The Allure of Dead Composers
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A 6 page paper reviewing articles by Weber (1977) and Burkholder (1983) discussing the development of the classics and the inability of living composers to eclipse their popularity. The dichotomy had its origins in the mid-19th century, toward the end of the first Industrial Revolution. Neither author addresses the dramatic social changes initiated by the Industrial Revolution nor gives any attention to why elitists of the 19th century sought to exclude lower classes from education in and enjoyment of what we now refer to as the classics. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSmusChgDeadComp.rtf

The Ancient History Of The Organ
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A 6 page discussion of the history of the organ. Covers its invention all the way to its introduction into the New World. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Organhis.wps

The Art of Conducting
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An 18 page research paper that explores the role of the conductor and his relationship to the composer, the orchestra, and the audience. The writer examines the techniques involves in the art of conducting, the required expertise and how these factors facilitate the orchestra's performance. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: 99baton.rtf

The Beatles/For No One
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A 4 pages research paper that offers an analysis of the Lennon/McCartney song "For No One" from the Beatles' Revolver album. The writer discusses the structure, harmony, and rhythm of the song, as well as its poignant lyrics and also addresses the contributions of the Beatles to music. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khfno.rtf

The Blues and the Importance: A Historical Perspective
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This 5 page paper relates the history of the blues and considers what this musical form has meant from a historical perspective. This paper assesses the shift towards blues music in the mid-20th century and the origin of the musical form. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MHblues.wps

The British Phonographic Industry
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This 6 page paper looks at the organisation, also known as the BPI, its history and formation as well as the aims and objectives that it now operates with. The writer also considers it's relevant place within the UK music industry. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEbritph.wps

The Chieftains & Irish Music
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A 15 page research paper that examines the career and music of the Irish traditional music group, the Chieftains. In connection with this, the writer also explores the characteristics, dance features, and instruments of traditional Irish music, analyzes some of the Chieftain hits and discusses the future of Irish music. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: khchirmu.rtf

The Complexity of Music Software
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This 9 page paper provides many examples to show that music software is generally too complex for most people to operate. Specific software is discussed and problems are highlighted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA121mPC.doc

The Counter Cultures of the 1960s
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This 11 page paper explores counter culture in the 1960s with a focus on how various disciplines treat the time period. History, art history and music are three areas discussed in depth. The mainstream culture is also looked at. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA33960s.rtf

The Countess in Act II of Figaro
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A 5 page research paper in which the writer offers an analysis of The Marriage of Figaro by exploring the amalgamation of genius that is represented in this opera, as it combines the musical genius of Mozart with the brilliance of Lorenso da Ponte's libretto. The writer does this by focusing on the characterization of the Countess in Act II of this classic opera, and also on how Mozart's music complements the characterization as it is established through the medium of the libretto. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khfigii.rtf

The Deaths of Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur
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This 10 page paper addresses the problem of the east coast and west coast rap wars. The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac are viewed as casualties of the rivalry. The murders of each rap star are highlighted and the problem is discussed in general. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA220rap.rtf

The Development and Survival of the Music Industry
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This 21 page paper provides an abstract, a table of contents and then a look at the history of the music industry and where it is headed. Sections include ideas about the specifics of the music business, inclusive of legal issues. Genres as well as the changes in popularity from decade to decade are issues discussed in this paper that also looks at the social problems caused by music. Violence, sex and other problematic aspects are part of the analysis. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA520mus.rtf

The Development of Sound Synthesizers in Response to Pop Culture
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A 6 page paper that discusses how the legacy of electronic music has emerged since its first application to Bach to one of necessity by all musicians in order to re-create studio sounds on stage. The industry has responded well to artists' needs by creating the MIDI system that has made it possible to bring music to all electronic mediums, including the Internet. However, this does not preclude the earlier electronic systems built in the 1970s which are still used by popular bands. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Synth.wps

