From Alan Silvestri- I suppose one of the only songs he has done with lyrics (and I absolutely adore it) is "A Hero Comes Home" from the BEOWULF movie. It is sung by Idina Menzel who has also played the main star of the Broadway musical WICKED.
The lyrics can be seen here.
The main theme of the lyrics is the story of a hero disappearing- but no matter what, he'll always come home. There could be many deeper meanings to it, but I have spotted two- one religious and the other an overall belief.
To the religious connotation of this song is death- how the hero "will always come home". This could mean that just as he entered this world, when he is removed, he is back 'home'. No matter what he is or where he "roams" he shall always return.
The other connotation discusses the theme of hope throughout the lyrics. It is constantly repeated "Just wait, though wide he may roam, always a hero comes home". These lines mean that no matter what- he will come home giving the listener hope. Audiences could decifer this in different ways- a wife thinking of a husband at work who will "always come home". It brings hope to those who live in long distance relationships as if to promise that they will return home and be together. Overall, this song discusses the belief in hope for the safe return of their hero.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
An Outlook on Alan Silvestri
Topic 3 - Does your chosen musical artist (for the CD project) represent the values of your generation? Explain in a couple of well thought out paragraphs.
Technically, Alan Silvestri has transformed the view of movie soundtracks into a new era. For one thing, soundtracks such as Top Gun where multiple artists were able to make a compile of music are continually disappearing- leaving now all instrumental to take the lead.
But has Alan Silvestri really brought forth something new? In truth- he has, but not in a way expected. Movies have transformed into blood-based and violence-orientated. Many of the movies that aren't segregated for children such as the upcoming Wall*E have become horror films as Sweeny Todd. These horror films have then created new music styles such as Alan Silvestri's. He brings forth a constant strange fear towards his music with startling drum solos after long seconds of barely any music at all except for the whine of a violin.
So instead of the quality and variety of soundtracks like Top Gun, we are left with the frightening sounds of monsters, blood, and violence through our headphones. Movies have been created and sought after for entertainment, and so the music soundtracks are forced to follow the genre- and nowadays, the genres are blending and fusing together into one- horror.
Technically, Alan Silvestri has transformed the view of movie soundtracks into a new era. For one thing, soundtracks such as Top Gun where multiple artists were able to make a compile of music are continually disappearing- leaving now all instrumental to take the lead.
But has Alan Silvestri really brought forth something new? In truth- he has, but not in a way expected. Movies have transformed into blood-based and violence-orientated. Many of the movies that aren't segregated for children such as the upcoming Wall*E have become horror films as Sweeny Todd. These horror films have then created new music styles such as Alan Silvestri's. He brings forth a constant strange fear towards his music with startling drum solos after long seconds of barely any music at all except for the whine of a violin.
So instead of the quality and variety of soundtracks like Top Gun, we are left with the frightening sounds of monsters, blood, and violence through our headphones. Movies have been created and sought after for entertainment, and so the music soundtracks are forced to follow the genre- and nowadays, the genres are blending and fusing together into one- horror.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
"S,O.S Please, Someone Help Me" Parent's Cry
Music has been changing, and because it has been certainly for teenagers, parents are beginning to get worried. So worried in fact is the whole world, that scientists have been creating studies to look at and help prevent certain musics to enter young teenager homes.
Some of the worries include sexual activity from both dancing and lyrics. One study had concluded that rap lyrics have made the genders into two different things- "Men are sexually unstable and women are sexual objects" (Dr. Steven Martino). This study concludes that rap music leads to teenager pregnancies.
It is continued that these lyrics have made young girls feel that they must portray the role of a submissive and willing sex toy for the guys. The rate of teenage pregnancies have sky rocketed over the years and this is one of the major reasons why.
But can it be stopped? Do you think that rap singers should take it easy on the sex issues for their music?
Some of the worries include sexual activity from both dancing and lyrics. One study had concluded that rap lyrics have made the genders into two different things- "Men are sexually unstable and women are sexual objects" (Dr. Steven Martino). This study concludes that rap music leads to teenager pregnancies.
It is continued that these lyrics have made young girls feel that they must portray the role of a submissive and willing sex toy for the guys. The rate of teenage pregnancies have sky rocketed over the years and this is one of the major reasons why.
But can it be stopped? Do you think that rap singers should take it easy on the sex issues for their music?
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