Music Essays

An overview of the history of the fusion of Western and South Asian music reveals a positive correlation between the increasing global connectivity and the increasing popularity of the trend of mixing Western and South Asian sounds. This musical fusion can be found in many different contexts including, but not limited to; the integration of … Read more

This essay will be addressing the reasons for the continued consumption of analogue media in today’s primarily digital culture, with specific reference to the vinyl record; a residual medium. ‘Residual media’ refers to media formats that are archaic but not obsolete; they are still an important part of contemporary culture due to the ways in … Read more

Introduction In this research paper, I will talk about the history of horn from past to present. Because horn in classical period was different, the valves of horn were not invented. Mozart’s concerto in Eb major for Horn and Orchestra, K. 417 is the piece I choose, because every horn player knows this piece and … Read more

“The Commitment to Pleasure” – Hanif Kureishi “This pop-porn will ruin a whole generation” – Mike Stock “Is Lady Gaga a Contemporary Feminist Icon?” 1. Summary of “The Commitment to Pleasure” In his essay, “The Commitment to Pleasure”, of the British author Hanif Kureishi, who writes about the special nature of pop music and tries … Read more

Research Paper Outline The Developing Brain in Different Communities: How Exposure to Musical Training Alters Neural Pathways Increasing Incidence of Absolute Pitch 1. Abstract • Absolute pitch (AP) is the ability to identify any pitch by name without a reference tone¬   an ability that has puzzled many scientists as the neural networks and perceptual-cognitive mechanisms … Read more

There are few people who make such an impact on music that everyone has heard their name at least some point in life. Les Paul is one of these people; he has remained relevant in music and audio for decades and his legacy is here to stay. Les Paul, born Lester William Polsfuss in 1915 … Read more

What was so important about Louis Armstrong? Louis Armstrong, who passed away 45 years ago, is the most famous jazz musician of all time. He is remembered as one of the most lovable and humorous character who can be seen in a dozen Hollywood films and on a variety of television appearances that show up … Read more

Korean pop culture is spreading not only within Korea but also slowly into the whole world. K-pop originally targeted the Korean music market, but now it has gained popularity all over the world. Social media and streaming have helped K-pop reach larger audiences. K-pop uses more than just music to create an audience—it also uses … Read more

Connection between punk/hardcore bands to their beliefs in active resistance against establishments, desire for independence & craving for meaning.

The Best Part of Christmas Christmas time is notorious for bringing families together in holiday cheer. Traditional Christian families in America engage in festivities such as movie nights, gift giving, and decorating. However, the holiday carols playing in the background of the festivity are often overlooked. Once Thanksgiving is over, holiday tunes storm the radio … Read more

Perhaps one of the most disparate comparisons made within classical music is that between the Baroque era and the Romantic era. Different cultural norms guided music down distinct paths in each of these periods. The Baroque period was characterized by the goal of achieving musical “affect,” or producing meaning through music, through a set of … Read more

At the beginning, all Moog synthesisers were large, made up of modules and near impossible to take them around on tours. They were used as professional equipment until the Minimoog Model D was introduced. It was one of the first synthesisers that shaped the electronic music of today and was characterised for being portable and … Read more