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Holiday Music
We all at one time, have heard holiday music blare on our favorite radio stations, but do we know the time it first played? If you keep on reading, you can know how and when Holiday music first came out.
Cite: http://parentguide.com/short-history-of-holiday-music-from-hymns-to-rock-n%E2%80%99-roll/
| Gene Autry; with some of our Holiday favorites |
Explain, please?
Now that you know the history, let's hear some Holiday songs that maybe, you've never heard of before.
Cite: http://suite101.com/article/best-holiday-songs-youve-never-heard-a173619. Here is a list:
- Suzy Snowflake, written by Sid tepper and Roy Bennett and recorded by Rosemary Clooney, this song is about a girl that brings joy to every little boy and girl.
- How Lovely is Christmas, words and music by Arnold Suundgaard and Alec Wilder, this song reminds us of all the true meanings of Christmas.
- The Christmas Waltz, lyrics and music by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne, this has a many chorus-like parts(Chorus was explained in one of my earlier blog posts....) then, transitions into Frank Sinatra or whoever sings the song, as it was recorded by many artists, wishing us a Merry Christmas.
*Almost a* Musical Holiday
Its nearing the holidays! Are the cookies ready? Is the evergreen tree up? But most of all, what am I going to get for his/her present(s)? With only several days until Christmas and various other hoildays, these questions may still remain in some of your "Musical Minds".....Well, worry no more, because one of the best gifts that we've all ever gotten was....music! Here's some ideas:
- A Music CD, possibly with songs of meaning to the person obtaining the gift (Ex.: Popular Holiday Songs, songs both you and the person share an interest in, instrumental, etc.)
- An Apple iPod (For more information on Apple products and technology, visit http://technoshock19.blogspot.com/.) If they don't already have one....
- Just some nice time together with your friends and family, because that is the true spirit of Christmas.
- An iTunes gift card, great for downloading apps, music, books, music, etc. (For someone who has an Apple device!)
But like I said before, the presents are not the true spirit of Christmas. Family and friend bonding is, one of the best gifts one can receive. After all, shouldn't we be grateful for what we have?
Holiday Music Countdown to the, Holidays
I will be doing a music countdown to Christmas, or the Holidays if you don't celebrate Christmas, but in every Blog Post I do, I will post a favorite holiday song for my whole audience to see and hear. This blog post's song is: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!!! So, comment what holiday song you want put up in one of my Blog Posts and/or mini messages! Or, you can comment what you are getting for your friend/relative for the Holidays! Until next time, have a belated Happy Christmas and Merry Holidays!
"Song of the Day"
I realize that I am running a little behind on my "Song of the week". In order for me to keep the "Song of the Week" up to date, I will need you, as one of my readers to comment a song that you would like to be put up as "Song of the Week". After reading this post, kindly direct your attention to the newly-updated "Song of the Week" Sorry for the inconvienience.
Musical Travelling?
- Nashville, TN - The Grand Ole Opry, a nice place for country bands and musicians, turned Nashville into a capital of country music.
- London, UK - A place to travel for English-Rock Lovers.
- Or in Morris County, New Jersey, Barque Orchestra.
The History of Music!
Music. Most of us "Musical Minds" think about the more modern music when the word "MUSIC" is mentioned. But, hear the history of what we think is "music" and maybe next time, we all will think of something different. Here are some researched facts:
- There is a theory that music came from the Ancient Greek muses, who were the 9 gods and goddesses of art, and science.
- There is another theory that music actually began around 500 B.C., when Pythagoras (Pie-tha-gore-rus) an Ancient Greek philosopher experimented with acoustics, and found out how math related to tones formed from plucking strings.
- Another one was that the main form of music came from Pope Gregory I, "The gregorian chant was used for religious services and at first, did not include instrumentation. And then music began to be mentioned outside of the Church, and then people inserted instrumentation.
Chorus Music
Like instrumental music, as described in one of my earlier blog posts, chorus music doesn't have any lyrics, or singers, too. But, unlike instrumental music, there are people using their voices. Just, without lyrics. This can be called as vocalizing. Vocalizing is usually when a large group of people come and work together to form their combined voices into a song. In this video, a large group of men in a chorus vocalize. Try it:
If you liked this, and you want more chorus music, then go to www.youtube.com and type in chorus music. Then you can see a wider selection of Chorus music videos. Which is better? Chorus Music, or Pop Music? (Comment Below what you like the best!!!)
