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Who Owns this Song?, 2001.
This essay discusses the current controversy over music dissemination and sales via the Internet.
1,240 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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This paper examines the ongoing and evolving process of selling and disseminating music through the Internet. The author discusses how such activity has provoked a number of economic as well as artistic debates for the music business and for the computer and technology businesses that allow such technology to be accessed. This paper particularly focuses on the anti-trust issues that have arisen over the course of this debate.
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"First of all, the issue of disseminating music over the Internet provokes the perplexing question of who really ?owns? the commercial product of a pieces of music, anyway? Is the owner the person or persons who simply hear the tune and keep humming it? Is the owner the musician who produces the product? Or are the owners the music companies musicians have signed artistic rights to? Clearly, to survive musicians must be able to charge for the product they produce, and the companies have control over the specifics of how to market that product. But once a song is in the public sphere, do not consumers have a right to ?pass on? that music product in ways that they see fit, even if those ways may inhibit the sales of recordings of that music?"
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"Songs of Innocence" and "Songs of Experience", 2008.
An analysis of the combination of William Blake's poems, "Songs of Innocence" and "Songs of Experience."
1,741 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper focuses on William Blake's two poems, "Songs of Innocence" and "Songs of Experience." It aims to show how the two poems together form a seamless whole that aim to portray the world as seen by what Blake calls "the two contrasting states of the human soul." The paper analyzes the poems in the context of the mythology put forth in Blake's prophetic works. Illustrations of the poems are included with the paper.
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"As the poems of Songs of Innocence and of Experience show, Blake's account of the Fall at work within the human soul is more descriptive than it is moralistically sentimental. His much more nuanced view is of innocence as a state of unification and creative power but a lack of agency, and of the fall to experience as the inevitable and necessary process of individuation, bringing with it subjectivity and its more varied perceptions. Interestingly enough, in this conception of the Fall, Blake anticipated, as Abrams notes, the "fall" that is the malaise of modern culture, essentially "a mode of psychic disintegration and of resultant alienation from oneself, one's world, and one's fellow human beings" (39). In this respect at least, Blake was indeed prophetic."
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"Songs of Innocence" and "Songs of Experience", 2003.
A discussion on how William Blake's "Songs of Innocence" and "Songs of Experience" can be considered both complex and simple.
1,698 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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Through the analysis of various poems such as "The Lamb" and "The Tyger" and "London", this paper contends that both the 'Songs of Innocence', and the 'Songs of Experience' are simple and complex. It looks at how they exist on a number of levels, having at once simple meaning, and complex analogy symbolism to further give expression to the poetry. The paper also examines how the conflicting simple and complex natures of the poetry gives rise to more thought on behalf of the reader.
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"The innocent child who speaks in 'The Lamb' does so freely, however, seemingly the child's innocence prevents it from grasping correctly the allusion it has made. Although obviously in Christianity God has a connection with all living things, the child makes the connection with the lamb, and then compares it with "He" who became a little child. This is a reference to 'The Lamb of God', or Jesus Christ. The aforementioned innocence of the child blinds it from understanding that 'The Lamb of God' was a sacrifice, and so in making such a comparison he is stating both the lamb and himself are akin to a sacrifice. This meaning, taken from the further, more complex reading, may make the question of the first line, "Little Lamb, who made thee?" more poignant, in the face of whether or not the Christian God is so benevolent."
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Song of Songs, 2008.
A discussion on the reasons for the inclusion of the Song of Solomon in the Bible.
1,999 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper comments that the "The Song of Solomon" is one of the most controversial pieces in the Old Testament due to its erotic nature and references to sexuality. The paper then relates that many believe the Song of Songs does not belong in the Bible, and certain faiths refuse to include it, while others believe it is an essential part of the Bible with an important message. The paper also relates that still others feel it is essential as a sexual primer for a committed, married, heterosexual couple. The paper then examines arguments for including the Song of Songs in Holy Scripture, but acknowledges that the reasons are varied and yet all are valid to the people who support them.
