Musicians Essay Examples and Topics

According to Daniel, music is helps us to have a better understanding of the whole society in terms of political and social aspects.

Neefe was not a renowned musician; in fact, he was most influential to Beethoven in the shaping up of his ideals rather than in his music compositions. According to Beethoven's accounts of his deafness, the [...]

His preacher taught him how to play the guitar and through his employer, he acquired his first guitar at the age of 12.

Duke Ellington was known widely to be one of the greatest composer and musician of jazz music in the 20th century.

He was not a simple man to shoulder intelligent, sophisticated, stubborn, and obsessed his affections caused much trouble to the women he had relationships with."Independence is the dominant factor to his character.<...> He hated vulgarity [...]

In addition to this, the song talks about a contemporary issue which affected and still affects the lives of millions of people globally.

The other character that was so eminent in the life of Beethoven is his outstanding capacity to do planning and organization.

It is known that love was much of an inspiration for Duke, and a lot of his songs are devoted to it.

This was originally a musical produced by Fosse in 1966 and he translated it into the big screen. However, the credit for creating a new style in musical belongs to Fosse.

Most of the composers during the era were inspired by the desire to entertain people and achieve eternity though music. One of the outstanding figures of the Romantic era was Franz Liszt.

Among the issues that he demanded were his right to full control of creativity and ownership to his songs, which was a great milestone in his career as he had been working as an employee [...]

It is reported that the generation that was composed mostly of the youth rejected the teaching of the elders and opted for alternative culture which was their own creation.

The central argument of the present paper is that Simone's music is based greatly on her own experience, in particular on the involvement in the civil rights movement, combined with her African American identity, so [...]

The new kind of music he created had more rhythm and this made his style to be compared to the Broadway style of Jazz that was famous at that time.

The conspiracy theory that Tupac is living in either Malaysia or Cuba is the subject of a different widely accepted hypothesis.

In fact, Bonds explains that this form of creativity was a characteristic of the romantic period and differentiated Schumann's compositions with classical music.

His impact on American music spanned over 50 years, transforming jazz and popularizing a new style of improvisation that would forever change the landscape of American music.

Without the father's support, the relationship in the family was unstable, and the unfortunate financial situation led to conflicts with Mather's relatives, thus leaving a psychological trauma in his mind.

For example, the first polarity is the singing style of Davis and Armstrong, where the latter played the trumpet with vibrato, and the former went the opposite way.

Many Mexicans have been influenced into the mariachi music by the exemplary performance of Vicente in the films, which have made his songs become hits in the whole of Mexico.

Though I love to watch a good dance, I was particularly excited to see Swift perform one of her recent lyrical songs Lover while just standing and playing the guitar.

Gershwin music was very popular with the public and the music critics did not know where to place his music in the standard repertoire.

Therefore, Teresa Teng is a vivid example of the positive effect of music in the context of interculturalism. Further in 1980s, the stage name of Teresa Teng became an international phenomenon, as her songs roared [...]

Many scholars observe that music has a special place in the lives of many, but the form of music played at the ancient times cannot be tested in the modern society because the sound of [...]

She was born on March 25, 1942, and succumbed on August 16, 2018; the artist was a songwriter, a pianist, and the first to introduce soul music. Franklin's father managed the artist's work and supported [...]

In his 50 years of career in jazz, he played the trumpet in a lyrical and melodic style and made his sound more intimate and personal.

He is the perfect Tupac who adores and supports women going through a crisis."Keep yah Head Up" is another inspirational song to black women, it is a call for black women to stand firm and [...]

1809-1812: He composed several piano pieces and songs for his mother's death and father's birthday. 1819-1820: Franz's compositions and styles matured.

Before the arrival of the electronic mass media in the 20th century, the corrido was the main channel for passing information and education.

During the period when he was in George school, Sondheim made a breakthrough in music through a comic that reflected on the happenings in his school.

In terms of both melody and rhythm, Armstrong's composition is far more dynamic than Joplin's, and the instrumentation of the former is a trumpeter, whereas the latter used piano.

