Listening Log 1 – Hurrian Hymn No.6 (Michael Levy) The history of Hurrian Hymns can be dated back to around 1400 BC, when the ancient Hurrians, who were the heir of the Sumerians, excavated them on clay tablets as the oldest surviving substantially completed work of notated music in the world. For solo lyre, which is the only instrument used in this specific piece, was a very popular and frequently used instrument at that time. The performer of this piece added a lot of elaborations and variations on the original melody by his own, making the form of the music become a theme and variation in form and displaying a demonstration on the full use and the display of virtuosity of the ancient solo lyre. Although the music was from …show more content…
As the seemingly predictable and dull music goes on, it slows down during the parts of the rapidly repeated F note and the two F minor glissando chords, seeming that it is the end of the music. However, that is the time when another short “rock and roll” part of the music begins. Dramatically, both the melody and bass line change from peaceful and elegant to agitating and in rock and roll style. Besides that, the dynamics obviously changes from softer to louder, the rhythmic patterns apparently changes from slower to faster and the voice parts are often homorhythmic. In addition, the articulation becomes even more detached and accented after the “rock and roll” part starts. For the harmonization part, the harmony changes while the tonic pedal sustains throughout the whole “rock and roll” …show more content…
It sounded really cool that I had to show the white feather to him as I had misunderstood and disdained his wonderful music. I will explain how wonderful it was: Firstly, it totally changed my bias to the music to genuine appreciation to the music. Secondly, it refreshed my stubborn heart and nearly dead soul. Thirdly, it taught me a really important, precious, meaningful lesson of life which I had never had before. And the last but not the least was that it inspired me to achieve another great and long-term dream of mine as I listened to the part for many times and had a deep reflection on it: After my retirement as a musician (if I can be), I think that it’s the time that global warming, shortages of resources and pollution will become much more serious, and that’s when I will have time to do something meaningful other than engaging in music. If I still have the ability to do that, I would really like to join in the environmental organizations and participate and help out in the environmental conservation activities and educational works, in order to make the earth where we are living in a better place for us, as well as the generations after
It is also the piece that had enough of an effect to make the evil man go away, in the film, Fantasia. My strongest reaction to this piece, is the warm and chilled feeling I get hearing it. The idea of developing “chilled” bones from music is amazing. I arrived at this certain place, by truly diving into the song. I really listened to it, and could hear the seriousness in the singer’s voice. I could hear and understand the passion that the musicians felt when they pressed the piano’s keyboards. The singing, along with the instruments complimenting, is astonishing. I caught myself listening to this piece during the interview, and I could imagine even an evil monster falling in love with this tune enough to turn good. I felt the drama and power in the singing, and the seriousness in the playing of the
I personally never heard this song before writing this essay but I actually really like it, especially after watching “The end live in LA” on YouTube, the performance was really good. What I like most was the guitarist who played the best tones throughout the whole
Many people hail “The Star Spangled Banner” as the greatest piece of American music. The audiences of America’s national anthem seem, instinctively, eager to express their respect by embracing the notion to remove their hats and stand up. However, not many people ponder over the question of what “The Star Spangled Banner” truly means. What does it mean? Why does it deserve so much reverence and honor? What exceptional difference allows it to prevail over the masterpieces of prominent composers like Mozart and Beethoven? The answer is fairly simple. “The Star Spangled Banner” symbolizes America’s perseverance, its set of moral laws and ethics, and its history that constitutes what America truly means.
Many say that music has evolved over the years. This essay shall explore the elements of two versions of one song. It shall discuss the correlations and disparities of these songs and confer how it has been revolutionised to entertain the audiences of today.
From the concrete structure of the Baroque period to the free-form structure of the Modern period each composer brings forth a new understanding and value to their time period. Within these pieces that they creatively compose it brings new light and displays the culture of the time period. The composers each have story to tell and has each creatively constructed their own works within the diameters of their era.
Suggested by the very remarkable interest taken in the music in the works of the ancient Greek philosophers, our attempt¡Xa semiotic attempt¡Xwould succeed in getting us closer to the meaning of what is called "the ethos of music" in the civilization of ancient Greeks.
This is how I heard the music, piece by piece with some help to understand and ...
In order to understand the changes which occurred in music and which affected the Liturgy in the Renaissance period, it is necessary to give a brief sketch of music in earlier times. The first notable aspect of Renaissance music and musical thought is the pace at which it developed. This rapidity stands in contrast to all previous music history. The history of Western art music properly begins with the music of the Christian Church at the end of the ancient world (circa 400AD). This was a world in which music alwa...
Through using Musica enchiriadis as an example of the 10th century, and the works of Leoninus and Perotinusis as examples in the 11th and 12th century, it is evident that the organum experienced a copious amount of changes between the 10th and 12th century both melodically and rhythmically including the adding of voices, the changing of motion, and the development of rhythm. These adaptations to the organum, though might seem insignificant, tremendously helped further the evolution of polyphony in western music, which consequently contributes to the music of today.
I thought it was interesting that you can look at the audience and be able to see the their reactions and really see the quality of the show. The audience remained extremely quiet and attentive, focused throughout the entire performance. I even thought many people were asleep but, I later realized they were just zoning into the moment, really taking in the essence of the music. It looked like it brought out a lot of emotions from the people in the audience, giving them time to reflect and really think. The concert was a different experience for me. The concert covered different types of styles and different artists. My favorite piece was the last piece which was Piece d’ Orgue, by, Bach because it reminded me of a horror movie, and horror is actually my favorite genre. Overall, going to this concert was a bit unusual and out of the norm for me but I would definitely consider it as a very wonderful and very interesting experience. It was very
The piece starts with vocals shouting in a foreign language. A synth beat immediately follows with light clapping percussion, looping vocals from the start and a fast synth beat growing in the background on a higher octave. The melody does not have much variety notes. Soon snares contribute to the coming beat drop and finally a a contrasting base vocal drops the song. Beat drops are typical EDM parts that attempt to build tension and release the musical...
...re was very interesting transitions between the variation, for example, string section plays the variation from low to high, when they reach the highest note, the brass family takes over and continue with the scale and make it more higher. Tremolo style was used in this piece, which is a quick ups and downs stroke mode. The music were very soothing and attracted the audience. Lastly, they end the piece with the same variations that was played at the beginning.
‘Do not forget that the melody is the Idea, the outline; as much as it is the form and the subject matter of a work. The harmony is an illumination, an exhibition of the object, its reflection…’(3)
He is considered by some people to be one of the most famous composers of the classical period. His career grew with the development of classical style and forms, with the symphony, sonata, string quartet, and other instrumental forms, in the moulding of which he played an important part. Joseph Haydn was born in Rohrau in 1732, the son of a wheelwright, he trained as a chorister at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, where he made an early living. He worked as a freelance musician, playing the violin and the keyboard instruments, accompanying for singing lessons given by the composer Porpora, who helped and encouraged him ( Boynick, 1). In this essay, I will discuss a brief overview of Joseph Haydn's life. I will also talk about some of the pieces he has composed and how they changed music forever.
Then audience members who were perfect strangers who were screaming loudest would turn to each other with knowing glances and smile because they were sharing the same excitement and connecting with one another over their love of this man’s music. There was no pushing or shoving to get closer to the stage – it wasn’t that kind of crowd. Instead, there was mutual respect for one another’s space within the confines of the too-small venue. Nobody wanted to be the person who ruined it for someone else. It was this respect that made the audience members’ connections with one another that much stronger – we were all here to listen to this wonderful man’s music and see his performance – and, of course, we were here to enjoy it.