Outline:
Classifying the Books of the Bible
Song of Solomon as Allegory
Song of Solomon as a Message of Love
The Song of Solomon and Symbolism in Literature
The Denial of Desire
Conclusion
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"Why is the Song of Solomon included as scripture? One conjecture is that, purportedly embarrassed by the frank sensuality in the Song of Songs, "many (ancient) commentators have labeled the work an allegory - a fictional narrative in which characters, objects, and actions symbolize some higher truth. To Jews, the Song became an allegory of Yahweh's love for Israel; to Christians, it became an expression of Christ's love for his "bride," the church" (Harris, 2007, p. 263). These labels indicate that the erotic nature of the poem is actually a spiritual, rather than physical, element. The "higher purpose" the ancient commentators placed on the Song of Songs belies the frank sexual nature of the poems (the Songs are a collection of poems)."
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?Songs of Innocence? and ?Songs of Experience?, 2002.
Examines these collections of poetry by William Blake.
838 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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William Blake's "Songs of Innocence" and "Songs of Experience" were written between 1788 and 1801 and contain a collection of nineteen individual poems and twenty seven poems, respectively. This paper looks at whether Blake's works could still be enjoyed and understood if the individual poems within the collections were read independently and not within the context of the collection. The paper uses evidence from the poems to show that ultimately, the poems should be read as part of the collection to be appreciated.
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"The individual poems do not describe the whole of the human experience because they approach life from the perspective of either innocence or experience. In order to appreciate Blake's comment on the human condition, they must be read in the context of the collection as a whole. "Songs of Experience" is a retort to the "Songs of Innocence." Together they capture the loss of security each of us experiences as we move from childhood into adulthood, and the longing for the innocence we leave behind. Blake's treatment of this state of being endures because it a universal expression of our common nostalgia."
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Owning a Dog vs. Owning a Cat, 2002.
Overview of the differences between caring for a dog and caring for a cat, and an analysis of which pet better suits a person with a busy schedule.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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The battle between dog owners versus cat owners has been brewing for centuries. Each side thinks that they own the best type of pet. This paper examines the issue of owning a dog versus owning a cat, including an analysis of which is better if you have a busy schedule, how much attention and interaction is required of these animals, as well as the basics of how to care for a dog versus how to care for a cat.
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The Book of Songs, 2005.
An in-depth analysis of the ancient Chinese "Book of Songs".
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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The paper discusses the ancient Chinese "Book of Songs," a book of poems each of which is set to music so it can be sung. The book consists of 305 poems categorized into folk songs, ceremonial songs, and sacrificial songs, based on their content and the style of the music. The paper examines the various styles of songs that make up the book and how these songs were used to celebrate many occasions.
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"Chinese literature has a long history that begins with Shi Jing, or the Book of Songs. The original title of the work was Shi (Poems) and later Shi Sanbai (Three Hundred Poems). Each of the poems was set to music so it could be sung. The book finally consisted of 305 poems categorized into folk songs, ceremonial songs, and sacrificial songs, based on their content and the style of the music. Folk songs were popular among the people and made up the best part of the book. Ceremonial songs and sacrificial songs were sung primarily on sacrificial or ceremonial occasions as a means of eulogizing the merits and virtues of the Son of Heaven and of his forefathers (Churchill paras. 1-2). Shi Jing is one of the seminal works of Chinese Civilization, serving this role along with the Book of Changes (Yi Jing), the Book of History (Shu Jing),.."
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CD: "Disney Songs the Satchmo Way", 2005.
This paper reviews the compact disk "Disney Songs the Satchmo Way" on which Louis Armstrong presents Disney songs in his jazz style.
