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Wu Tang Clan Grand Central Station Writers
1,122 wordsCan one think of a better way to describe something, other than by comparison to another familiar, known object? This is indeed the idea behind the metaphor. Metaphors are composed of the tenor, the subject matter that is being referred to, and the vehicle, the metaphorical term itself. Many great writers have utilized metaphors to create illustrious pieces of work. The metaphor is a useful tool in description and evoking a certain tone that the author wishes to create. Metaphors can be subtle o...
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Russian Romantic Music And Tchaikovsky
1,589 wordsRussian Romantic Music and Tchaikovsky Russian music bears its own styles and emotions, free from the outside influence of other European countries during the Romantic period. Politics play an indirect role in the development of Russian music, isolating the country both politically and musically. Until the Decembrist revolt in 1825, Russia was under the unrelenting rule of czars. Russia retained the ways of the old -- its caste system, its severity of censorship -- while the rest of Europe had a...
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Bob Marley Central Park
756 wordsBob Marley lived by his beliefs and was considered a prophet by many. Marley preached his message of equality, anti racism, and freedom from oppression on every continent during his nineteen year career. His great lyrics and reggae beat sent a powerful message in the turbulent 60 s and 70 s. During his career, Bob Marley released more than 25 albums and hundreds of singles. Bob Marley captured audiences with a new type of music: a blend of African beats, American rhythm-and-blues, and soul, know...
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Duke Ellington Was Born Ellington Was Born Music
872 wordsDuke Ellington was born Edward Kennedy Ellington on April 28, 1899 in Washington, D. C. to Daisy and James Ellington. They served as the ideal role models for young Duke and taught him everything from table manners to the power of music. He was eight when he got his first piano lessons. By the age of fourteen, he was sneaking into Frank Holliday's poolroom. He learned from his experiences in the poolroom how to appreciate the value of mixing with a wide rage of people. He attended the Armstrong ...
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Hard To Find Truth And Backing Authentic
473 wordsIn these days and times, it is hard to find people that are authentic. Many people say things that sound good, but when it comes down to acting upon their words, its hard for them to follow through. Being authentic, in my dictionary has not only to do with telling the truth and backing their words. To me being authentic consists of being yourself at all times, understanding your ways along with speaking the truth and backing up your words. Everyone has his or her own definition of being authenti...
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Kurt Cobain Six Months
1,643 wordsKurt Donald Cobain was born in Aberdeen, Washington (about 60 miles southwest of Seattle). He grew up in a mid-class society and was hyperactive as child, so his doctor put him on Ritalin (a morphine based drug to help him concentrate in school). The drug often kept him up until 4 am. So he was given sedatives to get to sleep. Kurt had a happy childhood, until his parents got divorced when he was seven. It was an ordinary divorce, but Kurt got very upset about it. He said he never felt loved or ...
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A Comparison Of The Baroque And Modern Flutes
2,200 wordsA comparative study of the use of the barque and modern flute in composition, with specific reference to V Sonata IV for flute and continuo by J. S Bach, and Sonata for flute and piano by Hindemith The baroque, or transverse flute is of great interest to me, mainly because of my own flute playing experience. Since listening to a concert which included both a modern orchestra and a baroque orchestra playing together in a specially written composition, and separately, I have considered the baroque...
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Make A Difference Music Video
527 wordsOn set in LA, it would cost $ 200 for a production assistant to make a music video for one day. In Ethiopia that same $ 200 means 100 childrens school fees for one term. In NYC, $ 5000 is the price of hair and makeup for one day, or one years schooling for 145 girls in Afghanistan. Sarah McLachlan had $ 150, 000 to make a music video for her song World on Fire, instead she used the money to help 16 countries, and spent only $ 15 to make her video. Sarah McLachlan has been giving money to many di...
