Pithecanthropus Ethropus Erectus Essay

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Causing a Change
Listening to the melodious tune, “Pithecanthropus Erectus,” by Charles Mingus, had my heart racing at times. The first time I heard this song, I felt like Mingus was simply improvising. The melody is very distinctive to most jazz songs I’ve heard. While listening to his music continuously, I began to notice that the tune would change drastically from time to time. It started slowly and sounding smooth, then it would spontaneously burst with, what I consider an “off-beat” melody and towards the ending, it “perished”.
The complex rhythm that this song carries can closely associate with a roller coaster. Making me imagine the experience a person would go through in this position. When being on a roller coaster, the movement of it starts off gentle until it arrives at a high site. Once it reaches that point, the movement, …show more content…

An alteration that no one saw coming. For example, if someone was to write a story about animals, wolves to be exact, the plot of the story would be the surprising outcome of dogs. In this narrative, the author would explain how these dangerous species multiplied and breed a diverse group. A group of animals that humans are not worried about. On the contrary, they now bring these animals into their homes and care for them as much as they would care for their own children; they would be considered as, “family.”
In addition, the overall message of the story above, which relates to the song is a revolution. This message can be interpreted by hearing the melody of Mingus’ song and by the plot of the story. However, if we were to compare this song to other jazz music, we can agree that evolution would be an adequate. I’ve heard many jazz tunes and the majority conveys a suave quality of sound to it but Mingus, in the other hand, out-did himself in composing a complex song. It’s a tune that when you hear it, you can easily connect with each

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