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RIAA vs. Napster, 2002.
A discussion of the case between the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Napster Inc. over copyright infringement.
2,285 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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This paper examines the famous case of Napster being sued by the RIAA over copyright infringement by their technology that allowed individual users to share personal recordings across the Internet. It looks at the arguments from both sides against restraint, the legal position of both sides and the ethics of the whole episode. It evaluates how Napster's enterprise deprived artists of their rightful profit from their work even though it probabley was not the intent upon Napster?s entry into the marketplace and whether Napster were really at fault since they posted the copyright rules on their web site.
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"The RIAA claimed that Napster did not have any non-infringing uses that were commercially significant. The RIAA also claimed that copying off a television program is different than copying and distributing off a cd. Napster?s position was that they were comparable to Sony because they are providing the directory that enables users to use it for non-infringing purposes. In this phase of the argument, both parties made reference to the Universal City Studios v. Sony case. Which determined that it was OK to videotape television shows for personal use. In Sony, why isn't it acceptable to copy music from the Internet for personal use?"
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Wolfgang Mozart, 2002.
A biography of the life and the theories behind the death of the composer Wolfgang Mozart.
2,136 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This examines the life, works and death of the famous music composer Wolfgang Mozart, who died in 1791 at the age of thirty five. It concentrates on the theories that have been put together regarding what may have killed the composer. He was one of the most prolific and talented composers in history and his fame at such a young age touched the chord of envy in many. It discusses how modern science has been trying to determine the exact cause of death but it will probably never be resolved and how other theories include a cheating wife, a jealous peer and plain old bad pork.
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"Today rheumatic fever is rare but in the composer?s life it was a common ailment(Sleuth, 2000). He died during a historically noted epidemic of the illness around Europe and scientist believe this is what killed the music genius. Because it is known that Mozart had the disease several times as a child it does not surprise the advocates of this theory that scientists have opened the possibility of the disease damaging his heart and then later in his life being the cause of his death. This theory sounds plausible based on the rash and the fever for rheumatic fever and the swollen limbs which point to a commonly known byproduct of heart failure."
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The Theme of Seduction in "Madame Butterfly", 2002.
An exploration of the key relationship in "Madame Butterfly" with a focus on the theme of seduction.
1,324 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper focuses on the theme of seduction in the play ?Madame Butterfly?. The writer concentrates on the complicated relationship between Gallimard and Song. The author indicates that while it appears to be the story of a man being tricked by a woman, it later becomes known that Song is actually a man trying to save himself from the new Chinese communist government. The paper concludes by highlighting how the themes of seduction could be accentuated in a production of the play, through the set, lighting and music.
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"In the play the character Gallimard, is seduced by both Song and by his own idea of Song. The seduction of Gallimard is a seduction perpetrated by his own stereotyped ideal of what an Asian woman is and can be for a white man mainly, submissive and by his actual seduction by Song the actor. In the very beginning of the interaction between Gallimard and Song there is the hint of a deception. Song laughs at him when he tells her that she made a convincing butterfly. ?Convincing as a Japanese Women?? she says. (Hwang, 1988 17) Yet, Gallimard must have given her some real indication that he believed that she was a woman, or she was just desperate to win the favor of someone who could give her the information that she needed to save herself".
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Mozart and Schumann, 2002.
A review of two classical music pieces, Mozart's Symphony no. 39 in E-flat and Schumann's Quartet in A-minor, op 41, no1.
633 words (approx. 2.5 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 22.95
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This paper is in two sections. The first part examines Mozart's Symphony no. 39 in E-flat and the second, Schumann's Quartet in A-minor, op 41, no 1. It discusses how Mozart's music was reflective of his life and his friendships and interwoven in this symphony are chords that resonate harmony and plays on the dynamics of sound to create a musical piece that slowly marches into a series of discords. In contrast it shows how Robert Schumann's music has often been identified with his love of poetry, painting and indicative of his personal moods and how many of his compositions mention characters or refer to scenes from poems, novels and plays.
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"E-flat was a one of his favorite keys. As in the rites of the opera, three solemn knocks on the portal of truth are evoked in the commanding chords upon which the Adagio introduction opens the symphony. Certain musical details of this exalted work have been viewed as Masonic elements: parallel thirds, symbolizing fraternity; the striking role of the clarinet, then a newcomer to the symphonic ensemble but commonly heard at Masonic gatherings and in the opera house; and even slurred notes, whose ties suggest friendship."
