The Minimalistic work I like the least is the composition by Steve Reinch. I strongly dislike it mainly because of its lack of individuality. Throughout the whole piece, though there were very subtle changes i felt that it was playing the exact same rhythm over and over agin with no variation. After a while the piece because extremely repetitive, and boring.
The Minimalistic work i liked the most was the one by Philip Glass. I liked it because it had a very serene, tranquil vibe to it. The melody was also very calming, and peaceful. Every note in the composition flowed together perfectly with the next. The composition was very composed very well.
The first Minimalistic work by Steve Reinch ad me think about a jungle scene were animals were eating. This is because of the ear piercing notes throughout the composition. It was contained a great amount of dissonance. Overall the work had a very vibrant feel to it.
The second Minimalistic work made me think about calming things like waterfalls, and funerals, and snow falling. Things that are constant and do not have exciting events happen during them. The video that was paired with the song I think fit perfectly. Its was a calm scene just like the song.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Alessandro Scarlatti
Alessandro Scarlatti was Sicilian born in 1660. He trained for his musical career in Rome. He married in 1678 and later that year was appointed maestro di cappella of San Giacomo degli Incurabili. in 1684 Scarlatti moved to maples where he was appointed a high honor as the vice- regal court of Naples. For the next two decades Scarlatti gave hundreds of operas at Naples, and produced over 40 works. He supervised many various operas throughout his years, and was a very successful opera man.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Hilegard von Bingen and Michael Praetorius
Hildegard of Bingen lived from the years of 1098 to 1179. She produced many major works of theology and visionary writings. She was very respected for her work because she was one of the first women to ever write, and compose music. Hildegard would have visions from gods, and feel that it was her duty to write down what she was seeing. All of her texts were religious. She composed music for the purpose of informing others about her religion and her religions beliefs.
Michael Praetorius was born on February 15, 1571. He was born and raised in Germany. The purpose of the music he wrote was to inform others. His songs were about his travels, German music, instruments, and performances. He wanted to educate everyone on his beliefs.
The two musical selections are very different. One is solely religious and contains only words. Where as the other is more entertaining and enjoyable. The purpose of the second piece of music is to entertain. The two styles are very different, but yet are complementary. The second piece contains a think layer of instruments where as the first piece is very thin. Both pieces are great compositions of ancient religious times.
Michael Praetorius was born on February 15, 1571. He was born and raised in Germany. The purpose of the music he wrote was to inform others. His songs were about his travels, German music, instruments, and performances. He wanted to educate everyone on his beliefs.
The two musical selections are very different. One is solely religious and contains only words. Where as the other is more entertaining and enjoyable. The purpose of the second piece of music is to entertain. The two styles are very different, but yet are complementary. The second piece contains a think layer of instruments where as the first piece is very thin. Both pieces are great compositions of ancient religious times.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
my views on sound!
There are many different ways of taking in sound. Some people in the world are not gifted with the gift of hearing and they have a whole other outlook on sound the people that can hear. People with disabilities like this are just as capable of preforming music as people who have perfect hearing. Most people who are deff use the vibrations of the instruments and identify how profound or minute the vibration currents are. this comes to show that no matter what your disability is there is a way for you to play music.
The video also discussed how people in different parts of a room are hearing a completely different version of the song. This is because of how sound travels, and sound being deflected off of different things these are all important aspects of sound deliverance. Not only can you hear sound differently but sound, and music can be interpreted in a variation of ways. For some people when they hear a sound they may get the emotion of sadness, where as others may get the emotion of sadness. This comes to show sound is not a universal thing it comes in a variation of different ways to different people.
The video also discussed how people in different parts of a room are hearing a completely different version of the song. This is because of how sound travels, and sound being deflected off of different things these are all important aspects of sound deliverance. Not only can you hear sound differently but sound, and music can be interpreted in a variation of ways. For some people when they hear a sound they may get the emotion of sadness, where as others may get the emotion of sadness. This comes to show sound is not a universal thing it comes in a variation of different ways to different people.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
review of review ! :)
THE REVIEW I REVIEWED
I knew what I was looking for in a camera and when Canon introduced the T2i in March I knew this was the camera for me. The still shots are awesome. The viewfinder image is very accurate for color. The manual settings are accurate and awesome. There are many functions in the menu settings that I've used as shortcuts that help me with my type of photography. I haven't used the video part much. I have a difficult time seeing the screen. I have a hard time seeing at night too so I think it's more my eyes than the camera. It does take wonderful video images. The only con that I can come up with for this camera I think can be said about any camera, is that the image format is more rectangular than the standard frame sizes. Don't get me wrong, I like the wider view from this camera better myself. To give an example, if I want to blow up a picture without any cropping that is 16" wide, the length will be 24". Most standard frames have the traditional boxier proportion to them and are in proportion to 16 x 20. That means that 4" of my image will need to be cropped. That's a lot. I'm hoping that the wider rectangular image that these cameras offer will set the standard and it will be easier to print out and frame our images. The camera works great. The battery life is fantastic. The images are wonderful. As I became more comfortable using the camera, I realized that there was a lot of thought behind making this camera. Thank you Canon. You did a great job and it's much appreciated!
MY REVIEW
I think that the person who wrote the review on the T2i camera did a splendid job. The writer was not biased at all he wrote the pros, and cons of the camera without leaving any information out of his review. The reviewer also used facts that supported his idea, which made his idea very clear and supported. The reviewer also applied the product to his life and told us how it was useful and how you as a reader would benefit from having this product. Overall the review was very helpful and helped you to develop and understanding about the product.
