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Calypso Music, 2005.
An analysis of the three main traditions that make up calypso music.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 11 sources, AU$ 64.95
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This paper discusses calypso music, the form of music indigenous to Trinidad, as oral poetry. The paper analyzes the type of poetry, repetition, rhyming schemes and piling that are found within calypso music. It specifically focuses on five songs and examines the ways they were written. The paper examines the three most important tradition in calypso - French, English and African.
From the Paper
"Calypso is a form of music indigenous to Trinidad. According to Keith Q. Warner in "The Language of the Calypso", "The modern calypsonian is the sum of many traditions, any of which may surface from time to time" (Warner 29). What this means is that there is no calypso that represents the entire genera perfectly. Three of the most important traditions in calypso are French, English and African. "
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Stephen Foster and Lowell Mason, 2005.
An argument about the importance of Stephen Foster over Lowell Mason on 20th century musical trends and institutions.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 128.95
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In this paper, the work of Lowell Mason and Stephen Foster has been examined in this study as to who had a greater impact on the 20th century music. The writer proposes that, although both contributed major achievements that brought more music to people, it is Foster that went farther than Mason in his ability to include racial integration outside of the white class system. Mason had played a large part in getting vocal education from professional musicians into the public schools, but did not alter musical styles or traditions in the way that Foster had done.
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"In this music history analysis, the work of Stephen Foster and Lowell Mason will be compared and contrasted through cultural and educational accomplishments that influenced 20th century music. Although Mason had made great accomplishments within the educational system in regards to music education, Foster brought about a greater understanding of folk music tradition that has surpassed the achievements of the Massachusetts native. In essence, the musical compositions of Stephen Foster were greater influences on the course of American music than those of Foster's educational achievement in music education. Lowell Mason (1792-1872) was a native of Massachusetts who accomplished a great feat in providing "public" music education in a time that only provided music from private institutions."
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John Cage, 2005.
An analysis of Asian meditative and religious practice, in the work of John Cage.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 38.95
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In this paper, through biographies and musical analysis brought forth on Cage as a multi-cultural composer, the idea of a unified eastern/western philosophical and musical tradition was pioneered through his efforts. In essence, John Cage's philosophy of silence, chance, and indeterminacy is actually a modern American product for certain external aspects of the Eastern originals served as the stimulant lending a mystic aura of "orientalism".
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"The aim of this music study will be to examine how Asian philosophical and religious concepts play a large role in how John cage composed his works. By revealing the Asian philosophical practices of Hinduism and Zen, one can realize why Cage chose 'silence' and the act of 'chance' in his compositions, as well through the indeterminacy of musical form. By analyzing various texts that define Cage's role in bringing 'orientalism' to the western musical tradition, one can clearly define the Asian philosophies and religious practices that Cage practiced within his own life. Through biographies and musical analysis brought forth on Cage as a multi-cultural composer, the idea of a unified eastern/western philosophical and musical tradition was pioneered through his efforts."
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The Historical and Musical Accomplishments of Amy Beach, 2005.
A discussion of the historical and musical accomplishments of Amy Beach, the first female American composer.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 38.95
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The paper discusses how, by being a woman in a patriarchal American society, Beach had to overcome great odds to have her music accepted in an all-male field. The paper further discusses how her music reached out beyond gender barriers, and helped this woman encompass a wide variety of feminist accomplishments in her lifetime. The paper concludes that by evaluating Beach's life as a woman composer, through her skills as a writer, one can realize the historical ramifications of feminist determination to be known as the first female American composer in United States history.
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"This music history study will examine the major accomplishments of Amy Beach, the first female American composer. In realizing the hardships of being a woman in a patriarchal American society, beach, Beach had to overcome great odds to have her music accepted in an all-male field. In relation to this, her music reached out beyond gender barriers, and helped this woman encompass a wide variety of feminist accomplishments in her lifetime. In essence, by evaluating Beach's life as a woman composer through her skills as a writer, one can realize the historical ramifications of feminist determination to be known as the first female American composer in United States history."
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African Music's Influence on Pop Music Culture, 2005.
An ethno-musicological study of African music's influence on western society's popular music culture.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 38.95
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The paper by examines various western artists, such as Paul Simon and David Byrne, and shows how African music plays an important part in how popular music is interwoven within the western musical tradition. The paper concludes that western music in North America has been greatly influenced by the music of South Africa and other traditional musical traditions from the African continent.
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"This ethno musicological study will examine the various African music influences that have become imbued within western pop music culture. By examining various western artists, such as Paul Simon and David Byrne, one can realize how African music plays an important part in how pop music is interwoven within the western musical tradition. In essence, western music in North America has been greatly influenced by the music of South Africa and other traditional musical traditions from the African continent."
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Music Publishing Company Business Plan, 2005.
A proposed business plan for a business in the field of musical publishing.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 89.95
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This paper reviews a business plan for an imagined musical publishing company. It contains a short description, a mission statement as well as short answers to thirty questions that cover the potential business plan. This paper also discusses four pieces of music that the company chose to represent with a short paragraph explaining why the choice was made."
