Noah's Blog of Diverse Musics

This class has been a great opportunity for me to be exposed to all kinds of music I probably never would've heard otherwise, and even if I would've heard it in the future, I would've had no idea where it came from, why it was created, or any of the other fascinating things I've learned about all the cultures we've studied. Although I don't have nearly as much time and access to primary resources as I would like to properly cover all these aspects of the pieces I have selected, I will cover what I do know or have found. I hope you enjoy these pieces as much as I have. My first selection is a traditional Ukrainian patriotic song which dates back to a WWI riflemen brigade. Since the recent(ish) invasion of Ukraine by Russia, this song has become a rallying cry for the people of Ukraine. The central image of the song is the viburnum, a white flower with red berries which has become a symbol of Ukraine representing both blood/war (through the red berries) and life...

I interviewed my dad about his experience with music since I've never actually asked him about his music. Here is the transcript of that interview: Me: What kind of experience with music did you have? Dad: Like currently or as a kid? Me: Just throughout your life. Dad: What kind of experience do I have on music? Me: I guess did you?  Dad: Not really Me: What was your favorite kind of music growing up? Dad: OK, I like your country music or classic rock. Like 70s rock, 60s. Me: Was the same throughout your life, or did it ever change at any point? Dad: I guess it may be changed a little because I like most all music other than Hard rap music. Me: Was there any particular and the song, album, or group that you really enjoyed or you know you had any particular attachment to? Even just for a short period of time or a longer time. Dad: I don't know that I have a favorite, but I like my Jimmy Buffett/beach kind of music, or I don't know of a favorite country group. Me: Yeah (Mom s...