Bloggers' Music
The Thanksgiving Holiday
As you know, Thanksgiving is coming up and we're all thinking about the turkey and food. But, little do we notice, we don't actually give thanks on this day and remember the day it was actually created. So, in this special Thanksgiving blog post, I'm going to put up some facts about the history of Thanksgiving that I bet you didn't know, so take a look at this video:
So, while watching this video, I bet that you didn't know that Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving in the 1860's. If you did, then, this is something that you probably didn't notice. The Native Americans and pilgrims introduced it, and the festival went on for three days! Thanksgiving is a day to be grateful for what we have, to give thanks, to put it another way. Even when we don't get everything we want. So, let's embrace what the founders and leaders of our country created. And give thanks.
A Musical Thanksgiving?
Gaming Music
Instrumental Music
Patriotic Songs
Hurricane Sandy
Dancing to Music
Hip-hop and R&B
You may think people only dance hip-hop to rap music. That's not true, actually, because hip-hop dancers only need cool music with a beat, to do their twists and flips, and moves. (Speaking of cool music, I will post daily cool appropriate songs of the week every Friday. If you have any cool songs you want to share, please also type that in the comments section.) As I was saying, if people doing hip-hop need music, they don't really need R&B. They could just do songs with beats or good flow. But if you do or would like to do rap, caution that most rap is mostly inappropriate. Until next time, since I need to rap it up now! (That was really cheesy, I know.)
Some Songs....
First off, I want to apologize to Teresa L., because I had incorrectly fulfilled your question. To fufill it now, I will now answer it, correctly. Since Teresa had wanted to know some songs that change your mood from sad to happy, I will give a video that shows some below.
In my opinion, I think that these songs are good for when you're having a bad day, and you really want to be more happy. If any of my readers have any "happy" songs, please list them in the comments section. Since there are happy songs, I want to warn you that sad and inappropriate songs exist, too. And that you should dodge the ones that you think aren't good.
Theme Songs
Did you ever notice that almost every show you watch has a-minute long theme song? That's because the producers of the show want you to remember the show. Let me explain. If their show has a catchy song, it'll get stuck in your head. And every time you'll sing it, you'll be like, "Oh, I have a strange feeling to go watch that show and hear that catchy song again." So their ratings will go higher. Here is a theme song from one of the best shows of ALL time. If you like it, please tell me in the comment section below. So, now, do you realize that! And most of the time, theme songs are happy songs. (If you want to see some of your favorite shows now, here is a link to www.disneychannel.com so you can watch.) Until next time, try to stick to the theme of the music!
Song Moods
One of my viewers wanted to know how a song can change your mood from sad to happy. Well, it can be anything, really! It can be the beat, genre, or just that its a cool song! I actually mentioned that in one of my earlier posts. (If you feel like searching for a good song now, click this link www.youtube.com to do that.) But, I heard about this song that surprises you! (Try searching "Surprise" on YouTube.) So I hope that I had answered your question, but if you do have anymore (related to music, of course...) please leave that in the comment section below.
Persuasive Music?
I always wondered if music can persuade you to do things. Like there's a song on Disney Channel (Fashion is My Kryptonite) And I wonder if that drove people to rummage through their closet after that song. (But if you really want a fashion site, go to http://thenextcoco.blogspot.com/ to check out some fashion ideas.) I think that that idea could be dangerous, because it is sort of is like the practice of hypnotism. If you don't have any questions,try to list a song that hypnotizes you. (If its really good.) And I'll list that song in my next post. Until next time, try not to get to hypnotized by the music!
Music: Not only for relaxing?
In my last post, I discussed about how music can affect your mood. Well, now I have something to change about that. Music can be used for almost anything, or any event. Like funerals, graduation ceremonies, birthday celebrations, or just plain random parties! And I can prove it, because everybody I've ever known knows the birthday song. You know, the one that goes, * Happy Birthday to you...* And that Graduation March Theme song, you may not know it by name, but I'm sure you've heard of it. If you don't remember, check out this video.
Musical Laughs
Musical Personalities?
Working with Music....
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