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"Brave New World is in the business of acquiring and exploiting rights in musical compositions in the general filed of classical music and modern classical music in particular. It is a small, independent yet highly specialized company. This company is a sole proprietorship company dedicated to supporting the framework for new talents and artists who are trying to engage in this already established field as well as copyrights of old masters that may be on the market. Mission statement "To provide resources and contacts in the music industry for up and coming classical artists and to provide a platform for the, broadening, respect, appreciation and cultivation of classical music and its legacy today and in the future."
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British Music, 2005.
A look at the continuing problems faced by British musicians breaking into the American music scene.
4,050 words (approx. 16.2 pages), 16 sources, AU$ 231.95
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This paper considers why British bands and singers are not found on the charts as they once were and what is driving the process that keeps them from finding success with current record labels, noting that few British acts have managed to break into the American market in the last fifteen years or so, which really means they have failed to break into the world market, given that American producers control what the world hears in terms of popular music to a great degree.
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"In the 1960s, British acts were an important part of the American recording industry, with releases of the Beatles leading the way. The Beatles were followed by many other British acts that made inroads in the American market. This continued at a variable pace well into the 1970s, though more recently British acts have been largely ignored, with the exception of continuing acts like Elton John, Sting, and the Rolling Stones. Few British acts have managed to break into the American market in the last fifteen years or so, which really means they have failed to break into the world market, given that American producers control what the world hears in terms of popular music to a great degree. American tastes have been a determining factor for a century or more. "
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Music Industry Studies, 2005.
A discussion regarding the positive and negative elements of outside management and self-management in the modern music industry.
4,275 words (approx. 17.1 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 244.95
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This paper discusses how the positive aspects of self-management can be an advantage to artists that seek long-term success in the music industry. The paper uses the examples of Mick Jagger, Pink Floyd and U2 (McGuiness is actually considered a fifth member by Bono and the others) to relate how effective self-management may be a far more lucrative choice for musicians. According to the paper, they must be willing to take on more responsibilities, but they will certainly have more control over their music and contractual dealings.
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"This music industry analysis will examine the differing aspects of successful music management. By presenting various examples of famous musical acts with effective management, one can realize the benefits of loyalty in the techniques and decisions that create successful musical acts. A critical study of how modern music mangers create positive financial and legal choices for their clients is essential to the longevity and influence of such bands as U2, The Rolling Stones (Self-Managed), and other international musicians with strong management. In this manner, one can realize how management can be effective, without betraying the musical integrity that musicians need to focus exclusively upon. "
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"La Traviata", 2005.
Explores a scene in Giuseppe Verdi's opera "La Traviata."
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 64.95
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This paper discusses a scene in Giuseppe Verdi's opera "La Traviata". The paper considers the First Act and how it introduces the characters and the situation, foreshadowing much of what is to come while also showing the conflicts within the two main characters and between them as well. The paper notes how both action and music express the same ideas and emotional attitudes.
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"In the nineteenth century, the role of women in the theater was often either as victims or as sinners, often at one and the same time. As a rule, women who rebel against the strictures of their society were destroyed. An example is Violetta in La Traviata by Verdi: Violetta ValJry. . . finds she rebels without even trying. . . All around her, members of the family judge, execute, and lay down the law. She dances, she drinks. But the champagne she swallows has none of the grandiose vainglory of Don Giovanni's goblet; her steps are numbered and her lifetime."
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MP3, 2005.
An overview of file sharing with MP3s.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 89.95
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This paper discusses the widespread use of MP3s and of file sharing with MP3s. The paper notes that the music industry has so far failed to change its business plan to adapt to consumer preference in this new form of technology, resulting in conditions of likely long- term losses for the industry, and that the industry has to develop a model that it can accept that will allow consumers to download music.
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"This paper addresses the role of the modern music industry and its refusal to recognize that mp3 file sharing is not a threat but rather is the next generation of music. This paper takes the position that these companies should embrace this new technology in order to benefit from its use rather that continuing to fight against it and that the industry must find a marketing model that works for it in this new environment. The viability of the music industry is currently threatened through the emergence and use of a new form of technology, the peer- to- peer software platform, the use of which enables users to download music in mp3 file format. The accessibility and the flexibility of the mp3 file format strongly suggest that this type of file is likely to remain a preferred form of music acquisition by consumers. However, the music industry fails to change its business."
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The Unethical Piracy of MP3 File Sharing, 2005.
Examines policy solutions to protect the music industry.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 167.95
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In this paper, it is shown that illegal file sharing opponents feel it is their right to have music for free, but hold at the same time, the integrity of musicians to earn money for their music. However, there is no arbitration for the artist when music is shared between various entities on the Internet. The paper shows that when there is no regulation at all for music to be passed without a fee, the artist is invariably hurt by this activity.
