It has always been argued that nature, nurture, or both affect human development. In Flobots’ “Handlebars”, the lead singer answers the question of whether nature, nurture, or both affect human development by showing two best friends who went their separate paths and turned into two completely different people. The music video and song shows and tells the experiences that shaped both friends and ultimately caused the demise of one, if not, both of them. However, within this song and video the power
That’s My Jam! When I listen to music, I do so much more than just hear it. Every song is a story that I experience and let flow through me. If ever there was a song that triggered the strongest reaction from me, it would be “Handlebars” by Flobots. I feel as though that song is a masterpiece, a moving work of art that gets my heart pounding and my mind racing. “Handlebars” is a song I can relate to, a song that improves my mood, and even inspires me. Firstly, I’d like to point out that I am not
is created that is never passed outside of one’s own head, but knowledge is still created. Furthermore, the art of music is often designed to spark change in society’s ethics instead of confirm them. A great example of this would be the band the Flobots. This band creates music to inspire, to rebel, and to make people think. They seek to change the ethical
ever happened to good old fashioned picketing? Somehow it died and turned into a, “’protest’ on Facebook by changing your profile picture” mentality. Everyone feels like something is wrong, but won’t get out there and change it. Like the artists Flobots say in their song “Gonna be Free,” “Get outa your chairs and get into the streets, if you wanna see this world change.” Even when this generation has the ability to look at other generations’ actions and see the good they did, this generation still