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Idris Muhammad - Could heaven ever be like this
In this acticle I will be discussing the recording of Idris Muhammad (1977) - Could Heaven Ever Be Like This - its social and political, as well as musical content. Referring to Richard Dyer’s ‘In Defence of Disco’ (1979) and Susan McClary’s ‘Same As It Ever Was’ (1994) essays, I will discuss ideas of rhythm being the most sensual aspect in the song, the blending of genres, and what could be considered romanticism (emotionalism) in music.
By Gabriele Liutke5 years ago in Beat
Liveness
Live performances can become very objective when it comes to Electronic music. Some might argues that electronic artists prepare all materials in advance, controlling glimpses of music with pushes of the button, so what makes their music live? Here I will discuss Liveliness in my chosen live performance of “Paper Trails” by Darkside.
By Gabriele Liutke5 years ago in Beat
The Phenomenal Avril Lavigne
After 18 years of "Let Go," my night music sessions still start with the incredible voice of Avril Lavigne. Starting from "Let Go" to "Head Above Water," she never failed to mesmerize us with her unbelievable lyrics, music, and voice. Every time I listen to her voice, it's always like the first time.
By Saral Verma5 years ago in Beat
trying in spite of myself to rank all 12 songs off of "Fine Line"
So, I’ve waited this long to write an article like this because it’s taken me this long to even begin to make a final ranking of Harry Styles’s most recent album, “Fine Line,” released December 13th on 2019. Let’s be completely clear: it’s taken me over a year to determine my final ranking of this masterpiece, so consider yourselves lucky that you’re even getting this much out of me.
By hannah irelan5 years ago in Beat
Why Don McLean's Run Diana Run Is An Underrated Sinister Song
I’ve only ever known Don McLean just like a lot of other listeners just know him for his iconic song, American pie. I happen to be going through the rest of his Rearview Mirror album, and I saw very interestingly titled song called "Run Diana Run".
By Samantha Parrish5 years ago in Beat
2020 Rewind: Look for the Silver Lining
Twenty-twenty, what can I say in hindsight other than it was like we were all thrown into the cast of the wildest and most suspenseful live action film in all of human history. Sometimes it even seems like the last few centuries replayed, only within the span of a single year.
By Danielle Deutsch5 years ago in Beat
10 Pop Hits That Made 2020 A Little Bit Better
2020 was a heck of a year for most people, truth be told it was unlike anything any of us had ever seen, for many people it was a year of solitude, uncertainty, and longing. For me it was the year I finished school, the year I started this blog, and the year I told my family that I’m a lesbian. While many found solidarity in the idea that everyone was also, to varying degrees, affected by the same force. Still, there were times when we had nowhere to turn but music. Today I’m sharing a playlist with you of 10 red hot bops that made 2020 a little bit better.
By Sabrina Johnson5 years ago in Beat
"A Wild Card Up My Sleeve"
When I thought about the music that got me through this crazy and surreal year 2020,I had to smile and even chuckle some. In my mind's eye I saw my 3-year-old grandson singing and dancing to PinkFong's "Baby Shark", Drakes "The Tootsie Slide", anything by Drake for that matter!, Brelands "Don't Touch my Truck", both Keshawns and Ricky Desktops version of "Chicken Wing", and Blanco Browns the "Git Up" to name his favorites!
By Pamela Walsh-Holte5 years ago in Beat
