A Little Night Music Essays

  • Analysis: A Little Night Music

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    Throughout the centuries music and art has been something that everyone likes. Whether you’re a fan of classical, baroque, or even the modern music and art that we obtain in the 21st century. However, each era has its own niche, meaning each one is unique and significant in its own way, such as the Classical era. Johanes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart, better known to us as Mozart, was a composer during the classical era. Mozart was born on January 27, 1756 in Salzburg, Austria. Mozart

  • Hugh Wheeler: The Genius Behind Sweeney Todd

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    storytelling skills and could challenge the most prolific writer. In his life, he wrote numerous plays and over 30 mystery novels under three different pseudonyms. However, his award winning works included the play Sweeney Todd, Candide, and A Little Night Music. Take a look at Wheeler’s life and also, look at each of these works. See inside the man and the brilliant playwright. Hugh Wheeler was born on March 19, 1912 to parents, Harold, who was a civil servant in the Office of the Public Trustee

  • Fantasy Musical Analysis

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    Going back to the idea of surrealism, Stephen Sondheim would be the perfect candidate to compose and lyricize such musical. His own surrealistic views are portrayed in his works including Into the Woods (1987), Follies (1971), and A Little Night Music (1973). Emotion also plays a large role in the success of a Broadway production, specifically regarding the content of a show like TWINS. This proves Sondheim as a viable composer because, in the words of Ben Brantley, journalist and theatre

  • Louis Armstrong

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    popular musicians of his time. Upon initiating my research, I was surprised to find conflicting dates as to when he was born. Encarta Africa said he was born in 1901, 1001 things to know about African American history-1898, regular Encarta --1900, "Little Louis and the jazz band" by Angela Shelf Medearis says his date of birth is August 4, 1901. The book "Jazz Stars" by Richard Rennert states that Louis Armstrong was born in 1899, the book "Louis Armstrong" by Sam Tanenhaus says he was born on July

  • Mozart Research Paper

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    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was an Austrian composer and pianist who shaped classical music with his concertos, symphonies, operas, and sonatas. He was born in Salzburg, Austria on January 27, 1756 and he wrote over 600 pieces in his lifetime. His father Leopold was a musician himself on the violin, greatly influenced Mozart to start music. Mozart was a child prodigy. At the age of 5, he composed a minuet and learned how to play the harpsichord and the

  • The Poem Spring in Blake's Songs of Innocence and of Experience

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    season. Sound the flute Now it’s mute Birds delight Day and Night Nightingale In the dale Lark in Sky Merrily Merrily Merrily to welcome in the year (1-9) One can see that the flute represents music, and music is being played to spread the word that springtime has arrived and is a happy event. The arrival of the birds summons the exciting new season. The celebration continues through the night: "Birds delight/ Day and Night" (3-4). "Soun...

  • College Party Life

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    off-campus, may seem a mish mash of little planning, teenage hormones, beer induced chaos and the new found freedom, for some at least, from ones parents. This however is just a superficial observation. The college party scene at JMU is highly ritualized, even regimented. According to your social status, the people you know, activities you are involved (mainly sports), and the way you look, act, and dress all affect your experience of a college party. The universal party night for students is Saturday,

  • The Shanghai Quartet

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    The concert that I went for the assignment was one of Music Monday performance. The event took place at Advent Lutheran Church located on 2505 Broadway at 93th street. The date of the event was on October 23, 2017 (Monday) at 7:30 pm and lasted two hours until 9:30 pm. The group that played was a string quartet called Shanghai Quartet. The members of the Shanghai Quartet were Honggang Li (violist), Nicholas Tzavaras (cellist), Weigang Li (violinist) and Yi-wen Jiang (violinist). The Shanghai Quartet

  • Eminem vs. Kid Rock

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    Eminem are two very well-known names in the music industry. Eminem has done mainly hip-hop rap while Kid Rock has done a good mix of it all, mainly focusing on rap in the beginning then exploring all other genres. Some may say the two cannot be compared to one another because they do two total different styles of music. There are a lot of people that are fans of both of these men; not knowing that they are actually really good friends. They have done music videos for the other ones songs and had rap

  • A Look into House Music

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    A Look into House Music House music was first and foremost, the direct descendant of "Disco". Many older and wiser Chicago, New York and New Jersey House dj's will agree with me on this. They will acknowledged that fact that it was due to New York's, huge Disco club and music scene that helped to create the music of House and Garage and its culture within Chicago, Usa. Frankie Knuckles, the acknowledged "godfather" of Chicago house, got his start as a Dj via Manhattan, New York, Usa. Whilst there

