Listening Journal 3: Reggae Music     Student Institution     Listening Journal 3: Reggae Music Reggae music refers to a genre of music with its origin in the 1960s in Jamaica. It was made popular by artists that include Jimmy Cliff. Bob Marley, and Peter Tosh, among others. The music arose from a piece of Jamaican traditional music, and is mainly linked to Rastafarianism. Rastafarianism refers to a religious movement rooted in Jamaica since the 1930s. Hence, reggae music entails being Jamaican musical voice that expresses their culture, history along with struggles in their political arena. The political stage among the Jamaicans is characterized by marginalization and slavery. Presently, reggae music content revolves around socio-economic and political issues around the world. However, currently, reggae music discusses lighter topics such as love and personal subjects. As an unusual and popular genre of music, this essay evaluates the seven elements of reggae and responds to five other questions. Reggae music incorporates some elements of mento, jazz, rural folk, and rhythm and blues.…

Jesse Boyce Wants to Teach You How to Make 6-Figures a Year on Instagram When most people at 22 are still finding their True North, Jesse has already created a brand and is now a celebrated Social Media Legend. Being referred to as the Social Media Plug, he mentors his clients on how to create a lasting brand on Instagram – that has been a hurdle for most people. Jesse is willing to share the information on how to establish yourself financially using Social Media. How Did Jesse Manage All these at 22 only? All successful people have a story and an established technique on their day to day life. For Jesse, his priority goes to his clients. According to him, he only succeeds when his clients succeed. Jesse is not willing to carry home anything else apart from success. This made him the leading mentor with a significant footprint on Instagram. If you were to put Jesse’s Hard Work and His attitude towards his clients on a scale, then you would definitely see the reason for his big success.…

THEORY OF ART Introduction The view that art as portrayal has not exclusively been tested, it has been doomed in probably a portion of human expressions. It was, in this way, supplanted by the hypothesis that craftsmanship is articulation. Rather than reflecting conditions of the outer world, workmanship is held to mirror the inward condition of the craftsman. Art, as a portrayal of external presence, has been supplanted by craftsmanship as an outflow of people’s inward life. The production of a gem is the realizing of another blend of components in the medium, tones in music, words in writing, and paints on canvas. The components existed already yet, not in a similar mix. Creation is the re-development of these previous materials. Art is an articulation made unmistakable by a structure. The articulation contained in the structure is an endeavor to interpret the anonymous and the obscure. Natural for our reality as people is our mission to make important, and art permits that procedure to happen. Art communicates and interprets, art recognizes and uncovers, art moves, and intercedes. Art is a…

Pentatonix’s Cover Of Bohemian Rhapsody By Freddie Mercury Gets A Lot Of Attention For All The Right Reasons The classical hit song, “Bohemian Rhapsody” composed by Queen’s main man and lead singer Freddie Mercury, set the right pace and kept the fire burning for all aspiring rock and roll songs. Unfortunately, or rather fortunately, no one has sounded as good as Freddie in that hit ever since its release. According to Queen, they knew that the song had all the right beats and lyrics to make it a hit but they were skeptical about its success in the 1975 market.   Long after his passing, people still applaud Freddie Mercury for his unmatched talents both in song writing and hitting the right notes and chords. Queen’s guitarist, Brian May revealed about the composing of iconic Bohemian Rhapsody hit. He stated that it was all Freddie Mercury’s idea starting from the writing to incorporating the piece and finally polishing it to the final product. Brian narrates how Freddie came in ignited with the idea with little notes in his hands and…

Jimi Hendrix and His Contributions in the Rock and Roll Music Jimi Hendrix (James Marshall) was an American rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter. His mainstream musical career only lasted for five years. However, the musician is considered as one of the most influential musicians and guitarists of all time. Jimi Hendrix is also regarded as one of the most celebrated iconic figures in the history of the 20th century. The Roll and Rock Hall of Fames have described the singer as “the most influential and famous instrumentalists of all time and in the history of rock and roll music’. Jimi Hendrix was born in Washington, Seattle, and started playing guitar when he was fifteen years of age. In 1960, he was enlisted in the United States Army, and he underwent training as a paratrooper with the ‘100st Airborne Division’. However, Jimi Hendrix was immediately discharged from the army in the following two years. Upon his dismissal from the military, he moved to Tennessee, Clarksville, after that, and started engaging in gigs plays on the Chitlin Circuit. He eventually earned a…