Ed writes songs about different life situations that are relatable to most people while having a virtuosity of the word, and that is what makes him so unique and exceptional.

Manuscript copies of Bach's music are manuscripts in the hand of someone other than Bach or, to put it another way, manuscripts in the hand of a copyist instead of the composer.

The ultimate message of these commemorations and many other works written on the subject of Handel's career in England is that the composer's contribution to the country's culture was inestimable2.

The professional career of George Strait as the country music performer started in 1981 with his first song that became one the hits of that time, "Unwound".

Chopin went down in musical history as the most talented composer to devote his time and efforts to the mastery of playing the piano.

Tartini is famous since he is the author of this distinct work, which maintains a unique draw amid the organizers, performers and the community because of the attractiveness of the music, the challenge of its [...]

He was the last born in the family of Johann Ambrosius Bach, a church organist, and Elizabeth Lammerhirt Bach. In 1703 Bach was hired as an organist in a church in Arnstad, Germany and these [...]

It is within the range of the four octaves of a violin to play all the microtones and tones of the scale and can play chords, as well.

Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, March The famous "March" is a part of "The Nutcracker", presented as the second piece in the first act.

Walter notes "Schoenberg was linked to the expressionist movement in German poetry and art and he was also a leader of the Second Viennese School".[2] Schoenberg's major milestone in the musical scene of the 20th [...]

The movement toward success, despite the accompanying obstacles and authorities, is a characteristic symbol of modern culture, including that manifested in the work of Eminem.

It could be felt, but also seen at the concert, as everyone was dancing following the sound and rhythm of the music.

He started recording and playing music in the 50s, and by the time of his passing in 2003, he became a musical legend of the American culture.

When examining the reason behind Armstrong's worldwide popularity in comparison to the relative obscurity of Beiderbecke, it is immediately obvious that the main reason behind this was due to the fact that Armstrong was willing [...]

The poems "Song of Myself" and "Proud Music of the Storm" which were included into Whitman's collection of poems Leaves of Grass demonstrate the impact of music and opera upon the poetic style, images and [...]

The soloist and the choir are present in both the ninth symphony and the choral fantasy. The music and the voices are together applied in the choral fantasy and the ninth symphony similarly.

This paper seeks to answer the question, 'which musician had much influence to the society between 1870 and 1950?' The methodology of answering this question will be based on the influence that the musician had [...]

Nevertheless, Madonna was able to combine sexuality and femininity in her songs and videos, which made her one of the most famous music artists of the modern world.

It is not easy to single out the central directions and build a particular hierarchy in the modern art world, including music.

Giovanni Benvenuti was the first person to teach Corelli the principles of the violin and later continued his further studies on the same with Leonardo Brugnoli.

Adele is one of the most famous singers of our time and the idol of millions of fans around the world.

He was able to succeed in his career because he was deeply in love with it and all his efforts were direct to it.

One of the things I admire the most about him is the possession of skills and the right attitude to influence positive change in society.

Madonna's success and its sustainability as long as her competitive strategy are the subjects of research of several professionals from the point of view of business development. Madonna's versatility of style and image is the [...]

In addition to the good choice of performers, Duke's unique blend of rhythms and movements made people love his music. Being, in fact, an amateur, Duke has created the music that has become classic and [...]

The combination of the different musical styles, the different genres, and the mutual impact of the different cultures gives birth to such a notion as world music.

One of the most popular gospel artists of the new millennium is Kirk Franklin and his contribution to contemporary gospel music is unparalleled.

Using this band, Miles was able to make the first significant contribution to jazz music through his album "The Birth of Cool".

Beethoven's break with the musical aesthetics of the Age of Enlightenment was the impetus for his quest to typify the new-age psychology.

Debussy was a composer who had a great influence on the world of music in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

In the article "What Was "Shostakovich," and What Came Next?" the author Peter Schmelz focuses on disclosing the heritage of Shostakovich and how his life in the Soviet Union impacted his work.