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Randall Thompson, 2002.
A biography of the life and works of the composer Randall Thompson.
968 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper presents an examination of the life and times of the American choral composer Randall Thompson. It documents his life story and discusses how Thompson composed many types of music including symphonies, instrumental works and many songs. He also was well known for his composition of various operas, but he was best known for his choral compositions. It shows how he was a lover of learning, a lover of teaching but most of all he was a lover of music, the universal language.
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"When he first began to compose music his style was varied and not something that had its own voice. By 1922 however he had begun to study at the American Academy located in Rome. It was here that he began to develop his personal musical style. The musical style eventually led him along the path of success until he became one of the famed composers of the world. At the forefront of the American choral composers his name is always listed as one of the best, and it was about his steady study and practice that took him to that position."
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Bach, Beethoven and Chopin, 2002.
This paper discusses the composers Bach, Beethoven and Chopin, the great masters of the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods, respectively.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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The paper explains and illustrates that each composer supplied the musical paradigms for their distinctive eras. This paper discusses that Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) is considered as the culminating influence of the Baroque period. The author believes that Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) is the supreme pianist of the Classical period. The paper states that Frederic Francois Chopin (1810-1849) is one of the most original and influential musicians of the nineteenth century.
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"As early as 1831, Chopin expressed his wish to create a new musical world characterized by musical poetry of an extraordinary elegant nature, mostly represented by his piano pieces, such as his Polonaises (Adante spianato and Grande Polonaise Brilliante Op. 22 and Polonaise in Ab Heroic Op. 53). Chopin?s harmonic language was also completely original, symbolized by complex chromatic harmonies mingled with the drones of fifths and modal scales of traditional Polish folk music. His fifty-five Mazurkas displayed all the intricacies of his style. It has often been compared to the virtuosity of Bach?s Well-Tempered Clavier."
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Double Conscience in Blues Music, 2002.
A paper which examines the underlying meanings in African-American blues music.
1,627 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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Blues music has been considered an important and popular music genre in the history of American music. The paper discusses one of the most important and significant characteristics of blues music - the fact that it illustrates double conscience, wherein an underlying meaning can be found explicitly or implicitly in the song?s lyrics. Examples of themes are the social and personal experiences of the African-Americans in their lives as slaves of the white American society and as laborers in most Southern cotton plantations. The paper examines how the social and personal relevance of blues music to the black Americans is evident in many works of literature depicting black American slavery such as Frederick Douglass' , ?Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave.? The paper also analyzes three Blues songs to show how the theme of double conscience - ?Strange Fruit? by Billie Holiday, ?No Education? by Lightnin? Hopkins, and ?Black, Brown, and White? by Big Bill Broonzy.
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"Meanwhile, ?Black, Brown, and White? by Big Bill Broonzy is a song that generally discusses certain issues about discrimination among people who have different physical colors: the Blacks, Whites, and Browns (or the mulattos, as they are commonly called). Broonzy?s song utilizes colors as the primary aspect that distinguishes the privileges that an individual should have. All throughout the song, the line, ?? if you is white/ You?s alright/ If you?s brown/ Stick around/ But if you?s black/ Hmm, hmm, brother/ Get back, get back, get back? is repeated after every stanza, to further reinforce the fact that among the physical differences of people in the world, the Blacks are considered the most unfortunate of all, denied the opportunity to obtain a good job, to receive a high salary, and to enjoy the simple leisure and joys of life. Once again, the song utilizes narrative description as a way to illustrate and extend the message of discrimination to black Americans because of physical appearance and the issue of injustice and unequal treatment among people of their race (African-American)".
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?Sonny?s Blues?, 2002.
The important image of blues music in James Baldwin's short story "Sonny's Blues".
1,876 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes "Sonny's Blues" by James Baldwin, a short story set in New York City's Harlem. Specifically, the the paper discusses the role the blues plays in the story. The paper shows that "Sonny?s Blues" is about being lost, and trying to be found, within the context of being a black man in this society; and of finding oneself as so many black men have, through the blues?both as music, and as storytelling.
