The article "Disjuncture and Difference in the Global Cultural Economy" by Arjun Appadurai, is a long winded and at most times, hard to understand look at Globalization through different "-scapes." To me, he is just reiterating what anthropologist and ethnographers have been saying since the mark of Globalization. With the ever increasing size of the internet, it is hard not to share cultures. As with his example of nostalgia, cultural movements are frequent and often "caught on" in a cyclical motion. As the fad fades from one culture it begins in another , keeping the "nostalgia" alive and moving. He also makes a point about countries being closed to immagration, but open to guest workers. this in itself is still a form of immagration and globalization. this creates ideas and images to be exchanged through the various "-scapes" which increasing adds to movements.
I think everyone should click on this link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKR0RJ7E8Bc
The guitarist's name is Tosin Abasi and he has to be one of my very favorite musicians in recent memory. I've seen his band Animals as Leaders play live and the experience left me at a loss for words. I listen to all types of music, so I have trouble placing this guy within the simple genre of "metal" or this new style that's emerging called "djent" (even though most of the musicians don't label themselves as anything). The video, band, guitarist, and music are absolutely incredible and provide for a very emotional experience even without the assistance of a vocal track. Give it a try, let me know what you think if anyone wants to!
P.S.= The guy wrote and performed all of the bass and electric guitar parts for the ENTIRE AAL CD. So, yeah he's basically a boss.
Hey John, I know you commented the Tosin Abasi link like a week ago but...I just listened to it. Fantastic. You're totally right about him, although even an awesome description like "basically boss" didn't really prepare me for how impressive his playing is. Is it weird that the sound of Animals as Leades reminds me a little bit of a Rush? I mean, it sounds very complex and very precise, but doesn't come across as calculated, and is a totally emotional experience like John said. Sorry I can't articulate that too clearly. Oh, and I agree, it's tough to choose a genre.
hey everyone we talked about putting music that moves us and thought id add some of mine. some of these are cheesy i know but im weird like that
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCTJmXrgsFg this one is the Top Gun Anthem. yes i know, 80's cheesy, but i like to close my eyes and just imagine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NKUpo_xKyQ This one is Ellie Goulding song called Lights. Shes a British singer that i hear often and just like the song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HL-N9oOjcs This is T.A.t.u. a russian girl duo that i like the beat and pace of the music.
I have alot more if you want to know or hear new stuff. I have a really wide range of tastes
I think my favorite song is "What Sarah Said" by Death Cab For Cutie. I listen to a wide range of music too, like it seems like everyone in class does, so I feel like this song isn't really representative of my taste...
I think most of us probably have really diverse music tastes and find it difficult to narrow it to a favorite song or even genre. Coming to me today as some favorites are:
Miss Sarajevo- U2 & Luciano Povarotti http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mzd-Brb_gI&feature=related I used to be a huge U2 fan in high school- This song has great lyrics to me and I was learning Italian when I first heard it...you'll hear Bono singing some Italian little more than half way through (authenticity question?!)
Fares Karam- Retani http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOFWgi5R8G0 He's a famous Lebanese singer- most of his songs are 'baladi'-folk songs (but also still modern). This song is funny because, like most Arabic songs that are very romantic, he's making a metaphor about hookah and a girl... look up the english translation if you're interested and want to chuckle a little ha. Also, his music is 'dabke' music- the Lebanese (but also other Arab countries') folk dance- all modern still.
The article "Disjuncture and Difference in the Global Cultural Economy" by Arjun Appadurai, is a long winded and at most times, hard to understand look at Globalization through different "-scapes." To me, he is just reiterating what anthropologist and ethnographers have been saying since the mark of Globalization. With the ever increasing size of the internet, it is hard not to share cultures. As with his example of nostalgia, cultural movements are frequent and often "caught on" in a cyclical motion. As the fad fades from one culture it begins in another , keeping the "nostalgia" alive and moving. He also makes a point about countries being closed to immagration, but open to guest workers. this in itself is still a form of immagration and globalization. this creates ideas and images to be exchanged through the various "-scapes" which increasing adds to movements.
ReplyDeleteHey Everyone,
ReplyDeleteI think everyone should click on this link :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKR0RJ7E8Bc
The guitarist's name is Tosin Abasi and he has to be one of my very favorite musicians in recent memory. I've seen his band Animals as Leaders play live and the experience left me at a loss for words. I listen to all types of music, so I have trouble placing this guy within the simple genre of "metal" or this new style that's emerging called "djent" (even though most of the musicians don't label themselves as anything). The video, band, guitarist, and music are absolutely incredible and provide for a very emotional experience even without the assistance of a vocal track. Give it a try, let me know what you think if anyone wants to!
P.S.= The guy wrote and performed all of the bass and electric guitar parts for the ENTIRE AAL CD. So, yeah he's basically a boss.
Hey John, I know you commented the Tosin Abasi link like a week ago but...I just listened to it. Fantastic. You're totally right about him, although even an awesome description like "basically boss" didn't really prepare me for how impressive his playing is. Is it weird that the sound of Animals as Leades reminds me a little bit of a Rush? I mean, it sounds very complex and very precise, but doesn't come across as calculated, and is a totally emotional experience like John said. Sorry I can't articulate that too clearly. Oh, and I agree, it's tough to choose a genre.
ReplyDeletehey everyone we talked about putting music that moves us and thought id add some of mine. some of these are cheesy i know but im weird like that
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCTJmXrgsFg this one is the Top Gun Anthem. yes i know, 80's cheesy, but i like to close my eyes and just imagine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NKUpo_xKyQ This one is Ellie Goulding song called Lights. Shes a British singer that i hear often and just like the song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HL-N9oOjcs This is T.A.t.u. a russian girl duo that i like the beat and pace of the music.
I have alot more if you want to know or hear new stuff. I have a really wide range of tastes
I think my favorite song is "What Sarah Said" by Death Cab For Cutie. I listen to a wide range of music too, like it seems like everyone in class does, so I feel like this song isn't really representative of my taste...
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I483tB12SyE
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ReplyDeleteI think most of us probably have really diverse music tastes and find it difficult to narrow it to a favorite song or even genre. Coming to me today as some favorites are:
ReplyDeleteWould You Remind Me- John Forté
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb8tYHgX6Zw&feature=related
(go to about 1:50 in the vid)
one of my *favorite* artists..all his songs are great. I like his combination of acoustic guitar, ambient drumming, singing, spoken word/rap...plus great lyrics.
Miss Sarajevo- U2 & Luciano Povarotti
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mzd-Brb_gI&feature=related
I used to be a huge U2 fan in high school- This song has great lyrics to me and I was learning Italian when I first heard it...you'll hear Bono singing some Italian little more than half way through (authenticity question?!)
Fares Karam- Retani
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOFWgi5R8G0
He's a famous Lebanese singer- most of his songs are 'baladi'-folk songs (but also still modern). This song is funny because, like most Arabic songs that are very romantic, he's making a metaphor about hookah and a girl... look up the english translation if you're interested and want to chuckle a little ha. Also, his music is 'dabke' music- the Lebanese (but also other Arab countries') folk dance- all modern still.