... The rhythms of his songs were consistent, not straying to far from a 4/4 time. His interest of travel and adventure was greatly reflected in his music, as different genres could be heard blended together into the songs preformed. Ron Hynes, like Ian, had a very simple instrumentation during his performance. While ... clearly construed through the performances of both Ian Tamblyn and Ron Hynes. Starting with the performance of Ian Tamblyn, several different styles of music are prevalent. Asian influence is clearly seen with the song preformed on the hammered dulcimer, an instrument whose ...

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... examine. During the Vietnam conflict, war had a very visible and direct affect on society, and most obviously, on popular culture - especially music. As that war raged on, and the television cameras overseas broadcast images of death and destruction all over the jungles of Southeast Asia, the ... war were to break out today, especially one directly involving the United States, would there even be a cultural revolution? How would it change popular music as we know it? Below are presented several different scenarios as to what could possibly happen should a MAJOR (not a quickie like the Gu...

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... and its father, Unoka. As different they appear to be, there lives crossed the same path; dying without burial. Unoka is a peaceful man, and likes to play music and instruments. Also he is a great talker, somewhat always getting what he is seeking. But as well, he is as lazy and debtful as a man can be. ... first will be Chukwu, the supreme. But to access Chukwu, every man has their own chi or personal god. Furthermore, the essentials of living have their god: Ani the earth god, whom plays the most important role between in the clan. There is also, as I mention earlier, the evil forest ...

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... bordering Burma, at a mean altitude of two thousand feet with a moderate climate. It is surrounded by mountains. The people are simple and where colorful dress. They are very fond of music and dancing. This festival is celebrated for one full month culminating on full moon night in March. Each evening there are invitational functions in numerous houses and guests vary from ... twenty to fifty families. The young boys and girls participate in dancing, the elderly sit and watch and the youngest children play amongst themselves the soft music is played by musicians. No hard drinks are allo...

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