Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical "Hamilton," inspired by Alexander Hamilton - one of America's founding fathers - has had a lasting effect on American culture and politics. Combining hip-hop, R&B music and other elements, the show tells Hamilton's tale through vibrant imagery. Lin-Manuel Miranda was deeply affected by his social and cultural environment, creating a musical that captures the aesthetic, political values of its time while reflecting those same cultural traits. Musicals fall within the genres of historical fiction and musical theater, each having their own distinct stylistic, dramatic, and formal characteristics. This analysis will explore the cultural and aesthetic values, as well as the historical background, of the musical "Hamilton," to gain a more in-depth appreciation for its impact. "
Many musical genres have survived and prospered all because of go-go music. Jazz music overcame through decades of disinclined torch passing’s, from swing to the sound of bop and more. Rock-and-roll rediscovered its backbone through punk and heavy metal. Conservatives still squeal every time country music molts into something glossier.
Broadway music exists in the gulf between popular, classic and folk forms. Broadway music coming from the most famous and the musical of Lorenz Hart, Jerome Kern and Rodgers and Hammerstein, those song are still as popular as they were when the first came out. Long after their long runs on Broadway, Ricard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II musicals are still as popular as they were back when they were originally produced. Rodgers & Hammerstein were American’s most influential, innovative and successful musical writing team, together their music for Broadway and film granted those 34 Tony Awards, 15 Oscars, Two Grammys and the Pulitzer Prize. Together they wrote the most iconic scores for stage and screen including The Sound of Music, Carousel, Oklahoma, The King and I and South Pacific.
I Am A Lake Live theatre is an important part of our arts culture. I will be analysing the live performance of I Am A Lake directed by Jane Johnson and presented by Mudlark Theatre on March 1 at the Earl Arts Centre. I Am A lake focuses on the hardships of a domestic violent life and the way they survive and forgive each other, hoping to have a better life In a small excluded area in Queenstown, based in the 1980’s. The criteria I will be using to critic I Am A Lake is the performances by the actors, the director’s artistic decisions and the technical design.
"I Don't Do Musicals” cleverly employs satire to comment on the conventions of musical theater, adding another layer of humor for audiences to enjoy. By juxtaposing Paul's skepticism with the exaggerated theatricality of the musical numbers happening around him, the song invites audiences to laugh at the absurdity of the genre while also celebrating its quirks and charms. The humor in "I Don't Do Musicals'' is dynamic and multi-dimensional, appealing to both fans of musical theater and those who may not typically gravitate towards the genre. Its ability to deliver laughs through its witty lyrics, comedic situations, and insightful commentary makes it a standout number that resonates with audiences long after the curtain
Throughout history, writers have been religiously recording the important events and emotions humanity has felt during the cheerful and depressing time. Authors, poets, and musicians have a special ability to get in touch with people’s emotions, but the artists of the Harlem Renaissance were exceptional at conveying their point of view to others. Many life changing events happened during the Harlem Renaissance, as well as the Roaring ‘20s. Of all of the writing periods the Harlem Renaissance preserved history through the diverse forms of art and writing that was produced during that time.
The most popular music types were bluegrass, scat and jazz ( Hooper ). Bluegrass is music that explains how culture impacted America. Scat is a way that humans use their mouth to make instrumental sounds. Jazz is a type of music that is relaxing to some and is played with a saxophone. The difference between bluegrass, scat, and jazz is that each song tells a different story.
It is officially credited with bridging the gap between musical theatre and pop culture. Rent is a contemporary musical revolving around a group of poor, struggling, young artists, or “Bohemians.” It is set in East Side New York City in the height of the 1990s HIV/AIDS epidemic. Despite obstacles of sickness, financial difficulties, and death, the characters locate the ability to remain optimistic and positive. Rent has proceeded to become extremely successful and iconic in modern day musical theatre.
5WPR 10.29.15 3 Articles # 3 In an intriguing change per the norm of Broadway PR, executives from the New York theater press agency O&M Co., headed by Rick Miramontez, will come together with DKC Public Relations to Launch DKC/O&M. This new agreement is a significant push into the Broadway scene for DKC and its entertainment department, led by Joe Quenqua, who joined DKC in 2013 after a lengthy vocation as a Disney publicist. Since DKC offices are in L.A., San Francisco, Chicago, Miami and Washington, D.C., DKC/O&M is now listing itself as the first ever PR agency for Broadway and other live events. “Broadway is such an important component for DKC, in terms what they want to do and where they want to go (sic).
Apparel exceeded my expectations. I have been to several Broadway Lights shows in Charlotte over the years, and this production is one of the better ones I’ve seen, if not the best. The stage was designed very well for the show, the story was excellently written, and the play resonated well with a contemporary audience. My immediate response to the layout of the theater was that I didn’t like it because I am not a huge fan of theater performances in the round.
When compared to the average Broadway shows, this was a change as it had more music which was extremely complex and unconventional with a wider variety of musical genres; from vaudeville and Latin rhythms to bebop fugue and quasi-operatic ensembles. West Side Story is also important with regards to making significant changes in the concept of musical theatre. Before this musical was brought out, musicals generally focussed on more pleasant, light-hearted subjects. West Side Story’s use of street slang, a dark urban landscape, and the subject of gang warfare, therefore challenged the normally accepted, and controversial musical subjects. It therefore opened the door for Musical Theatre to explore more serious topics and unpleasant subjects, and furthermore, to challenge society through the use of an entertainment medium which everyone enjoyed.
En Masse, Rock and Roll has influenced various areas of the youth culture amid the 1960’s, dominating many areas of the world. The popularity and international outlook for rock music resulted in a compelling impact on society as Rock and Roll influenced everyday fashions, attitudes, and behaviors. Drawing on many different styles, this genre of music excited a worldwide generation of young listeners, while, at the same time, distressing musical, cultural, and social authorities. Presently, it is tough to fully understand the bitter criticism the new music generated in its entirety. Rock music gave shape to many different counter-cultural movements which engulfed the world.
The style a band or singer portrays gives the audience a specific image of the artist and is what differentiates one singer to the next. The music seems as if there is a late night zen feeling (Turner). The Neighbourhood’s style is more laid back, it gives the feeling of peace and serenity. The music is the perfect music to kick back and relax to while laying on the beach or chilling in bed. “... which vibrate with the twist and turns of a young woman taking command of her body, mind and then the world” (Levy).
In the world we live in, many people are blind to the cultures around them. Why learn about things that don’t have anything to do with us? What we fail to realize is that all of our cultures have many similarities as well as differences. This paper will be showing you the similarities and differences of culture between North America and the Spanish-speaking country “Spain”. Describing the comparisons in music, religious beliefs, and sports.
Introduction Do personality traits and political views influence music preference? It is hypothesized that an introvert personality type will favor classical and/or indie music, while an extrovert personality type will favor metal and/or pop music. Introversion is the state of being concerned primarily with one’s own thoughts and feelings rather than with the external environment (Dictionary, 2018). An extrovert individual is characterized as a gregarious and unreserved person (Merriam-Webster, 2018). Classical music is defined as music composed during the late 18th and early 19th centuries (Collins Dictionary, 2018).
