Lyrically Luscious
Pablo Picasso has nothing on this guy! Coming out of Wimbledon, England, Marcus Mumford sports an educated background and a great voice. He stands in the front of Mumford and Sons, a four man folk band. The name of the band represents a family atmosphere, even though none of them are in any way related. In the beginning, there were no big arenas, no sold out shows, nor any crazy fans. They were playing on the sidewalk in their hometown. Although now they sell out every show they play, they have still kept that “sidewalk mentality”; they do what they do for the love of the music, not for the money, especially since they come from affluent British families. They now have some of the most loyal fans in all of music; many of those fans have not even been able to see them yet. The fame would not be present if they did not have the man in front, with a raspy voice that brings goose bumps to all of us. Marcus Mumford proves his artistry to the world through his lyrics, his unique style, and the atmosphere he is able to create for the audience.
Take the time to listen to any one of their songs off of Sigh no more, and listen to the lyrics, each one will have a specific and deep meaning. Marcus Mumford creates this feeling himself through his incredible lyrical gift. When he is asked where he gets it from, he will tell you that, since he went to Edinburgh University (Lester), he has read a lot of Shakespeare. He often replies when asked about his lyrics that he likes to “…rip off Shakespeare or the Bible…”partly because "You can rip off Shakespeare all you like; no lawyer's going to call you up on that one" (Pearson). On albums of most artists you will always find a bad song or two, but with them, there...
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... with his own views. Mumford’s style also sculpts the artist in him, with his unusual genre and bizarre appearance. Mumford can get any crowd jumping through the use of his kick drum and his own love for all the songs he sings. If this new Indie Folk genre takes off, Mumford will be the one responsible.
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... around famous band. They were an icon to the U.S by trying to send a message in their music that says drugs aren't bad, to the people. Jerry Garcia was a main part in this band and they wouldn't have been this successful without him. The Grateful Dead made rock and roll history from all of these points.
Kim Wilde. Iron Maiden. Denim Jackets. Michael Jackson. Four essential aspects of American pop culture. All have played influential roles in numerous lives, including Satrapi’s. While many have been affected by the aforementioned, perhaps few have had their personalities shaped as much as Satrapi. Growing up in the suppressive environment of the Iranian Revolution, Satrapi turned to American culture to help get through the difficult times.
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If analyzed carefully, the melancholy verses of the song are in sharp contrast to the overpowering chorus. Ignore the addictive chorus "Born in the U.S.A.” and what you really hear is a protest song that tells the depressing story and struggle of Vietnam Veterans returning home to a disillusioned life. To his most devoted ...
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Jerry Garcia’s life was filled with wonderful things, many of which he never expected in the first place. After an almost fatal heroin overdose in 1986, “ Garcia philosophically stated, ‘ I’m 45 years old, I’m ready for anything, I didn’t even plan on living this long so all this shit is just add-on stuff.’ ” (“Garcia”) This attitude shows why Garcia did all of the things he did and even how some of them came about. Garcia, who “functioned as the preeminent pied piper of the rock era,” led a life of great artistic ability which he used in many ways(“Grateful Dead_ Rockhall”).
One would think his music would be heard among today’s teenagers and young adults. However, the current teenage generation and the generation before it idolizes bands like The Rolling Stones and The Beatles, groups Chuck Berry directly influenced. Rolling Stones and The Beatles seem to be everywhere in 21st century culture. This is proof Chuck Berry has been not only instrumental but also highly underappreciated. To know Chuck Berry, one must know his early life, his influence, and the way he uses many different genres in his music.
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