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Music within the Sema accompanies the dance of a worship ceremony, which brings those who are followers of the Mevlevi Order to have a closer spiritual connection with God. It is also known as the whirling ceremony, which is named after the spinning dance the sabazan (the participant) performs. The sabazan dances with eyes open […]
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One of my favorite alternative artists, Bruno Major, recently released a single entitled, “Old Fashioned”. The song is about a guy wanting a traditional romance with the girl he’s falling in love with. The lyrics describe him wanting to put on his Sunday best, take the girl out on a date, give her his jacket […]
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An ancient form of music, known as Kulintang, has been played for centuries throughout the Philippines. It first began as a signaling tradition, and is associated with other countries in Southeast Asia. There are different ways of playing Kulintang, depending on the region and group that is playing. Gong chimes are its main instrument, varying […]
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The tango was first created in the 1890s within the bars and dancehalls of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Astor Piazzolla’s “Libertango” demonstrates the tango’s seductive quality and quick pace. It shows the emotional connection between the dance partners, who both are expressing an idea of romance towards each other. The dancers promote a sensual appeal by […]
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I would be most comfortable at a jazz club because the environment and music is more relaxed than a chamber music recital or a symphony orchestra concert. At a jazz club, I would expect to see the performers on a low stage or close to the audience, using instruments such as the saxophone, piano, double […]
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In “Back to the Future”, Marty McFly, a high school student, accidentally travels back in time when his scientist friend Doc Brown sends him to 1955. Altering past events, Marty has to ensure his parents fall in love and save Doc’s life or else the life he knows will cease to exist. In the scene […]
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A piece of musical technology I’m familiar with is the ukulele. The ukulele is a string instrument similar to the guitar but with four strings. It originated in Hawaii in the 19th century, and comes in four sizes: soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone. The soprano is the most common, with 12-14 frets. They are generally […]
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One of my favorite songs of all time is Electric Love by Borns. It is the indie pop singer’s debut single which I first heard on the soundtrack of the movie Nerve. This song (especially through its beautiful lyrics) truly captures the essence of a whirlwind romance and I’ve completely fallen in love with it! […]
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Out of the six historical periods, I find the Romantic Era as the most interesting. I love the embrace of musical extremes and the focus on emotions by amazing the audience or moving them to tears with the story portrayed through the music. I love that the individual experience of listening to each song was […]
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