Reasons for the continued use of vinyl in today’s primarily digital culture

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

Attitudes to pop culture – analysis of three essays

“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

Exposure to Musical Training Alters Neural Pathways

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

Les Paul

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

Louis Armstrong

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 (K-Pop) culture

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

Importance/integration of music to support development of young English Language Learners

Abstract This study aims to determine the importance and integration of music to support the development of young English Language Learners (ELLs) in the early childhood. Songs are emotional and our relationship with music is usually profound, powerful and very rewarding. It unlocks our emotions, inspire our moods, and strengthen our mental and physical well-being. … Read more

Christmas music

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

Comparison of Baroque era and Romantic era – “La Folia” melody

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

The Minimoog

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

Does Music Have a Positive Impact on the Brain?

Music is like its own language that everyone on Earth can understand and appreciate. Infants, children, teenagers, adults, and elderly, Western culture, European culture, Asian culture, ancient civilization and modern civilization all understand and appreciate music and what it can do for them. Music in today’s world is so easily accessible. Whether you’re listening to … Read more