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Jelly Roll Morton, 2005.
A look at the life and achievements of Jazz father Jelly Roll Morton.
1,158 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 57.95
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Jelly Roll Morton was born Ferdinand Joseph La Menthe in 1890 and later became a pioneer of modern American jazz. This paper examines how Morton was not only a jazz legend, but he helped shape all of American popular music during his life and after his death. The paper begins with a look at his early life and how he evolved his career and music into the popular form of jazz known today.
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Early Life
Hitting his Stride
The Music
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"While Jelly Roll Morton may not have "created" jazz, as he claimed many times, he certainly made an indelible mark on the genre and helped take jazz to new heights. Influenced by his early life in New Orleans and later by music he heard during his extensive travels, Morton combined well-designed composition with improvisation. Morton was considered by many to be the first true jazz composer, and he incorporated traditionally black, Latino and white musical styles into his own. By no means a man without ego, Morton was the consummate performer and soloist, but he still allowed ample opportunity for his fellow musicians to shine. Although his time was relatively short, Morton had and continues to have a strong influence over American music."
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The Development of Jazz in the U.S., 1991.
This paper analyzes the development of jazz in the United States: Early influences, Ragtime, Blues, New Orleans Jazz, Big Band Jazz and Bebop, Scott Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbedke, Charlie Parker, Thelonious Mon
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 104.95
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"This paper will provide an analysis of the development of jazz in the United States. After a brief overview of the history of the art form, the paper will turn to an analysis of some of the major types of early jazz--ragtime, blues, New Orleans jazz, the Big Band, and Bebop. Finally, the paper will conclude with some of the personalities that made jazz such a vital and exciting art form: Scott Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Charlie Parker, and Thelonious Monk.
During the 1920s, while European classical music was being "turned upside down" by such composers as Arnold Schoenberg and Igor Stravinsky, the United States was quietly, developing its own distinct and separate musical form with a decidedly unclassical name--jazz. At this point, jazz was not the product ... "
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Rock and Roll Film Genre, 1982.
This paper examines the Rock and Roll film genre and the correlation between movie outlaws and Rock and Roll music by looking at films: ?The Wild One?, ?Rock around the Clock?, ?Shake, Rattle and Roll? and ?Hot Rod Gang?,
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, AU$ 57.95
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"The rock and roll film came into being at the same time as the music began to make itself known. The use of "Rock Around the Clock" in The Blackboard Jungle was one of the first instances of this type of music serving as background to a film, though it was only used in the titles and was not embedded into the film itself in any significant degree. The music was popular, though, and within a short time films specifically about the music were being produced. The early films were primarily intended to assuage parental concerns, though they usually had an attitude of defiance as well. Over time, though, rock became more and more associated with the idea of the outlaw. Performers in the early films were clean-cut types trying to make a success with something new and innovative, but over time this image shifted to the musician as ... "
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Rock-n-Roll History, 2005.
A comparison of today's rock-n-roll with the original rock-n-roll music.
1,300 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 63.95
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This paper compares the stars and music of today's rock-n-roll to the stars and music of yesterday's rock-n-roll. The paper points out that while early rock-n-roll music and its stars wrote and performed original music with social messages, today's rock-n-roll songs and performers are unoriginal and express no social consciousness.
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"As a way of setting the cultural stage for the process of comparing and contrasting newer musical groups with older rock groups - since music reflects culture in the same way literature does - it is worth taking a look to see if "The Times (have been) A-Changin," (or how much they have been changing) as Bob Dylan wrote in the Sixties. The times have changed from yesterday's consistently progressive, liberal, and into social change activities, to today's more "party-oriented" young people who espouse a more conservative brand of politics and enjoy music that tends toward the predictable and bland."
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In Defense of Rock and Roll, 2002.
An analysis of the various opinions of rock and roll music.
1,393 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 68.95
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This essay examines the statement that rock and roll has closed the American mind and is complete lifeless dribble with no contribution to society. The rock and roll artist, Pink Floyd, is examined in order to refute this statement. The paper illustrates how Pink Floyd demonstrates with its down-to-earth lyrics that rock and roll can indeed make a significant contribution to culture and society.
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"Beginning in the 1950?s and extending into the 1960?s, a new wave of music swept through the United States and Europe. This movement away from musical standards became known as rock ?n roll. By the end of the 1960?s rock had gained a strong foothold in the music industry. From its early days, critics have claimed rock ?n roll lacks substance and intellect. In his book, The Closing of the American Mind, Allan Bloom asserts that rock music is nothing more than ?junk food for the soul? (77). Although there may be some substance to Bloom?s argument, it is inaccurate to deem all rock music as garbage. Pink Floyd, a British band defies many of the rock ?n roll stereotypes outlined by Bloom. Though Bloom would clearly find the band questionable, their lyrics and behavior do serve to add a positive influence to society. This social significance is evident in their use of intellectual lyrics, their lack of sexual content, and their music?s connection to more classical styles."
