Cage Essay, Research Paper
Dave Matthews and
the Raging Animal in the Cage
On August 10, I went to a Dave Matthews Concert which was held in F(*^^(*^(**%, ))(&*^n. I estimate, that the audience outnumbered at least 10,000 people. Unlike in a small concert where the audience gathers up in front before the band, this concert was densely populataed in the front as well as in the back and even behind the band.
The spectators were overwhelmingly 15 to 19 year old teenagers although I could spot several middle aged spread across the huge concert hall ranging between 25 to 50 years of age. During the entire event, the songs were accompanied by spontaneous clapping, shouting and crying of an audience which apparently prefered to wear casual clothing to anything conservative. Sometimes, I could recognize a group of green hair colored fans standing in the dark with their faces illuminated by the flashlights.
After the first song had ended after approximately five minutes, the entire crowd would break out into an exhilerating and almost deafening: |DAVE MATTHEWS!X that captured even the less attentive members of the audience and unified us into one army of devoted fans. Daves+ band consisted of a guitarist, a violinist, an alto saxophone player and a drummer. The music reminded me of Jazz since it was based on a lot of free improvisation, small combos and a fast tempo. Dave would always play the main rythm of a song with his guitar accompanied by individual inputs of his band. Every new song was really a new composition because so much was left up to the players. Another musical aspect of the band was the difference in tone color between the individual instruments. Daves+ voice and guitar had a soft, determined and fluid sound while the violinist played presto and very lively which would often remind me of country music. The lyrics were all based on love, relationships and personal emotions. They reflected the mood of the leadsinger as well as of the audience and thus created a certain degree of understanding between us and Dave.
I liked the concert because it was underlined by a very reflective, peacefull and positive
mood in spite of the roaring feedback response by the audience. I left the concert, feeling light and pensive as if I had just attended a very good Jazz event.
I attended the Artaria Quartet of Boston on October 20, which was held in Gasson 100. I noticed that the 10 to 15 member audience was mainly middle aged and was wearing conservative clothing such as ties, tuxedos and club jackets. The Program, which consisted of classical to 19th century Western Art music, was handed out at the beginning of the concert. The four instruments playing through all three pieces were three violins and a cello.
The form of Haydens+ Op. 64 No. 5 was a rondo since the fourth movement was fairly fast, with a lively tune that would return regularly. The cello often times played and supported the violins with a bassline which repeatingly returned the main theme. Throughout the piece, the pitch alternated between high to very high played in a lively tempo (vivace). Between the Allegro and the Menuetto, the dynamics would change between piano and forte, culminating into fortissimo in the Finale.
Haydens+ piece lasted for about 30 minutes and was followed by Villa-Lobos+ Quartet No. 5. In contrast to the other two pieces, this one could be characterized as abrupt since tempo and dynamics were often changed. I could also hear many disonances in the quality of sound unlike Haydens+ and Mendelssohns+ piece.
The intermission lasted for about 10 minutes in which the rather tense atmosphere was broken and audience members indulged into short discussions with the players. Felix Mendelssohns+ Op. 80 was introduced to us by one player telling the background information of the piece. Accordingly, this was Felix Mendelssohns+ last piece he wrote before his death, which was marked by the preceded death of his beloved sister, Fanny,
who had been an accomplished musician herself and Felix+ advisor throughout his life. The piece showed the intensity of his feelings about his sister and was thus described by the violin player as a |very intense and powerful pieceX. The final movement could be compared to a |raging animal in a cageX. The piece was very expressive and included some very demanding sections during which the spectator could anticipate the professional playing qualities of the Artaria Quartet.
I liked this particular piece most, since it vividly reflected the feelings of the composer. I also liked it because there were many sequences in which one violin and sometimes the cello would play a solo during which the particular finesse and details of the instrument could be anticipated.
The main difference between Dave Matthews and Felix Mendelssohn or Joseph Hayden lies of course in the time period during which their pieces were composed. The feelings aroused during an Alternative Concert in a densely populated concert hall with everybody releasing his emotional state are certainly different from the formal etiquette in Gasson 100.
After all, music finds its main purpose in arousing or calming the emotions. Whether a connoiseur of classical music finds himself overwhelmed by the excellent performance of a string quartet, or whether a 17 year old dances with his friends according to the beat of a drummer is finally identical as long as he or she enjoys the event.
JOE SCHUMANU
(Ms. Franklin I love your blue shirt you wear over your red bra.)
Другие работы по теме:
Being A Musician Essay Research Paper Music
Being A Musician Essay, Research Paper Music is an ever-changing style. People listen to music of all types everyday. What most people don’t know is what it takes to make that music they listen to. Today’s music is a lot different than music prior to the 80’s. Machines can almost do all the work for some of the songs you hear on the radio today, but there are still some groups who do it the real way.
