CUNY Academic Commons | Kevin Iraheta | Activity https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/members/kevinira/activity/ Activity feed for Kevin Iraheta. Sat, 01 Jan 2050 18:00:18 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 dc28b7ceab4704df95ed41b4f07aa689 Kevin Iraheta commented on the post, Participation Post for "Music and Nation" | Week of 4/29-5/6, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020 https://expmusspring20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/participation-post-for-music-and-nation-week-of-4-29-5-6/#comment-771 Tue, 12 May 2020 01:34:07 -0400 I agree with your view of the Symphony, it served as a way to show that the people that were once physically separated are no longer, and are now one nation.

]]> 86d8c635dac6c299653afe2f4fa376eb Kevin Iraheta commented on the post, Participation Post for "Music and Nation" | Week of 4/29-5/6, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020 https://expmusspring20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/participation-post-for-music-and-nation-week-of-4-29-5-6/#comment-770 Tue, 12 May 2020 01:32:53 -0400 Koutev and Zapatista drew on folk music of their country. I believe they did this in order to connect to the most people possible. As folk is a very popular genre, many can relate and might like it, making the […]

]]> 1409f9b67476feab85591eb31797c415 Kevin Iraheta edited the blog post Blog 8, Iraheta in the group Exploring Music Spring 2020 https://expmusspring20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/blog-8-iraheta/ Tue, 05 May 2020 03:12:46 -0400 The piece I chose for this blog is Childish Gambino’s This Is America. This was released in 2018 and became very popular at the time. The song itself wasn’t the only reason, as the video itself caught many peo […]

]]> 50ccc769d902e25e3e6d230620ab2733 Kevin Iraheta commented on the post, Participation Post for "Music and Spirituality" | Week of 4/22-4/29, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020 https://expmusspring20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/participation-post-for-music-and-spirituality-week-of-4-22-4-29/#comment-682 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 03:39:34 -0400 I agree with you in terms of what makes a text sacred. Also in terms of the requirement of a religious text, as it isn’t needed. Describing it as a feeling they get is kind of vague though

]]> 257d0e61df1a27389489f77e4652e7ce Kevin Iraheta commented on the post, Participation Post for "Music and Spirituality" | Week of 4/22-4/29, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020 https://expmusspring20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/participation-post-for-music-and-spirituality-week-of-4-22-4-29/#comment-680 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 03:37:54 -0400 1. I believe that the most important thing that makes something sacred is its message and the context in which it is used. The message of the piece has to relate to something sacred or special in order for the […]

]]> 4b5802be21238253ce2334f73819932d Kevin Iraheta commented on the post, Blog 7, Lema, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020 https://expmusspring20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/blog-7-lema/#comment-669 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 01:43:02 -0400 The two traditions here have a similar difference to Amazing Grace, as for Buddhism, they lack a dancing aspect of the tradition. This is the same for amazing grace, as it is only singing and music.

]]> f0aa1ef41eb42c323895ed791f223c45 Kevin Iraheta edited the blog post Blog 7, Iraheta in the group Exploring Music Spring 2020 https://expmusspring20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/blog-7-iraheta/ Thu, 30 Apr 2020 01:40:55 -0400 Music and worship are tied to each other throughout most of human history. Hymns and pieces sung and performed during worship happen even today. Two examples of such pieces include “Amazing Grace” and the mus […]

]]> 6b3ae432a9768af6f4396edfb8f2bb29 Kevin Iraheta commented on the post, Participation Post for Music and Ethnicity | Week of 4/1-4/8, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020 https://expmusspring20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/participation-post-for-music-and-ethnicity-week-of-4-1-4-8/#comment-575 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 01:03:53 -0400 I personally disagree about 2. This is because just because you borrow elements from another work doesn’t necessarily make it stealing, it only serves as inspiration. This can be seen even today, when many a […]

