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(MUSIC) ARTISTS Who are we, what do we do, why do we do what we do, and how are we doing it? Be in music for any and all the reasons you want, wish and reach for, only remember: your way is one of many ways. The following article describes the significance of music and music artists. FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC, UNITE! "Work and play, thats okay! We can do it every day!" That could be a daily cheer for people in music.
Here are three questions constantly faced by ALL who are in music. What do you do, what do you play, and what kind of music. I dont know about you, but I'm having difficulty knowing what to answer anymore, and I believe I'm not alone. I'm faced to sculpt an answer best fitting the person asking, or so I think. For instance, if you are a composer who also spins records, plays bass in different styles, and sings in a local retro punk band, your answer to a spunky cute fan asking could vary from I'm lead, I play bass, I deejay, I'm in such'n such band, or the elusive yet most accurate answer thus far, I do music. We've all found ourselves in this predicament, haven't we? Who you are has become what you are, and we're put in a disadvantage when answering partially. All these answers are inaccurate in what you are as a whole, not just in part. (Let alone who you are, but that's for another article.) How do you know the spunky cute fan isn't a go-getter scouting for new music for a PodCasting Underground Indie label, and while using one of eighteen possible answers, you instantly became to her just "a bass player", for example. No discredit to sole bass players, but to this individual, the answer is not only true in part, it's false overall. Labels as such both help and stunt artists in music. Identification labels we use help to guide our music skills and involvement, as well as help to limit our music skills and involvement. And that's not just in the titles we believe ourselves to be, but the shelved categories our music presently best fits into, for strategic marketing purposes, of course. If you think I'm opening Pandora's Box, look again. It's a dusty old box of old ideas and principles. (Get the Hoover. We are cleaning house.) So, in needing a label to satisfy the masses inside and out, having an all-encompassing name for all of us in and of music, being "music artist" covers it all. Here's where Im coming from: How does a vocalist/ bass player/ songwriter and performer of various styles of music best answer those three questions, except to say, in the clearest most accurate way, that he is a music artist. (You'd still have the spunky cute ones attention.) From there can you describe what different fields of music you delve into, play from, perform to, as well as saying what instruments you express yourself with, but that's after you've declared yourself properly first. See? Works best for you, for me, for all society! Two wide worlds are covered in two accurate words combined. The world of music found inside each of us, demonstrating that music comes from within, and the world of music found outside of us, meaning the collective of music artists worldwide. Being one of a score of music artists makes for a powerful force and influence to realize, respect and admire, as we begin to understand the significance of what this means in everything we are, and in everything we do. (The next paragraph solidifies this point.) "I'm a doctor" and "I'm a lawyer" make for great examples in how their overall titles instantly raise their status, value and worth in society. In comparison, saying "I'm a musician" only gets you to a certain level, and sadly thats inside our circles as well as out. The penetrating point being, collectively known as music artists, do we consist of worldwide musicians of all types of instruments and of all types of styles, including vocalists, songwriters, composers, arrangers, deejays, conductors, music producers, etc, from there to hear, or better yet from musical thought to vibrating eardrum to fulfilled soul. Take this moment now, your mind clear of counter-arguments you are already trying to conjure up, and simply be in the spectrum we instantly possess, that we have all we need within reach, to lead music's influence and presence in the world, for the world loves music and so the world loves music artists. - John Juster WHO ARE MUSIC ARTISTS From pre musical sound (for composition begins in thought) to post listening audience (as music lingers on in thought) 1. All performers and creators of music a. Musicians of all instruments (chord/melody/harmony/rhythm/timbre) b. Singers, Vocalists & Rappers (melody/harmony/rhythm) c. Disc Jockeys (harmony/rhythm/arrangement) d. Studio recording musicians (obviously) e. Composers (film scores/song writing/contracted composition/commercials/jingles) f. Music Producers (in-studio production/music video) g. Conductors h. Arrangers i. Choir singers RM Note: If you are one, a few or many of these, then you are one of all of us. DEFINING MUSIC "You know, imagine life without music." -Angelie Avila, music artist (Los Angeles, 2006) Simply said, to imagine no music in life makes life no more. Commonly used words like Song, Tune, Gig, Lyrics, Riff, Hook, Vamp, Jam and Jam Session, Improvisation, Sections, Sets, Parts, Concerts, Charts, to Practice, to Play, to Perform, including all existing types, kinds and styles of music known, plus today’s mishmash of music terms, lingo, definitions, mindsets, stand-points, view-points, explanations and last but not least money and all its involvement (or lack thereof) make for manipulatable music, would'nt you say? The following is a list of dictionary definitions followed by a brief write-up by Respect music. (RM Note: example ) Underlined refers directly to music. Play v 1. vi to take part in enjoyable activity for the sake of amusement 2. vti to take part in a game or a sporting activity 3. vt to compete against somebody in a game or sporting event 4. vti to assign a player to a particular position on the field, or be assigned such a position 5. vt to make a particular shot or stroke in a sporting event 6. vt to hit or kick a ball, puck, or birdie in a particular direction, especially as a way of beating an opponent 7. vt to use a card from a hand in a card game or a piece in a board game 8. vti to use a musical instrument to produce music 9. vt to use an instrument or the voice to perform a piece of music 10. vt to perform the music of a particular composer 11. vti to reproduce recorded music for listening, or be reproduced in this way 12. vti to deal with a situation in a particular way to achieve a desired result 13. vt to pretend to be a particular type of person 14. vti to portray a character in a theatrical or movie production 15. vt to perform in particular places or types of places 16. vi to do something for fun, not in earnest 17. vti to perform a play or show a movie at a particular theater, or be performed or shown there 18. vt to perform the work of a particular dramatist 19. vti to gamble on a game of chance such as roulette or on horse races 20. vt to