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Harris Glenn Milstead: His Importance to Pop Culture, 2005.
This paper discusses Harris Glenn Milstead and his importance to pop culture.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 51.95
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"This four page undergraduate paper examines Harris Glenn Milstead who achieved pop culture fame as Divine and was born in Towson Maryland on October 19, 1945. The writer points out that he became an actor signer and cult figure primarily because of his professional relationship with the film director John Waters. The writer notes that as Divine, Milstead starred in several films and was perhaps best known for being a part of the regular cast and crew of the troupe, The Dreamlanders, which helped push him into mainstream pop culture. The writer details that Divine and The Dreamlanders were featured in many of John Waters' films such as Polyester, Pink Flamingos, and Hairspray.
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"Glenn Milstead, who achieved pop culture fame as "Divine," was born in Towson, Maryland on October 19, 1945. He became an actor, signer, and cult figure, primarily because of his professional relationship with the film director John Waters. As Divine, Milstead starred in several films and was perhaps best known for being a part of the regular cast and crew of the troupe, The Dreamlanders, which helped push him into mainstream pop culture. Divine and The Dreamlanders were featured in many of John Waters' films such as "Polyester", "Pink Flamingos", "Hairspray", "Lust In The Dust", and "Female Trouble"."
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The Early Development of Opera, 2005.
This paper discusses the early progenitors opera that began at the end of the 16th century and into the early part of 17th century.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 51.95
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This paper explains that the return to Greek drama within the musical trends of the end of the 16th century and into the early part of 17th century resulted in a multifaceted musical and theatrical combination, which is now called opera. The author analyzes composers, such as Caccini, Peri and Monteverdi, to reveal how this musical idiom developed from the medieval music tradition and Greek Classical revival of the Baroque period. The paper relates that, in the late 16th century, various forms of music were beginning to combine theatrical productions, arias and extended recitative verses, which would invariably be termed opera.
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"This music study will present the early progenitors opera that began at the end of the 16th century and into the early part of 17th century. By understanding the return to Greek drama within musical trends of these time periods, a multifaceted musical and theatrical combination resulted in what is now called Opera. By analyzing composers such as Caccini, Peri and Monteverdi, one can realize how this musical idiom developed from the medieval music tradition and Greek Classical revival of the Baroque period. In the late 16th century various forms of music were beginning to blend theatrical productions and arias, as well as extended recitative verses that would invariably be termed opera through these initial combinations."
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MP3 File Sharing, 2005.
This paper discusses the unethical piracy of legally owned corporate products on the Internet by MP3 file sharing.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 64.95
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This examines both sides of the file sharing issues around music and states that the music industry is ethically right in their position to sue those people who illegally download music. The author points out that the music industry has won cases against Napster and others that violate the law, which will help quell the piracy of illegal MP3s. The paper stresses that understanding the facts and statistical data about this issue eventually can lead to the downfall of those independent pirating networks , which violate copyright law in the United States and abroad.
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"This study examines the use of MP3 file sharing, which has become a major issue in how corporate music industry deals with 'pirated' songs on the Internet. By understanding the current manners of file sharing that are trying to get financial compensation for music, the industry and independent music "down-loaders" clash on these issues. In essence, file sharing is unethical and debases ownership within the rights of corporate entities that should profit from the artist properties that they rightfully own under copyright law In the recent battles that have arisen due to music industry corporations seeking to recover lost revenues to illegal downloading of songs, there is a strong argument on why file sharing is an ethical problem."
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The Cantata, 2005.
This paper discusses the cantata as 18th century Lutheran church music.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 51.95
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This paper describes the cantata's compositional music form and its function within Lutheran services. The author points out that the cantata was an extremely popular music format for famous composers, such as Bach, Haydn and others whose works were performed for large congregations. The paper relates that the rising popularity of the cantata made it possible for Lutheran churches to use music effectively as a part of worship, especially during those times of holiday.
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"This study seeks to define the musical form of the 'cantata' in the Lutheran Church Service of the 18th century. This form of composition arises from the Italian choral structures that eventually found Germanic roots in many of the popular European composers. In this manner, the history of cantata in the 18th century provides religious roots within its compositional form and the evolution that brought it into the Baroque music milieu of the times. The word Cantata means 'to sing' in the format that was provided for its growing popularity in the Lutheran Church service. The meaning of the word also is derivative of the Latin word 'canticle', which also is a song that is to be sung in a religious context.
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Spanish Music, 2005.
An examination of Flamenco and Paso Doble in their cultural history, forms and instruments used.
1,031 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 52.95
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This paper examines Flamenco and its dance Paso Doble. The paper describes the musical style of Flamenco and its musical instruments, including their physical description, sounds, uses and how to play. The paper describes many different styles of Flamenco music and offers examples as well as providing details about the dances of Paso Doble and its origins and impacts on Spain. This paper connects 13th century Flamenco to today's 21st century modernized Flamenco. The paper concludes that the history, form and instruments of Flamenco have helped to shape a culture and carve a piece of notable music today.