]]> 34023e650fdbc8600727e8c23540b413 Kevin Iraheta commented on the post, Participation Post for Music and Ethnicity | Week of 4/1-4/8, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020 https://expmusspring20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/participation-post-for-music-and-ethnicity-week-of-4-1-4-8/#comment-574 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 01:01:40 -0400 1. Jazz and the Blues have similar origins, but that isn’t the only thing that is similar about them. They also served as an expression of African-American feeling during the early 1900’s. Some stylistic dif […]

]]> c2766073e892afb9291575df6fb4c3a9 Kevin Iraheta commented on the post, Participation Post for "Music and Dance" | Week of 3/25--4/1, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020 https://expmusspring20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/participation-post-for-music-and-dance-week-of-3-25-4-1/#comment-573 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:45:49 -0400 I agree with your assessment of the ballet, especially compared to the earlier one, this is very energetic and spontaneous. It almost looks to go for the opposite of the elegant, smooth one showed earlier in the lecture.

]]> c8100972f1bba35ce52bdcd494dd9e36 Kevin Iraheta commented on the post, Participation Post for "Music and Dance" | Week of 3/25--4/1, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020 https://expmusspring20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/participation-post-for-music-and-dance-week-of-3-25-4-1/#comment-572 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:43:54 -0400 1. In the dance performance, I noticed how the tempo changes over time, as the instruments used to shake become faster and faster meanwhile the drums help hold a steady beat. This affects the dance as the faster […]

]]> fd945f9c2efa22ed3b1700d2358d7aa0 Kevin Iraheta commented on the post, Participation Post for "Music in Concert", Week of 3/18-3/25, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020 https://expmusspring20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/participation-post-for-music-in-concert/#comment-565 Tue, 14 Apr 2020 04:00:05 -0400 I didn’t notice the acknowledgment of the crowd difference, as you are correct and the orchestra don’t interact with the crowd at all, meanwhile Khalid is walking around and saying some words to them

]]> 7ba681a898a4eaaf0717d851819db6a0 Kevin Iraheta commented on the post, Participation Post for "Music in Concert", Week of 3/18-3/25, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020 https://expmusspring20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/participation-post-for-music-in-concert/#comment-564 Tue, 14 Apr 2020 03:58:28 -0400 1.How is the audience is behaving?
They are recording and waving their hands in the air. They also sing along with Khalid and are pretty loud.
2.How is the performer behaving?
Khalid is just walking around the […]

]]> 819ad3331bf227ec60bce6b9ccae6429 Kevin Iraheta commented on the post, Blog 6, Kutner, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020 https://expmusspring20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/blog-6-kutner/#comment-506 Sun, 05 Apr 2020 01:49:13 -0400 This song has a lot of history behind it which is interesting. The hope and feelings behind the song is very evident, as in the video the voice has a lot of heart behind it. However, I wonder why they only kept […]

]]> b4316993d5e3d1c09260f80182be4ace Kevin Iraheta edited the blog post Blog 6, Iraheta in the group Exploring Music Spring 2020 https://expmusspring20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/blog-6-iraheta/ Sun, 05 Apr 2020 01:44:30 -0400 When talking about ethnic dances, for me, Tango is one that came to mind. It originated in the slums and impoverished areas in Argentina and Uruguay in the 1880’s. It is a mix of African, Spanish, and A […]

]]> 520872bbfd705434e2df888e0e55ae69 Kevin Iraheta commented on the post, Blog 5,Wang, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020 https://expmusspring20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/blog-5wang/#comment-382 Sun, 22 Mar 2020 15:53:26 -0400 I agree whole heartedly with your assessment of the chamber performance. These compared to the jazz performance seem so formal and uptight.

