real feelings, and real hope. The paper discusses the music of these performers and their evolution to social conscious music.
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"There may be no more controversial performer in popular music today than Marshall Mathers, AKA Eminem. Eminem has been portrayed as a misogynist, homophobic, foul-mouthed punk, but surprisingly he is at the forefront of the new music movement. This change is not going unnoticed. "Eminem's recent trend is to put out tracks with more of a meaning." In accordance with the new, more constructive musical philosophy, the song "Lose Yourself", from the 8 Mile soundtrack, is a brilliant anthem to believing in yourself."
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Popular Music, 2002.
An analysis of the effects of popular music on youth.
953 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper discusses the concern over the effect music lyrics have on youth, due to the explicit messages which are prevalent in many songs of today's popular music. The paper examines the escalation of the problem following the emergence of music videos. This issue is analyzed through examples of three song lyrics taken from three prominent artists of today - the band, Coldplay, the rapper Eminem, and John Mayer.
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"These lyrics in the Coldplay song are a thought-provoking one; it expresses the sentiments of the singer about the life that we lead in this world. "We live in a beautiful world" resounds the positive outlook the singer has to his world, however, the second line saying, "... we're sinking like stones..." shows how his positive outlook is clouded over by the negative fact that despite the wonderful world that we live in, the singer sees a negative aspect to it, that whatever we do to make our world a better place to live in, we are inevitably immersed in life's hardships and sufferings, just like the hopeless sinking of the stones the song describes. The last three lines of the song reiterate the fact that whatever positive things we have done in this world, we are again inevitably put in a situation wherein the worst possible things can still happen to us. "Don't Panic" illustrates the negative aspect of life as seen through the Coldplay band, and this message is extended to the listeners, the youth, who are easily influenced by the song's message because of the band's credibility and charisma as entertainers and performers."
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Renaissance and Baroque, 2002.
A comparison between Renaissance and Baroque musical styles.
1,005 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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The paper discusses the concept which is generally considered "Early Music," - the musical styles associated with the Renaissance period, beginning ca. 1450 and ending around 1600, and the Baroque period, commencing ca. 1620 until the death of Johann Sebastian Bach in 1750. The paper shows how these two styles share numerous musical traits which revolve around the application of stable harmony, polyphony and the progressive movement towards humanistic orientation. The paper shows how this contrasts to the musical style of the earlier Medieval period which was dominated by liturgical chant repertories.
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"The harmonic language was at times modal but more often than not was based on chord themes, such as rapid triads interspersed with much tonality. In Bach's case, this was known as the circle of fifths, a harmonic sequence with powerful chord progressions which took on the nature of "sweeping dynamics used for expressive purposes, much like modern-day improvisational techniques" (Masterson 324).
The role of dissonance in Baroque music cannot be downplayed, for it was at
times very influential with its long, drawn-out chordal suspensions characterized by appoggiaturas, or an embellishing note or tone preceding an essential melodic note or tone. The application of seventh chords, ninth chords and on occasion eleventh chords contributed to a vast array of melodic dissonance, often identified by large tonal leaps."
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Technology and Music, 2002.
A discussion on technology and innovation and their impact on the music industry.
710 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 25.95
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This paper considers the ways in which technology and innovation have challenged the music industry, with an economic perspective in mind, drawing on current articles and supports. In particular, it looks at the move from the LP to the CD and more recently, the innovation of MP3 technology which has forced the industry to make swift choices about marketing strategies. It evaluates the legal aspects of downloading free music from the internet and copyright violations through examples of lawsuits.
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"Even though bootlegged copies of popular albums had been available for decades, the poor quality of these products limited this impact on the music industry. But the emergence of the MP3 changed not only the way that consumers accessed product, but also the way that artists and their labels contemplated their business. The quality of the product offered by MP3 technology rivaled the CD market, leaving little room for consumer discretion in this regard."
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Love in the Arts, 2002.
A look at the issue of love in the arts by analyzing a song, a poem and a movie.
1,097 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 38.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the use of love as an ideal in the arts. It examines song lyrics by Tupac Shakur, the film "Pretty Woman" and the poem "The Bride of the Greek Isle," by Felicia Hemans. Specifically, the paper shows that the way that love is portrayed in the arts does not always live up to the romantic ideal.
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"The last lines of the poem help spell out the meaning, and give some feeling to the tragic story. Hemans seems to be saying that love and youth go together, and this is why the two newlyweds must die young. "Now the night gathers o'er youth and love!" is how she ends this poem, and it is a poignant moment, as we know Eudora has not only avenged her lover's death, she has also caused her own.