The Development of the Piano
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A 5 page research paper that outlines the development of the piano from the early eighteenth century through the early nineteenth. The writer outlines the major contribution made by various piano makers and also the influence that Beethoven had on piano development. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khdevpia.rtf

The Dissemination and Marketing of Music from Tin Pan Alley to the Modern Day
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This 8 page paper looks at the way music has been distributed and marketed from the latter part of the nineteenth century and the role of Tin Pan Alley up until the model day of the internet and the iPod. Included in the paper is consideration of the impact of technology including records, cassette tapes, CD's and MP3 files as well as the role of the media. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEtinpanmod.rtf

The Drug Culture of the 1970s and its Relationship to Rock Music
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This 10 page report discusses the ways in which America's counterculture learned to turn to drugs, sex, and rock and roll to express their discontent with society in the late 1960s and early 1970s. As the rebellion grew, musicians turned to angry guitars and crashing drums to illustrate their frustration. Artists such as the Kinks, Jimi Hendrix and The Who turned up their amplifiers in order to reach out to the growing discontent of America's youth. And when the volume got turned down, it was to hear Eric Clapton's 1973 version of Bob Marley's I Shot the Sheriff and the JJ Cale classic Cocaine. Drugs and rock and roll were undeniably interrelated throughout the seventies. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWrock.wps

The Dynamics of Music in the Black Church
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A 10 page paper which offers a research proposal for studying the dynamics of music in the Black church. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: RAafmus.rtf

The Effect of the Bolshevik Russian Revolution on the Development of Music and Ballet
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An 8 page paper which examines how the government used these art forms to their advantage and why, how music and ballet was used as a form of propaganda and considers the influences of such artists as Igor Stravinsky, Sergei Prokofiev and Vaslav Nijinsky. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: TGbolmb.rtf

THE EFFECTS OF MUSIC ON A FILM
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This 4 page paper discusses the effect of musical scores on the integrity of a movie. The Fellowship of the Rings score, by Howard Shore, is exampled. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MBlord.rtf

The Emergence of the Blues in American Culture
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This 10 page paper examines three blues genres: classic blues, country blues and acoustic urban blues. Each is discussed separately and then compared and contrasted. Social components as well as musical differences are established. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA523blu.rtf

The Emergence Of The LP Album In The Recording Industry
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An 8 page outline covering the technological history of the vinyl disc, prehistory influences, marketing influences, and advancements in the industry since the first vinyl discs. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Vinylr.wps

The Entertainment Industry
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A 6 page paper that offers a general overview of the entertainment industry. The largest conglomerates are identified and discussed along with their major diverse interests. Issues facing certain segments, music, films, Broadway, and movie theaters, are also discussed. Data included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGentr.rtf

The Film Musical Genre
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A 7 page analysis of this definitive film genre which considers its historical context, common themes, key directors along with some of their trademark films, examines what made these films popular, and examples of three important musical films. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TGmusical.rtf

The Financing of Opera in London in the 1730’s
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This 7 page paper looks at the financing of opera in London during the early 18th century and whether or not opera was self financing. The way opera was financed is discussed, focusing on Heidegger and Handel and the second Royal Academy of Music, but also discussing the Opera of the Nobility and fringe opera. The paper also considers the way in which profits would have been distributed and performers paid. The bibliography cites four sources.
Filename: TEopera1730.rtf

The Grateful Dead's Timeless Influence...
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A 10 page paper describing the Grateful Dead's [classic rock -n- roll band] influence upon three generations of 'Dead Heads.' The writer was an avid fan of the group. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Grateful.wps

The History of Jazz
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A 4 page paper which examines the history of Jazz music. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAhisjzz.rtf

The History of Microphones:
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This 3 page paper examines the history of microphones. Furthermore, this paper emphasizes how microphones relate to the music industry. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: GSMicrop.rtf

The History of Rock n Roll
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This 5 page paper considers some of the elements instrumental in the historical progression of rock 'n roll in the 1950s and defines the impacts for the American society. This paper relates the influence of figures like Barry Gordy and Elvis Presley as they influenced the development of the genre. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MHRocknr.wps