915 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 32.95
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This paper explains that, on "Disney Songs the Satchmo Way", Louis Armstrong re-interprets the music of very familiar songs associated with Disney by adding a jazz flair to each song resulting in a more enjoyable sound than in their original format. The author points out that the new style actually makes the songs a much mellower flavor, which flows along nicely instead of being choppy in places as in the original Disney style. The paper analyzes the songs "Chim Chim Cher-ee", "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo", "The Ballad of Davy Crockett" and "When You Wish upon a Star", all of which definitely have that New Orleans flavor with trumpets, trombones and various brass instruments playing Disney tunes.
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"Another aspect that struck me was my attitude towards the kind of songs being performed. I had always thought of these tunes as children's songs, just funny, cartoon type lyrics and music. The way, in which these tunes were performed by Louis Armstrong, I could actually see some of them making it onto the charts. Even though they are suppose to be fun songs, the new format somehow gave them a little more seriousness. "
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Bob Marley's Songs, 2005.
An examination of how reggae music in general and Bob Marley's songs in particular, are expressions of protest.
2,325 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 2346 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses two of Marley's songs: "Redemption Song" and "Get Up, Stand Up" and examines the protest behind the songs. Additionally, the paper focuses on why Marley chose to present his protests against the political system, racism and social inequality through his music and how Marley's unique style characterizes his works. Finally, the paper discusses how Marley's songs altered the conventional ideas of reggae style and the religious movement known as Rastafari and discusses how Marley's music was able to inspire a nation and her people.
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"Throughout history, expressions of protest have come from a variety of sources and through a vast plethora of mediums. From paintings to poetry, protest works have helped to shape many causes, and have in many cases even influenced the outcome of the cause for the protest. This type of influence and the ability to affect masses of people simultaneously is perhaps best shown in the world of music."
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Canadian Owned Investment, 2007.
This paper discusses how free trade affected Canadian-owned capital.
2,878 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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In this article, the writer looks at the historic patterns of Canadian-owned investment capital since the middle of the last century and explores how investment patterns were impacted by the arrival of the Free Trade Agreement. Specifically, the paper delves into which industries appear to be receiving Canadian investment capital, which ones are not, if that investment capital is staying in Canada, who among Canadian investment capital owners appear to be benefiting from the free trade regime, and what the future holds for Canadian-owned capital and those who determine to which ends it is put. In the final analysis, the writer maintains that Canadian-owned capital, largely because of free trade, will become more internationalized, more concentrated in service sectors, and more aggressively invested.
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Introduction
Historic Patterns of Canadian-Owned Capital Investment - From the 1950s Onward
The Introduction of Free Trade: How it Impacted Canadian-Owned Capital
Conclusion
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"As one might expect, Canadians have long sent their disposable investment capital south of the border; indeed, by about the middle of the twentieth century, Canadians were sending more investment capital to America than they were to any other country. By the early 1960s, Canadians also constituted the largest group of foreigners engaging in "issue borrowing" in New York - so it is evident that many Canadian investors and borrowers preferred to deal with New York at least much as they did Toronto or Montreal. Naturally, this investment approach rather complicated nationalist policies put forward by Canadian governments which would have preferred that investment monies remain in Canada."
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Classic Rock Song Analysis, 1999.
A sociological analysis of the song "Money", by Roger Waters (1981) and "Feel Like a Number" by Bob Seger (1978).
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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The writer looks at the song ?Money?, and raises the following points - Roger Waters? references to our social hierarchy, how his ideas relate to Thorstein Veblen's 'Theory of the Leisure Class', and class discrimination. This song brings to light concerns about our current economy. Bob Seger's song, "Feel Like A Number," also deals with the social hierarchy from the perspective of the workers that make up the majority of our society. This song has been related to Merton?s Strain Theory for sociological purposes.
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The song "Money" seems to deal with people and their desire to possess more money. The song also implies that money is not such a wonderful thing to attain beyond a certain amount based on the fact that it gives the person too much power, or rather the belief that he has power. It seems to be broaching the idea of capitalism with skepticism. The message seems to be claiming that those with money and power let it get to their heads and do very little to help change the situations for those less fortunate. In a sense, Waters is disagreeing with the functionalist view that our society will work itself out. He words it as though he feels that it is dysfunctional in our society to allow the wealthy to hold their earnings with an iron grip.