Love in this poem begins romantically, and then turns tragic, as real love does every day. The tragedy of love can be allowing yourself to love so much, to feel so much. Love can consume a person if they let it, and love can be just as dark as it is romantic. Consider the "love" that keeps a woman with a man who abuses her. This is the dark side of love, when it can turn ugly and even deadly, as it did in Hemans' poem."
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Napster vs. The U.S. Recording Industry, 2002.
An analysis of the economic model of the United States recording industry.
880 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper explores the economic principles of the recording industry's profit models. It illustrates the method of selective collusion among the large music corporations. The paper generates more awareness and understanding in the legal ramifications that ensued from the birth of Napster in the free distribution of copyrighted music files through the Internet.
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"The article "When the Music Stops" by Nick Wingfield in the November 2002 issue of the Wall Street Journal, relates an interview with the founder of Napster, Shawn Fanning, after the death of his company at the hands of the recording industry. Not only does it discuss Napster's creator's plans and what he thinks is the future of the on-line music industry, it also provides an insight into the economic principles at work in the recording industry. This paper endeavours to explore the economic principles concerning demand models and the practice of selective collusion among the big recording companies which are alluded to in the article, thereby generating more awareness and understanding in the legal ramifications that ensued from the birth of Napster."
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Giuseppe Verdi's "Otello", 2002.
This paper discusses in detail Giuseppe Verdi's opera, "Otello," based on the play by William Shakespeare.
2,115 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper discusses that, unlike the Rossini version of the same story, Verdi and Boito's opera "Otello" keeps the plot of the original Shakespeare story intact. This paper presents the opera in detail and denotes that the music and operatic forms are in keeping with the nature of each character. The author believes that the music and the drama are perfectly balanced in "Otello" because Verdi uses the music to further the drama and to create tones for each shift in dramatic emphasis.
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"Act II begins with an orchestral introduction that mirrors Iago's energy. Iago delivers his famous soliloquy "Credo in un Dio crudel" and expresses his credo of evil. Continuing to find ways to express Iago's shifting energy, Verdi orchestrates the credo in a way that hovers between arioso and aria, "its devious harmonic and formal twists continuing to the last." When Otello arrives, the two sing a duet that continues to the end of the act, lining the action and words of the entire act around this specific confrontation and the way Iago manipulates Otello during it."
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Johan Sebastian Bach, 2002.
A review of the works of the composer Johan Sebastian Bach.
2,619 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 78.95
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This paper provides a biography of the life and music of Johan Sebastian Bach, considered to be one of the greatest composers of all time and is celebrated as the creator of the "Brandenburg Concertos", "The Well-Tempered Clavier", the "Mass in B Minor", as well as numerous other masterpieces of church and instrumental music. It discusses how Bach brought together and synthesized the principle styles, forms and national traditions of his age, picking the best of each, andby bringing them together enriched them all. It provides a detail analysis of "Third Brandenburg Concerto", by looking at such issues as instrumentation, texture, framing, phrasing and mood.
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"In the Third Brandenburg Concerto, the strings act as an ensemble throughout the entire work, sometimes as a group, and at other times with one instrumental group, say the violins, are given emphasis. Throughout the entire piece, a heavy Italian influence is present. As may be guessed, the harmony is carried by the harpsichord, while the melodies are carried by the strings. In this case, the Bass and the three cello's carry the lower, heavier part of the melody while the lighter, higher part of the melody is carried by the violins and the violas. Although the harmonies are somewhat different, they work in concert. One harmony will take the lead and the other will fall back or disappear. They also work in concert with each other, playing off each other and using the other to emphasize the statement of the music."
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Rock 'n' Roll, 2002.
This paper examines whether rock 'n roll was a reflection of American culture.
1,310 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses rock 'n' roll and how music and art are products of the society from which they evolved. This research explores through example exactly what these songs tell us about the important issues of the time about racial injustice, poverty, and the Vietnam War. The author concludes that by exploring the music of an enraged generation, we can understand their actions and in turn a little more about ourselves.
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"History tells us about events that happened in a certain time, but the events themselves do no tell the whole story. Behind these events are thoughts and feelings. The advent of Rock n' Roll represented a crying out of the youth. he children of the 1950s were the teenagers and young adults of the 1960s. World War II was popular and everyone saw the need for it. Vietnam was not popular and this was evident in the war protest songs of the youth of the time. This research will explore through example exactly what these songs tell us about the important issues of the time about racial injustice, poverty, and the Vietnam War."
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