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Elvis and His Music, 2007.
An analysis on the musical successes and the personal downfalls of Elvis Presley.
843 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper discusses the life and music of Elvis Presley. It describes his background, his upbringing and his introduction into a career of music. The paper then describes Elvis' successes as a musician, both in the United States and internationally. It also looks into his personal downfall into drugs and alcohol and discusses the effect that celebrity had on him.
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"Although a gifted and musician and a good and generous human being, by the end of his life, Elvis had fallen into a state of decadence, drunkenness, drug abuse, and physical deterioration (Simon 1995). He had become bitterly disappointed with his life, and almost a desolate person, for celebrity had basically chewed up his creativity (Simon 1995). Guralnick writes that there were "fewer and fewer opportunities to withdraw from the spotlight, and with the ability to withdraw from the spotlight," he simply became consumed by it (Simon 1995). Ironically, his manager Colonel Tom Parker understood that one of the key elements of success is limited exposure of the artist to the public, otherwise, the public will consume the artist. However, Guralnick notes, "I think that it didn't work for Elvis because his creative outlet were not maintained at the same time...but some one like Bob Dylan, for instance, sought to recreate himself over and over again," thus he withdrew from the spotlight to do different things, to do new things, and this is perhaps the only way to survive in a celebrity-consuming age (Simon 1995)."
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Alfred Schnittke, 2006.
A look at the life and work of Russian composer, Alfred Schnittke.
2,515 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 76.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the life and work of Alfred Schnittke, said to be the most important composer to arise in Russia after Dmitry Shostakovich. According to the paper, Schnittke has also been listed as one of the leading avant-garde composers of the postwar era, even though he changed his own way of writing music as he developed through time.
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"Schnittke's String Trio (1985) is a homage to Alban Berg, and here Schnittke refers to the older composer's style in a general way rather than by using specific quotation. The whole piece is a complex set of variations or transformations of the opening material, with polyphonic density shared by the Fourth String Quartet and the Piano Quartet (both 1989, with the latter incorporating material from an unfinished piano quartet by Mahler). With is later chamber works, and in his symphonies, Schnittke reveals a greater textural transparency in his writing, something that is also apparent in both the Second Sonata for cello and piano (1993-4) and the Third Sonata for violin and piano (1994). "
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The Arpeggione, 2006.
A discussion regarding Johann George Staufer and the arpeggione.
2,365 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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This paper takes a look at an instrument called the arpeggione. The arpeggione is a string instrument developed by Johann George Staufer. This paper dissects the creation of the arpeggione and discusses why its specific qualities made it into a unique entrant into the viola family. The paper also examines music that has been specifically written for the arpeggione, and how it structurally differs from that of traditional music.
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"The lack of success with opera is a story that reflects on why the arpeggione sonata was written in the first place. Schubert entered into the opera scene mainly at the behest of his close friend. Schubert places a heavy emphasis on his friendships within this period and as a result, would write many of his pieces to express his devotion to friends and colleagues. Since he was a close friend Staufer, the maker of the instrument, probably requested that the sonata be written specifically for the arpeggione. There was no direct evidence that Schubert received payment or even a commission request for this piece. Therefore many contemporary critics term him the "composer of Friendship". Therefore as author Harmon Milner explains it, to understand Schubert's actual modus operandi, one must start by looking at his closest friends and colleagues, because they form the "epicenter of his motivation"."
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RIAA - Internet Music Downloads, 2005.
A review of issues surrounding downloading music from the Internet.
1,221 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper takes a look at music downloads. The paper reviews how music is downloaded via the Internet, and various issues relating to music downloads. The paper also discusses whether this is illegal or not.
Outline:
Introduction
How Music is Downloaded from the Internet
The Threats of Music Downloading
Music Downloading : Why is it Illegal?
Conclusion
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"At first, it may seem that ease of downloading music from the Internet will produce nothing but positive impact to the consumers. They will be able to get and enjoy music for free. They will be able to share music to their friends without limits or boundaries. However, the fact remains that copying or downloading music from the internet is piracy. It is copying without proper consent from the real owners. It is copying and reproducing without notifying the people who have shed great efforts in producing such music. Thus, honor, credibility and integrity of the consumer is being wage. "
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The Story of Opera 1590-1650, 2007.
