Johnny Ch Chang

Music is powerful.  It can ignite cheers in a stadium full of baseball fans or bring an entire nation to tears.  When you hear the chords and measures of a great song, it can be almost haunting; staying in your mind and in your heart for hours, days, and even weeks after the final note has come to an end.  We are devoted to recognizing the power of music and showcasing the songs that moving people around the world.  From classical symphonies to the latest pop songs, browse our articles to find out the story behind the music and how great songs are changing the world.

Music can be fun and exciting, soft and gentle, worshipful and peaceful, loud and confusing. With so many different people out there, there has to be different styles to accommodate all. Music takes over your mind and soul at times and it should be the sound and style you love.

We all are affected differently by music and therefore love different kinds. There is music that is instrumental and slow which make some people feel peaceful and calm. Then there is music that is dark and controlling that makes some people feel distant from their pain. Some music types are put into a group called Country or Rap. This music fits a certain style so it is lumped in with one type of music. There are types of music that are related to the audience it reaches. For example, children’s music obviously attracts children whereas Spanish music will attract those who are Spanish. Music is widespread all over the world and no two are alike.

There are also types of music that are for religious times. Churches will have music played whether in a contemporary way or traditional. Some churches have organs and play old hymns and doxologies. Other churches may have guitars and drums and play newer music. This type of music is for the people of that church to worship and praise. The music brings them to a place of worship and solitude to pray or speak to God. Many people see religious music as a way to praise God and not necessarily for entertainment purposes.

No matter the type of music, it fits into every aspect of one’s life. It creates peace or it reminds them of life. Music has become our way to escape where we are at that moment and enter into a new place.

There is no more difficult industry to get into than the music industry. Countless musicians have tried to find a place in the industry and have failed. The competition within the industry is huge and many people cannot even get a shot at making it big musically. This industry has always been a difficult road to take and stay on. Many musicians who are part of the music industry have been beaten and weathered emotionally from the toil this kind of life takes on them.

Many people in the music industry fall prey to alcohol, drugs, and multiple sex partners. They will tell you that when they first started this amazing journey, they never thought they would do the things they have done. Being surrounded by it daily and feeling stressed by being on the road constantly, leads them to fall into it all so much easier. It seems that there is a constant sense of needing to fill a void that these musicians fill with drugs or alcohol and being intimate with many different people.

The music industry is a stressful and time consuming road to take and be on. This may be why it is easier to self-medicate with these things rather than really deal with what this industry does to them. There have been many talented and incredible musicians that have taken their own lives or fallen away from it all because of the toil this life on the road can have on them. The music industry is a high and lofty calling for many people striving to get there. Once there, it may not seem quite the way they dreamed.

Today, music has pushed past the vinyl records and CD’s of our youth. Music has turned into a drama in and of itself. We see singers creating a story or acting out a part that showcases their music. When you go to a concert, it is more than the songs and instruments. It is a dramatic, almost theater-like performance. The music sets a stage with a theme and creates a play within itself.

Look at the music award shows and you will see a theater performance that has amazing music to emphasize the drama. As artists create new music, they fill a record with songs that all relate to each other and become an emotion. Dramatic music is taking over the music industry. You see artist’s singing but you also see the passion and desire as they pour out each word. Music is more than words and instruments. It means something to each and every person who may sing it or hear it.

Dramatic music is becoming a style that brings peace and ease to a person. As the music sets a stage for an amazing story to be told, you get swept away in it. This kind of music is meant to take you from where you are and place you gently in a new world. It is quite transforming really. Many musicians are finding their songs to relate to their listeners more than it ever has. Dramatic music is evolving into a script of pure emotion and feeling that transcends many other forms of entertainment.

There is a frightening new trend in the education world today. With the turn of the economy, many lawmakers in their infinite wisdom have decided that art programs in schools should be eliminated. No more art, music, or theatre programs. I realize that many people don’t see the harm in this, but the problems with eliminating arts in schools are far reaching. Just looking at music alone, the impact would be devastating.

Music teaches children to work together in harmony. It gives them a private outlet to express emotions through the music they create. This is a wonderful thing especially for teenagers who need a safe and healthy way to express what’s going on in their turmoil-filled worlds. Music brings people together. It opens cultural doors and lifts many of the barriers kids have today.