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A Critical Look At Mosh Pits Rock Concerts
924 wordsThe people were everywhere. Too many were in such a small space. The crowd surged forward and back in one relentless wave. No one could help but to push and shove the others around. Someone was lifted into the air and tossed back by the mob. The noise was almost too much, too loud. Security guards and policemen formed a boundary around this group, but did nothing to stop the madness. They stood and watched, ready in case some serious accident should occur. For some strange reason, however, out o...
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Day Of School Three Words
1,583 wordsI've learned that the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon. It certainly is the truth. We were the bagel shop groupies as you would call us. More personally his bagel shop groupies practically there every day. Sue, Paulina, Gentile, Jessica, Phil, Ryan, Steve, Kevin, Nick, Glen, Ruben, and myself. The list could go on for hours on end but I have neither the time nor the heart to go on. So as I was saying we were there almost everyday, and at the start of each day he was...
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Rap Music Family Values
565 wordsRap music influences children in several different ways these days. Many people feel it can persuade people to do violent acts or sets a bad example. The Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC) says that, listening to rap music leads to antisocial behavior like juvenile delinquency, breakup of the family, rise in satanic cults, and teen suicide. (PMRC# 3) Many suicides and cases of adolescent depression are blamed on a certain bands songs and or images. Others blame music for what people consider b...
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Ringo Starr George Harrison
1,607 wordsBehind Sad Eyes: The Life of George Harrison When a celebrity passes away, that passing seems to serve as permission for some biographers to write about the dark side of the dearly departed. Marc Shapiro carries on this dubious tradition in BEHIND SAD EYES: The Life of George Harrison. As fans of the Fab Four will recall, Harrison was considered the quiet Beatle, the spiritual one who kept to himself, and was content to stay in the background. Just like his fellow Beatles, Harrison grew up amid ...
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Grateful Dead Jerry Garcia
2,056 words... of "being there, " the traditions and shared experiences are sent pulsing along the wires. But I'll still sing you love songs, written in the letters of your name. And brave the storm to come, for it surely looks like rain. -- Bob Weir, Ace, 1972 The end of the tour and dispersion of the group has elicited a variety of responses from within the Deadheads community. They are an artistic, articulate group and have much to say on what the "end of the era" has meant. This response sums it up bes...
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Kurt Cobain Didn T
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Back To China Three Daughters
792 wordsMadame Liang essay In the book Three Daughters of Madame Liang there is a big emphasis on art. Art played a big role in the liver of the four main women in the novel. Joy, Madame Liang, Mercy, and Grace without art these four womens lives would have been drastically changed. You may believe that the Liang family is not perceived as an artsy or artistic family, but in fact they are really a very artsy or artistic family. They have Joy the painter, Madame Liang the woman with style, Mercy the musi...
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World War Ii Goals And Objectives
1,969 wordsI. Background of Organization A. History of Organization Today? s elderly nutrition programs in the United States trace their roots back to Great Britain during World War II. When German planes bombarded English soil, many people in Britain lost their homes and subsequently their ability to cook meals for themselves. The Women? s Volunteer Service for Civil Defense responded to this emergency by preparing and delivering meals to their disadvantaged neighbors. The women also brought refreshments ...
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Listen To Music Form Of Entertainment
1,583 wordsStanley Crouch's essay Hooked is about the music of today. He talks throughout the essay mainly about Michael Jackson, and his music and image. He talks about Jackson throughout the years, from the beginning of his career as a member of the Jackson Five, up until the release of his latest record HIStory. Crouch goes on to say in his essay that todays music is mainly about going against authority, and can be compared to Hitlers Fascism. He also talks about how many people today listen to music, w...
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Big Bang Love Song
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Opera House Concert Hall
569 wordsThe Sydney Opera House There was no true place for performing arts in Australia and this angered many residents. So Joseph Cahill set up a committee to raise money for an arts complex. Then, for more funding he established Opera Lotteries. With all the necessary funds available, the next step was a design. A competition was organized for the design of the complex. The winner was Jorn Utzon with his design of a complex with sail shaped roofs. Building began immediately in March of 1957 on Benne l...
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