Annotated Bibliography for Heinrich Isaac Heinrich Isaac was a great music composer. His influence was primarily felt in German. Although born in Italy, his musical influence has been cherished by many generations. Through the research, I have done, and with relevant sources, I have established that Isaac musical life has provided a research point for many scholars. More so, his influence in music is still visible in our modern era. According to research, the early life of Heinrich Isaac is obscure. There has never been sufficient information regarding his past life. However, similar studies have indicated that he was born ten years after Josquin Isaac, who was a music composer. Isaac’s was in Florence, and his services at Lorenzo are unforgettable. In that time, Medic was a powerful ruling family. Isaac was appointed as the organizer of the cathedrals, through the influence of the Medici family. After the downfall of the Medici family, he was appointed as the chief composer for the emperor Maximilian. Nevertheless, Isaac’s heart was stuck with Florence. Sources show that he made a frequent visit there…

Independent Recording Company   Description Infinity Cat Recordings is one of tens of thousands of small recording studios located in the United States. This independent record label operates in the region of Nashville, Tennessee, and has been in operation since its inception in 2002.  The record label was founded by Brothers Jake and Jamin Orrall, who together form the group JEFF The Brotherhood.  In terms of genre, the name focuses on producing music from various rock sub-genres, namely Alternative rock, Garage rock (Hann, 2012), Indie rock, Punk rock, and Grunge. The studio also has several artists and groups under its label and for whom it has released recordings ranging from the JEFF the Brotherhood, Be Your Pet, Diarrhea Planet, Daddy Issues, and Ed Schrader’s Music Beat (Ruiz, 2016). Primarily, Infinity Cat Recordings identifies and records music for emerging talent within the Nashville area. The recording studio is described as one of the most influential labels that operate within the rock scene in the Nashville area. The studio is synonymously associated with the expression of the Nashville lifestyle of garage rock…

BECOMING A SUPERSTAR WITH FRENCH SPEAKING SONGS  Abstract In this paper, the history and live sound innovation of French Music has been talked about and analyzed into depth. The position of French music and its market place is being analyzed this paper.There is a lot of data that that can be extracted from french music using Technolgy that was developed by the french Artists. Technology can also be used in live sound applications. In this examination, an insightful account of the role of language and culture in music has been discussed. The purpose of music has also been talked about. Are there any prominent French musicians who shook the world? Suchquestions have been thoroughly checked in this dissertation. Music and young minds, and its importance, in general, have been researched. Why has it become difficult for French music to achieve international representation? A brief history of French music has been discussed.   Introduction The history of music in French is dated back to the 10th century, where an organum method of composing song was widespread. Artists such as CelineDionne, Charles…

Reading and Viewing Assignment Self-portrait is classified as an independent form of art whereby the artist uses various techniques such as painting or photography to capture and present an image of themselves. Self-portraits have been used in art since time immemorial by different artists. The use of paints and other forms, such as curvings, have also been used in the past to create self-portraits. Advancements in technology have enabled the aspect of photography whereby self-portraits are now captured as selfies. Photography has made the construction of self-portraits a lot easier and time-saving as click on a camera captures the image in real-time. Self-portraits focus on the crucial details of the object, such as emotions, beauty, among others (Hancheruk, H., McBride, J., & Witczak, K. (2016). They also represent a particular time and the mood in which the image was captured. They can also be used to express specific issues in society, such as slavery in the case of Glenn Ligon in how artists explore identity (“How artists explore identity,” 2015). As such, they enable viewers to get a detailed view…

Videography and Photography Business Plan: “JoLens” Business Proposal JoLens is a new upcoming business that focuses on media of videography and photography. The company will bring a collection of creative people who need portfolios for their crafts such as acting, modelling, fashion, and music, among others. Technological developments have provided the artist with an opportunity to reach followers from different parts of the world. However, the lack of a platform where they can store their work poses a significant problem. JoLens will allow artists to access quality storage for best footage of their essential activities, a portfolio, media products, and high-quality photos. Consumers will access customization services, which will enable them to customize the work. Business Plan Artists and photographers require a platform where they can store their content. The demand for high-quality photos, videos, and songs remains high in the twenty-first century (Rekha & Kumar, 2017, p. 761). Even though people have a camera for snapshots and recording videos, JoLens will ensure that consumers receive professional quality media products. The business will ensure that artists deliver media that meets…