The History of the Blues
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the history of the blues. Attention is paid to origins of this important music style Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA529blu.rtf

The History of the Harpsichord
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A 7 page paper which examines the history of this complex instrument, past and present. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGharpchord.rtf

The Humanities
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This 3 page paper defines the humanities, and looks at examples from art, music, philosophy, literature and architecture to see how they relate to socioeconomics, politics and technology. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: HVHumnte.rtf

The Impact Of Rap / Hip Hop Music In Germany
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9 pages in length. With its roots in America, German rap and hip hop have grown throughout the years to incorporate many and various interpretations. Both mainstream and underground groups are represented in Germany, with a bigger emphasis placed on mainstream acceptance. The writer discusses how rap and hip hop have infiltrated Germany, how it differs from its American cousin, as well as what separates the mainstream from the underground. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: GermnRap.wps

THE IMPACT OF ROCK AND ROLL ON THE SEXUAL IDEOLOGIES OF THE POST WORLD WAR II GENERATION
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This 10 page paper discusses the contributions of Elvis to the music industry as well as the cultural impact his music had for a generation. Examples from four songs analyzed for sexual content. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MBelvis.rtf

The Impact of Salsa Music On Latino Children In The US
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A 2 page paper that considers the impact of Salsa music on Latino children in the US and then compares this to the impact on children in Latin America. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Salsa
Filename: Salsam.wps

The Influence of Hip Hop Music
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A 6 page paper which examines how African American hip hop music has influenced today’s youth culture. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: RAhh.rtf

The Influence Of Hip-Hop On 1990s R&B
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7 pages in length. The cultural convergence of hip-hop and rhythm & blues that occurred throughout the 1990s gave rise to a blending of sounds that had heretofore been considered distinctly opposite. This fusion of sound and style was responsible for establishing a strong connection between black expression and the ongoing quest for social acceptance, such as that found in the artistic endeavors of artists like Lenny Kravitz. Interestingly, the significant impact hip-hop has had upon rhythm & blues has not remained within the boundaries of America; rather, all of Europe has also embraced this coupling as the next great induction of intersecting sounds. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLC_R&B.wps

The Influence of Louis Armstrong
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This 6 page paper provides and overview of Jazz trumpeters who came after Armstrong. His influence on them is explored. The musicians detailed are Miles Davis, Clifford Brown, Jon Faddis and Dizzy Gillespie. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA117LA.rtf

The Influence of Music on Teenagers
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This 8 page paper looks at contemporary music in the twentieth century and suggests that it is a reflection of society and not necessarily bad for today's youth. Many genres and bands are referenced. Misogyny and violence are discussed as is safety issues at rock concerts. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA209mus.rtf

The Keyboard Instruments of Johann Sebastian Bach
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A 6 page paper which discusses and examines the keyboard instruments of Johann Sebastian Bach. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAborgan.rtf

The Life and Career of Singer Mariah Carey
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A 7 page biographical paper which the diva’s popularity, continued success, and her influence on popular music. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TGmarcarey.rtf

The Life and Music of George Harrison (1943-2001)
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An 8 page paper which examines George Harrison’s influential career as a musician, both as a member of The Beatles and as a solo artist and songwriter. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TGgeohar.rtf

THE LIFE AND WORKS OF AMADEUS MOZART
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This 3 page paper briefly outlines the life and works of Mozart. Bibliographpy lists 2 sources.
Filename: MBmoz.rtf

The Life and Works of Charles Gounod
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A 10 page paper which examines the nineteenth-century French composer (1818-1893). Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TGgounod.rtf

The Life and Works of Mozart
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A 6 page paper which offers up a look at the life and works of Mozart. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAmozrt.rtf

The Life of Hector Lavoe
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An 8 page paper which presents a biography of the life of Hector Lavoe. The paper discusses how Lavoe was a man who lived an apparently very tragic life, while mesmerizing people with his voice and his Latin song. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAlavoe.wps