Popular
Culture 1980-2012: MUSIC
According to Petracca & Sorapure (2012, p. 3-4), "Popular culture represents a common denominator, something that cuts across most economic, social, and educational barriers". Music is defined by Dictionary.com (2012) as, "an art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions in significant forms through the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and color". It is, in general, a very important element of popular culture. To understand this better we will review two vocal performers and one song: Kelly Clarkson, Michael Jackson, and "Where were you (when the world stopped turning)".
Kelly Clarkson in the winner of the first ever American Idol competition. This is a reality television program, for the individual vocalist, which allows the viewer to vote on their favorite singer. Previous to this contest she was a regular
person like the rest of us. Since then this singer and songwriter has had many
music hits as well as acting parts. She confirms the belief that ordinary
people can achieve prosperity and success. Kelly Clarkson’s success enables us
to continue our belief in the popular myth of the American Dream.
Michael Jackson is a true American Icon. He has been a well-known name in American households for many years. He is famous for singing with his family members as a child and even more famous for his success as a solo singing artist. In addition to his vocal talents, Michael is well known for his dance moves, music videos, and even fashion. Before, and surrounding his death, he reached a status well above the average vocal artists; he was, and continues to be, known as the King of Pop. Many love him, many hate him, but the reality is near everyone knows him. His status, as an icon, caused his personal life to be highly publicized.
A date with high publicity was September 11, 2001: A day that will be long remembered and never forgotten. Shortly after the destruction of the Twin Towers, Alan Jackson released his hit song, "Where were you (when the world stopped turning)" The listener is compelled to recognize the popular belief in the myths of freedom, faith, hope, and love. This icon elicits feelings of respect the heroes that fight for us. It asks us to recall what we were doing at the specific moment of attack and to re-evaluate our priorities. The formula of this song, as like most, is a variety of verses complemented by a chorus. The formula of this popular icon is, like most, a variety of verses complemented by a chorus, the icon itself is accompanied by popular beliefs, myths, rituals, and heroes.
Author: Michele Travis
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Michael Jackson is a true American Icon. He has been a well-known name in American households for many years. He is famous for singing with his family members as a child and even more famous for his success as a solo singing artist. In addition to his vocal talents, Michael is well known for his dance moves, music videos, and even fashion. Before, and surrounding his death, he reached a status well above the average vocal artists; he was, and continues to be, known as the King of Pop. Many love him, many hate him, but the reality is near everyone knows him. His status, as an icon, caused his personal life to be highly publicized.
A date with high publicity was September 11, 2001: A day that will be long remembered and never forgotten. Shortly after the destruction of the Twin Towers, Alan Jackson released his hit song, "Where were you (when the world stopped turning)" The listener is compelled to recognize the popular belief in the myths of freedom, faith, hope, and love. This icon elicits feelings of respect the heroes that fight for us. It asks us to recall what we were doing at the specific moment of attack and to re-evaluate our priorities. The formula of this song, as like most, is a variety of verses complemented by a chorus. The formula of this popular icon is, like most, a variety of verses complemented by a chorus, the icon itself is accompanied by popular beliefs, myths, rituals, and heroes.
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