In part one of the book it discusses the elements of music including the musical form in where songs utilize binary, call and response form, or ternary. One song that my brother and I grew up listening to, though it is a really old song, and uses call-and-response is “Shout” by The Isley Brothers. I believe that the song “Shout” uses call-and-response form because there is a constant question-and-answer pattern. An example of the call-and-response is “Don’t forget to say you will”…and Rudy and O 'Kelly join in by saying… “Say you
Matt De La Peña ’s We Were Here tells the story of Miguel Castañeda, a boy who is sent to juvenile prison for killing his brother. Miguel is quickly transferred to a group home. Miguel escapes with Rondell and Mong, two boys who become his friends on their journey towards Mexico.
Broken Foundations! The novel Lullabies for Little Criminals by Heather O’Neill is narrated by Baby -- the 12 year old protagonist and daughter of a single father and heroin addict, Jules. Baby never knew her mother and is unaware that she has any other family.
In the book “The Color of Water” by James McBride, I chose the song “Slipped Away” by Avril Lavigne for the second chapter. Where James is remembering that his mom would ride a bike around the neighborhood where they lived with her second husband Hunter before he died. This song I think would represent the way Ruth was feeling after her husband died. Because the song says “I miss you, miss you so bad I don't forget you, oh, it's so sad I hope you can hear me I remember it clearly The day you slipped away Was the day I found it won't be the same”.
Indian woman 's death song By : Felicia hemans Background of the writer • Felicia Hemans was Born in Liverpool, but brought up in Wales which she considered to be the "land of my childhood, my home and my dead" . • From 1812 to 1818 she was married to Captain Alfred Hemans, and gave birth to five children. • Her works were given to schoolchildren to teach them morals and lessons .
Whether she is singing about wanting to be loved, or be popular, or how pop music doesn’t always have to be about materialism, she easily relates her music to every teenager’s view of life. Lorde writes her music about what is currently going on in society, not about the diamonds, glamour
“I have come to believe that caring for myself is not self indulgent. Caring for myself is an act of survival. ”- Audre Lorde.
I started to reflect on my relationships with family, friends and new people I met from college and work. I looked at how I interacted with them and if I showed any signs of being too possessive, self-centered, or inconsiderate. On the other hand, I reflected if there were friends that were holding me behind or hindering my personal
Lorde also states, “And that visibility which makes us most vulnerable is that which also is the source of our greatest strength” (Lorde, 43). Making yourself visible will open you to judgment, and uncover your fears and self-doubts. However, if you can shed those fears, it allows you to accept said imperfections, it can fortify your sense of self. This gives you authenticity and confidence in your self-image, allowing you to not be burdened by external validation. In essence, Lorde’s essay is a powerful call to action, urging us to speak and embrace our vulnerabilities as a path to
An artist that provoked my reaction while listening to their music was Jazz composer and pianist Mary Lou Williams. As a woman in the early 20th century, her gender did not reveal many opportunities, although her skill alone opened many doors to her career. Her music is inspiring to me as a woman because it teaches me to be grateful for women like her that proved her capabilities as an artist and strength of a woman in her time. In her piece “Walkin and Swangin”, I could clearly picture the decade of the 20’s and relate this song to the film and book “The Great Gatsby”. The mood of this song is happy and exciting, the tempo is fast paced and upbeat, while playing this song I found myself tapping my foot to the rhythmic beat.
2pac - Brenda’s Got A Baby The song “Brenda’s got a Baby” by famous rapper 2pac is not one of his more well known tunes, but doesn’t fail to captivate its listeners and make them think more about just how unique every individual on this planet is. Some for the good and some for the worse. Throughout the lyrics and music video for this song it gives the listener a harsh reality check on how hard some people have it in life and the tough decisions people are forced to make in tough times.
1. After viewing the documentary and listening to each song by Rodgers and Hammerstein the song that made the most impact on me was the song “Some Enchanted Evening.” The song consists of very smooth and romantic melodies. Due to that I am a hopeless romantic I really enjoy the song lyrics and melody. The song was very catchy that I ended up singing the song for the rest of my day.
Many people consider the song “Suspicious Minds” a classic; some would even say it falls under the category of greatest songs of all time. The song is about a mistrusting and dysfunctional relationship and what the lovers need to do in order to overcome their troubles. The lyrics were originally written and recorded by Mark James in 1968. Many cover versions have been produced since then but only a few have become very popular, like those by Elvis Presley, Waylon Jennings, The Fine Young Cannibals, Dwight Yoakum and more. These became well liked for a number of reasons such as the cover artist popularity, its originality, the sounds and emotional effects, music videos, and so forth.
Throughout life, the interests and hobbies one has will be sacrificed in order to keep what one really values in life. At a certain age there is a need to isolate oneself away from family and friends in order to find a
Lady Gaga's Til it Happens to You, a song about the battle and survival of sexual assault, can be considered relatable to relationships. The music video portrays scenes in which young college students become the victims of sexual assault. We can see the victims being unable to connect with their peers leaving them feelings isolated and alone, unable to connect with anyone in the outside world. The effects of rape can be long lasting and victims may suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder, "an anxiety disorder resulting from a traumatic event that can have a debilitating effect on a person's quality of life" (Welch 365). This kind of trauma could produce strain on future relationships between significant others, friends, family and peers.