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Spiritual Messages in Songs, 2002.
Discussion of three songs that contain spiritually healing messages.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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Songs often contain spiritual messages that can help those who are either victims of unpleasant circumstances or lack the courage to overcome misfortunes. The lyrics of many such songs urge people to face life with a cheerful and positive attitude. This paper discusses three such songs, which contain substance because they transcend any particular space or time and thus carry a universal message of wisdom and courage. The paper also focuses on such things as tone of the song, its central theme, rhyming, significance of oft-repeated lines etc.
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Work in Songs, 2006.
An analysis of song lyrics to determine the underlying message in each.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper looks at the lyrics and music of eighteen songs to see what they say about work, about workers, and about the effects of work on the worker.The paper reviews songs like "Old Man River," showing how this song has a plaintive power in keeping with its role in Showboat as the song of a black workman linked to the river and seeing himself as humbled by comparison. The Jim Croce version uses slightly different lyrics, but the underlying sense of the humble worker acing the eternal river remains.
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"The music creates a certain sense of melancholy at the same time. The song says much about the worker in a natural setting and how he or she relates to the enormity of the job. 16 Tons This song has a low-down, almost conspiratorial sound, in part from Ford's deep voice. The song evokes the work of the miner and says much about how the individual is overwhelmed and even exploited by the company for which he works, a company that keeps him in hock by selling goods to him from its own store. The song suggests the plight of the worker, who expends all the energy and reaps few of the rewards."
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Songs versus Sonnets, 2008.
Compares songs and sonnets using examples from William Shakespeare and Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
1,525 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper explains that both the poetic forms of songs and sonnets are common ways that individuals throughout the ages have expressed their thoughts and feelings, quite often but not exclusively about romantic love. While songs often have some form, such as a refrain, a repeating phrase or a melody, sonnets must adhere to a very specific structure. The author presents the history and construction of songs and sonnets. The paper relates that the fact that a song occurs during a play means that the audience likely wants to listen to something actively rather than take time to meditate on a few lines' meaning as they would for a sonnet.
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"In the second rhymed stanza, the poet thinks about how the sun shines too hot, dimming the gold complexion of the beloved. He is worried that chance or simply time can rob even a beloved of physical beauty. This is not merely a celebration of love, because the lover understands with foresight the transience of all love, all mortal existence, and realizes that earthly love is not for 'all time,' even though many songs celebrate the sensation that love will last forever. It is also abstract--the poet is not afraid simply that the beloved will leave him, but the fact that everything mortal fades and dies."
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Music and Song in "Othello", 2005.
A look at Shakespeare's use of song in his play, "Othello", as a way for the audience to better understand the characters in the play.
1,134 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper explains how Shakespeare's use of music and song in "Othello" strengthens our perspectives of the characters in the play and reveals the very distinct and opposite characters of Iago and Desdemona. On the one hand, the paper points out Iago?s songs reveal the depth to which he will go to manipulate others and control situations, while Desdemona's songs, on the other hand, reveal her innocence. Finally, the paper concludes that, in "Othello", Shakespeare demonstrates the power of music through the songs the main characters sing, while also illustrating that there can be more to music than meets the eye.
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"In his play, Othello, Shakespeare presents us with unusual opportunities to understand character through song. While we often think of music as a form of entertainment, Iago and Desdemona demonstrate another use of music with their songs. Iago successfully uses his songs to further his evil desires. In short, his songs are trick to get Cassio drunk. In contrast, Desdemona sings as a form of expression to release her inner feelings, most of which she cannot understand. Both of these characters demonstrate that the power of music not only lives beyond words but it can also change lives. Iago and Desdemona reveal more of their true selves through song."
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