This paper traces the development of Opera in Renaissance Europe.
2,433 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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This paper explores and examines the development of Opera during the Renaissance in Europe. The author describes the desire of Renaissance artists to emulate classical Greece and Rome, and how this influenced music of this time. The author discusses several composers and the impact of their works. The evolution of singing style is also addressed. The author concludes by acknowledging the new genre that these musicians created at the end of the Renaissance period.
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"The first composers of opera - in the period 1590 to 1650 - were faced, therefore, with the difficulties of "reconstructing" a lost art. As they had little to work from save for theories, it was inevitable that their creations should proceed in different directions. Though all agreed that operas should be entirely sung, composers faced the problem of connecting actual songs, or arias, with the sung dialogue of the recitative. The striving to achieve a seamless linkage between the powerful sentiments expressed by the aria, and the need to fill in the "back story" through use of recitative was emblematic of a basic philosophical goal of the Renaissance period. "It reflects the paradigmatic views of its time--in particular, views of the mind/body relation. Early opera had no unconscious; it was not yet dualistic. Philosophers looked for ways to make soul and substance one." For many composers of opera, however, this presented an interesting dilemma i.e. if opera was essentially a performance of song, was not the quality of the singing the most important feature? Giulio Caccini discourse at length on the beauty of the voice, and on the idea that only the solo voice can attain to true virtue. "
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Blind Musicians and Music, 2006.
A review of the amazing contributions of blind musicians to music.
1,504 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper takes a look at various blind musicians and the contributions they have made to the music world. The paper discusses the life and work of Blind Tom, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles and Blind Lemon Jefferson.
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Review and Discussion
Background and Overview
Contributions of Blind Musicians
Conclusion
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"By the time he reached his majority, Blind Tom possessed a repertoire of hundreds of pieces, all contained in his memory alone. In would appear, that in this individual's case, the inability to see also accentuated his other auditory abilities: "Tom's memory extended to other auditory information besides music: he could repeat without error conversations of up to fifteen minutes that he had overheard. He could also sing back songs in French or German (which, of course, he could not understand) after only one hearing" (Winner, 1996, p. 134). While musical savants may be the rule rather than the exception when it comes to musical genius, there are some well-known examples of blind musical prodigies as well but these musicians have not received as much attention. According to Haroutounian (2000), musical prodigies in general typically reach an advanced stage of development quickly and are capable of pursuing professional careers at an early age; however, some musical prodigies tend to experience a sort of "mid-life crisis" when they reached adolescence: "What happens to the bird who sings and doesn't know how it sings? That's what happens to child prodigies. They wake up and ask themselves dangerous questions about how they do it -- and they have no answers" (Haroutounian, 2000, p. 3). Furthermore, Goldstein (1998) reports that most traditional colleges and universities are ill-prepared to address the special needs of musical prodigies in general and blind students in particular, so it is a wonder that there are any professional blind musicians at all, but some persevere and these individuals are discussed further below."
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Music Therapy and Alzheimer's Disease, 2007.
This paper describes the use of music therapy with Alzheimer's patients.
991 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper presents an examination of the impact that music has on Alzheimer's disease. The writer explores the reduction of Alzheimer's symptoms that have been shown with the use of music therapy and explores future use of the therapy. The author concludes that music therapy has proven itself to be a mainstay in Alzheimer's patients comprehensive treatment plans.
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"In recent years medical science has made advances that have provided a longer lifespan than ever before, however, with that lifespan increase comes a higher incidence of Alzheimer's disease. While Alzheimer's disease can strike at any age it is typically seen in the elderly and the symptoms can be devastating. People watch their parents lose their memories, forget who they are and become a danger to themselves with their forgetful actions. "
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The Development of Jazz and Blues, 2007.
This paper discusses the development of jazz and the blues in America.
985 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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In this paper, the writer introduces, discusses, and analyzes the development of jazz and the blues. The roots of these two forms of American music are traced. The author also explores the influence of African-American slave music on these forms of music. Several notable jazz and blues artists are discussed. The author concludes by stating jazz and blues are popular forms of music throughout the world.