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"But if blacks recognize each other in the rarefied smoky atmosphere of the jazz clubs, black society at large often doesn?t even honor its own. It?s sometimes impossible to earn a living as a musician--something the narrator warned Sonny about after their mother died. The narrator doesn?t even know who Charlie Parker is?perhaps the greatest jazz musician of all time. If blacks themselves can?t recognize the geniuses among them, what chance does Sonny have? ?You?ll have to be patient with me. Now. Who?s this Parker character?? the narrator asks Sonny, who becomes sullen and turns his back. ?He?s just one of the greatest jazz musicians alive.? Sonny, too, will turn out to be a creative genius. For the black man, this means spontaneous improvisation: ?Baldwin?s bastardized characters must legitimize self through endless improvisation?[they] begin with memory, then bursts out into improvised song.? (Tsomondo, p. 197)"
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"It's My Party", 2002.
An analysis of the lyrics of Leslie Gore's song "It's My Party."
861 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 30.95
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This paper critiques the words of the song "It's My Party" by Leslie Gore which depicts a woman of unknown age who is celebrating an important occasion in her life, only to find that the celebration is marred by the loss of her boyfriend. It discusses how the song portrays a woman in conflict, who has a lack of self, a bruised ego, and has some repressed feelings and emotions that allow her to become emotionally distraught by the behavior of others. It examines how she appears to be co-dependent and incapable of finding worth just in being with herself and how she needs validation from others. Only when she feels that another is in pain and that she has Johnny back, does she find equilibrium again.
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"Perhaps, she is employing an inverted look at her life. How can Johnny, her fantasy man be causing her such pain? She does not seem to be able to distinguish between fantasy and reality enough to realize that if indeed Johnny is real and this is her birthday party, then the pain is real. It is the reality of the moment and the event that is causing her pain, not the fantasy that she has created.
People make numerous transformations throughout their life and the individual epitomized in the lyrics of this song has not learned that life does not always provide immediate gratification. She indicates that she is wallowing in her pain by dancing alone, that she wants to be left alone and that only Johnny can make her happy."
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Frank Sinatra, 2002.
A biography of the life and career of the legend Frank Sinatra.
3,686 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 102.95
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This paper outlines the life story of the entertainer Frank Sinatra also known affectionately as Ol? Blue Eyes and respectfully Chairman of the Board. It discusses how, for a first-generation Italian-American, Frank Sinatra surpassed all expectations he or his family ever had. He literally climbed to the top of the mountain of success and stayed there and even after death, he is revered. It examines some of the stories surrounding his connections to the Mafia and how he palled around with Presidents, slept with their wives, bedded practically every female star in Hollywood, had a recording career that fills a book, won an Oscar, fought for civil rights before it was a popular cause ,and helped countless people financially. It describes how he?s been known as an angel of mercy, rescuing people from life and death situations and also as a brute as well, sending guys to beat up someone who fell in his disfavor. It?s difficult at times to tell truth from fiction regarding Frank Sinatra. Nevertheless, one thing is certain, an absolute fact, Sinatra is a legend.
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"Born Francis Albert Sinatra on December 12, 1915, in Hoboken, New Jersey, he was the only child of Dolly and Anthony Martin Sinatra. He worked for the Jersey Observer unloading trucks during his teenage years (Sinatra pg). He soon became of copy boy and had aspirations of becoming a journalist. When the editor told him that copy boys ?don?t know enough to be reporters,? Sinatra promptly enrolled in secretarial school, studying English, typing and shorthand (Sinatra pg). "
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Independent Music Industry, 2002.
Examining different factors relating to the independent music industry and the challenges it faces.
817 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 0 sources, $ 29.95
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This paper analyzes and examines the multitude of issues related to the independent music industry. Part II gives a brief overview of the music industry. In Part III, factors leading to the development of an independent music industry are discussed. Part IV outlines the incorporation of alternative music industry into the mainstream with the emergence of grunge music is reviewed.
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"According to Rare Vinyl Network, independent music is defined as ?literally, music released by record labels independent of control by multinational conglomerates; more specifically, bands that descended from the late seventies and eighties college rock.? Currently, there are approximately six major record companies (BMG, CEMA, MCA, Polygram, Sony, and WEA) that are in control of the record market. The economic power of these conglomerates restricts how contemporary music is available and is portrayed to consumers. The mainstream music industry is regulated, whereby popular music has become a business rather than an art."
