One Note Samba and Nocturne Op.9 No. 2 The compositions One Note Samba by Antonio Carlos Jobim, and Chopin’s Nocturne Op.9 No. 2 are western classical that exploit diverse musical elements that include melody, harmony, and rhythm in communicating themes on social issues. The artists equally used form, texture, and timbre concurrently, leading to the recognition for the piece as classical masterpieces. As a result, familiarization with the contents is necessary for understanding the influence of the elements and mode of their integration into the pieces. In this essay, the paper compares and contrasts the musical elements of the two pieces. Comparing and contrasting One Note Samba and Nocturne Op.9 No. 2 After listening to the compositions, the first element of creativity that one’s conceptualizes is the beat. The piece One Note Samba has a sharper beat developed by the instruments, just as the case of Nocturne Op.9 No. 2. However, the pace of the flow of the beats vary. The pieces genre fits classification as western classical. One note samba develops the highly syncopated melody from the note that…

Games as Art            Video games are some of the advances in digital technology. In today’s world, many people use video games daily as forms of entertainment. Video games are based on many subjects, including sports, fiction, non-fiction, action, space exploration, among many other subjects (Gee, 59).Personally, I am an active user of video games, as a firm of entertainment during my free time. Some of the video games I have played include No Man’s Sky, Fire watch, Mafia III, and The Last Guardian. All these video games are mostly based on art. Arguably, video games appreciate art as one of the best ways of expressing ideas and giving meaning to drawings. This is the reason most of the video games are based on art. Modernism and advance of digital technology have contributed to the fade of art and the rise of prominence of video games and cinema.  Generally, modern art has been restricted by capitalism and restrictive policies by governments.  However, video games have been branded as “a complete waste of time” by some critics who argue that their…

Ethics in Music (Including Sustainable Development Considerations) Evolution and changes in my plans and goals             Since the beginning of this course, my plans and goals have changed tremendously. Initially, I had a vision for a music recording studio although I had not thought much into the specifics of establishing one. I knew what I wanted but did not know of what my first step should have been. My plans were all mixed up and my ultimate goal was a modern state of the art studio. In the course of the assignments that I have been doing, my plan has evolved vastly. I now have set targets that I plan to achieve in three phases, that is, short, medium and long-term. I also have considered the workforce including teammates and how we will structure the business. My plans have also changed to include the type of leadership that we will uphold and the ethical considerations that we will enforce. Proactive planning includes taking initiatives to optimize business efficiency through preparation and advance scheduling of events. I envision my goals and…

The Rules of the Game (Leadership Approach Considerations) My primary objective and goal were to make accessible to artists the necessary equipment and exposure opportunities for them to make use of their talents. I plan to do this by starting up a recording studio named Airwaves and Ripple. I plan to find a suitable rental building, furnish it, and find all the required gadgets and equipment. I also planned to bring on board the necessary personnel to make part of the staff. This team would comprise of producers, engineers, managers, and assistants. They would also help in getting some contracts and artists to work within the first year of operation. Our other goal was to have a robust and capable marketing department to get the name out there and attract more clients. The leadership style and design that we adopt will be crucial to the achievement of all our goals and objectives. We will, therefore, need visionary and inspirational leadership to drive, enforce, and ensure the success of all-out targets. Leaders who are transformational work towards upsetting and changing the…

Corporate Social Responsibility Addendum Executive Summary My plan to delve into the music industry encompasses the establishment of a recording studio with the name, Airwaves, and Ripples. I plan to start up a studio that shall provide a space or young and upcoming artists of every genre to express themselves. These shall even include other types of entertainers, such as poets and spoken word artists. The large state of the art studio shall open its doors to every person and allow them to find themselves and build their talents. It shall provide them with a chance to make the world know their work and pass on their message. I plan to start on my short, medium, and long-term goals immediately. These range from acquiring office space in a secure and conducive environment. It should also be at a location that most people would deem accessible at any time without any difficulty. The other goal is to hire a competent and committed team. They shall be the drivers of the dream and also the people in charge of the operation of…