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"Some of the more recognizable blues artists include Robert Johnson, Billie Holiday, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Charlie Patton, Son House, T-Model Ford, Howlin' Wolf, BB King, Muddy Waters, and Leadbelly (Gioia). Many jazz musicians have influenced the music and become famous in their own right, too. Early musicians include Scott Joplin, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, and many others. Jazz continues to evolve today, with "smooth jazz" gaining in popularity, and modern influential artists include Wynton Marsalis and Kenny G. Advocates included many black and white writers of the times, such as Richard Wright and Langston Hughes, who recognized the importance of the music and helped spread interest about it around the world."
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Sam Cooke, 2007.
This paper examines the success and popularity of Sam Cooke's song "Only Sixteen".
967 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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In this article the writer describes Sam Cooke's "Only Sixteen" as a timeless song with a strong message for both the youth who listen to it as well as an older audience. The writer claims that though this song only reached #28 on the US pop singles charts, it still deserves to be listed among the great songs like Carl Perkins' "Blue Suede Shoes", Fats Domino's "Ain't That a Shame", Johnny Cash's "I Walk the Line" and the others in the list of hits. The writer notes that one thing that this song has in common with the other songs on this list is that it sings of the trouble that can happen in love. The writer concludes that this wide appeal as well as the strength and value of the message this song delivers is what makes this song great, and is one more piece of evidence to prove the greatness of Sam Cooke himself.
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"Another thing that these songs have in common is the fact that the majority of them are lyrically driven with deceptively simple arrangements. The time period of many of these pieces, however, serves as a background to understand that much of the music in these pieces are extremely innovative even if they aren't necessary meant to be the focal point of the piece. In "Only Sixteen" it seems only logical to have Cooke's bright, flawless voice as the focal point of the song. This isn't to say that the arrangements are not noteworthy. Clearly the music is quite innovative for its time."
"Of course it isn't simply the subject matter and lyrical drive that places these songs together. The crossover appeal of most of these songs cannot be denied."
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Teaching Music, 2007.
A look at the article "The Movie in Your Head" by Christof Koch that explains students' mind processes as pertains to music education.
1,329 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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The paper explains that if we develop a clear idea of how the mind develops and operates, we can potentially learn to affect any change necessary for a child to perform desired tasks. The paper discusses how this idea has profound and exciting implications for the field of education, especially music. The paper examines the article "The Movie in Your Head" by Christof Koch. Koch shows how perception is not simultaneous when it comes to multiple stimuli and when presented with similar information in quick succession, the mind will tend to "mask" one object or sensation with the one that immediately followed it. The paper also discusses how altering the learning environment of students can help to improve performance.
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"The implication and application of the vast amounts of knowledge that has been collected about the human processes behind learning is nearly infinite. Though the brain is a far more complicated organ than any piece of machinery, the ideas of basic structural integrity can still be applied. Essentially, if you understand how and why a machine works, then the potential for you to manipulate that machine knows no bounds. Even if the machine is not inherently capable of doing something that you would like it to do, if you know the fundamental principles as well as the mechanical operations of the machine, then you know what to add, take away, or change a little in order for the machine to work in the manner in which you would like it to."
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Artistic and Cultural Movements in the 20th century, 2007.
This paper portrays the trends in art, music and literature that emerged in 20th century France.
1,175 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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The paper discusses how the late 19th and early 20th centuries enjoyed a prolific variety of artistic and cultural movements that forever changed the faces of visual arts, literature and music. The paper describes how the early 20th century in particular seemed to be a time ripe for intellectual and creative innovation. The paper mentions Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway and Josephine Baker as a part of this amazing community of artists. The paper illustrates how Paris of the early 20th century experienced an epidemic of creativity that spilled over and infected countries around the world and started the ripples that would eventually build up to crashing waves of major artistic movements.
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"Paris reacted to the end of the war with absolute jubilance. It seems like a logical consequence that after facing half a decade of fear, violence, death and disease the city would explode into an atmosphere that nurtured anything that smacked of life. Drinking, drugs, sex, and the Running of the Bulls lured many up-and-coming and some already established artists to the city (Seigal 18). An unprecedented mingling of great minds and talents created such an artistically charged atmosphere left even the dullest among them inspired and eager to create. The city became an artist's Mecca, drawing in talents of all caliber and envy from those who couldn't make it."
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