The musician is noteworthy in the book because of his music's melody and harmony. His relevance in the book is that he developed the 12-tone row and serialism.

The opera is performed in the genre of musical drama and reveals the historical context of the war between Egypt and Ethiopia, however, focuses on a fictional story of unrequited love. The work is typical [...]

She successfully entered this sphere and became known as the Mother of the Blues."Deep Moaning Blues" is a memorable song because of her strong vocal and energetic spirit.

In terms of music, she laid under the romantic period since she existed and ventured into music in the 19th and beyond, a romantic era.

Her parents instilled in her the qualities of being strong and generous and an endearing and patient young lady. The Mayor kicked her out and said she was unfaithful.

Following the accusations of child molestation, Jackson became frustrated with the music industry and has not managed to make a comeback due to his unfortunate death.

From the beginning of the composer's path, he demonstrates the idea of simplicity in his works, finding the roots of his style in minimalism and being faithful to them.

In times of the development of the blues, there was a problem related to the sexual issue. One may assume that the personality of a professional sportsman is connected with my past activities and scrupulousness.

One should admit that the crime rate among black people in some poor areas is really quite high, and that is another problem Jay-Z covers in his music.

The great Astor, an outstanding Argentine composer of the twentieth century, went down in history as the "great transformer of tango," a true exponent of the music of Buenos Aires and the creator of the [...]

His rap is underground and can be said to be street, as many of the poems cover the theme of the streets and what is happening on them.

Zimmer is one composer who has excelled tremendously in the film industry. A turning point in his career was in 1988 when he scored “Rain man”.

Undoubtedly, The Beatles are considered to be one of the greatest, most popular and revolutionary bands in the history of music. To begin with, the effect of The Beatles' music on rock and roll in [...]

Amy Beach and Fenny Hensel were among the great composers who emerged to the limelight of the women's revolution in music.

In summary, after the concert, I was overwhelmed with numerous positive emotions and impressions that could not be expressed by simple words and would remain for the rest of my life.

Having discovered the information about the Gershwin Prize, which is awarded only to the outstanding representatives in the sphere of music for their great contribution to the promotion of this kind of art, I had [...]

He was born in 1961 and has been a part of the hip-hop and pop scene of Seattle for the most of his life.

Wayne has won various titles such as Hottest emcee in hip hop, rap artist of the year in 2008, workaholic of the year in 2009, and the best rock star alive while the Vibe Magazine [...]

The Symphony was entitled Eroica, and this could be simply a term to note that it was a celebration of heroism.

In the year 1705 in October, he took a leave from his duties at Arnstadt to engage in studying the techniques of the famous composer and organist, Buxtehude in the northern town of Lubeck.

The key production personnel include all the four members of the rock group The Beatles, but they are also were some additional musicians involved in the production of the album, because the album is a [...]

The album recited the story as the songs went on and the album displayed the excellence of electronic music of the day.

Ousbourne's career began to shine when he became the lead vocalist of the Black Sabbath, the British pioneer heavy metal band and later excelled further as a multi-platinum solo career which many observers believe was [...]

Diana Deutsch, a scientist who studies the phenomenon of absolute pitch, and who has absolute pitch as well, is greatly interested in the spread of this phenomenon and the causes of absence of it in [...]

The result of years of the Conservatory was a diploma work - the composer's First Symphony. His art is permeated with faith in the mind of man, his dignity and his freedom.

In their opinion, the attachment to an adult man is the symbol of womanhood, prestige, belonging to society, and so forth. It is hardly possible to draw a distinct line between idolization of people and [...]

Alessandro Scarlatti was one of the composers of Baroque times, who managed to create a lot of pieces of music and develop the music world through innovations.

His style of tryouts and use of discord were not welcomed at the time, and most of the performers found his music to have complex rhythms that were discouraging.

The movement is a reflection of the leitmotif of Stalin and it is repeated in the end. In self-defense, Prokofiev states ambiguously that his Sixth Sonata was an appreciation of the human spirit that was [...]

This passion for his craft was the result of the realized potentials as seen first by his father and the environment he was born to at that time.

