Recorder anthologies designed for beginning players can often be quite limited in scope. This one, edited by the author of an accessible beginning method, goes further by including both simple duets for soprano and alto as well as trio pieces suitable for soprano, alto or tenor instruments. This music contains various brief technical etudes and […]
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Pantera are masters at conveying anger and aggression. This video captures their intensity perfectly, with close-up shots of vocalist Phil Anselmo’s eyes rendering anyone red with anger. Satanic and occult imagery are common features in metal music videos, with numerous altars and candles that might cause fire to break out. Not all videos approach this
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Pop music is generally melodic and easy on the ears, with an upbeat, catchy beat that repeats itself throughout each track. Jazz was the founding genre of pop music, evolving through jazz boogie woogie and gospel handclaps into rock ‘n’ roll. MTV was instrumental in revolutionizing pop music during the 80s, providing artists like Michael
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Many rappers enjoy an initial surge of popularity; as it wanes, most move onto diversifying to remain relevant. Queen Latifah launched her clothing line; Diddy expanded into liquor distribution; 50 Cent has built his empire through music, TV shows, and other businesses. Queens emcee Kevin Hart reached unprecedented heights through hard work and his irreverent
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Reggae music evolved out of Jamaica’s energetic ska and slow rocksteady styles, as well as rural mento, Trinidadian calypso and American rhythm and blues influences. Early reggae performers such as Toots and the Maytals used their music to express both religious and social criticism in their lyrics, as did legendary figures such as Bob Marley.
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Country music has the power to move us on an emotional level and these top country music festivals celebrate that experience with amazing lineups, stunning venues and unforgettable experiences. Stagecoach, widely considered the country version of Coachella, boasts an upcoming lineup full of chart-topping stars and iconic names that brings in thousands of attendees each
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Soul music emergeds in African American communities during the 1950s as a musical genre that promoted black pride and identity, helping drive forward civil rights activism. Rhythm and blues, gospel music and jazz were its main sources of influence; these genres also inspired disco, funk and hip hop music styles. Vocals Soul music is a
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Metal music can be difficult to define even for those familiar with its sounds; due to its varied characteristics it is impossible to identify exactly what defines this genre. However, it has long been associated with dark and rebellious themes, influencing everything from fashion to literature. Origins Heavy metal music’s roots can be traced back
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Tracks The late ’80s were an unnerving time for British pop music, but it produced some truly dark songs such as ‘Ghosts’ – an atmospheric pop masterpiece featuring ambient synths, introverted crooning, an unforgettable vocal hook (later sampled by Wu-Tang Clan) and an ambient synth solo that create one of the most chilling pop songs
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Rappers refer to the music industry as “the game,” and video games have taken note of this impactful subculture. From DJ Hero’s turntable controller and Marc Ecko’s breakdancing platform Floor Kids to DJ Hero: Turntable Hero and Breakdance Playground by 2K Games; these titles honor rap’s role both musically and gaming-wise. Grand Theft Auto introduced
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