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         Byrne Project

1.     How does Byrne describe the commonly accepted
story of artistic creation, and how does his own theory differ from it?

Quote:

" That doesn’t sound like much of an insight, but it’s actually the opposite of conventional wisdom, which maintains that creation emerges out of some interior emotion, from an upwelling of passion or feeling, and that the creative urge will brook no accommodation, that it simply must find an outlet to be heard, read, or seen."

What he is saying is that everyone is talented in some shape or form. Compared to the ones that feel like they have to be born with the artistic talent in order to be creative.

2.     What are the sonic differences between African

folk music and medieval European music?

African has more of a rhythm and beat with the folk music with handmade instruments. While the European music sounds more harmonious with the instruments, craftwork, and quality of the instruments.

 

3.     What are the differences in audiences,

acoustics, and styles for disco and arena rock?

The difference is for all three, they all come from different areas of the US. Acoustics were used more in the Western and Country music more so more of the more relaxed and people that liked living in the country side listened to acoustics. For Disco it was the beat and the rhythm that encouraged people to keep dancing and have fun. Arena Rock was used more for the rowdy crowds and it was loud enough were the audience could still hear the music yet also have a good time.

  4.     What accommodation did jazz musicians make to

their playing to make sure dancers were happy? Can you think of other styles of
music that have addressed this music in different ways?

They added flair and crooning to the jazz to make the dancers happy. Disco has also addressed it in different ways. Like adding more of Techno music into the environment.
 

 5.     How did the behavior of classical audiences

change around 1900? To what does Alex Ross contribute this change?

The audience was no longer allowed to shout, eat, or chat during the performance. He made the statement clear in order to keep the lower classes out of the concerts since they were too noisy.

6.     What effect did the change discussed in question

4 have on the type of music that composers could write?

It widened the field and allowed others to start to express theirselves more. Express more emotion and feeling into the songs then before.

    7. How does Byrne describe the effects of the introduction of recorded music and radio on the sense of place?

That we're like birds. We can adapt and change to the place. Or like we can adapt from listening to music in the car to listening to music on the cassette player.

8.     How did crooning exploit the new technology of

microphones?

It made the voices more interesting and be heard easier then others. Even with a rowdy crowd people can still hear the musician.

9.     What are the differences in audiences,

acoustics, and styles for disco and arena rock?

They can have a wide audience, from country to folk listeners. Disco had more of a fun relaxed and upbeat feel while rock sounds more like aggression and raw emotion at some points.

10.     How is contemporary hip hop distinct from the
beginnings of hip hop, according to Byrne?

Contemporary hip hop was not like the dance oriented hip hop. It evolved into a sound that sounds best in cars. So people can listen to it a lot more easily. 

11.     What are the particular acoustic qualities of
MP3 music heard through headphones? Can you think of any examples of the type
of music Byrne describes but doesn't name?

 The mp3 acoustic qualities were good back then. It was pretty much a private concert for yourself. Christian music is a good example that works well.