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"Flamenco originates from Andalucia, a region in the South of Spain. It is theorized that the name Flamenco refers to a slang used by Spaniards in the 16th century towards the returning Flemish courtiers and soldiers known for their bright coloured clothing and conspicuous manners. Other theories suggest that the name Flamenco refers to the name erroneously given to Gypsies in the 14th century when they first entered Spain and created this form of music. It is suggested that Flamenco is derived from the words "fellah mangu" which translates to "a labourer who sings" referring to gypsy songs sung while working in mines accompanied only by the rhythmic sounds of the hammer and anvil pounding. It was not until the 17th century that Flamenco came into its own form. Through the 18th and 19th centuries it began to flourish in the cafA(c)'s of Andalusian townships and by the 20th century the music began to spread outside remote area's of Spain and into the surrounding world. Flamenco has reached audiences worldwide and will continue to do so because it is constantly modified and updated to appeal to newer and younger audiences while remaining tied to its proud heritage."
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African-American Music, 2005.
An analysis of role of music in the 20th century black American community.
1,908 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 87.95
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Music, as a man-made artistic form, has always been cited as an interesting form of expression and pastime in civilizations old and new across the globe. Every culture has forms of music they feel closer to, music that they feel is more relevant. This paper discusses the music the black community felt closer to and uses events in the twentieth century such as the Great Depression, civil rights movement and the LA riots to explain why the relationship between black culture and music developed the way it did.
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"The market for blues records was almost completely black throughout the twenties and thirties and they eventually came to be known as "race records." ("History of Blues") The success of another black art form that remained black brought about a new change in the white mainstream record companies--they began to market to blacks and actively recruited black blues artists for their labels. ("History of Blues") It wasn't much at the start but it was a good change for the black musical community. It didn't do anything to improve the black standard of living, though, as was later demonstrated."
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"Immortal Beloved", 2006.
This paper discusses the accuracy of the film "Immortal Beloved" (1995), directed by Benard Rose, which depicts the life of Ludwig van Beethoven.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 65.95
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This paper explains that the movie "Immortal Beloved" is an attempt to summarize Beethoven's life and give an in-depth look at his identity and struggles; furthermore, this film is an attempt to solve the riddle of Beethoven's most meaningful love affair. The author concludes that, even though this film is not an exact historical representation of the composer, it gives a rather accurate portrayal of Beethoven. The paper states that the film depicts rather accurately Beethoven's response to deafness, his relationship with his nephew and his attempts to guess the identify of the "Immortal Beloved" but she was not identified correctly.
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"The identity revealed in the movie of the "Immoral Beloved," is one that is historically questionable. There is no single truth of the hidden identity of the "Immoral Beloved." Even though some believe that Johanna could not have been his "Immortal Beloved", no one can say for sure. Many speculate who the "Immortal Beloved" really was, but no one can yet prove it. Also, the conception of Johanna bearing his child, and it being his child he was supposedly taking care of instead of his nephew, is a position that is very hard to prove. Much of Beethoven's life remains a mystery."
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The Evolution of The Beatles, 2006.
A history of the music and musicians of the band The Beatles.
1,425 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 68.95
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This paper studies how the Beatles, arguably the most popular and influential band of the 20th century, changed throughout its career. Given the magnitude of influence the Beatles's had on the music scene during the 1960s and 1970s, the paper can also be seen as a biography of rock during those decades as well. The paper offers a year-by-year analysis of the Beatles, from their beginnings in 1957, when John Lennon started the Quarrymen. The paper offers critiques of songs and albums, explaining how each they represent what was going on with the band and its members.
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"No one knew that what started out as a shabby little tavern band created by John Lennon in 1957, would lead to a world changing, record shattering, generation captivating phenomena known today as The Beatles. Culturally I have never experienced anything like The Beatles. By the time I was seven, I was sitting listening to Beatles albums on my mom's old record player, and this was several years after The Beatles had split up. Their music defined a generation and influenced every one that followed."
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Cantus Firmus, 2004.
This paper discusses the use of cantus firmus in the Medieval era and during the Renaissance period.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 57.95
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In this paper the writer discusses the use of cantus firmus in the Medieval era and in the Renaissance. The writer describes the cantus firmus as an important element in musical composition during these periods.
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"The purpose of this brief essay is to consider the so-called cantus firmus an important vocal element in musical compositions dating from the Middle Ages and continuing in extensive use in the Renaissance. The cantus firmus was a vehicle for multiple voices of special significance in chorale music. It was often found in sacred or religious musical compositions particularly the Roman Catholic Mass. The cantus firmus is a formal object typically A A B lending its form to derivative ... "
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Senesino and Handel, 2005.
This paper discusses the relationship between the castrato Senesino and Handel.
3,390 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 172.95
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In this article, the writer describes the history and the origins of the castrato. The writer then discusses the relationship between the castrato Senesino and Handel.
