“O come, all ye faithful!”, a song that was largely popularized in the mid-18th century. Its rich history, however, tells us that its powerful lyrics come from the early 13th century, a time when carols were beginning to gain popularity. This carol is famous worldwide for its simplicity, the whisper of every line that soars […]
It goes without saying that more than once in your life have you come across that feeling of identifying a movie or TV series just by observing a familiarity that lurks behind the dialogues. You surely would know a song which you recall not by name or lyrics but by the incessant, albeit delightful, and […]
With the scintillating response garnered by La La Land, the demographic of jazz listeners has substantially widened, albeit it remains to be seen how long this will last. Wynton Marsalis, esteemed jazz composer and trumpet virtuoso once said, “When the music stopped being about dancing, people stopped listening.” While a myriad other formidable genres […]
Why we need Music Theory Raindrops on roses, and whiskers on kittens. Bright copper kettles, and warm woollen mittens. Brown paper packages tied up with strings, What does theory have to do with any of these things? A lot more than you’d expect. Raindrops cascading onto roses serves as a magnificent display of pyrotechnics. The […]
I am woman. No, I can’t lift weights. But I do carry my child For eight months and one. I am woman. I am weak. I can’t labour, Until it’s eight months and one. I am woman. I will break down, So they say; I pick them up When they fall, Wipe their tears When […]
20 years back, Nicolas Flamel’s invaluable possession was destroyed. But I guess, it takes more than that for some experiences, feelings, and worlds to cease living on. It took us a while to realise what “The Boy Who Lived” truly meant, and before we could tell, the scar on the forehead turned into an eternal […]
There isn’t a day when music goes unappreciated. Nevertheless, a dedicated day to celebrate the charm and power of music is a beautiful concept altogether. The 21st of June is celebrated as World Music Day, and its concurrence with the summer solstice is definitely not a coincidence.
One of the most ingenious genres of music, “A Cappella” is strongly competing in this era of electronic music. Its roots can be traced back in history, predominantly in a religious setting. Read on to know more about this form of music.
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