Scat singing Essays

Scat Singing’s Origin, Inspiration, and Icons Scatting was a form of expression that allowed singers to compose their melody for a song. It evolved from the early 1900s ragtime and has been used in jazz since then. It is believed to have been inspired by West African folk music and has also been found in various cultures. Scat singing gained popularity in 1926 after trumpeter-singer Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five recorded a cover of “The Heebie Jeebies”. Soon after, scat became better known in

This paper explores how Ella Fitzgerald’s hopeful attitude has had an effect on the of her scat singing style development that made her a successful artist. Ella Fitzgerald is a jazz singer most known for her style of scat singing (Bauer). She did not have a background in singing or music as a child, but has great techniques including vocal textures, perfect pitch, three octave range, and near beautiful intonation (Ulanov 277). It is a wonder to all how she developed her style and one explanation

Mockingbirds are beautiful, singing many songs. Showing up in many ways. They do nothing other than amuse and sing for listeners enjoyment, but why hurt them? Jeremy Finch, son of Atticus Finch, brother of Scout and a citizen of Maycomb. In the beginning Jem is ten years old and through the book ages three years and becomes thirteen. After growing up, Jem becomes courageous, protective, loving and caring. He is like a mockingbird once he grows up a bit he becomes really nice but he still gets insulted

Groundling, where fore art thou groundling. In the epitaph, “My Love for You Is So Embarrassingly” by Todd Boss, the speaker is stuck in an internal ponder between his head and his heart. The title alone emphasizes how grand his love is for the auditor. Then, as the poem progresses he makes a point to show how devotion is taken for granted. This poem differs from your traditional love poem because the speaker challenges his feelings. He is essentially questioning love’s worth because of the other

Whitney Elizabeth Houston was one of the most popular singers, producers, actors and models from the 80’s through the 90’s. She is better known by musical albums: “My Love Is Your Love”, “I’m Your Baby Tonight”, “The Bodyguard” and the lead role in the film “The Bodyguard”. She was born on August 9, 1963, in Newark, New Jersey, to Cissy and John Houston. Her mother also was a singer who’s career affected on Whitney’s future. The Houston’s family had moved to East Orange right after the 1967 the

went to. On December 6, I went to the 60th Annual Holiday Festival of Music put on by the Department of Music & Theatre. It was my favorite in part because of the overall theme. I love Holiday music and it was interesting to hear Iowa State students singing familiar songs I had song previously in my high school days. The first group to preform was amazing, as was all of the other groups but it was the performance I identified with the least because I didn’t know any of the songs they sang. However

Vaughan’s style is very virtuosic. She began her career with an already large range and well-toned voice, but unlike her peers, her vocal diversity grew as she aged. Her quick and prominent slow vibrato was almost operatic in its quality, milking each and every note. (Gridley) Sarah Vaughan had many popular tunes, but her most well-known are "Misty", "Broken-Hearted Melody", and “Send in the Clowns”. "Misty", one of Vaughan's most famous works, was recorded in 1957. It is a song about blind love

“Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” has been performed by many inspirational instrumentalists, and singers, who have added their own personal touch to the classic. Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s version of “Somewhere over the Rainbow,” can be compared and contrasted with Art Tatum and Judy Garland’s version in many ways. This short essay will include how each artist used elements of music differently, including texture, timbre, melody, harmony, and rhythm. First, the timbre of Garland’s voice is soft and sweet

Beyoncé and Rihanna are two of the most successful R&B singers right now. They are very strong, black, powerful women. They influence, inspire and empower many people. Many young women look up to them and strive to look and be like the two successful stars. Many men drool over them and dream of having a woman that is as beautiful as the two. They both currently had tours, Rihanna 's Anti tour and Beyoncé’s formation tour, with thousands of fans chanting their songs. In this essay I will compare the

Tommy Makem. He had eyes full of wisdom, and the voice of an angel. In his younger days he wanted to be an actor, he left his home in Ireland, and moved to New York to pursue his dream. An act that took courage that I wish I could have. Click, he is singing with Liam Clancy, he is in his late forties, there are patches of grey hair framing his slender face, and the gentle lines around his eyes communicate to the child inside me that knows that he has stories,