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"Internet music piracy became a big issue since MP3 technology was invented, which has become a major issue in how corporate music industry deals with 'pirated' songs on the Internet. There are two distinct sides to the MP3 issue: (1) A war between the rights of MP3 users and illegal file sharing companies, and (2) those musicians and record companies that desire to control and regulate the profits of their music. While new technology advances, the musician and the record companies face new challenges for protecting the copyright of their music, since file sharing 'pirates' steal millions of dollars worth of music from them. Moreover, advanced compression techniques (MP3 format) that have been distributed across the Internet enable high quality music to be freely available to anyone on the Internet."
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"Guys and Dolls", 2005.
Examines the musical aspects of this 1955 movie.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 51.95
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"In this paper, it is shown that "Guys and Dolls" offers a limited range of vocal sensibilities that are needed to fulfill plot expectations and important cues for character development. Since Brando had not been able to sing as well as Sinatra or other members of the cast, it is clear that this limitation devolves the criterion for a successful film musical. The paper argues that without the full camera view to envision the dance movements of the Broadway, the film also is ineffectual in giving the full musical experience to viewers.
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"This movie review will analyze the cinematic ineffectiveness of Guys and Dolls (1955) in contrast to the theatrical "popularity" of the Broadway version. The basis of the Broadway production elicits a far greater range of songs, and with a more variety in how spatial movements can be placed in the theater. The film actually diminishes the wider format of a stage view, and limits the facets of movement, vocal projection, and presence of the actors. In essence, this film presents many innovative stage design principles found in theater, but lacks a "Broadway authenticity" due to the inexperience and limitations of cinematic direction and cast. The plot of Guys and Dolls revolves around Sky Masterson (Marlon Brando) and Nathan Detroit (Frank Sinatra) who make a bet on a romantic intrigue. Detroit needs the money from Masterson, since he wishes to get involved in a high stakes gambling venture."
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Influences on Wagner, 2005.
Examines how Buddhism and Schopenhauer influenced the work of Wagner.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 141.95
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This paper examines the influences of Buddhism and Authur Schopenhauer on the music of Wagner, in particular the opera "Tristan und Isolde". It shows how negation or death was connected to the idea of ending suffering by ending desire.
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"Religion, philosophy and music often combine in interesting ways. One of the most interesting types of combinations results from the growing exchange of ideas between cultures. This process has been occurring for hundreds of years, but has only really become a major phenomenon in the last 200 years. An excellent example of this type of exchange can be seen by comparing the religious philosophy of Buddhism and the emerging philosophies of philosophers like Arthur Schopenhauer (Landry). This combination of Eastern and Western philosophies has fundamentally changed concepts within Western philosophy. The change in western philosophy exemplified by Arthur Schopenhauer in turn influenced a wide range of other artists."
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"Hyperprism", 2005.
Examines how two different conductors interpret this piece of music by Edgar Varese.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 38.95
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This essay compares two interpretations of the same piece of music by two different conductors set twenty five years apart. The music in question is "Hyperprism," an experimental piece by Edgar Varese. The two conductors are Boulez and Chailly.
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"Edgar Varese wrote "Hyperprsim" in 1923. The piece is scored for woodwind, brass and a large array of non-pitched percussions. There are two notable performances of this piece: one by Pierre Boulez and the other by Riccardo Chailly. It is interesting to compare the two performances because Pierre Boulez revived the interest in Varese's music with his recordings from early 80s while Chailly offers the performances of the same pieces some quarter of the century later. The piece opens with a short percussion introduction before a trombone performs a short motif (0:10). Even though both conductors have similar tempi, Boulez takes this rhythmical opening less comfortable than Chailly does. At this first contact with the piece Boulez seems to be less secure in his understanding of the piece than Chailly is."
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"Fire and Rain", 2006.
A review of Ian Halperin's biography of James Taylor.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, AU$ 51.95
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There is little question that music has defined James Taylor's life and there is little question that it reflects him as a person. This paper examines Ian Halperin's biography on Taylor, "Fire and Rain", and suggests that Taylor's music is a product of his troubled life and that music as an industry is part of a larger consumer culture that frequently destroys musicians. In addition, this paper argues that this book is written in the self-destructive artist's genre and this approach to writing Taylor's story gives it a poignancy and power it would not otherwise have.
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Otis Redding, 2005.
Discusses the life and music of Otis Redding.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 38.95
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This paper discusses Otis Redding and his short musical career. Redding's career began as a child when he sang at church. The paper shows how Otis Redding was a performer, songwriter, music publisher, businessman, husband, father and continues to be loved by listeners today.
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"Many people know and recognize the song, "(Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay" by Otis Redding, but many of the people who listen to this song may not realize that only three days after recording this song Otis Redding died in a plane crash. Redding was loved by both "white" and African American audiences. Otis Redding was a performer, songwriter, music publisher, businessman, husband, father, and continues to be loved by listeners today. Biography Otis Redding, an African American, was born September 9, 1941 in Dawson, Georgia. At the age of five, his family moved to Macon, Georgia. Redding's father worker for the Robins Air Force Base, which was "one of the local places of employment for blacks, and preached on weekends," but his father was often sick and the family lived in poverty (Otis Redding - History-of-Rock.com p. 2)."
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