Teaching kids how to read music activates a place in their brains that can only be reached through the pathway of music. By working these parts of the brain early in life, you are giving a child the ability to foster imagination later in life. This is a skill that has been long overlooked in the educational world.

On some sad notes, think about how high school football games would be without a marching band? Teamwork, imagination, and self-expression. While I know these things are not that important to our lawmakers, they are very important to our future generations.

There has to be a place in state budgets to cut money other than education. Education, especially arts education, does not need to be the first place people think of when it comes to cutting budget money. So speak up for your child’s arts education.

You may be familiar with the movie that was released in the mid-nineties, Casino, with Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci, both known for the mob characters that they play in movies. If not, you at least know that hearing the two main characters names, that this is probably a good movie. The characters in the movie are based on real-life people from events that happened at casinos in Las Vegas during the 1970′s and 1980′s. The movie is violent and contains a lot of cursing, but it is what you would think of a mob movie being.

Robert De Niro’s character is known as Sam “Ace” Rothstein, who runs the Tangiers (fictional casino) in Las Vegas, based on the real life Frank Rosenthal. Rosenthal actually ran three casinos, Stardust, Fremont and Hacienda in Las Vegas for the Chicago Outfit mob. Ace meets and falls in love with and has a child with Ginger McKenna, based on the real life Geri McGee.

Joe Pesci’s character is Nicky Santoro, who goes to Las Vegas to ensure that the money that Ace makes for the casino is not profited by the casino, but rather to the mob. Pesci’s character is based on the real life Anthony Spilotro. Nicky works as Sam’s partner in crime, but with his raging temper, he ends up getting kicked out of every casino.

Nicky and Sam find Ginger sneaking money to an ex-boyfriend, which causes their relationship to sour. Sam ends up firing the County Commissioner’s brother-in-law, who in turn schedules a casino license hearing for Sam, all the while arranging to have to Senator to reject his license. Sam ends up appearing on television saying that the local government was guilty of corruption, making the mob bosses mad that he made a public appearance and asking him to come home. Sam doesn’t take the blame, but instead tries to tell the bosses that Nicky is the one to blame for his uncalled for behavior in the casinos. This causes Nicky and Sam to fight, and the bosses to put someone else over the casino.

The FBI ends up finding the skimming scam that is going on in the casino with the new person in charge. Sam and Ginger have a difficult time staying together because he also finds that she is trying to escape to Europe with their child and her ex. They reconcile because Sam wants to have his daughter, but Ginger still has not changed and contacts Nicky to try to get her share of her money from the bank. Nicky and Ginger end up having a love affair after she turns to him for help.

If you have seen the movie, you know what happens from here. If not, I would not want to give the ending away, so I recommend that you watch it! It will give you some insight to a true mob story. Don’t be afraid if you end up in the mood to visit a casino after watching this movie! Make a party out of it by pairing this movie with you favorite online gambling website. As you watch the movie, read sky vegas review or the latest review on winner.com to find the best scarface slot game. Read the bet365casino review to find the best jackpots. Then jump over to www.justcasinos.co.uk and start playing the dark knight slot while you watch this interesting movie.

Writing music might sounds like a dream job, but it’s not as easy as you think. Most people assume that I spend my days lying around, watching TV, and hanging out with friends. People think I can afford to travel the world with note even a second thought about my next writing assignment. I think some even envision me scribbling lyrics from my lazy perch on a hammock in Hawaii right before I drift off for another nap.

Truthfully, writing songs is nowhere near that simple. It’s a complicated process of crafting the perfect lyrics to capture the emotion you want to convey. Once you have the lyrics, you need to compose the music. This is rarely easy and nearly always ends with lyric changes. Then you may or may not even like the song at all. About half of the time, you end up throwing out your first attempt and starting from scratch with number two.

In the past few months, I have been struggling hard-core with writer’s block. It seems like I can’t put together a single stanza without feeling frustrated. Last week, I was contemplating my problem and decided that perhaps I needed some fresh inspiration. And if there is one thing that always inspires me, it is water.

Whether we are talking about the ocean, a lake, a tiny pond, or a flowing river, it doesn’t really matter. I just love sitting by the water and watching it ebb and flow as the wind blows. With that in mind, I decided it might be time to add an elevated boardwalk to my backyard.

