Songwriting Essay Examples

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An Analysis of Tori Amos’ Song “Cooling” (581 words, 1 pages)

Tori Amos is an unabashedly truthful songwriter and singer who builds her lyrics on personal experiences, uncertainties concerning religion and faith, and an undying desire to get in touch with her inner self. Amos song Cooling is a biography of one womans life from childhood to death, and ultimately the ... Read More

The life of an adolescent varies from day to day. For every good thing, most likely there is a bad thing. This doesnt always happen, but this constant changing of moods can greatly affect the stress one feels. Adolescents will look for some form of relief, this often being music. ... Read More

A Biography of Bob Dylan a Singer Songwriter (739 words, 1 pages)

Bob Dylan, born Robert Zimmerman on May 24th, 1941, has perhaps been one of the most influential singer songwriters of all time. Young Dylan lived the first five or six years of his life in Duluth, Minnesota, until his father became ill with polio and lost his job. The family ... Read More

The Life and Works of Theodore Dreiser (1239 words, 2 pages)

Theodore Dreiser Theodore Dreiser was born August 27, 1871 in Terre Haute, Indiana. The younger brother of Paul Dresser, a well-known songwriter, Theodore was a famous novelist known for his outstanding American writing of naturalism. He was also a leading figure in a national literary movement that replaced the observance ... Read More

An Explication of Social Issues in Dudley Randall’s the Melting Pot (488 words, 1 pages)

Explication of Dudley Randalls The Melting PotAn explication is an interpretation of a written work. They differ from person to person in that we all dont interpret things alike. It seems to me that we learned in high school about literature and such was a waste of memorizing and testing ... Read More

An Introduction to the history of Music, Rhapsody in Blue (1308 words, 2 pages)

My primary goal for enrolling in music appreciation was to learn about the composersmusicians that have greatly contributed to modern music. Therefore, I decided to analyze a piece of music Rhapsody in Blue, which affected music in 1920s and still impacting the music world today. George Gershwins, Rhapsody in Blues, ... Read More

An Introduction to the Life of the Singer Madonna Aka Madonna Louise Ciccone (1094 words, 2 pages)

MadonnaMadonna was born on August 16, 1958, in the city of Bay City, located in the state of Michigan. Her real birth name is Madonna Louise Ciccone. However, most people know her as simply Madonna. She is known as a controversial singer, actress, dancer, songwriter, and has become one of ... Read More

A Look at Rap for Freedom of Speech in the United States (849 words, 2 pages)

Rap for Freedom of SpeechIf you were a songwriter and all your thoughts and efforts were put onto a piece of paper, would you want "big brother" to come and tell you that half of the subject matter is inappropriate and must be censored? Censorship can be defined as a ... Read More

A Biography of the Life and Musical Career of Jimi Hendrix (210 words, 1 pages)

Jimi Hendrix Jimi Hendrix Jimi Hendrix lived his life as a Musician, Guitarist, Singer and Songwriter. He also pioneered the electric guitar, a right handed Fender Strat, upside-down and left-handed. He was one of the most original and influential people of all time. James Marshall Hendrix was born November 27, ... Read More

A Biography of Jimi Hendrix, the Guitar God (4044 words, 7 pages)

The 1960s are said to be the most prolific decade in all of music. Many bands of this decade have proven to have enormous effects on music, as we know it. Jimi Hendrix is said to be the greatest rock and roll guitarist of all time. The greats, like Eric ... Read More

The Death of Kurdt Donald Cobain (733 words, 2 pages)

Its not fun anymore. I just cant take it anymore. The words that would later haunt the world are clumsily scribbled onto a pad of paper. The room grows silent and coldthen BANG! On April 7, 1994, the music world died with a single gunshot wound to the head. Kurdt ... Read More

An Introduction to the Music Publishing Industry in the United States (4955 words, 9 pages)

Music Business Question 1.The music publishing industry at a glance would seem to be those who print sheet music, method books, lead sheets, and all of the texts or notated music that musicians (and those aspiring to be musicians) use. Years ago, this was what most music publishers did, but ... Read More

A Biography of Kurt Cobain an American Rock Musician (819 words, 2 pages)

For our modern day hero we used the singer and songwriter Kurt Cobain from the band Nirvana. This punk Seattle band moved almost mainstream almost overnight. Nirvana caught on fast and changed rock and roll music forever and molded the music of the 90s, alternative. Cobain had an enormous amount ... Read More

A History of The Beatles the American Rock and Roll Music Band (580 words, 3 pages)

The Beatles to this day are one of the most famous andpopular rock 'n roll groups in the world. The Beatlesinclude George Harrison, John Lennon(1940-1980), PaulMcCartney, and Richard Starkey(Ringo Starr). All of theBeatles where born and raised in Liverpool, England. JohnLennon was considered the leader of the band. GeorgeHarrison was ... Read More

An Analysis of the Influence of the Song Imagine by John Lennon (232 words, 1 pages)

John Lennon's "Imagine" is one of the most inspirational songs of all time. It always made people think about the words of his song. Some questions rise, such as how would the world be if there was no violence, religion, or countries bound by boundaries?The song came at a time ... Read More

The Uniqueness and Influence of the Blossom Dearie Song (1371 words, 2 pages)