speculate with securities or commodities in a market 21. vi to be received in a particular way by somebody or to make a particular impression on that person 22. vti to move or cause something to move unsteadily or irregularly over a surface, usually in a pleasing way 23. vt to tire an already hooked fish by letting it pull on the line as it tries to escape 24. vti to direct light or water over a surface or in a particular way, or be directed in this manner n 1. activities bringing amusement or enjoyment, especially the spontaneous activity of young children or young animals 2. a particular action or move in a game 3. somebody’s turn to move in a game 4. the action during a game or series of games 5. a player’s handling of a shot or move or use of a piece or card 6. the amount of looseness in something, such as a rope or between moving parts 7. a dramatic work written to be performed by actors on the stage, on television, or on the radio 8. a ploy or deceptive act intended to achieve a particular end 9. participation in betting or gambling 10. a pun on a word 11. flickering or shimmering movement, especially of light through or on something Song n 1. A usually relatively short musical composition consisting of words set to music and the music itself 2. The art or practice of singing 3. An instrumental work written in the style of a vocal song, or, in popular music, any musical work 4. The characteristic sound that a bird or insect makes, usually either to attract a mate or to warn off competing members of its species 5. Poetry or verse (literary) 6. A poem, especially one that rhymes (literary) RM Note: There exists a deep fondness for songs of old and new, where captured in a melody are "best of memories", where melody and words hit home and how it can make you feel good or happy, proud or strong, sexy, funny and so forth. Songs are written in many genres (type or category) of music. Song formats are commonly shared a thousand times over, finding similar chord progressions, using varying themes and overall structures that find a similar beginning, middle and end, this across any genre of music today. Tune n 1. A series of musical notes that make a simple melody 2. A melodious song or short piece of music vi. 1. To adjust an instrument so that a note is at the required pitch 2. To adjust an engine or machine to make it run better 3. To adjust a radio or television set to a particular station or channel (usually passive) 4. To bring yourself, somebody, or something into harmony or accord with something else 5. To adjust an electronic device or instrument to the required frequency 6. To sing something (archaic) RM Note: Interpreted as being a cute way of saying song, a tune, as opposed to the act of tuning, can be whistled or sung accapella, or alone. Gig n (informal) 1. A performance by a musician or group of musicians at a place where they are booked to play but do not regularly perform 2. A temporary or short-term job vi. To give a musical performance to an audience in exchange for payment (informal) Lyrics No results were found Lyr·ic adj 1. Relating to poetry that often has a musical quality and expresses personal emotions or thoughts 2. Singing with a voice that has a light quality and a vocally un-dramatic delivery 3. Having or played with a light smooth non-dramatic quality that suggests singing 4. Relating to or written for the lyre, or for accompaniment by the lyre n 1. The words of a song, especially a popular song (often used in the plural) 2. A short poem expressing personal feelings or thoughts RM Note: Interesting how the term "Lyrics", plural of Lyric, is non-existent in this dictionary, as artists of music and industry people use the term rather frequently, even daily, always when working with songs, tunes or a pieces with words attached to them, ie. lyrics. Riff n 1. A short, often repeated series of notes in pop music or jazz that forms a distinctive part of the accompaniment 2. A quick, witty remark, especially when exchanged rapidly vi. To play or make use of riffs Hook n 1. A bent or curved piece of metal or other material, used to attach, suspend, fasten, or lift another object 2. See fishhook 3. A means of attracting or interesting somebody, especially a potential customer (informal) 4. In boxing, a short blow to an opponent delivered with a swing and a bent arm 5. A golf shot that swerves sharply from right to left in the case of a right-handed player 6. The crest of a wave that is about to break (My favorite) 7. The act of using an ice hockey stick to prevent another player from moving freely. 8. A pleasing and easily remembered refrain in a pop song. RM Note: Notice it being last in dictionary explanation. Note to teachers wanting to explain the phenomenon of feeling a hook. Jam ses·sion n A period of time spent making improvised music, especially jazz, rock, or pop music, as practice, for fun, or to experiment with new songs or techniques. Im·prov·i·sa·tion n 1. Something performed or done without any preparation or set text to follow 2. The skill or creative process of creating and performing something without any preparation or set text to follow. RM Note: Improvisation accurately means composing and performing in the moment. Yet the word "improvisation" has often been used to explain what a musician does when not following a written part of music, therefore supporting a "laissez faire" attitude when recognition and compensation for such powerful, deep and touching musical expression are taken into account. Con·cert n 1. An event where an individual musician or a group of musicians, such as a choir or an orchestra, performs in front of an audience 2. Harmony or accord, for example, in purpose or action 3. A combination of people or things in agreement or harmony, especially one resulting from a consensus of opinions and ideas v 1. vti To do or plan something in cooperation or in harmony with another person or group 2. vt To settle or adjust something, such as a contract or disagreement, by discussion and mutual consent Per·form·ance n 1. A presentation of an artistic work to an audience for example, a play or piece of music 2. The manner in which something or somebody functions, operates, or behaves 3. The effectiveness of the way somebody does his or her job (often used before a noun) 4. A public display of behavior that others find distasteful, for example, an angry outburst that causes embarrassment (informal) 5. Something that is carried out or accomplished 6. The performing of something, for example, a task or action 7. The language that a speaker or writer actually produces, as distinct from his or her understanding of the language. See also competence See also parole (French) (Source: Encarta® World English Dictionary © 1999 Microsoft Corp. All rights reserved. Developed for Microsoft by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.) MUSIC LINGO & JARGON Phrases like “What do you play”, “Doing a gig”, and terms such as "jam sessions", "improvising", "going off" or "tight", "solid" or "vamp"... What do they all mean, and why do we use them? Blog coming. |
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