#music-history

#music-history

Mythological creatures parading through our world are not unusual at Halloween. Goblins, werewolves, and zombies prowl for treats with superheroes, princesses, witches, and famous athletes. Mythological creatures have been prevalent throughout music history as well. Prominent composers including Edvard Grieg, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Richard Wagner have musically immortalized gods and goddesses, nymphs and giants, pranksters and folk heroes. The Faustian legend, complete with the Devil himself, has found its way into ballet, opera, symphonic poems, and onto the Broadway stage.

The flute is an enigmatic, beautiful instrument able to produce sounds at once sweet and sorrowful seeming pulled literally out of thin air. The Magic Flute (or Die Zauberflote) is the title of a beautiful Mozart opera, but played by a talented musician, the flute itself can make its own magic. In the hands of a gifted musician, there are few, if any, things as beautiful as the mesmerizing sound of this instrument.

From the exhibition to the pages of its magazine, RRPL maintains a strong thematic structure. "Mick's thinking is that the magazine is like a record and that each article is a track," Kirk says, "So we work on the ordering of the pages, how they flow, in the same way he would've worked on the track listing for an album." Cohesion and narrative are RRPL's foundational elements. The room was carved into a dead tech section playing old clips, a theatrical rendition of a traditional British living room, a dedication to The Clash's love for New York's burgeoning hip-hop scene, songwriting artefacts, news clippings, a record library, and more.

"I don't do what the people expect. I do what they demand to see - a great rock show," Thorogood, 75, told the Advance/SILive.com of the upcoming performance, among other things.

John Fogerty was immensely talented, both as a songwriter and guitarist, but faced resentment from his brother Tom, leading to their bitter fallout and eventual estrangement.

Roland's TR-808 Rhythm Composer, now 45 years old, has evolved into a symbol of global rhythm culture, influencing hip-hop, techno, and trap music.

Eddie Palmieri's monumental 1969 album, Justicia, combined elements of funk, soul, and psychedelic rock with Cuban dance rhythms while addressing themes of racism and colonialism.

Billboard's year-end No. 1 singles from 1940 reveal a diverse array of major artists and hits, showcasing the evolution of popular music over decades.

Kids participated in crafting paper marionettes and enjoyed the loud lounge music of Juanita y Juan while being entertained by vintage marionettes and stories from the band.

"I Can Make It Better" was a bold, funky single that captured the essence of resilience and joy, resonating deeply during the challenging times of Reaganomics in 1981.

Spotify's obsession with the present moment has led to a disconnection from music's past, blurring the histories of genres like drum 'n' bass.

Connie Converse's music, tucked away and forgotten for decades, features intimate songs that felt advanced for their time and captivated listeners once rediscovered.

Miles Davis' 'Kind of Blue' revolutionized jazz, influencing all of music with its modal approach, showcasing a fun blend of rising and falling arpeggios in 'So What.'

The V&A has secured the archive of David Bowie, an extensive collection that spans six decades and includes more than 80,000 items including handwritten lyrics, letters, and more.