If i could change or edit this review the main thing i would change would be to add more details on the functions of the camera and what makes the camera special, and better then other cameras. Though the review gives you details about the camera it doesn't tell you why you should by this camera in particular, and what makes this camera stand out from the other cameras. However i would seek out this person to do more views because they give you as a reader a very good grasp on the product though their review may not be perfect.
I knew what I was looking for in a camera and when Canon introduced the T2i in March I knew this was the camera for me. The still shots are awesome. The viewfinder image is very accurate for color. The manual settings are accurate and awesome. There are many functions in the menu settings that I've used as shortcuts that help me with my type of photography. I haven't used the video part much. I have a difficult time seeing the screen. I have a hard time seeing at night too so I think it's more my eyes than the camera. It does take wonderful video images. The only con that I can come up with for this camera I think can be said about any camera, is that the image format is more rectangular than the standard frame sizes. Don't get me wrong, I like the wider view from this camera better myself. To give an example, if I want to blow up a picture without any cropping that is 16" wide, the length will be 24". Most standard frames have the traditional boxier proportion to them and are in proportion to 16 x 20. That means that 4" of my image will need to be cropped. That's a lot. I'm hoping that the wider rectangular image that these cameras offer will set the standard and it will be easier to print out and frame our images. The camera works great. The battery life is fantastic. The images are wonderful. As I became more comfortable using the camera, I realized that there was a lot of thought behind making this camera. Thank you Canon. You did a great job and it's much appreciated!
MY REVIEW
I think that the person who wrote the review on the T2i camera did a splendid job. The writer was not biased at all he wrote the pros, and cons of the camera without leaving any information out of his review. The reviewer also used facts that supported his idea, which made his idea very clear and supported. The reviewer also applied the product to his life and told us how it was useful and how you as a reader would benefit from having this product. Overall the review was very helpful and helped you to develop and understanding about the product.
If i could change or edit this review the main thing i would change would be to add more details on the functions of the camera and what makes the camera special, and better then other cameras. Though the review gives you details about the camera it doesn't tell you why you should by this camera in particular, and what makes this camera stand out from the other cameras. However i would seek out this person to do more views because they give you as a reader a very good grasp on the product though their review may not be perfect.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
John Mayer Continuum Album Review!
John Mayer has always been a skilled, and talented artist. His style is laid back, and mellow focusing on the vocals and a few main streams of instruments. His album the Continuum displayed his talents at their best! Every song was perfectly played without imperfections. in the overall product the immaculate playing paid off to make an outstanding album.
The lyrics in the songs were all brilliantly configured. All of the songs have uplifting positive ideas that lead you to have a more positive outlook on things. The songs all had a main idea but each idea had a pice in the overall concept of the album.
Overall, though all of the songs on John's album were a little bit different they come together to form the main thought of the album. For example in the song Heat of Life there is more of a upbeat, vibrant mood where as a song like Dreaming with a Broken Heart has more of a mellow, somber feel to it. Even though the two songs are very different they relate to the overall concept of life, and love.
All of the songs in the Continuum had a flow about them. Though few instruments are played at a time, and the texture of the songs are very thin, and the musical lines complement the lyrics. Because of the complementing back ground music, and lyrics the perfect balance and ease came about as a result of the two factors. Overall John Mayer's album is fantastic and is defiantly worth listening to.
SONGS ON ALBUM:
1. Half Of My Heart
2. Heartbreak Warfare
3. Waiting on the World to Change
4. Gravity
5. Who Says
6. Daughters
7. Free Fallin'
8. Say
9. Dreaming With a Broken Heart
10. All We Ever Do Is SAy Goodbye
11. Perfectly Lonely
12. Assassin
13. Slow Dancing In a Burning Room
14. Edge of Desire
15. Your Body Is A Wonderland
16. Friends, Lovers or Nothing
17. War of My Life
18. Crossroads
19. The Heart of Life
20. I Dont Trust Myself
My top three recommendations are: Dreaming with a Broken heart, Waiting on the World to Change, and The Heart of Life.
The lyrics in the songs were all brilliantly configured. All of the songs have uplifting positive ideas that lead you to have a more positive outlook on things. The songs all had a main idea but each idea had a pice in the overall concept of the album.
Overall, though all of the songs on John's album were a little bit different they come together to form the main thought of the album. For example in the song Heat of Life there is more of a upbeat, vibrant mood where as a song like Dreaming with a Broken Heart has more of a mellow, somber feel to it. Even though the two songs are very different they relate to the overall concept of life, and love.
All of the songs in the Continuum had a flow about them. Though few instruments are played at a time, and the texture of the songs are very thin, and the musical lines complement the lyrics. Because of the complementing back ground music, and lyrics the perfect balance and ease came about as a result of the two factors. Overall John Mayer's album is fantastic and is defiantly worth listening to.
SONGS ON ALBUM:
1. Half Of My Heart
2. Heartbreak Warfare
3. Waiting on the World to Change
4. Gravity
5. Who Says
6. Daughters
7. Free Fallin'
8. Say
9. Dreaming With a Broken Heart
10. All We Ever Do Is SAy Goodbye
11. Perfectly Lonely
12. Assassin
13. Slow Dancing In a Burning Room
14. Edge of Desire
15. Your Body Is A Wonderland
16. Friends, Lovers or Nothing
17. War of My Life
18. Crossroads
19. The Heart of Life
20. I Dont Trust Myself
My top three recommendations are: Dreaming with a Broken heart, Waiting on the World to Change, and The Heart of Life.
Monday, September 13, 2010
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