The Key To Putting Essay Research Paper
The Key to Putting (Pelz, Dave. “Back on a Roll.” Golf Magazine. September 1998. Being able to drive a golf ball 300 yards to the green is a huge benefit for a golfer, but the ability to putt is a true skill. There are many great golfers, but is the great putters that win the trophies. Even if you are not the greatest putter in the world, you should not get down on yourself, because you can still be helped.
They Shall Inherit The Earth book Title
, By Morley Callaghan Essay, Research Paper At some point in life, we will all experience the loss of innocence. This loss is not a choice but an eventuality. In the novel “They Shall Inherit the Earth”, Michael Aikenhead, Andrew Aikenhead and Dave Choate have all experienced this loss of innocence in different ways, but mainly through the perspective of others.
Animal Rights Essay Research Paper Chris Morra
Animal Rights Essay, Research Paper Chris Morra En-105-03 Animal Rights In Brigid Brophy s essay, The Rights of Animals, there are some statements that I agree with and some that I don t. Unlike Brigid Brophy, I am not a vegetarian, nor would I ever become one, but I do believe that animals have certain rights.
Animal Chromosomes Essay Research Paper Different kinds
Animal Chromosomes Essay, Research Paper Different kinds of Animal chromosomes exist with very different parts. To start, in animal cells three different kinds of chromosomes can be seen. The first kind is the X chromosome, which is one of the sex-determining chromosomes. The other sex-determining chromosome is the Y chromosome.
Hazing 2 Essay Research Paper HazingHey freshman
Hazing 2 Essay, Research Paper Hazing Hey freshman come over here and let me show you something cool! yells the senior. Of course the freshman follows the strict seniors orders. Dave, the freshman, puts on his seat belt
The Relationship Between Snowball And Napoleon In
Animal Farm Essay, Research Paper The relationship surrounding Snowball and Napoleon in George Orwell s Animal Farm tends to be on rocky grounds. Snowball, a clever pig, tends to be loyal, brave, and outgoing. These are just a few excellent qualities of a leader. Napoleon, a boar, on the other hand, is quite frankly rude, wretched, and full of greed.
Napster Essay Research Paper NapsterWhat would you
Napster Essay, Research Paper Napster What would you do if had a access to all the music that you wanted and it was free? Well, in the age of the internet this situation is possible with mp3 s. Mp3 s are compressed digital audio files which has near cd quality sound. It was developed by a German engineering form called Fraunhofer IIS in 1987.
Summary Of Orwells
’ Animal Farm Essay, Research Paper Summary of Orwells’ Animal Farm In the beginning of Orewell’s novel the animals rebel against the “Manor Farm” they take it over, and drive the humans off of the farm. In doing this
The Boy Who Will Never Be A
Man Essay, Research Paper I believe The Man Who Was Almost A Man is an example of imprudent youth. The story is of a boy who wants a gun for all the wrong reasons. His thoughts are of manhood. He associate a gun with manhood, yet fails miserably to understand the concept of manhood or the responsibility that?s closely connected with it.
Richard Wright Essay Research Paper The Man
Richard Wright Essay, Research Paper The Man Who Was Almost a Man In The Man Who Was Almost a Man by Richard Wright, the main character Dave expresses his needs to be acknowledged as an adult. Yet he also exhibits his immaturity and the fact that he is not yet an adult and can not handle adult problems. His actions lead him into trouble that proves the fact that he is still an adolescent who can not handle problems of the adult world.
Irony In Animal Farm Essay Research Paper
Animal Farm is a classic portrayal of how power can effect the goals and hopes of a society. In this essay, I will explore the irony of Animal Farm, and how it used to satirize communism and dictatorships.
Edwin McCain A Modern Musician Essay Research
Paper As you sit back and listen to Edwin McCain’s first album,Honor Among Theives, McCain’s incorporation of all kinds of music such as rock, pop, jazz, and blues will surely amaze you. This is consistant
Gender Changing The World Essay Research Paper
Changing the World I am the king of my own destiny. I am a productive force in the civilized society in which I live. I will take this day and make my almost perfect society better, because I am the king of my own destiny and a pillar in my community.
No One
’s A Mystery Essay, Research Paper Career choice, for many individuals in our society, is a sociological issue. (Brooks-Gunn & Schempp-Matthews, 1979). We tend to imitate what we see that we
Catcher In The Rys Vs Breaking Away
Essay, Research Paper Catcher in the Rye vs. Breaking Away Comparative Essay Both “Catcher in the Rye” a controversial novel by J.D. Salinger and “Breaking Away” a film viewed in class show two characters Holden and Dave, who often use lies to compensate for what they feel is lacking in their own identity. Lies are also present within relationships with their family and their peers as well as used to disguise low self-esteem.
