The Thriller Album by Michael Jackson was revolutionary. It included hit tracks such as “Billie Jean”, “P.Y.T.” (Pretty Young Thing), and of course “Thriller”. It was released in 1982 and skyrocketed Michael Jackson’s career, making him one of the most well known names in music. His previous album, Off The Wall, was a success but didn’t end up winning album of the year. After the album of the year was given to someone else he was quoted telling his manager, John Branca that “this can never happen again”. Before Thriller, Michael Jackson was still living in the shadow of The Jackson 5. This album was what made him the King of Pop since it was the first album written including new disco and funk sounds incorporated into pop soundtracks.
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The video became very popular and is considered a turning point for the music industry in terms of racial equality. Jackson was a huge advocate for African Americans in the music industry. There is a quote I read in which Jackson stated that if Magazines and talk shows wouldn’t give him an interview before he was famous, then he may not give them an interview with him when his career takes off. This was important at the time because there was not very much racial diversity in the music industry, and Jackson wanted to make a change by boycotting magazines until racial diversity was …show more content…
The smooth, layered sounds create a perfect base for the electronic beats. For example, you can clearly hear the electronic influences at the beginning especially, but throughout the entire song “Beat It”. Another song that artfully demonstrates the syncopated rhythms is P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing). Jackson sings or says the lyrics in sets of three; for example, he sings “I want to love you- P.Y.T.”. There is a pause in this phrase that leaves each set of lyrics with an odd number of syllables, causing the syncopated rhythm.
The music was created in a masterful way that transports the listeners back to the 1980s. When I listen to the album I enjoy the catchiness of the songs. I am not usually able to listen to an entire album and not pick favorites or skip over some songs I don’t like, but I enjoy every song in the Thriller album.
Thriller was not only a monumental album when it was created, but the fact that it continues to influence the youth of today speaks a lot about how powerful it really is. I know that personally, when I was first introduced to Michael Jackson’s music, I was hesitant since it was older, but now I can’t stop listening. This album has become my go-to playlist. Even though it is an older album, it is extremely well written, catchy, and
Gordon Smith wrote the book, Lockdown : Escape From Furnace. I really enjoyed reading this book for a few reasons. One reason that I really enjoyed about this book was how well Gordon Smith explained certain aspects of his writing with great emotion and detail. Another thing I liked about this book was that he never ended a chapter without having me thinking what was going to happen next. He continually kept me engaged and interested throughout the whole book.
He not only affected the people around him with his music, but he ended up affecting the oncoming generations as well. This contributed to the renewed sense of black cultural pride through self-expression by his style of
This song dominated the charts, “The No. 1 R&B track, again co-written by King, relied on a pointed bass line and ethereal, tender vocals, reaching the Top 5 on the pop charts as well. ”(Clarence 5). With King’s vocals and lyrics, this song appealed to both genres and brought together two different music
Have you ever read a book actually changed you? That gave you the chills and caused goosebumps to break out across your skin? Violent Ends did that to me, more than once. Reading it left me internally shaken, craving a teddy bear and soft blanket, and half wanting to throw the book and frame it. Violent Ends is an exceptional creature.
The song was also noteworthy because it was the most popular protest song in the 1970’s to 1980’s. Back then when the government told men to go fight in the war they would listen, but during the 1970’s it was the first time people were starting to be against the idea of going to war and fighting. This song became popular because no one ever heard a song that boycotted what the government was telling them to do. So, it became successful because it was different than all the other songs written back then. The song was a realization to the people that listening to the government and going to fight wasn’t such a good idea.
Not only has J Cole’s “2014 Forest Hills Drive” gone platinum, but this is the first hip-hop album to go platinum with no featured artist in 25 years. “2014 Forest Hill Drive” was such a popular album, and there is a reason. J Cole produced an album that almost anyone would love. Whether someone loves the entire album, or just a song or two, there is most likely something that could appeal to anyone. I would recommend this album to anyone because it is one of my favorite albums of all time, and it is worth spending the money.
And people connect with that, in his song he mentions that we must live for ourselves “ you've got to live for yourself, yourself and nobody else.” ( I'll go crazy) James Brown music not only represented the struggles of the Black community but also it’s soul power and adds a romantic side to his performance. His songs “ Try Me” and “ I don’t mind”are a perfect example “ I don’t mind, your body and soul, I don’t mind your love.” ( James Brown) He was the type of man that people wanted to hear to fall in love.
Beat It - Michael Jackson, 1983. Eye of the Tiger -
It was clear that from the very beginning of Jackson’s career that he was one of his favorite artists. Brown engaged in the Rock ‘n’ Roll style of music, and Jackson idolized him as his godfather even though he did not fully get to match Brown’s level of the style. Jackson was more popular in pop music but in later years, it was not hard to see elements of Brown style in some of Jackson’s rock music such as You Rock My World and Give in to Me where the vocal techniques and performances could indeed be traced to those of Brown. Brown was also credited with providing a new direction for R & B that would later evolve into soul in the 1960s (Soul: a Historical Reconstruction of Continuity and Change in Black Popular Music, 33). The style applied vocal and instrumental elements.
Jackson, founding member of the Jackson Five has written many jaw dropping songs, including my personal favorite “Thriller”. In Michael Jackson's “Thriller”, he serenades his audience about how there is always something lurking in the gloomy shadows even if you don't always notice. Michael's song uses many different ways to convey its central theme, including personification and hyperbole. The lyricist of “Thriller” reveals the theme through several literary devices.
Then in 1971 Michael Jackson started his solo career. During this he made tons of chart topping songs at his young age. He quickly became the King of
Articulation the repetitive bass line is markato, with an accented 1st and 3rd beat; vocal melody uses a variety of articulation throughout In Bruce Sweidens ‘Sound on Sound’ Interview, he reveals the various microphones he used to record the various instruments of the song. He has additionally stated that for certain instruments such as keys and bass, microphones were not required. Below is the list of equipment that he exposed in his interview and his ideas and methodology behind each decision. Instrument Equipment Michaels Lead Vocals
And the texture of the song is homophonic and it does not change throughout the
He is also stating that he is also guilty of ignoring underprivileged people. ANOTHER SONG LINE? The musical tone is ashamed; Michael Jackson is ashamed that he has not made an impact on the lives of needy people. For example, he begins with the lines “I’m gonna make a change, for once in my life” (stanza 1, lines 1-2). This implies that he feels he has not made a change before; he wants to make a difference for the first time.
Introduction Roger’s and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music is arguably one of the most well known films that many can admit to watching at least once in their lifetime. People all around the world have found this musical inspiring, as it documents growth and hope amidst the horrors of World War II. This incredibly well written film is based on the story of the Von Trapp family who escaped Austria when the Nazis invaded it during the war. Part of what made this movie so interesting on so many different accounts was the music that accompanied the vivid and exciting scenes. Without music, many could agree that our world would be a sad, quiet, dull and depressing place.