Academic papers on Music, Film, Television, Theater & Photography

The Grateful Dead's Timeless Influence...
A 10 page paper describing the Grateful Dead's [classic rock -n- roll band] influence upon three generations of 'Dead Heads.' The writer was an avid fan of the group. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Madonna & Contemporary Culture
A 10 page research paper on Madonna as a cultural symbol. The writer describes Madonna as a cultural image, how she reflects women's rights, rebellion, and sexuality, and what she says about our culture. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Impact of Music Lyrics & Videos on Children and Youth
5 pages. The impact of music lyrics and videos on children and youth is devastating. They are exposed to lyrics and videos concerning death, sex, and drug usage. Impressionable young people take those lyrics and videos to heart, and become...
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Blues Traveler / Music And Society
A 6 page paper discussing music's role in society, today, yesterday, in America and elsewhere. The main band in focus is Blues Traveler, a relatively new band, in comparison to some, that has a tremendous following, heralded by some as the next...
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Manhattan Transfer
A 5 page research paper that focuses on the famous a cappella group and their music. The writer gives the group's history and describes a typical concert. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Italian Music & Its Development Over a Thousand Years
An 8 page discussion of Italian music and its key works & figures during various times ranging from the Middle Ages through the Baroque, Renaissance, and 19th & 20th century periods. Many key composers and the significance of their historic...
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Sinead O'Connor & The Philosophies Of Tolstoy, Rushkin, Bica, and Maritain
A 5 page paper discussing the works of a controversial artist, Sinead O'Connor, in light of the philosophical interpretation and ideas of the listed philosopher/writers. Bibliography lists four sources.
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The Role of Minstrels During the Middle Ages
A complete 5 page overview of the varying roles that minstrels played during the Middle Ages. The focus of the discussion is upon different types of music, instrumentation, lyrics, Gregorian chants, etc;-- Some mention of jugglers, fiddlers,...
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Musical Heritage / Reactions to a Gospel Concert
This 4 page essay contains the writer's personal reactions to a school-based Gospel Concert which lasted 120 minutes and featured various examples of the music's sub-genres. No Bibliography.
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Nicola Vincentino / His Life, Times & Works
A 10 page research paper on the life and work of the 16th century composer. The writer details the context of his life and work in regard to the music of the time, his harmonic theories, and his published works. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Analysis of Doo Wop (That Thing)
This 5 page paper provides a sociological analysis of the lyrics of Lauryn Hills hit song. There is a focus on race, class and male/female relationships. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Rap Music
The genre is examined in the light of popular culture in a 10 page paper. The history and development of rap music since the seventies is provided. Rap is also discussed as its significance as an art form as well as its effects on society....
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Criticisms Of Rap Music / Valid Arguments Or Extended Prejudices ?
In this well-prepared 5 page essay, the writer argues that there exists a great societal irony in the fact that lyrically-violent rap music is critiqued as destructive to a specific culture and at the same time praised by
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Public Cynicism Towards Rap Music
A 4 page essay in which the writer reports on a small-scale study conducted of local college students to determine their general attitudes towards rap music. A selection of individual from various cultures is examined and it is noted that virtually...
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There is NO Relationship Between Music & Suicide
This 5 page paper attempts to prove a thesis that there is no relationship between rock music and suicide. The difficult sociological task is accomplished through the use of suicide statistics through the years as well as a look at music. Other...
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