]]> 10b52f83262b8c54737204e6493fe778 Kevin Iraheta edited the blog post Blog #5, Iraheta in the group Exploring Music Spring 2020 https://expmusspring20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/blog-5-iraheta/ Sun, 22 Mar 2020 15:50:23 -0400 There are different atmospheres and expectations when you attend different types of performances. The type of performance I would be the least comfortable in is the symphony performance, as not only do I think […]

]]> 3043039c4c0e0593c1521e02bce0b659 Kevin Iraheta commented on the post, Allycia, Blog 4, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020 https://expmusspring20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/allycia-blog-4/#comment-335 Sun, 15 Mar 2020 15:59:03 -0400 I didn’t notice some of the details of the diegetic sounds you picked up on. However, I don’t believe the music is both, as the show tunes music came from the car, however, when the attacker closes his door, the […]

]]> fcb60af0ceeba6a19751b71f886c3211 Kevin Iraheta edited the blog post Blog #4, Iraheta in the group Exploring Music Spring 2020 https://expmusspring20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/blog-4-iraheta/ Sun, 15 Mar 2020 15:56:45 -0400 Film has a huge impact on the viewer’s of a film. This can be seen in the opening scene of Get Out. In the movie as a whole, it is about an African American man, Chris, that goes to meets his girlfriend’s fam […]

]]> 6c754685486c219f604487b79aedc2b2 Kevin Iraheta commented on the post, Blog 3 Wang, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020 https://expmusspring20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/blog-3-wang/#comment-297 Sun, 08 Mar 2020 15:54:12 -0400 Good example of technology, as it does affect most of the music industry now a days. The example and artist you pick are some of the best I could think of.

]]> e5bd8799f6c0a03594ac2f9d8e302800 Kevin Iraheta edited the blog post Blog #3, Iraheta in the group Exploring Music Spring 2020 https://expmusspring20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/blog-3-iraheta/ Sun, 08 Mar 2020 15:50:54 -0400 Technology is defined as some knowledge, technique, or tool that can assist people or animals and help achieve certain goals. This is a very broad definition and includes various examples, such as instruments and […]

]]> ead19ccd34b6e47cb4314e0b15c4a4f7 Kevin Iraheta commented on the post, Blog 2, Wang M, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020 https://expmusspring20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/blog-2-wang-m/#comment-257 Sun, 16 Feb 2020 16:43:24 -0500 Your analysis of the second piece was very in depth. I didn’t listen to it but you described it very well. As for the first piece, I agree with you on it as the use of harmony was used to make it sound more soothing

]]> f6331e465b1f4cb8dfcd89228356f1ab Kevin Iraheta edited the blog post Blog 2, Iraheta in the group Exploring Music Spring 2020 https://expmusspring20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/blog-2-iraheta/ Sun, 16 Feb 2020 16:39:02 -0500 The two pieces of music I decided to listen two were the Kyrie(Monophonic) and the kyrie from the Pope Marcellus Mass.

For the first, this piece is monophonic as there is multiple people singing but they are […]

]]> fde67c4b35579ba3b9fb9510de31899a Kevin Iraheta commented on the post, Blog 1 Wang M, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020 https://expmusspring20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/blog-1-wang-m/#comment-223 Sun, 09 Feb 2020 16:30:45 -0500 Very informative blog post. Also very interesting time period of music, as there was a ton of innovation. I believe in class we mentioned they even used computers to compose certain songs, which is really new and […]

]]> 2a29bf3662cc49c51ebdc65d64e59c6f Kevin Iraheta edited the blog post Blog 1 Iraheta in the group Exploring Music Spring 2020 https://expmusspring20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/blog-1-iraheta/ Sun, 09 Feb 2020 16:26:44 -0500 The Renaissance Period was a time of rebirth. This period was drastically different from the medieval period, in which not much progress in science was made. This renaissance period renewed interest in Roman […]

]]> 3ea6ae785e6c827d5e345d3755b14b36 Kevin Iraheta commented on the post, Welcome!, on the groupblog Exploring Music Spring 2020 https://expmusspring20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/welcome/#comment-23 Tue, 28 Jan 2020 22:44:52 -0500 Hello, I’m Kevin Iraheta. I’m a freshman undergrad student. My favorite genre of music is rap and my favorite artist is Childish Gambino.

]]> 0eb3fbace15db5692488b5920646c38d Kevin Iraheta joined the group Exploring Music Spring 2020 https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/642945/ Tue, 28 Jan 2020 22:41:35 -0500 a5e404bbe910ff8059466caccbf49389 Kevin Iraheta became a registered member https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/642940/ Tue, 28 Jan 2020 22:39:30 -0500