PAGE 1 Oswald Lewis Professor Monford Audio Distribution 20 September 2016 Bob Lifton and Regent sound studio The recording industry during early 1970 was a smaller community than what it is today, during this time many individual were working from personal studios. There was few manufacturer of audio equipment, not too much information to read on and not many people knew about this equipment something that a lot of engineers were doing during this time was modifying equipment or building their own equipment out the machine that were design to do a completely different function and if you were a successful studio they were very secretive about the key to success. Robert Lifton better knowed as Bob Lifton was a sound engineer from New York during 1959,
America's bands became more advanced in many ways from the mid-eighteenth through the mid-nineteenth century. Music was first introduced to America when military bands were brought to America by the British Army. These military bands brought their music and marches to America. Military songs first gave influences to America when the Continental Army was designed. It was made up of regiments and companies and each company had 2 fifers and 2 drummers.
Motown Records made an impact on the music industry because they developed sounds that were unique. The use of drums, tambourines, handclapping, drums, bass, keyboards, and brass instruments helped to define the “Motown Sound”. These instruments and sounds were perfected by The Funk Brothers, who were Motown’s in-house band and the envy of all competing recording companies.
He is such an influential person in the music industry that he has been given many awards and distinctions, even after his death. It shows his worth for the music industry. His life has many lessons for those who have interest in music. He has been hard working, and throughout his life, he always thought of music and how to contribute to it. Such a professional approach to one’s career should be learnt from his life and this is why his life has been highlighted in this
Country Music Hits the Mainstream (7 or more sentences for each question) How did the advent of record and radio improve conditions for early country performers? The advent of record and radio improved the conditions for early country performers. It helped the spread of music to people around the world.
The 1920’s had opened up opportunities for musicians in many ways from getting jobs to earning money, and or getting to hear the snazzy new sounds of the 20’s. The technology of music was a weightful impact not only on the 1920’s but also the 30’s, 40’s, and so on. The decade was truly the age for sound, it spread like a wildfire after cries of anathema and hatred tore open
Introduction The concept of recording has changed drastically, evolving and developing throughout the years. This allows musicians to record any amount of music they wish. Albin Zak chose to discuss this subject in his article "Sound as Form" and dissects the concept of music recordings and what they are comprised of. Zak is of the opinion that musical recordings begin as "isolated elements" which combine together to become "the piece as a whole".
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Earthbound Guitars is at an advantage, however, since it does not concentrate on regular guitars but also music antiques for special occasions. This is a community music outlet that promotes people’s dreams in music. It has very well-trained, passionate and experienced staff that can handle large and small customer orders. They will even offer free demonstrations on how to use music instruments to customers, which is a relationship-building tool. The music shop has been operating profitably from home for the last eight months.
The joys in life have been diminished by nuclear war causing society to be overcome by sorrow, sickness, and destruction. If one were to be involved in a nuclear war, it would be a traumatic occasion. In the short story “The Portable Phonograph” by Walter Van Tilburg Clark, four men are huddled in a cave experiencing the aftermath of a great war. All habitation is left in ruins, and only a few survivors remain. With the information in the article “How to Survive Nuclear Winter” by James Roberts, one can infer what the men are struggling with.
Surviving a Nuclear Winter Rarely do people live experiencing a nuclear war, so most of the survivors consider themselves as safe after the explosion; however, is the situation as simple as they assume? James Roberts "How to Survive Nuclear Winter" and Walter Van Tilburg Clark's "The Portable Phonograph" both describe in detail the terrible affects of a nuclear war that causes an unmeasurable destruction in the aftermath. Both of these authors depicts nuclear winter as a cold and desolate dangerous planet where people will have to be prepared to defend themselves with whatever weapons they can find.
The Music Revolution The Sixties were an exciting period with the beginning of a social, economic and Cultural Revolution, influenced by the music industry that was deeply involved into causes. This propensity took place in a turbulent period where some folks called it the "decade of discontent" because of the race riots and the demonstrations against the Vietnam War. However, other individuals called it the decade of "peace, love, and harmony", because of the peace movements and the emergence of Hippies, called “flower children.” This decade was about assassinations, unforgettable fashion, new styles of music, civil rights, gay and women 's liberation, Vietnam, peace marches, sexual freedom, drug usage, Summer of Love and Woodstock Festival. All of these factors caused a revolutionary transformation in the world of well-liked music, establishing melodies as a form of raise voices and express feelings.
Research on this topic….. Not only did I gain a boatload of information about music history; I also learned where the book were located in the library and how to read call numbers. Being able to read the call numbers will allow me to find books more easily for future research projects. Also, I have improved on my ability of helping others find books on their topic, without having to look online for the call numbers. I came to class on Monday, November 14, 2016 wondering how I was going to get my information on music history.
Modern Era The Modern Era is the time period in musical development that began around the turn of the 20th century in which great changes in compositional techniques and styles took place. This era challenged and reinterpreted old styles of music, making it a time of great innovation. Although homophonic textures were used, they were used with less importance and the most dominant texture of the Modern era was contrapuntal texture.
The archetypal forms of music were probably drum-based, prelusion instruments being the most easily handy at the time. For an example, rocks and sticks. These plain instruments are thought to have been used in spiritual tradition as representations of wild things. Therefore, many of us do not realized that listening to music really does help a person’s health physically or mentally. In that case, scientist really do recommend us to choose a person’s favorite songs based on a person’s chosen genre and blast the music up anywhere and
