The article “Rebel Music” was written by Daniel Felsenfeld, who is a composer, author, and teacher of music at City College of New York. The article begins with the explanation of Felsenfeld childhood. He begins by explaining about a time in his life when he first heard music be composed. At that moment in his life, he found a deep inspiration in music and knew he had to make it a career. WHen Felsenfeld entered high school he had a group who listened to a rebellious style of music which included, goth and punk.
For this final project, I listened to Emily Tigges and Greg Dobihal’s presentations on their family’s history and musical roots. Greg’s family has Czechoslovakia (father’s side), German (mom’s side), and Dutch (mom’s side) roots. Located in eastern Europe, Czechoslovakia, now the Czech Republic and Slovakia, has very distinct genres of music. The most popular, the polka, is a form of Czech folk and dance music that utilizes a wide range of instruments, including accordions, trumpets, clarinets, tuba, and others. He also noted the important and popularity of Czechoslovakian classical music, citing Dvorak’s “New World Symphony” as an example.
A. Plan of Investigation How did Great Britain propagandize music during World War I compared to World War II? Music and propaganda played a big part in both World War I and II in both dehumanizing the enemy and lifting citizens’ spirits. The aim of this investigation is to compare how Great Britain used music as a propaganda method in World War I versus World War II. The investigation will cover the music that Great Britain used in the wars, as well as the focus and purpose of the songs with analysis from historians. Research of these songs and their meanings, in addition to historians’ analysis, should indicate how Great Britain used music as a method of propaganda in World War I and II to boost morale and degrade the opponent, as well
The 19th century was a period of widespread social, economical and political problems in the United States, from the 1890s to the 1920s in need of reform. Both parties were created by the people’s dissatisfaction with the government and its ability to appeal to the majority. The Populist movement was founded my farmers, laborers and middle class civilians that wanted government regulation in the economy, more authority in the government, educating immigrants, to prevent government corruption and high positions to be based on experience.
Throughout the history of the US, there were many movements and acts that emphasize the rights, justice, and equality of every US citizen, they were needed to push the society move forward. There were some that failed after a long time because of lacking supports from the people, but there also many movements that were so successful that changed the whole way how the US handles Democracy and its people rights. Those movements were maybe not last for a long time but were needed to show everyone that the power and wealth of a nation come through its citizen, and each person has the power to fight for their happiness and equality. In many righteous acts that the people have started, there were two acts that made an enormous change to the US political and economic system, not only they improve the people lives, they were also the main reason why America is such promising and full of opportunities to the eyes of many immigrants. Those two are The Populist Movement and The Progressive era.
The Populist Movement and the Progressive Movement were two significant social and political movements in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States. Although there were some similarities in their goals and objectives, there were also more differences between the two movements. The women’s goal to be viewed as equal, and have more social standing. The Populist Movement emerged in the late 19th century and was primarily a response to the economic and social difficulties faced by farmers and workers in rural areas.
The Progressive Movement and populists are both important because each one of them created things and change the world. The People’s Party represents the interests of farmers and laborers in the 1890s, encouraging free coinage of gold and silver, a graduated federal income tax and other things. James B. Weaver was the Populist candidate for President. The Populists supported labors demand for an eight-hour work day. However they worry more about money.
From receiving heavy criticism due to a variety of factors to being the most popular musical genre for Canadians during the Great Depression, jazz music has been responsible for uplifting people’s spirits, shaping cities and changing the face of music. Prohibition and racial tensions in the United States attracted talent, whether immigrants were seeking employment in film or pursuing a career in jazz. The Golden Age of Radio also contributed to jazz’s success, leading jazz to be the most popular genre of the 1930s. It is often forgotten that Canada is home to some of the greatest jazz musicians of all time, like Oscar Peterson. Jazz is not only an American concept, contrary to popular
Views from people such as MacArthur’s have fueled an unofficial culture war occurring in American society (Wilson 143). A divide between liberal progressives and conservatives Christians. Liberal progressives in America believe that start of life is up to one’s own individual beliefs and interpretation. The Christians believing that life begins at the point of conception and is something sacred (Wilson
When trying to define a word such as Liberalism it seems difficult to find a solid definition. There are different forms of liberalism and different meanings depending on the time period it is being applied to (idea taken from Phil Badger author from philosophynow). To solve this ambiguity, I’ve decided to define liberalism based on the time period in which I will be conducting my research. Liberalism in the 1700s was the belief of freedom and equals rights generally associated with the enlightenment thinkers, John Locke and Montesquieu (as defined by wikipedia.org). Liberalism didn’t start in the 1700s.
In the Communist world, we see failure, technological backwardness, declining standards of health, even want of the most basic kind-too little food.’ President reagan connected with communist people letting them know that their world is struggling. He conveys to them that they are less fortunate then the successful and flourishing west. Reagan also raises the fact that the soviets are leaning towards altering their contemporary political society. “We hear much from Moscow about a new policy of reform and openness.
Joseph Stalin (1878-1953) announced the Great Nature Transformation Plan on 20 October 1948 to overcome the yearly droughts by building shelterbelts in the European part of the Soviet Union. Meanwhile, in the Soviet art world, Stalin’s Russian Nationalism reached the pinnacle in the year 1946 and 1948 with the birth of the first and second Zhdanov decrees, which set a firm boundary to the freedom of expression of the artists and musicians. In 1949, when the Zhdanov decrees had already made a severe impact on the artistic career of Dmitry Shostakovich (1906-1975), he composed the oratorio Song of the Forests op. 81. Not only did this oratorio praise Stalin’s
With rich historical context and sharp rhetoric, Richard Taruskin argues against a misconception about the impending demise of Classical Music. In doing so, he exemplifies three authors who argue for the ongoing crisis in Classical Music and why in their minds, Classical Music should be preserved at all cost. Taruskin then methodically dismantle their attempts to save Classical Music and instead provide his own view and its place in society. His main thesis is that classical music is undergoing a change that cannot and should not be intervened. Instead, we should allow it, observe it, and be a part of it.
The Progressive era was a very important time period that changed how people perceive the world. The Progressive era was the age that made different views acceptable and actually encouraged. People with influence started to support minorities and views that have had little to none support. During this time progressivism exploded, and the world was changing. Progressive ideas, or new/futuristic ideas that people had were accepted.
Art, media, and entertainment have forever played an intrinsic role in the socio-political battlegrounds of society. From ancient Greek plays written to put down noble families, to Shakespearean dramas carefully constructed to support or reject England’s monarchs, to the music of today, entertainment and media have power in the political sphere. One such example of the influence of media over socio-political happenings is Russian punk rock protest band, Pussy Riot. Pussy Riot have caused several stirs in a number of different countries, producing a product that simultaneously rallies those with whom their ideologies align and resisting the institutions with which they directly act against. This essay will contextualise the band and their origins and immediate impact in Russia, and then identity the ways in which the music and guerrilla tactics of Pussy Riot have fostered discussion and action on both sides of
