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In April 2011, Wynton Marsalis launched “Hidden in Plain View: Meanings in American Music,” a three-year performance and lecture series at Harvard University...
- Personal Inner Music as Metaphor
- Feeling Changes in Your Body
- What’s Your Rhythm?
- Life as A Musical Instrument
What is the rhythm in your inner world when you awaken? Are there lyrics filling your heart as you shower? Perhaps there is literal birdsong to welcome you from outside. What is the tempo of your heart at this moment? During your day are you marching with John Philip Sousa, or dancing a mamba with maracas? Or perhaps your inner spaces are filled wi...
To think of music as a metaphor ask what your body is feeling as you wind down from your day? Do you feel yourself leaning into a lullaby or fighting the dissonance of Stravinsky? What has the rhythm of your day been? Off-beat? Dragging? Rapid? I recently responded to some simultaneous external factors including a heatwave, a Covid booster, and a f...
Today I hear drumbeats. African rhythm… or would that be my heart as it begins to remember my plans and goals that were laid aside during that extended pause. Most likely it is a response to getting out for some exercise on a beautiful day. I often find myself overriding a natural rest with a set of drums that drive me forward to do more, be more, ...
Our lives by themselves are musical instruments. Sometimes I go forth like a blaring brass trumpet, setting a pace with distinct accents and downbeats, and other times I am more like a flute—a bit airy and unassuming but worthy of listening to for an occasional descant when I am least expecting it. I want to remember to follow the conductor and be ...
I share 30 unique metaphors to explain how music shapes our lives and identities. From seeing music as a universal language to feeling it as a heartbeat or a sanctuary, these comparisons highlight its role in bridging cultures, guiding emotions, and reflecting our inner worlds.
Discover the hidden power of metaphors in music! 🎵🔥 Uncover the secrets behind the lyrics as we delve into the captivating world of metaphorical storytelli...
May 20, 2019 · Professor Tim Jensen answers these questions using examples from everyday life, H.P. Lovecraft's Call of Cthulhu, and Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man. The short video is designed to help high...
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- OSU School of Writing, Literature and Film
Sep 24, 2020 · #100episodes #guitarinspiration #guitarlesson 100 episodes of Guitar Discoveries! I wanted to do something special to celebrate this milestone. So I created ...
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- Robert Cassard
Welcome to LifeMetaphor Lessons, where insightful metaphors unfold to illuminate the profound lessons life has to offer. Join us on a journey of introspectio...