It won 't be at a dueling piano bar, but renditions of "Sweet Caroline" are sure to be heard this weekend, anyway. The Grammy Awards are to be held on Feb. 8, but two days prior to the glitz and glamour the man of the evening will be the one and only Neil Diamond. Diamond was named the 2009 MusiCares Person of the Year, and the legendary vocalist will be honored for the recognition Feb. 6 at the Grammy Week gala dinner and concert. Six-time Grammy Award winners the Foo Fighters may seem like unlikely

The importance of music is unspoken because everyone has their own reason to appreciate it. “Have some composure and where is your posture?” This song excerpt is very relatable to any kid because it is basically saying that you’re supposed to be composed and perfect, but you’re actually not. In this particular song, the meaning behind this lyric is that a woman was having a wedding and she’s supposed to be perfect and composed, but instead she shoots her friend. Models are meant to be perfect

In her essays, Elena Passarello explores how the voice can be able to define human beings, refine them, as well as its ability to connect people to each other. Also, it is a masterpiece that easily explains and breaks down the relationship between a song and a birdsong. Elena is inspired by her acting background to writing the book and collection of essays which result in a nice blend of personal narration and reportage. Elena carefully sets to find out what is the true feeling of making an utterance

Beyonce knowles is a multi platinum award winning artist. She is known for her singing ,success and beauty. Although she's not as giving as others grand pop artists and brings controversy ,beyonce is well idolized by many fans,and she will always be one of the most famous pop stars in the music industry. Born in september 4,1981 in houston texas beyonce wanted to be a superstar more than anything,but her shyness as a kid interfered with her dreams. Both beyonce's parents Tina and Mathew knowles

Taylor grew up with music all of her life. When she was 11 years old she had the privilege to sing at a Philadelphia 76ers game. She sang The Star Spangled Banner for an audience of thousands! Taylor clearly gets her amazing voice from her grandmother Majorie MoehlenKamp who was a professional opera singer. Her grandmother lived from October 5, 1928 to June 17, 2003, so Taylor no doubt had some amazing voice lessons from her grandmother in that period of time. Taylor didn’t actually know how to

Personal Life Beyoncé Giselle Knowles Carter is a quadruple threat, she is a singer, dancer, actress and a businesswoman. Beyoncé was born in Houston, texas on September the 4th 1981 making her 35 years old now, with a true gift of singing. When she was 8 years old Beyoncé created a pop music group called ‘girls tyme’ with her great friend Kelly Rowland. Her much loved father Mathew Knowles dropped out of his work to manage this newly rising group. In 2001 she launched her acting career, in the

Singers that Shared the same Birthday as Me My birthday is March 10,2001. I have picked three famous people who share my birthday to talk about their careers. The three Famous people I have picked are Carrie Underwood, Chuck Norris, and Jeff Ament lead bassist in “Pearl Jam” Carrie Underwood was born on March 10,1983 in a small town in Oklahoma called Muskogee. She is a singer, and ever since she was a child, that was her dream. Her senior year of high school in 2005, Underwood tried out for American

All of us have dreams. One woman in particular, has always dreamed of becoming a star, singing in front of an international audience, and sharing her golden voice with the world. This was all she ever wanted. It made sense, after all. Born into a musical family, her love for singing was nurtured early on to the sounds of laughter and the piano. Despite hardships she faced, she knew this was what she wanted to do. Until one day, when it all came crashing down. The music that she loved – and whom

Whitney Elizabeth Houston, born on 9th August 1963, in Newark, New jersey. The daughter of gospel star Cissy Houston, and the goddaughter of soul legend diva Aretha Franklin. She started her first singing experience in the choir at her church, The New Hope Baptist Church in Newark. After graduating, she continued to model and sing, backing up Lou Rawls and Chaka Khan. When she was 19, Whitney Houston was discovered in a nightclub by the renowned Clive

did American commercial when she was 7 years old and that commercial was for Galoob Toys. Other than Neighbours, Goodrem has likewise made appearances in Australian TV scenes of Hey Dad, Police Rescue as well as A Country Practice. And in addition singing, Goodrem is a traditionally prepared musician furthermore plays piano guitar and drums (Tschmuck, 2013). In 2003, Delta Goodrem released her first album known as ‘Innocent Eyes’, after that has been in chart or close to the topmost subsequent to