  • Personal Narrative: How Music Affected My Life

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    I have loved music ever since I was young. All the catchy tunes and captivating lyrics have touched my heart and has had a great effect on my life. Music seems to change what's going on in the world around me. If I feel sad and lonely, I love to listen to upbeat songs which make me want to dance like no one is around and sing like no one is listening. When I daydream, I always listen to smooth jazz because it reminds me of my Grandfather.Some songs remind me of people I love. Whenever I hear Stevie

  • An Analysis Of Starr's Music

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    songs expand the childlike and naïf Starr persona into the musical world of the Beatles from their films. This process is exemplified in three songs, written by Lennon and McCartney, for Starr to perform: “With a Little Help from My Friends,” “Yellow Submarine,” and “Good Night.” “With a Little Help” sees Starr assume yet another persona in Billy Shears, but is still useful in understanding the Ringo Starr persona. The song has a “rather purposefully over-simplified musical vocabulary, … a more advanced

  • The Fab 4: A Hard Day's Night

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    Four or formally known as; The Beatles, were famous for their popular brand of rock and roll music in the 1960s to the early 1970s and are still popular to this day. Their music was phenomenal, as it inspired people to become future musicians themselves, I being one of them. Beatlemania! As it was often referred to, boomed in the 1960s as people around the world crazed over everything Beatles! Their music, films, clothes, and other items have created a merchandizing boom that none has ever seen before

  • Analysis Of Where Are You Going Where Have You Been

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    milestone, we use music to help express the emotions that we feel or may have felt during that time. Music allows for us to escape our reality, though only for a moment in time. It has an adverse reaction on our emotions. Music can trigger feelings regarding a past experience, a loved one, etc. Music is universal. Regardless of the lyrics, tone, or time period of the song music is an incredibly powerful work of art deeply connected with human emotions. Joyce Carol Oates uses pop music as a symbol and

  • Personal Narrative: Springtime Carnivore

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    On the winter’s eve of the 27th of February, I attended an indie rock show at the Music Hall of Williamsburg located in the hipster hub of Brooklyn. The Music Hall, owned by The Bowery Presents, was opened eight years ago, and it is a charming little venue that actually holds up to more than its capacity. It’s built with three floors: a lounge with seating and tables, a ground floor where the experience is much more exciting, and a second floor with a spacious seating area and benches. I would definitely

  • blues

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    Blues music originated in the cotton fields of the southern United States where the majority of the slave hands were put to work. “The earliest folk-blues were sung by nameless African-Americans living and working in the South’s cotton belt in the early 1880’s and 1890’s- in particular, the region from the Mississippi Delta to East Texas”(Barlow 3). It was believed that this began as a call and response style, which matured into the work song. From that standpoint, after the release of the slaves

  • Music In Film: Competition In Amadeus And Saturday Night Fever

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    The role of music in film can be critical to telling the story. The music is used by directors in various methods to help the viewer glimpse a full picture of trends and beliefs of a particular time, to understand the psychology behind a particular character, and to set a mood in a film. Competition in Amadeus (1984) and Saturday Night Fever (1977) are depicted in different ways using numerous musical techniques which are important to analyze in order to understand their role in the films. Although

  • Jon Batiste

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    I would argue that music is an elemental expression of the soul, wouldn't you say? Many individuals would say that music helps express emotions, creativity, and other simple but complex feelings like nothing else in this world. An artist by the name of Jon Batiste has such music, where you not only feel an emotional pull but feel a sense of wonderful creativity and beauty. Jon Batiste's song (Calling Your Name) was presented in a way of true beauty, the song gave a nostalgic feeling about love. The

  • Analysis Of Moana

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    Moana (2016) is visually breathtaking film with a magnificent storyline as well. It keeps with traditional Disney warmth while creating a whole new feel. The music is gorgeous and unlike any other film. The film even incorporates multiple visual styles throughout without losing continuity. This much anticipate film definitely lived up to its expectations. The characters are strongly portrayed and lovable. There is an individuality to each of them. And the theme rings clear throughout the film: remember

  • Aissawa Music In South Africa

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    use religious the same rituals and music. Aissawa is generally used for better health or a better future. It is mostly played during certain holidays, birthdays and when a baby is being born. The type of beat to the song is very upbeat and positive and consists of a dance that is usually used for all the Aissawa songs. As for Africa the songs there are a little different for they don’t use words they make noises in their music. South Africa today, Aissawa music has more of a western beat and is generally