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Music Teachers and Classroom Strategies, 2002.
Discussing various strategies and theories used by music teachers in the classroom and new developments in the field.
1,285 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper begins by reveiwing literature on the topic of connections between intelligence and exposure to music (and especially exposure to classical music). But beyond simply reviewing the existing literature, this paper also provides an examination of new primary data into the issue through the inclusion of material taken from interviews performed for this paper with teachers of music who specialize in a range of ages of children and have worked both with those studying music intensively and those exposed to music on a more casual basis.
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"While some teachers introduce music into the classroom because they believe that it helps to improve children?s ability to do certain specific intellectual tasks well (usually spatial-intelligence tasks, a point discussed in the next section) others believe that it has an overall beneficial effect of raising students? ability to concentrate."
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Elvis Presley, 2002.
A debate on whether Elvis Presley really died in 1977 or is still alive today.
789 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper examines how despite the many accounts detailing the death of Elvis Presley in 1977, speculation is still rife about whether ?The King? really died. It discusses how many people believe that Elvis Presley faked his own death and lives a considerably quieter, simpler existence today. It explores the evidence proffered by supporters in doubting the plausibility of Elvis Presley?s death by looking at circumstances surrounding Elvis?s death and burial, the circumstances leading up to his death and the events that occurred immediately after his death. It concludes that if one looks at the events before and after his ?accidental death,? in conjunction with Elvis? strange behavior in the weeks leading up to it, it does seem plausible that Elvis?s death is a sham and he continues to walk amongst us.
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"Then there is the inordinate weight gain. Upon death, Elvis was reported to weigh 250 pounds. But, when the pallbearers carried the coffin, it weighed 900 pounds. The ?Wax Body? theory currently circulating posits the possibility that a wax body was made in the likeness of Elvis and put in the coffin. The extra weight of the coffin is a result of an air-conditioning unit installed in the coffin to keep the wax body from melting. This theory does provide an explanation for all the little discrepancies aforementioned. Then there are the discrepancies in the death certificate. A different weight figure is noted on the death certificate. It has Elvis down as 170 pounds instead of the 250 pounds Elvis is known to have weighed. In life, Elvis?s vanity was renowned."
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The Baroque Roots of the Suzuki Violin Repertoire, 2002.
Examining the method of music education and teaching methodologies of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki (1898-1998).
1,324 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper examines the development of the Suzuki violin repertoire which became known as the Suzuki Method of education. It explores the way in which this repetoire was influenced by the Baroque music culture and how this developed into an entire school of thought. A history of the Baroque music period is provided and its different features analyzed to see in which way they impacted Suzuki's music.
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"The Suzuki violin repertoire, or that associated with the teaching methodologies of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki (1898-1998), had its beginnings in 1950 when Dr. Suzuki founded the Saino Kyoiku Kinkyu-kai (school of music education) in Matsumoto, Japan, where he began to teach violin playing through his specialized method in accordance with his own musical philosophies. By 1972, the ?Suzuki Method? had spread throughout Japan and abroad as a result of other music teachers accepting his principles. Following this, additional materials were developed for other instruments, such as the viola, cello and the piano. Even today, his teaching methods live on in university studios, primary schools and musical institutes around the world."
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Introspective Attitude in Popular Music, 2002.
This paper discusses a movement that is redefining popular music, social consciousness, and the work of artists such as Eminem, Christina Aguilera and Pink.
815 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper discusses that what is new about the social consciousness movement is who is doing it and the methodology. The paper explains that the most atypical, controversial and seemingly anti social performers, Eminem, Christina Aguilera and Pink, are reaching out to the young people and bringing a positive messages about real life, real feelings, and real hope. The paper discusses the music of these performers and their evolution to social conscious music.
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"There may be no more controversial performer in popular music today than Marshall Mathers, AKA Eminem. Eminem has been portrayed as a misogynist, homophobic, foul-mouthed punk, but surprisingly he is at the forefront of the new music movement. This change is not going unnoticed. ?Eminem?s recent trend is to put out tracks with more of a meaning.? In accordance with the new, more constructive musical philosophy, the song ?Lose Yourself?, from the 8 Mile soundtrack, is a brilliant anthem to believing in yourself."
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