Why does the author spend so much time talking about the Appalachia mountain region and what does it have to do with the chapter?
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Discussion Question: Chapter 8
Matt Kolenda
Jay Patel
David Jolly
The author calls I-64 West a "straight shot at freedom." What examples in the chapter shows her love for I-64 and show her quote to be tru?
5-10-15-now
Jackie Mazur
5- Alanis Morisette
10-N Sync Celebrity
15- Motion City Soundtrack
now- Pomegranates Everybody Come Outside
Mariska Riollano
5- Hanson Mmmbop
10- No Doubt Rocksteady
15- Ne-Yo Year of the Gentleman
now- Lady Gaga The Fame Monster
Daryna Zhadouich
5- Jennifer Lopez Alive
10- Avril Lavigne Let Go
15- Linkin Park Meteora
now- Kayne West May Park Twisted Fantasy
Ricky Li- Absent for 5-10-15-now paragraphs
5- Brittney Spears
10- Jessica Simpson
15- Green Day
20- Rise Against
As children we did not follow our own music. Most of us listened to what our siblings were listening to or what our parents listened to. Because of this music when we were five did not really say much about our personalities or beliefs. It would, however, have something to say about our parents or siblings.
When we were 10 a lot of the music we listened was influenced by our friends. Most of us listened to pop music that was really big in the mid 90s. I do not think as kids we really took the time to analyze the lyrics to these songs, but more listened to the beat that was in the background. We liked music that was easy to dance to and have fun with our friends. What this says about our personalities as children was that we were really care free and just wanted to have fun with friends and fit in.
At fifteen most of us were still slightly influenced by our peers but we were also trying to figure out who we were as individuals. This is where music began to vary within our group. The music we chose to listen to is the music we believed defined us as teens. Those of us who enjoyed more up beat music were the ones who liked to get out and socialize and those who liked the mellower music were more laid back.
Now as we are older music begins to really describe a personality. For those who analyze music lyrics a song could have a lot of meaning. Some types of music are used as mood enhancers and some music is used as upbeat party songs. Today most of the songs on the radio are taking on a more up beat dance type of music. What that can say about our generation is that it is now socially acceptable for people to party and the popular songs lyrics do have a lot to do with drinking and drugs. Music is straying away from the traditional instrument and voice and is changing along with the technology. Not everyone listens to the popular songs on the radio but the majority of the people listen to whats popular and what the radio is playing.
Discussion Question: Chapter 9
Binit Patel
Rushik Patel
Vanassa Patthana
Syed Rizvi
How did the rise of radios affect Americana culture and/or music?
Chapter 8 Question
Jackie Mazur
Mariska Riollano
Daryna Zhadouich
Ricky Li
What does Petrusich say about the road in Chapter 1 and how does she incorporate this theme into Chapter 8?
Discussion Question Chapter 6
Group Members: Morgan Stanley, Sarah Sohn, MoMo Khadeer, Raman Allawirdi
In which ways has the music of Nashville evolved from the 1950's to the millenium?
5-10-15-20
Cynthia Aynilian
5- Hanson Mmmbop
10- N sync No Strings Attached
15- Rihanna Good Girl Gone Bad
18- Kesha Animal
Samantha Prusac
5- Backstreet Boys Backstreet's Back
10- Dream Street Dream Street
15- Boys Like Girls Boys Like Girls
18- Kesha Cannibal, Animal
Diane Wielgos
5- Spice Girls Spice Girls
10- Britney Spears Britney
15- Nelly Furtado Loose
19- Rihanna Loud
When we were younger the biggest music trend that we noticed was that their were a lot of boy and girl groups. Whether it was Backstreet Boys, Hansons, or the Spice Girls they all played the same type of music that was enjoyable. The boy and girl groups had catchy and fun music that we made up dances to with our friends. We were influenced the most by others who were usually older than us; some being siblings, neighbors, or friends.
During our pre-teen, and teenage years band groups were still popular but slowly disappearing. For example, in the band Dream Street the member Jesse McCartney went from band member to solo artist; as did Justin Timberlake from the band N Sync, and many others. Pop and rock music was the most popular around that time. We also began to start experimenting with music, listening to new music depending on the group of our friends at that time. The experiences in our lives started to show through the music we listened to. If we were in a happy, or sad mood it reflected in the song and artist we listened to.
Now the music that is on the radio has more of a party scene feel, and most of the music has a happy upbeat tempo. Hip hop has begun to be very popular because of it's upbeat rthym,catchy lyrics and dance routines. Solo female artists such as Rihanna and Kesha have become very popular. Technology is playing a major role in the music now a days, the talent of an artists voice isn't as important as their individuality and uniquness. We are now branching out on our own with the music we listen to and choosing the types of music that we like.
Cynthia Aynilian, Samantha Prusac, and Diane Wielgos
5- Hanson Mmmbop
10- N sync No Strings Attached
15- Rihanna Good Girl Gone Bad
18- Kesha Animal
Samantha Prusac
5- Backstreet Boys Backstreet's Back
10- Dream Street Dream Street
15- Boys Like Girls Boys Like Girls
18- Kesha Cannibal, Animal
Diane Wielgos
5- Spice Girls Spice Girls
10- Britney Spears Britney
15- Nelly Furtado Loose
19- Rihanna Loud
When we were younger the biggest music trend that we noticed was that their were a lot of boy and girl groups. Whether it was Backstreet Boys, Hansons, or the Spice Girls they all played the same type of music that was enjoyable. The boy and girl groups had catchy and fun music that we made up dances to with our friends. We were influenced the most by others who were usually older than us; some being siblings, neighbors, or friends.
During our pre-teen, and teenage years band groups were still popular but slowly disappearing. For example, in the band Dream Street the member Jesse McCartney went from band member to solo artist; as did Justin Timberlake from the band N Sync, and many others. Pop and rock music was the most popular around that time. We also began to start experimenting with music, listening to new music depending on the group of our friends at that time. The experiences in our lives started to show through the music we listened to. If we were in a happy, or sad mood it reflected in the song and artist we listened to.
Now the music that is on the radio has more of a party scene feel, and most of the music has a happy upbeat tempo. Hip hop has begun to be very popular because of it's upbeat rthym,catchy lyrics and dance routines. Solo female artists such as Rihanna and Kesha have become very popular. Technology is playing a major role in the music now a days, the talent of an artists voice isn't as important as their individuality and uniquness. We are now branching out on our own with the music we listen to and choosing the types of music that we like.
Cynthia Aynilian, Samantha Prusac, and Diane Wielgos
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