Animal Experimentation 2 Essay Research Paper Lab
Animal Experimentation 2 Essay, Research Paper Lab experimentation involving animals is inhumane. Animal testing is cruel because an animal s life is just as important as a human s life, people are exploiting animals, and animal testing doesn t show whether or not a product is safe for humans.
Dave Matthews Existential Essay Research Paper The
Dave Matthews Existential Essay, Research Paper The Existentialism of Dave Matthews BandRhyme and Reason Existentialism is the main theme throughout the song Rhyme and Reason by Dave Matthews Band. Matthews cites the ideas of dying and the pointlessness of life in general within the song. His ideas follow the basic pattern of existentialism thinking.
Dave Matthews Band Essay Research Paper When
Dave Matthews Band Essay, Research Paper When the contemporary Dave Matthews Band came out in 1991, they had no idea what was in store for them. The Dave Matthews Band has influenced many people and have also contributed to the great musical movement of the 1990 s and of today.
British Invasion Essay Research Paper British InvasionWhen
British Invasion Essay, Research Paper British Invasion When one thinks of rock and roll there is a whole list of adjectives to describe a band. The groups can go from laid back to an in your face, ultra loud show of shows. There are many differences in rock bands and none is greater than the deviation between Oasis and Dave Matthews Band.
A Child Called It Essay Research Paper
A Child Called ?It? A Child Called ?It? is the story of a young boy who, in order to survive, must triumph over the physical, emotional, and medical abuse created by his mother. The exploitation of alcohol plays an important role in the abuse by the mother and the neglect to see and the courage to intervene the problems by Dave?s father.
Should Animals Be Used For Research Testing
? Essay, Research Paper Animal rights activists continually oppose the medical research that involves animals as test subjects. Too many people have come to the conclusion that medical researchers are cruel and inhumane. In many cases the good of the research is overlooked and the bad is used. Even though many people may believe that animal research is morally wrong, animal research should continue because it is critical to helping heal human lives.
Why He Is Not A Man Essay
, Research Paper Why He is Not a Man In the story The Man Who Was Almost a Man by Richard Wright, there is a boy named Dave. Dave is a young boy trying to figure out what a man really is. Right now, he believes that a man is someone who owns a gun. Dave needs proper education about guns and needs the knowledge about what a man really is to be a man.
Success Of The Dave Matthews Band Essay
, Research Paper Bryan French Iain Ellis English 112 26 March 1999 Dave Matthews Band: Their Success and Their Music Who is the Dave Matthews Band? Five years ago that question would have gotten nothing more than a weird stare and a stupid look. But today you would get everything but that. The Dave Matthews Band is one of the most successful bands of the late 20th century.
Dave Essay Research Paper Dave Matthews was
Dave Essay, Research Paper Dave Matthews was born outside of Johannesburg, South Africa, on January 9, 1967. As a child he moved around a lot with his family to various parts of the world. And of an early age his mother taught him the evils of racism. When he was ten years old his father died of lung cancer, which later impacted his singing style.
Animal Rights Essay Research Paper Animal RightsNo
Animal Rights Essay, Research Paper Animal Rights No animal should be killed unless it is for food. None of the animals of this planet deserve to die. The only animal that can do bad is humans. Just because we think we rule the world this does not mean we are allowed to kill the creatures of the world we live in. Humans believe that they are the best of all animals, this is an extremely arrogant point of view.
Mdeical Benifits Of Animal Testing Essay Research
Paper Argument Essay Where would we be Without Animal Testing? Is the use of animals in research justified? Should animal experimentation be permitted? Should these animals be liberated? A logical person would say the benefits justify the research. Without animal testing, products would be based on theory.
A Child Called
“It” Essay, Research Paper Title: A Child Called ?It? Author: Dave Pelzer Number of pages: 181 Date of Publication: 1993 Summary: A Child Called ?It? is a story based on a real life boys tribulations with his mothers shocking abuse. When he was younger Dave and his family were considered the ?perfect? family.
Dave Matthews Band The Most Compelling Band
Around Essay, Research Paper Dave Matthews Band is a unique, musically gifted band. Its combination of sounds of folk, jazz, rock, world beat, and reggae give it its originality and musicality that extends the bounds of music. The five members of the band: Dave Matthews, Boyd Tinsley, LeRoi Moore, Stefan Lessard, and Carter Beauford, provide a blend of influences that create this originality.
Dave Garret Essay Research Paper ConflictThe conflict
Dave Garret Essay, Research Paper Conflict The conflict in the story begins when Kate McMahan is kidnapped. Her boyfriend Dave must find her. The conflict is person vs. person. Dave must go through many people in order to find Kate. There are people who try to kill Dave, and kill anyone who may be trying to help him.