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"The origin of the castrati is seemingly shrouded in mystery though eunuchs have existed almost since the dawn of civilization serving such functions as the protection of harems the worship of certain deities and participation in musical productions. However the point at which children began to be castrated specifically for the sake of their voices is according to Angus Heriot almost impossible to determine, but it was the coming of Christianity that first provided a genuine musical ... "
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Different Dimensions of Listening, 2004.
This paper discusses "How We Listen" and examines different dimensions of listening.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 57.95
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In this article, the writer examines the theory of the existence of three different dimensions of listening. The writer describes the three different dimensions as purely musical, sensuous and expressive. In this regard, the writer uses Sting's song "Fields of Gold," in order to demostrate the theory. The writer discusses the appreciation of music in this way.
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"Aaron Copland argues that we listen to music on three planes, the sensuous the expressive and the sheerly musical. I tried to listen on all three planes to Sting's song 'Fields of Gold' which I had heard many times on the radio and as the third song on his CD Ten Summoner's Tales and listening to it this way gave me a whole new appreciation for his artistry. Copland says that the first plane the sensuous is just enjoying the music without thinking about it. That's how ... "
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Music of the Spheres, 2005.
This paper looks at the music of the spheres that is a concept originated by Pythagoras.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 57.95
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In this paper the writer discusses the music of the spheres. The writer explains that this is a concept originated by Pythagoras in which the heavenly bodies make sounds as they move in their orbits. The writer continues that these sounds follow certain mathematical principles that are the basis for musicology - intervals of the perfect scale.
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"The music of the spheres in Pythagorean philosophy is the harmony produced by the movement of the heavenly bodies in their orbits. Pythagoras believed that the movements of the stars were governed by fixed laws which could be expressed in numbers according to the numbers which give the harmony of sounds. This is the theory Shakespeare alludes to in 'The Merchant of Venice' Act V Scene I. Such harmony is in immortal souls but we cannot hear it. Pythagoras taught not only the magic of numbers ... "
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Influence of Music on Human Psychology, 2004.
This paper studies how music affects human psychology.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 12 sources, MLA, AU$ 114.95
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In this article, the writer examines the influence of music on Human Psychology. The writer discusses the inner experience of music. The writer also looks at how the music interacts with the sounds coming from the external world. Different studies are cited in this work. This paper presents a model of factors that product the effects of music.
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"Kahn has noted that in the field of music there is much to be explored and the psychological influence of music seems little known to modern science. According to modern science, we are taught that the influence of music or of sound and vibration comes to us and touches the senses. But there is one question which remains: What is the source of the influence that comes from within? The real secret of ... "
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'The Things They Carried' and 'Come Together', 2004.
This paper compares Tim O'Brien's 'The Things They Carried' to Jon Wiener's 'Come Together: John Lennon in His Time'.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 103.95
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In this article the writer offers a thematic comparison of Tim O'Brien's 'The Things They Carried' and Jon Wiener's 'Come Together: John Lennon in His Time'. The comparison focuses on the conflicting emotions and views of America during the 1960s and 1970's. The writer includes the common search for a utopia by O'Brien and Lennon that was never forthcoming.
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"There are many connections between Tim O'Brien's autobiographical account of his service in Vietnam 'The Things They Carried' and Jon Wiener's assessment of the political and musical contributions of John Lennon, 'Come Together'. The books share many thematic similarities from an anti-war sentiment to the complexities of life. However, if there is one common theme between the two works that is most prevalent it is both O'Brien's and Lennon's tireless search for utopia, a utopia that neither is able to achieve in ... "
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Zappa and Watts, 2004.
This paper looks at Frank Zappa's song "Trouble Every Day, which is a song referring to the
Watts riots.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 114.95
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In this article, the writer discusses Frank Zappa's song "Trouble Every Day," a song referring to the Watts riots. The writer describes how the song made Americans think about the way that race defined so much of the American experience during the middle decades of this past century. The writer discusses that the commentary on the narrator's observations of the riots is both ironic and brutal, the voice of a person who wishes that everything would change as well as the acknowledgment of a man who thinks that nothing is likely to change soon.
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"Frank Zappa made Americans think about the Watts riots when he wrote and sang Trouble Every Day and even more importantly, he made Americans think about the way that race defined so much of the American experience during the middle decades of this past century. His commentary on the narrator's observations of the riots which might or might not be his own perspective is both ironic and brutal, the voice of a person who wishes that everything would change as well as the ... "
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Bebop, 2005.
In this paper, the origins and characteristics of bebop are examined.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 45.95
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In this article the writer discusses the roots and characteristics of bebop. The writer provides a brief history of the origins of jazz. This history includes information regarding R. & B., swing, and Rock n' Roll. The writer examines the role of minority artists in creating bebop.
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"The roots of jazz extend back to Africa, the slave trade and the musical alterations and blends that took place in what is now the United States. The music of blacks, whites, Hispanics and possibly even the indigenous peoples of North America was combined into folk styles, known as blues or gospel, played initially almost exclusively by African American musicians in the South. It was distinguished by syncopated rhythms and the use of bent tones known as blues notes in both vocals and instrumentals."
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