At the period of time, the musical styles were generally of the Baroque period and the influence of Mozart's compositions thus generated a whole new style which we now refer to as classical.

The main purpose of the article "The Life and Times of Bob Marley" which is written by Mikal Gilmore is to pay tribute to the famous singer, songwriter, and guitarist Bob Marley, who is renowned [...]

His mother was the manager of a pub providing live music for the visitors; it gave an opportunity for the young Juan Diego to get an early experience as a singer.

At the beginning of the musical period known as Romanticism Frederic Chopin was born in Poland. The piano was his chosen instrument and one that he mastered at a very young age.

This mixture of the styles will always remain a peculiar feature of the composer's works that we will talk about in the present paper; this is a zest of his works and at the same [...]

A lost love, the loss of his homeland to Nazi sympathizers, and even the loss of his health are all reflected in his music.

Therefore, the shift to the digital market was considerable, and companies tried to gain success in that sphere. However, despite all of these apprehensions, the album was likely to prove a real surprise and a [...]

In the context of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, music and development in music production and creation have taken high strides with regard to music as both entertainment and as an industry.

Baroque music is the vivid reflection of the transition from the Renaissance style to new trends, and today, the representatives of that period are known to the world for their works that are distinguished by [...]

Studying the life and work of Vivaldi can help to place this and other famous concertos in context and to learn more about the influences that affected Vivaldi's music throughout his life.

Composers began to resort to the uncommon forms of the expression of their ideas that were reflected in unique melodies. One of the representatives of musical romanticism was Frederic Chopin, the creator of a piano [...]

Through sharing on social media, the band is able to market its new concerts, projects, and albums. By offering the audience the unique merchandise, Stromae is able to market himself not only as a singer [...]

As a teenager, the music club of Salzburg hired him as one of the court musicians in Salzburg, but that opportunity did not satisfy him such that at age seventeen, he had already grown restless [...]

Some of his most famous pieces that he composed during this period include "Octet," "Serenade in A" and the "Concerto for Piano and Winds"..

His music career did not flourish in Germany owing to the political turmoil in the country and the racial discrimination against the Jews at the time.

I think that he was rather successful in the majority of his endeavors, and it is possible to find several explanations in the text of how the author used his story, his experience, and his [...]

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the dynamic between the sound and the look of two representatives of the Soul Jazz music genre Adele Laurie Blue Adkins and Amy Winehouse.

As a person of considerable musical capabilities and outstanding arranger's talent, George Martin was the key asset in making The Beatles' sound as compelling as the listeners have come to acknowledge it.

The uniqueness of Debussy can be attributed to his harmonic progression, personal composition method, the form of piece, as well as how he created various nuances and colors from the instruments.

The authors expounded the meaning and the implications of the theory, and as they went along, they gave hints on the ideas that they believed were the more likely explanation for the emergence of Beatlemania.

Reverend David Noebel was one of the pioneers of the anti-rock and anti-Beatles crusades. Noebel himself was anti-communist, and he feared that the Beatles could spearhead a communist takeover in the United States.

Many historians and musicians believe strongly that Lalo Guerrero is the father of Chicano Music. Lalo Guerrero "produced many songs that supported the expectations and needs of many Chicanos".

The band took South Africa and the whole world by storm during the 1970s. The goal of this paper is to describe the band and its music as world music.

The music played in the city varies from one event to the other with local bands specializing in entertaining the various groups of individuals based on the nature of the event.

Nevertheless, his debut album with his band "The Mothers of Invention" is the one that introduced Frank Zappa to the world of popular music.

Zappa brought about a lot of positive changes in the music industry by improving the music quality through incorporation of various aspects that make music appropriate and attractive to the majority of people in the [...]

Moreover, the difficulties faced by the Weavers can mostly be explained by the pressure of the government that urged recording companies and radio stations to shun them.

Page was the leader of the Led Zeppelin Band. Despite that, he learned most of the unique recording styles while he was a session musician; it is at Led Zeppelin, where Page employed them.