You see, I live on the river but I have never taken the time to learn about dock building. I know there are plenty of boat dock systems and dock accessories to choose from, but I have always been too busy to consider the possibilities. But now seems like the perfect time. I desperately need some fresh inspiration for my next song and maybe I will find it sitting on the dock. After all, Michael Bolton climbed the charts with his lyrics, “Sitting on the dock of the bay wasting time”. Maybe I can follow in his footsteps.

After doing some brief reading, I’ve decided to order a track system. It’s the perfect choice because it is easy to install. I can set it up myself and won’t have to pay a crew to come out here and build it. Basically, the track system comes in six-foot sections, which I bolt together to make the frame. Then I lay the cedar decking on top and it’s finished. I’ll be sitting out there on my brand new dock in no time at all. Perhaps you will hear a song about it on the radio sometime soon.

At some point or another, most every kid will express interest in taking music lessons. The question for the parent then becomes – is my child ready to learn how to play an instrument?

According to Parenting.com – here are some guidelines to know if your child is ready:

# If they can focus on an activity that someone has instructed them to do for 10-15 minutes – then they may be ready for music lessons. Practice is a vital part of any music lessons, and being able to stay focused will help them with the needed practice to improve. Most experts say that kids reach this milestone around age 5 or 6, but usually not before the age of 4.

# Consider group lessons at first. Learning together with other kids at their same stage of skill may be a great way to ease into music lessons. They can motivate and encourage each other in a group setting in ways that can’t be accomplished in a solo lesson.

#Think about these instruments for your budding musician – piano, since it is easy to learn the notes that produce a song, and the cello or violin – since you can purchase child size versions of these instruments, and increase the size as your child grows.

Finally, don’t be discouraged if your child loses interest after a few weeks or months. It may not be the right fit, instrument wise, or it just may not be the right time. Try again when they are a little older, or choose another instrument if they are still showing interest. And, it may be that trying one instrument was enough for them to know that music isn’t their thing – and that’s okay, too!

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Music has always been an amazing beauty that sweeps us off of our feet. No matter the style or beat, it moves us. It can encompass our souls and take us to another place and time. Music affects us in so many ways. It can creep in and put thought in our minds that are not worthy of thinking. On the other side, it can be worshipful and refreshing to our souls. So much of music tells a story within its words.

Music can become a way we escape and a way we remember. If we think back to older songs, we can remember what we were doing when we heard that song and what that song meant at that time. The words of many songs are words we would sing if we could. With this much effect, we can see music in so many ways. Children’s music helps them to remember rules or important things. It helps them know their ABC’s and even Bible verses. Children will remember something easier if it is set to music rather than not.

Music for adults can change our views and make us think things we never have. Singers sing with passion and creativity to a point that we think they are singing right to us or about us. Music has this powerful effect to bring us to tears. There is so much music that creates a peace within us depending on what it is about. There is also very dark music that can affect us negatively and create fear and depression in us. Music is such an overwhelmingly different thing to every person who listens. It affects us in ways that only each person can personally feel. Music affects our world more than we will ever know.

Our world is filled with people that are musically talented. They walk this earth as everyday people that may sing every now and then. They may like music or sing favorite songs over and over but that’s all. They have no idea the amazing talent they have all bottled up inside of them. Many of them will never try and showcase their talent and may even be scared to let other’s hear their amazing gift. There are some avenues that people like this can take in order to reach a dream that they may not even know they had.

One way to get to this place is to make a demo recording and send it to as many places as possible. Many talent agencies will listen to these and decide whether they are worth looking in to. These agencies are set up to help people who are talented to get to the place where they need to in order to fulfill a dream. Another good way is to sing anywhere and everywhere. Many people will sing Karaoke or at places where famous musicians have started there singing careers. They become known in these places and they may be heard by the right person eventually. This not only is practice performing but also gets their name out.

Many people have even found a really big way to sing for crowds. There are talent shows now on TV that anyone can try out for and be asked to continue in. Some of those are American Idol, X Factor, or America’s Got Talent. Not everyone would feel comfortable trying out for shows like these but they can catapult someone into stardom faster than anything else. Musical talent is a gift and should be used as much as possible. People with this gift should be heard by as many people as possible.