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    Exploring Music Spring 2020

    Hila Bessalely commented on the post, Blog 9, Thorpe, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020

    I definitely agree with your song choice. Tiki’s Tok is a new and very influential social media platform. Once a dance or song such as “say so” becomes popular you begin to see thousands of people use it in […]

    5 years ago
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    Exploring Music Spring 2020

    Hila Bessalely edited the blog post Blog 9, Bessalely

    Music and Romance

    The topic, romance, and the two playlist entries connect because the lyrics to both songs speak about love and loving someone in a  relationship. Romance is defined as a feeling of […]

    5 years ago
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    Exploring Music Spring 2020

    Hila Bessalely commented on the post, Participation Post for "Music and Nation" | Week of 4/29-5/6, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020

    I agree that Fergies performance was more embarrassing than a political issue. People were criticizing her vocal skills and talent rather than anything else. She was criticized for a long period of time in the […]

    5 years ago
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    Exploring Music Spring 2020

    Hila Bessalely commented on the post, Participation Post for "Music and Nation" | Week of 4/29-5/6, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020

    1)Both performances were considered controversial but for different reasonings. Hendrix’s performance was seen as a political performance, and many took it as disrespect. Many were shocked and confused by what t […]

    5 years ago
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    Exploring Music Spring 2020

    Hila Bessalely commented on the post, Blog 8, Yee, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020

    I agree with this song as being a political example, I have seen its lyrics around political posts. I also think the repetition highlights the hope and importance of “better days”. Many enjoy this song for […]

    5 years ago
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    Exploring Music Spring 2020

    Hila Bessalely edited the blog post Blog 8, Bessalely

    Childish Gambino released a song in 2018 names “This is America”. The popular artists song became popular and widely known due to the song itself, video, and message. The message put across was to speak out abo […]

    5 years ago
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    Exploring Music Spring 2020

    Hila Bessalely edited the blog post Blog 7, Bessalely

    The Sema ceremony brings people together to connect with G-d. It is a worship ceremony with singing. In order to spiritually connect with G-d, people dance to the Mevlevi Sufi music. The first part to the […]

    5 years ago
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    Exploring Music Spring 2020

    Hila Bessalely commented on the post, Participation Post for "Music and Spirituality" | Week of 4/22-4/29, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020

    Come up with a few ideas about what makes music sacred. For example: Location? Purpose? Style? Message?
    Do you need music needs to have religious text in order to be sacred?

    I think the message of music can […]

    5 years ago
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    Exploring Music Spring 2020

    Hila Bessalely commented on the post, Participation Post for "Music and Spirituality" | Week of 4/22-4/29, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020

    Hi! I thought you gave great examples like the grace after meals. I also share similar values and agree with your opinion on what makes music sacred.

    5 years ago
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    Exploring Music Spring 2020

    Hila Bessalely commented on the post, Blog 6 Lalmiyev, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020

    I find this relatable and very interesting. The song creates joy and culture even without the instruments in the background. I love the purpose and connection of the song.

    5 years, 1 month ago
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    Exploring Music Spring 2020

    Hila Bessalely edited the blog post Blog 6, Bessalely

    In my culture, there is a dance associated with it called the horah. This dance is performed at any celebration such as a wedding or bat mitzvah. You may see these dances take place in Israel and other parts of […]

    5 years, 1 month ago
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    Exploring Music Spring 2020

    Hila Bessalely commented on the post, Participation Post for Music and Ethnicity | Week of 4/1-4/8, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020

    I agree because the way they were treated should not continue to happen. The moral decision is a big part in peoples life.

    5 years, 1 month ago
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    Exploring Music Spring 2020

    Hila Bessalely commented on the post, Participation Post for Music and Ethnicity | Week of 4/1-4/8, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020

    Jazz music and the blues share some similarities. Both of these generes began to become popular during the early 20th century. The instruments they share include piano, guitar, and bass. Blue contain lyrics […]

    5 years, 1 month ago
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    Exploring Music Spring 2020

    Hila Bessalely commented on the post, Participation Post for "Music and Dance" | Week of 3/25--4/1, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020

    Part 3: I also agree that the movements of the dancers were not smooth and I also expected a fast tempo. One point that I did not notice, is that the harmony would be dissonant and I agree with that.

    5 years, 1 month ago
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    Exploring Music Spring 2020

    Hila Bessalely edited the blog post Blog 5, Bessalely

    I think I would feel most comfortable in a symphony orchestra concert because of my familiarity with it. Throughout elementary school I participated and attended concerts similar to this, exposing it to me […]

    5 years, 2 months ago
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    Exploring Music Spring 2020

    Hila Bessalely commented on the post, Participation Post for "Music in Concert", Week of 3/18-3/25, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020

    How is the audience behaving? What are they doing?
    The audience is interactive, singing along with Khalid. The audience is also waving their hands and showing the most activity during the chorus of the song. This […]

    5 years, 2 months ago
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    Exploring Music Spring 2020

    Hila Bessalely commented on the post, Blog 4 Felorian, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020

    I noticed the music in the background, but didn’t notice that It was specifically the band and orchestra which is a great observation. Also, I agree that the music can give the audience hope that the situation can […]

    5 years, 2 months ago
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    Exploring Music Spring 2020

    Hila Bessalely edited the blog post Blog 4, Bessalely

    I chose 1.21 Gigawatts from Back to the Future (1985) as the clip i’d like to speak about. A teenager in the clip has traveled back in time to when his own parents were teenagers. By doing this, he is changing s […]

    5 years, 2 months ago
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    Exploring Music Spring 2020

    Hila Bessalely commented on the post, Blog 3 Felorian, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020

    I agree with Spotify being a great way to create, post, and spread music. It is a very important contribution to music because it is a channel in which people can discover and share music.I also see your point […]

    5 years, 2 months ago
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    Exploring Music Spring 2020

    Hila Bessalely edited the blog post Blog 3, Bessalely

    I have chosen the loop machine as a technological instrument of music. The purpose of the loop machine is to add layers to music and develop a song further and further as the song continues. The machine loops a […]

    5 years, 2 months ago
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