Music has a revolutionary impact on shaping the minds of individuals who view music as a marker of identifying within a class, group or race. For example, many African Americans mimic the lifestyles of hip-hop stars and gangtas that are portrayed through music. Many European Americans listen to pop and rock music and mimic the personas of pop and rock legends by their hairstyles, piercing and apparel. Throughout history many classes of people have used music as a form of revolution. African Americans used music as a form of empowerment and a source of identifying blackness, unity and strength. Many European Americans used music like many African Americans as a source of reconnecting with their lineage and discourse to the United States of America. Presently, music has helped shape the fundamentals of identity for many classes of people and has been used as a vehicle to speak out against injustice. Singers like Erkau Badu once said that her music is a revolution towards Humanism and not Feminism. She claimed that she wanted to be treated as a human among the many races existing within the United States. Janelle Monae in her song Q.U.E.E.N was offended when the media claimed that she was a lesbian because of her track, which she used as a revolutionary tool to reshape the minds of both men and women who viewed her actions as male because she wore pants or danced in public. Both women are revolutionary beings within African American music because they empower the thought of being both female and black. They represent a natural black woman instead of a commercialized black woman who has been brainwashed by European ideology that claims that black hair must be straightened, or black skin must be lightened in order to be heard. Moreover, since the abolition of slavery, music has assisted in bringing about change tremendously, whereas it was a way for slaves to communicate amongst one another, it has presently become a vehicle for change against the injustice faced by many classes, groups and races.
"Music illuminates a person through and through. ... In the first years of the revolution, anything and everything seemed possible; not just in politics, but in the arts as well. ... Shostakovich was only 11 years old when the revolution took place. ... No matter how the music begins, it comes to a dead end. ... Why does this music sound so special? ...
Music with lyrics is often referred to as "words set to music." ... It was during the 1960s that the social revolution and the struggles for civil rights inspired such musicians as Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin and Joan Baez to write songs of protest. In turn, the music of these artists, and many others, influenced the younger generations and spread the word of the revolution. ... "Synthetic" music is really just one kind of music. ... Man-made music is entirely influenced by the true music of nature. ...
So I started thinking of the power that music has over me. ... A lot of this action happened in the United States so it was logical that this will have to be the birthplace of the modern Cultural Revolution. ... Its music fashioned the ideas of peace and love and was illustrated musically (because, we can easily say that the hippie movement had a musical revolution at it's core) by artists like Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, etc San Francisco was bursting with rock activity and it became the center for the hippie culture. ... Along with the world, even the music gradually changed. ... Arou...
" This law has not been followed through with, especially in the music industry. ... Therefore, music should not be censored. ... In some cases the censoring of music is because of the offense given off. ... " Censorship is a pushed issue in the music industry because of morality. ... If not, arguments will only get worse which can lead to revolutions. ...
Music is an ever changing phenomenon. Innovators constantly push the boundaries of the definition of music. ... One of the reasons that attributes to classical music's "staying power" is because unlike pop music, where songs can be easily replaced by the next big hit, classical music cannot be replaced. ... Over the past 120 years, classical music has reinvented itself to survive within the technological revolutions of recording, broadcasting, and online streaming. ... Classical music cannot be replaced. ...
It is very difficult to understand the importance of the Digital Revolution in the music business. ... So how do you buy music now? ... The only sure fact is that the Digital Revolution has started and the companies that have a relationship with music are changing in order to adapt. ... "The bad news about all this online revolution is that up until now nobody has been able to make money selling music online"(PASSMAN). ... New music formats will be discovered, as well as new ways to distribute music and also ways for piracy to continue. ...
But, it was during the 1960s that a period of peaceful revolution began within the black community. ... Music also provided a practical purpose throughout the country. The music served the purpose of communication during this time period. ... And finally, music also served a tactical purpose in South African society. ... This statement seems to be the most accurate reflection of music's purpose in South African apartheid. ...
We are living in an amazing time right now, a revolution of sorts. Not the kind of revolution our fore fathers fought against the mother land using cannons and black powder guns. ... This is a digital revolution, and the enemy is big time record companies that have been ripping off music consumers for half a century. ... Downloading music can also be hit or miss. ... Yes, we are in a digital revolution my friends, enjoy it while it lasts....
POP SONG IN RADIO AND TV Popular music is something that everyone can share. ... The Rolling Stones songs were talking about revolution and freedom which was exactly what was lacking in the country. ... Their music still keeps us moving well into the year 2002. ... Both those artists were a part of the pop music industry. Pop was music that everyone could enjoy with its catchy beats and tunes. ...