Hearing Blossom Dearie sing is a surreal experience. She is a vocalist who has a uniqueness, charm, and range unlike any other. A natural cabaret singer best suited to comedic songs and other"light"repertoire, Blossom can just as quickly turn around and draw you into the most aching, beautiful love song ... Read More

Female Music in Modern Canada (1066 words, 2 pages)

It is apparent that female music in Canada is a growing industry, and plays a very controversial role in Canadian society. Canada is a land of many ethnic backgrounds and an extremely diverse culture, one of the best ways to express culture is through music. Sarah McLachlan has enjoyed worldwide ... Read More

An Introduction to the Life of Arlo Guthrie a Singer and Songwriter from Brooklyn (650 words, 2 pages)

Arlo Guthrie was and still is one of the most distinctive singer-songwriters of this century. He said, "I was born in Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY in the summer of 1947 - with a guitar in my hands (D'Addario)." Since his father was a legendary folk musician, Woody Guthrie, that is ... Read More

Censoring Music from Our Children (1124 words, 3 pages)

Censoring Music from Our Children I will kill you, you dont want to f with me, b I will kill you (Eminem). Is this the type of music we want our children listening to? Unfortunately, these lyrics by popular music star Eminem are exactly what children today are being subjected ... Read More

A Short Biography of Gavin Rossdale, an English Musician and Lead Singer of the Rock Band, Bush (325 words, 1 pages)

Gavin McGregor Rossdale is the singer, guitarist, songwriter, and front man of Bush. He was born on October 30, 1967 in England. Gavin grew up in London and was extremely close to his sister Soraya when he was a kid, and he always wanted to be a rock star. He ... Read More

An Introduction to the History and Importance of Female Music in Canada (1066 words, 2 pages)

It is apparent that female music in Canada is a growing industry, and plays a very controversial role in Canadian society. Canada is a land of many ethnic backgrounds and an extremely diverse culture, one of the best ways to express culture is through music. Sarah McLachlan has enjoyed worldwide ... Read More

A Biography of Arlo Guthrie, an American Singer-Songwriter (650 words, 2 pages)

Arlo Guthrie was and still is one of the most distinctive singer-songwriters of this century. He said, "I was born in Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY in the summer of 1947 - with a guitar in my hands (D'Addario)." Since his father was a legendary folk musician, Woody Guthrie, that is ... Read More

A Biography of Blossom Dearie, a Vocalist (1371 words, 2 pages)

Hearing Blossom Dearie sing is a surreal experience. She is a vocalist who has a uniqueness,charm, and range unlike any other. A natural cabaret singer best suited to comedic songs and other"light"repertoire, Blossom can just as quickly turn around and draw you into the most aching, beautiful love song possible. ... Read More

A Book Report on the Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (1651 words, 3 pages)

A Book Report onThe AlchemistByPaulo CoelhoSubmitted toMs. K. DeshotelByTimothy ZimmermanEnglish IV AP(G) - hour 1Northshore High School03122000Biography of Author - Paulo Coelho was born in Rio de Janiero in 1947 and before his career as a best-selling author, he was a playwright, theatre director, hippie, and popular songwriter for some ... Read More

A Biography of Jimi Hendrx an American Musician, Guitarist, Singer and Songwriter (208 words, 1 pages)

Jimi HendrixJimi Hendrix lived his life as a Musician, Guitarist, Singer and Songwriter. He also pioneered the electric guitar, a right handed Fender Strat, upside-down and left-handed. He was one of the most original and influential people of all time.James Marshall Hendrix was born November 27, 1942 in Seattle, Washington. ... Read More

A Biography of Theodore Dreiser, an American Novelist and Journalist (1237 words, 2 pages)

Theodore DreiserTheodore Dreiser was born August 27, 1871 in Terre Haute, Indiana. The younger brother of Paul Dresser, a well-known songwriter, Theodore was a famous novelist known for his outstanding American writing of naturalism. He was also a leading figure in a national literary movement that replaced the observance of ... Read More

The Story of Alan Jackson, Livin’ on Country, an American Singer (454 words, 3 pages)

Livin on CountryThe Alan Jackson StoryLivin on Country is the complete story of Alan Jacksonsjourney from small-town Georgia to big time success. Alanrepresents the simple truths and homespun values that are the heartof country music. With songs that are personal yet universal, hismusic speaks to fans around the world. Alan ... Read More

An Essay on the Life of Bob Marley (342 words, 1 pages)

Robert Nesta Marley was born in Rhoden Hall, Saint Ann, Jamaica in 1945. He started as a man just learning a welding trade taught to him in Kinston, Jamaica . While there Marley started a group in 1961 called the Rudeboys (later known as the Wailers). The Wailers included vocalists ... Read More

The Reasons Why Popular Lead Singer and Songwriter Kurt Cobain Committed Suicide (1207 words, 2 pages)

On April 5, 1994, the lead singer and songwriter of Nirvana, Kurt Cobain, silently placed the end barrell of a shotgun into his mouth and pulled the trigger. And so ended the life of so much promise. But why did it have to come to this? Perhaps the reasons will ... Read More

The Allegoric Meaning of Eternal Flame Used by a Writer (890 words, 4 pages)

TheAllegoric Claim.Being a poet and songwriter, when I write using asymbol it usually has an allegoric meaning, in fact, every single object I usein either my lyrics or my poetry has a secondary meaning. In all the songs I have wrote, I haveexplained in my own notes the exact meaning ... Read More