1. This song gives off a "funky" vibe. It sounds like it would have come from the 70s.
2. The flowing voices with strong synthetic sounds makes it sound like it would have come from the 70s and been a fun, upbeat song.
3. The beat of the background music and the voices used for the singing portion are both very "flowy" and calming, but upbeat.
Sunday
Semeadores: Diego Rivera
Subject: Farmers
Occasion: Mexico
Audience: the general public of Mexico
Purpose: support the occupation of farming
Speaker: Mexican/ pro-communism
Tone: Peaceful
Rivera emphasizes the peaceful tone of this art by blending the farmers in with their background with the use of curved lines. He also uses neutral colors that slightly blend together. There aren't any bright colors or bold subjects in the painting.
Occasion: Mexico
Audience: the general public of Mexico
Purpose: support the occupation of farming
Speaker: Mexican/ pro-communism
Tone: Peaceful
Rivera emphasizes the peaceful tone of this art by blending the farmers in with their background with the use of curved lines. He also uses neutral colors that slightly blend together. There aren't any bright colors or bold subjects in the painting.
Wilco: Creative Process
- They start with a whole concept for a song and then break it down piece by piece to make it more interesting.
- My creative process for writing begins with a list. I study the rubric for my writing piece to determine what my topic needs to be, what style of writing to use, details to include, etc. Then I form an outline of how the paper should be laid out. Next, I develop my thesis statement. Finally, I draft my paper. One my first draft is complete, I edit and revise it several times with the help of a peer or parent and then finalize it as my last draft.
American Graffiti
1. Nostalgia is a wish to relive parts of the past.
2. I envisioned a sock hop with girls dressed in pink poodle skirts and high pony tails dancing with boys in white shirts and slicked back hair.
2. I envisioned a sock hop with girls dressed in pink poodle skirts and high pony tails dancing with boys in white shirts and slicked back hair.
3. When I look back on my childhood, I think of my elementary school which was like a second home for the six years that I went there. I can smell the freshly mown fields of grass, hear children screaming across the cafeteria at lunch time, taste the disgusting snacks they fed us at the Extended School Program, and feel the warm, welcomeness of the school.
The Pinch of Poverty
2. This artist portrays poverty in a negative light by showing how children take on the responsibility of pulling themselves out of poverty when their guardians are not capable. The colors indicate that the flowers the children are selling are a sign of hope, but only the children are holding the flowers.
3. The artist's message: Poverty forces innocent children to carry the responsibility of caring for themselves at times and creating a more positive future for their families.
4. One element that enhances this message is that the flowers are placed in the children's hands. Due to the fact that the flowers are the only item highlighted with color in this piece, it shows that the children hold something important. Another important element is the placement of the children. The young girl in standing towards the front of the picture. This represents her moving forward in society by selling her flowers.
Tuesday
Poverty Reading Response
An argument of lack of consideration for all sides of the child labor issue is presented and strongly supported by the educated Chitra Divakaruni in her article "Live Free and Starve." It is absolutely imperative that as a strong nation, America supports the citizens of other countries who must deal with lowered standards in their homes. However, before acting upon our humane instincts, we must attempt to see issues from all perspectives. Divakaruni is able to see right to possible aftershocks due to her past in a country where the child labor issue stands out as one of the greatest national problems. While reading this article, my bias was my conservative thinking. From the start, I was searching for a reason extreme liberalism would not be the best answer. I completely support humanitarian aid attempts in countries where basic necessities are not available to everyone and innocent people are denied rights that Americans take for granted. Yet, like Divakaruni stated in her introduction, I am skeptical of any "quick fixes" in the world. There are always two sides to an issue. The possibility that children could be left without a way to survive is unacceptable and we must find a way to refine the current plan for dealing with child labor.
In the article "The Singer Solution to World Poverty", Peter Singer discusses the idea that wealthy people of the world are morally obligated to sacrifice their expendable income for the well-being of children in foreign countries. An unavoidable bias I found during my reading of this was that I, myself, am still a child by American standards. Singer repeatedly mentioned scenarios in which children were innocent victims. After discussing the issue of protecting children with my parents many times in the past few years, I have come to believe that it is the responsibility of adults to care for children as long as they cannot fend for themselves. The inability to provide food and shelter at an early age leaves children vulnerable and the primary target for hunger, abuse by adults, etc. Americans are, generally, programmed with a selfish mindset. To polish our tarnished reputation, we must, as a nation, find a way to be more financially involved in the issues of the world- protecting of innocent children, spreading civil rights to all countries, and so on. This begins with involvement of the wealthy who can afford to sacrifice a nickel and dime every now and then. This being said, it also crucial that we avoid falling prey to scams by finding trustworthy programs to develop relationships with.
In the article "The Singer Solution to World Poverty", Peter Singer discusses the idea that wealthy people of the world are morally obligated to sacrifice their expendable income for the well-being of children in foreign countries. An unavoidable bias I found during my reading of this was that I, myself, am still a child by American standards. Singer repeatedly mentioned scenarios in which children were innocent victims. After discussing the issue of protecting children with my parents many times in the past few years, I have come to believe that it is the responsibility of adults to care for children as long as they cannot fend for themselves. The inability to provide food and shelter at an early age leaves children vulnerable and the primary target for hunger, abuse by adults, etc. Americans are, generally, programmed with a selfish mindset. To polish our tarnished reputation, we must, as a nation, find a way to be more financially involved in the issues of the world- protecting of innocent children, spreading civil rights to all countries, and so on. This begins with involvement of the wealthy who can afford to sacrifice a nickel and dime every now and then. This being said, it also crucial that we avoid falling prey to scams by finding trustworthy programs to develop relationships with.
"Round and Round"- Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti
Opinion- Personally, I enjoyed this song. Though it seemed a bit lengthy, it exhibited excellent musical transitions and the voices were strong, but smooth. I couldn't understand all of the lyrics, but the tune was very catchy.
Facts-
1) Multiple singers were featured in this song.
2) This song uses many crescendos and decrescendos as transitions between parts of the song.
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As a musician, I often find myself noticing the technicalities in songs. Instead of relying entirely on how catchy a song is to determine its worth, I listen for musical value. The ability to harmonize in a song is a talent that I envy quite a bit. Songs that utilize musical concepts I struggled with as a beginning musician show to me that the artist(s) also value the details in musical composition. Due to my involvement in the musical community, I do notice these details in music and this, therefore, leads to bias. The music I play is not always accompanied by lyrics, so this affects the importance of strong lyrics in my mind. While audible lyrics do influence my opinion of a song, a song lacking audible lyrics is perfectly acceptable by my standards as long as it still possesses some musical value.
Facts-
1) Multiple singers were featured in this song.
2) This song uses many crescendos and decrescendos as transitions between parts of the song.
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As a musician, I often find myself noticing the technicalities in songs. Instead of relying entirely on how catchy a song is to determine its worth, I listen for musical value. The ability to harmonize in a song is a talent that I envy quite a bit. Songs that utilize musical concepts I struggled with as a beginning musician show to me that the artist(s) also value the details in musical composition. Due to my involvement in the musical community, I do notice these details in music and this, therefore, leads to bias. The music I play is not always accompanied by lyrics, so this affects the importance of strong lyrics in my mind. While audible lyrics do influence my opinion of a song, a song lacking audible lyrics is perfectly acceptable by my standards as long as it still possesses some musical value.
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