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Unveiling the Symphony Between Melody and Chords
Imagine melodies as travelers, chords as the landscape; harmonization is their dance, creating a journey that resonates with our deepest emotions.
Classical music IS amazing
Classical music is much too often perceived as boring, useless, and unpopular. This couldn't be further from the truth. In this memo, I will list the benefits of classical music, as well as neat facts, which will hopefully deepen your newfound interest in this genre of music.
Why K-pop is popular globally
The South Korean government has invested a lot in K-pop. This was a great choice, since K-pop is one of the main reasons of the flourishing economy of South Korea.
Michael Jackson vs R. Kelly: Why Jackson's Legacy Endures
On Chris Rock's Netflix special Selective Outrage, he compared the crimes of Michael Jackson with those of R. Kelly saying "Same crimeāone of them just got better songs!ā. However, comparing the crimes, cases and musical contributions made by both men show major distinctions:
Top 10 Most Popular Episodes of The Breakfast Club Podcast
10) Beanie Sigel On What Went Down With Meek Mill and The Game | 7.3m views | Oct 11, 2016: Beanie Sigel chats about his beef with Meek Mill and The Game, problems with State Property and Charlamagne not being qualified to talk about these issues.
Fact vs. Fiction in Baz Luhrmann's Elvis
Baz Luhrmann's 2022 biopic Elvis stirred hearts (and hips!) as he delved into the life and times of the King of Rock & Roll. Biographer and music journalist Alanna Nash spoke with Variety to clarify what's fact and what's fiction from the film. Read on š
The Man Who Wished To Invent A New Form Of Music
Introduction. Luigi Russolo was a futurist painter and polymath. In a 1913 letter to his futurist musician friend, Pratella, he wrote The Art Of Noise - a wide-ranging manifesto that touches on the past, present, and future of music. Let's dig in š @
Who is Jimmy Savile - Britain's most prolific sex offender?
In April of 2022 Netflix released a docuseries titled "Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story". If you are unfamiliar with who Jimmy Savile is, here's everything you need to know about the man called "Britain's most prolific sex offender". @
How evolution touches everything from tech to music
Introduction. In his book The Evolution of Everything, Matt Ridley analyses culture, human nature, technology, and much more using evolutionary science. Top insights from the book š
The Legacy of Blue Note Records: A Revolution Built on Artistry, Innovation & Respect
Blue Note Records is so much more than a record label. It's where music met integrity, innovation met tradition, and groundbreaking artists truly found their voice. Let's dive into how the revolution began... and what sustained it.
How Music Can Heal Your Brain
Aging brains undergo natural gray matter decline, impacting cognition and memory. Risk of brain atrophy and reduced working memory arises in older adults due to thinning gray matter.
A guide to K-pop
What does K-pop stand for? K-pop is short for Korean pop music. It's originated in South Korea and has become popular all over the world.
Ai Generated Music. Art or Nihilism?
š¶ Heard the AI-generated Drake & The Weeknd song? It's been trending on TikTok & Twitter. Hereās the song if you want to listen This Memo explores whether this the W that some think it is, or a big L for modern music, art, and society. Read on...
Olivia Newton John's Top 10 Biggest Hit Singles
10) Heart Attack | 1982 | Peaked at no. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 | 50,000+ Copies Sold
9 insights on beauty and art
Introduction. Henry Tuckerman was a fascinating 19th century American writer. Discover 9 interesting quotes on the many uses of fiction, why "suggestive" art is powerful, and more š @
Songs for the World: The Eurovision Song Contest
This year was the 66th annual Eurovision song contest. This competition among (primarily) European countries has gone unnoticed by most Americans until recently. Two things have changed. First a comedy movie and then a war. This has had more Americans wondering what the hype is.
The Nightingale of India: Lata Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeshkar was a world-famous Indian singer who worked for more than seven decades in the Indian music industry. As a āplayback singerā (the voice behind actresses singing on-screen) she sang over 5,000 songs in over a thousand films.
Rihanna's Reign: 10 Keys to Her Success
From humble beginnings in Barbados, Rihanna's journey to stardom is a tale of perseverance and hard work.
A guide to K-pop group BTS
BTS is short for Bangtan Soyeondan in Korean and Bulletproof Boy Scouts/Bangtan Boys in English. The K-pop group consists of seven members: RM, Suga, and J-Hope are the rappers, while Jin, Jimin, V, and Jungkook are the vocalists.
Top 10 Most Popular Episodes of the R&B Money Podcast
10) The Whispers ā¢ Episode 31 | 275k views | Dec 31, 2022: They discuss how they emerged from the backstage of a high school talent show before scoring their first radio hit with assistance from Sly Stone. They further explore their success story.
Top 10 Most Popular Episodes of the Joe Budden podcast
10) "Shaking The Tree" | Episode 435 | 1.1m views | Apr 28, 2021: Joe, Rory, Mal, and Parks discuss new camera angles, transparency, and respect between friends. Mal shares his thoughts on having other people on the show and what he would have done differently.
Woodstock '99: "The Day The Music Died"
Nearly 20 years before Fyre fest served the most notorious cheese sandwich seen around the world, the event planning disaster of the 1990's was Woodstock '99. The event was held July 22-25, 1999 in Rome, New York at Griffiss Airforce Base with over 400k attendees.
How to issue the elusive 'perfect apology'
Cancel culture is a loaded phrase, but one that looms large in everyone's mind--particularly those on the public stage. The potential for the public to find fault with something you've done or said is terrifying largely because people believe there's no remedy. They're incorrect.
Why are people obsessed with BTS?
BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a South Korean boy bandof seven membersā Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. They have an obsessive fanbase that extends way beyond their homeland.
How To Make Money from music.
Become a composer:ļ»æA composer is an artist who writes music to be played or performed by musicians. A classical composer might work by writing out musical notation and trying things out on the piano.