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10 Interesting Stories Behind Rediscovered Musical Works
Before the advent of sound recording, someone had to write down a composition, or teach it to other people, for the piece to survive. Many compositions have been lost. Old songs have been forgotten. Manuscripts get mislaid, destroyed, even used as fish wrappings. Some pieces are banned from performance until a set period after an author’s death. Others fall into disfavor, only to be rediscovered by scholars or enthusiasts.
6 Punk Rock Christmas Songs
I worked in retail during every holiday season for the past 20 years. (My first job was a seasonal gig at a clothing store endlessly folding clothes.) What do all retail places have in common during most of November and December? Christmas music.
Crysta CoburnPublished 5 years ago in BeatThe 1975 and Their Impact on My Life
With the release of The 1975's third album, A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships, I came to realise just how much this band means to me, and how much they have truly shaped my life since I started listening to them. Let me take you on a journey.
Josephine BPublished 5 years ago in Beat10 Songs Every Girl Can Relate To
Girls. There is no denying it, we have it much worse than the boys. All of the double standards and rules placed on us. Some of us also struggled after a parent's divorce or bullying. Some of us experienced rejection; others got whatever they wanted. Unfortunately, that is how the world is, and most likely always will be. But fortunately, there are songs we can listen to and relate to, to jam and relieve stress, singing along to in the shower!
Celebrating Kim Seokjin: Awake and Epiphany
An amazing thing about BTS is that they have one of the most talented vocalists in the business who seems to get the least amount of lines. Kim Seokjin, the oldest member of the Korean boy band, is everything you could want in a person. He’s funny, thoughtful, a great cook, a talented singer, and of course, there’s his nickname Worldwide Handsome.
Gary Puckett and the Union Gap
Another American rock group which came on the scene in the late 1960s was Gary Puckett and the Union Gap. This band was set apart from other bands due to their music. They had songs which had a combination of great singing and music and touched the heart in many different ways. Their songs are still popular to this day and can be heard over the radio. From the very beginning, they were known as The Union Gap featuring Garry Puckett, and later on with only Puckett’s name in front. I can honestly say that their incredible music took me in my teen years from being a young girl to becoming a woman.
Rasma RaistersPublished 5 years ago in BeatThe Evolution of Hip-Hop
Early Beginnings The many artists credited with the founding of Hip-Hop culture include the party-throwing, DJ Kool-Herc, along with Grandmaster Flash, Fab 5 Freddy, Afrika Bambaataa, Kool Moe Dee, and Doug E. Fresh. All 6 contributed to the evolution of music into the style that it has become today, starting with different instrumentals and eventually into ad-libs and modern works.
Yash MaheshwariPublished 5 years ago in BeatTaylor Swift's Best Visuals (Pt. 2)
"Taylor Swift is a lyrical genius," someone once said. Her songs captivate you in ways you would never imagine. While her songs are the best lyrical representations of her life, her music videos provide us with marvellous visual representations of her songs. Her array of music videos shows us many aspects of her faceted life and today I am sharing a few of my favourites as a respect to her.
Andreus ChiaPublished 5 years ago in BeatFly Away, Skyline Pigeon, Fly!
Elton John has become almost as famous with his work on HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention as he has for his music. Elton frequently plays benefits for the cause of AIDS awareness. His AIDS Foundation has raised millions for AIDS research. While the AIDS crisis is today nowhere near the global emergency it was in the 1980s among the gay and blood transfusion communities, Elton has steadfastly remained active in advocacy for AIDS research.
Sean CallaghanPublished 5 years ago in BeatSynthpop Artists You Need to Know
The 1970s were a time of great musical experimentation and innovation. With the relatively recent technology of synthesizers becoming ever more popular, the palate with which artists were able to create their music had never been wider. As the "New Wave" of the "British Invasion" of music to the American market took hold in the later half of the 1970s, the synthesizer began to take an ever increasing role in popular music.
Fred Eugene ParkPublished 5 years ago in BeatTop Music Streaming Services of 2018
RIP CDs and cassettes! Long live music streaming services! If you think about it, we are surrounded by music every single day—at the supermarket, on our radio, television, video games, and practically anything else entertainment related. For those who have integrated music into their lifestyle, they know the common struggle of downloading CDs onto computers and uploading songs minute-by-minute to an iTunes Library. However, since the rise of music streaming services, listening to music is easier and more convenient than ever. Music streaming services not only allow you to listen to your favorite artists, but help you to discover new ones and listen to music on-the-go. It has made it less stressful and more enjoyable to listen to your favorite songs, discover new music, and share with others.
Top 10 Best Mac Miller Moments
Though his time with us was so sadly short, Mac Miller always made each day count. Welcome to WatchMojo.com and today we're counting down the "Top 10 Mac Miller Moments."