endorsement of public dominance orientation and benevolent sexism For many years, women have depicted as a minority in many fields, including film and media industry. Many male counterpart characters have portrayed more positively compared to women’s gender. However, according to (Lauzen 2016) research, women included 18% of writers, directors, cinematographers, executive producers, and executive editors working on the top 250 domestic gossip films, which is a little number compared to masculine counterparts. From (Lauzen 2016), it’s only a margin of the percentage that feminism gets in the job market when it comes to employment opportunities. According to (Murphy 2015), women are a significant number in the film; they are ratio minority while men are dominating the field. Additionally, due to cultural superiority, men are threatened when females outperform them, which has risen their worry about how others perceived them, Dahl et al. 2015. It has led to increased wrath and endorsement of public dominance orientation and benevolent sexism.   But why the gender difference does it mean women have no qualifications for the positions? Despite the numerous attempts of promoting…

 why the gender difference does it mean women have no qualifications for the positions? For many years, women have depicted as a minority in many fields, including film and media industry. Many male counterpart characters have portrayed more positively compared to women’s gender. However, according to (Lauzen 2016) research, women included 18% of writers, directors, cinematographers, executive producers, and executive editors working on the top 250 domestic gossip films, which is a little number compared to masculine counterparts. From (Lauzen 2016), it’s only a margin of the percentage that feminism gets in the job market when it comes to employment opportunities. According to (Murphy 2015), women are a significant number in the film; they are ratio minority while men are dominating the field. Additionally, due to cultural superiority, men feel threaten when females outperform them, which has risen their worry on how others perceived them, Dahl et al. 2015. It has led to increased wrath and endorsement of public dominance orientation and benevolent sexism.   But why the gender difference does it mean women have no qualifications for the positions?…

 gender difference For many years, women have depicted as a minority in many fields, including film and media industry. Many male counterpart characters have portrayed more positively compared to women gender. However, according to (Lauzen 2016) research, women included 18% of writers, directors, cinematographers, executive producers and executive editor working on the top 250 domestic gossip films, which is a little number compared to masculine counterparts. From (Lauzen 2016), it’s only a margin of the percentage that feminism gets in the job market when it comes to employment opportunities. According to (Murphy 2015), women are a significant number in the film; they are ratio minority while men are dominating the field.   But why the gender difference, does it mean women have no qualifications for the positions? Despite the numerous attempts of promoting culture in Hollywood productions, still, women by description, ethnic and ethical minorities are less prominent in the film production (Erigha 2015). The research shows there is a challenging tendency of not recognizing women in opportunities and outcomes facing them are leading to the popularity of stereotypes and…

The Big Push to Reform Music Copyright for the Digital Age Music creators of the present digital age should be aware of the copyright issues better due to different reasons. Music is made available on different websites, and it is necessary to prevent the increasing problem of infringement. Pertaining to this, a number of bills are proposed in Congress that can enhance royalty payment for the music composers. It is also making life easier to get access to digital music available on different sites. It is further seen that the bills are affecting different categories of people. The music industry is trying to pass the bills that are pending for years now. If the bills are passed, it shall help the music creators to deal with infringement cases easily. Moreover, the music creators are paying for the royalties that are given through the patchwork law, private deal along with some industry inventions. With the digitalized version of music, the whole music industry is trying to struggle to change and come up with the latest advancements making it easy for the…

rich history of Jazz music  Jazz music has a long, fascinating history in the classical music industry[1]. Its history takes back to the early 19th century, although others claim that the genre of music started in the late 18th.gaining its popularity through the civil wars. Other writers, however, argue that this genre of music was popular in the 20th century. It is thus arguably right that the history of Jazz music has not been accurately captured. However, working with the little-known facts about this genre of music, it is no doubt that it is among the earliest genres of music with an extensive history with most its themes forming part of the historical events and humanitarian activities. This essay paper delves into the rich history of Jazz music although precisely looking at Ella Fitzgerald and some of her contributions to the jazz industry, some of her great albums and the musical movements her music was associated. Above all, this essay will critically discuss how his music and most of his songs relate to the social life of the people and…