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Resurrecting Rock & Roll, 2000.
This paper covers the most important aspects of Rock & Roll from its birth to the present.
1,830 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 85.95
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This paper covers the most important aspects of Rock & Roll from birth to the present time. The author looks at how Rock & Roll came about, the most important contributors to the music as well as Rock & Roll as an expression of freedom and escape.
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"The longest and most important cultural expression in the United States today is rock music. The majority of music purchased in the United States is rock & roll. Although there are many memorable names and faces associated with rock, little is know about their origins and influences in modern music. Rock & roll has become a musical escape into a world where free expression and freedom of speech has become less of a fantasy and more of a reality. It?s like an incurable virus that enters by ear and circulates in the veins of a generation that has been oppressed and rejected for so many years. Within the text of the statements below lay the answers to the age-old question of the origin of rock & roll and what it has progressed into along the timeline of music."
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Three Generations of Rock and Roll, 2005.
Examines the life and career histories of rock and roll musicians, Elvis Presley, Jim Morrison and Kurt Cobain.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 68.95
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Over time, many musicians have shown us what good rock and roll music is all about. Musicians such as Elvis Presley (the king of rock and roll), Jim Morrison (lead singer and songwriter for the 'Doors'), and Kurt Cobain (musical genius from 'Nirvana'), are discussed in this paper to try and understand the fascination of rock and roll.
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"Kurt Cobain was the lead singer and guitarist of Nirvana. He started the group with Krist Novoselic, a fellow punk rock devotee. They developed a style that became known as "Grunge Music". "It was a style that evolved as a reaction against the perceived superficiality of 1980s stadium rock and the over the top metal bands of the time" (5). Nirvana was an underground band with a devoted following. After four years of playing, the band just exploded into the mainstream. Cobain struggled with the band's success and felt the success was contradictory to their beliefs and what they stood for. The Nirvana song, "Smells Like Teen Spirit", became the anthem for Generation X. (3)"
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Censorship of Rock 'n Roll Music, 2002.
Explores the controversial issues surrounding Rock 'n roll music.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 13 sources, AU$ 130.95
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Rock 'n roll music violated many cultural and social taboos of the 1950s. Performers and their recordings were frequently subject to censorship. This paper traces society's responses to pioneer rock stars such as Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis and examines why rock 'n roll has stirred so much controversy since its inception.
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Rock and Roll History, 2006.
A discussion regarding the macrocosm and microcosm of 'Rock and Roll History in Coming of Age in Buffalo' by William Graebner and 'Flowers in the Dustbin' by James Miller.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 64.95
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This paper discusses the historical research of both Miller and Graebner rely on different macrocosmic and microcosmic approaches for understanding the rock and roll phenomenon. The paper further discusses how the Miller tends to apply a national approach to his understanding of rock and roll through fashion and musical trends, which often involves secondary sources in the media. Graebner also relies on secondary information to a certain degree, but certainly, he seeks deeper empirical data that reaches into the racial and ethnic barriers that Miller does apply.
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"The book review being analyzed here will analyze the microcosm and macrocosm of rock and roll history within Coming of Age in Buffalo by William Graebner and Flowers in the Dustbin by James Miller. By understanding the microcosm of history within a small historical location in Graebner's history, rock and roll is not as generalized as one finds in the more national perspective of music history. While Miller often defines national trends in music and fashion in rock and roll culture, both books offer different points of view on how music history should be analyzed."
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Ingredient in Spring Rolls, 2005.
This paper tracks the ingredient origins for spring rolls.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 38.95
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This paper explains that the most important ingredients in spring rolls are Chinese transparent noodles, crab meat, small onion, lean ground pork, shrimp paste and egg roll skins. The author points out that these ingredients were originally produced in China, recent trends in globalization have meant that it is possible if not more common to obtain these ingredients from all over the world. The paper relates the difficulty of obtaining food origin information and the need to use websites instead of academic sources.
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"The most important ingredients in spring rolls are Chinese transparent noodles, crab meat, small onion, lean ground pork, shrimp paste and egg roll skins. Although all of these ingredients were originally produced in China, recent trends in globalization have meant that it is possible if not more common to obtain these ingredients from all over the world. Globalization greatly clouds the picture when ingredient origins are being studied."
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Pop Art, Rock 'n Roll Music and Modernist Literature, 2007.
An analysis of pop art, Rock 'n Roll music and modernist literature in the 20th century.
