Space Age Rhythm & Blues

There’s a particular sound common among rock, pop, and R&B of the 1960s, especially but not entirely limited to the earlier part of the decade, that has captivated me for a good few years now.  It seems fitting to me that the Space Age would produce such a sound, as it has a definite “spacey”… Continue reading Space Age Rhythm & Blues

Blog #3 – Musical Elements as Characterization

Yes, this is a topic that turns out I am very passionate about. After I researched Hamilton: The Musical, and the way Lin-Manuel Miranda writes the songs for certain characters in specific genres that mirror the characters’ personality, I started looking at other musicals that may do the same. High School Musical, a pop cultural… Continue reading Blog #3 – Musical Elements as Characterization

Blog Post #2 – Silence

Taylor Swift is a master at turning emotions into melodies, but sometimes, it’s not the words or the notes that hit the hardest—it’s the silence. Despite the magic she creates when it comes to bringing heartbreak, triumph, and self-discovery via her music and astute lyricism, Swift’s ability to pause and let the quiet speak is… Continue reading Blog Post #2 – Silence

Wicked

Recently Wicked just came out to theaters and there is so much in this really cool movie. There are a lot of things being discussed throughout this movie but one of my favorites is in the very beginning of the movie with No One Mourns The Wicked. Throughout the Scene, everyone is cheering that the… Continue reading Wicked