1,094 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 56.95
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This paper provides a three-tiered analysis of the most important trends in art, music and literature since 1890. In the paper, Andy Warhol represents the important trend of pop art, the Rolling Stones represents the important trend of Rock 'n' Roll in popular music and finally, Ernest Hemingway represents the crucial trend of modernist literature in the 20th century. It shows how these trends are an important part of the cultural identity of the 20th century, which impart crucial influences as to how art, music and literature evolved in this time frame.
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"The insanity and terror of war of this kind is the direct result of losing one's honor in a battle field that had little to do with chivalry and honor. Modernism reflects the reality and horror of war, as Hemingway clearly indicates in his response to coming home and telling his story to the local people in his town. In an age of machines and World Wars, Hemingway was a part of the important trend of literary Modernism, which provided the reality of war that counteracted the romanticism of war in the 19th century."
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Toronto Sources for Spring Roll Ingredients, 2005.
This paper discusses a search for locating sources in Toronto for ingredients for spring rolls.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 51.95
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The following assignment is for a fourth year geography assignment. The topic is Chinese spring rolls. The assignment requested the student to determine where in Toronto the ingredients for spring rolls came from. This assignment was completed by going to the grocery store and reading the ingredients on the packages. The companies were then looked up on the Internet. "
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"Although Chinese spring rolls originated in China they have migrated throughout the world. This means that one can obtain the necessary ingredients to make Chinese spring rolls in Toronto. The fact that the spring rolls are not made in China and the fact that most of the ingredients are fairly common, means that it is possible to obtain the necessary ingredients in most Toronto grocery stores. The grocery stores obtain their ingredients from their parent companies, which often use local suppliers. This makes sense especially when many of the ingredients are perishable and would not survive the long trip to the supermarket."
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Media Studies - The Rolling Stones, 2006.
An evaluation of the band culture and fan base of the Rolling Stones.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 51.95
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This paper discusses the fan base of The Rolling Stones and how it relies on a cultural milieu of young and old fans that find rebellion important in their music. Although The Rolling Stones had emulated the counter-culture and violent street mentality for so many years, it is obvious the band still beholds a popular presence through the generations.
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"This study will examine the band culture and fan base media perspective of the rock & roll band: The Rolling Stones. By critically evaluating how the lifestyles of the band members bring forth a music media culture, one can realize how hard living, drug addiction, and rebellion are the mainstay of The Rolling Stone fan base. In essence, rebellion and counter culture media perspectives are essential in realizing who and what this band represents in 20th and 21st century music history. The basis of fame within The Rolling Stones culture and through their fans is the sense of rebellion that their music embodies over a nearly 50-year span. In one instance, the issue with the Rolling Stones was to oppose the "good boy" image of the Beatles, their main competition during the 1960s. "
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Impact of the Supremes on Rock and Roll, 2006.
This paper studies the effects that the Supremes had on rock and roll.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 51.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the impact made by the Supremes both on rock and roll and on society. The writer points out that the Supremes made an impact on Oprah Winfrey and may have made the difference by giving her courage, self-esteem, and hope that she too could become successful. Further, the writer notes that the Supremes made an image in the minds of both whites and African Americans that black can be beautiful and that this led many whites to accept African Americans as well as making an impact on rock and roll through Motown.
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"The Supremes were one of the first African American women groups to be seen on national television. Ophrah Winfrey tells how she felt when she first saw the Supremes, "When I saw the Supremes on TV that night, it was magical to me because I had never seen black women on television ... or anywhere for that matter who conveyed such glamour and such grace. And nobody was used to seeing us portrayed the way I saw the Supremes". The Supremes made an impact on Oprah Winfrey and may have made the difference by giving her courage, self-esteem and hope that she too could become successful."
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The Origins of Rock & Roll, 2002.
A look at the origins of rock and roll.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 38.95
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This paper describes how rock and roll integrated sounds from both black and white musical traditions, traces some of the roots of rock and roll, examines how those roots came together, and demonstrates how they have manifested themselves in the music.
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"Sex, Drugs and Rock-n-Roll Revisited", 2006.
A critical analysis of the Victor Strasburger essay entitled "Sex, Drugs and Rock-n-Roll Revisited".
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 46.95
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This paper provides a critical analysis of Victor Strasburger's essay "Sex, Drugs, Rock-n-Roll Revisited". In the essay, Strasburger claims that the baby-boomer adults raising today's teens have doomed them to self-destructive behavior.
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"In Victor Strasburger's "Sex, Drugs and Rock n' Roll Revisited", the author takes to task baby-boomers for creating contemporary society that is more materialistic and more violent than when they were teens..."
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