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Powering Through Prose: George Orwell, 1984 - Context
Watch this video to learn about Orwell’s world and its influence on the novel ‘1984’. Big Brother and the Thought Police might seem totally fictional, but they reflect history. Explore the author’s personal history, from his experiences...
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Choral aspirations
Choral Director Simon Halsey talks about how why he believes the salvation of the world may be in the hands of choral music.
Music Matters
What is a Hemiola? - Music Theory
Learn what hemiola is all about. In this music theory lesson, we explain how the hemiola works and listen to what it sounds like. A hemiola is a rhythmic device that will make any music in triple time sound more interesting. Hemiola can...
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A challenge to peace
BBC presenter Suzy Klein discusses how Beethoven's Ninth has the power to make peace in a warring world if only people would listen.
Two Minute Music Theory
The History of Western Classical Music (or something)
ANNOUNCEMENT: As of May 14, 2019, there is a NEW Music History series starting on this channel called "Music In History: The Story of Music". NOTE: This video was created as a bit of a joke on how music history classes and how little...
Mr Henry's Music World
Music Composers Short History of the Greats!
Learn about the great music composers in our music history with this short animated video.
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Beethoven and Rihanna
Journalist Paul Morley compares how recordings of contemporary pop music, such as Rihanna, have far more sonic scope than Beethoven's orchestral ones which were limited by technology.
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Vivaldi The Composer (aka A Modern Composer)
Suzy Klein talks about how Vivaldi actually used very modern compositional techniques in the Four Seasons.
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An Operatic Mind
Suzy Klein talks about how Vivaldi uses Operatic devices to convey drama and visuals in his music.
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Who Was Vivaldi?
Suzy Klein talks about who Vivaldi was and his fascinating involvement with the priesthood.
Music Matters
Name the Composer Quiz! - #3 Do you know your classical composers?
How well do you know your classical composers? Find out with our name the composer quiz! We present ten facts about a random composer, see if you can guess the correct answer by the end of the video.
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The Rediscovery of Vivaldi
Suzy Klein talks about how Vivaldi's music dropped off the map after he died and how his music got rediscovered.
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Preparing to be spontaneous
Choral Director Simon Halsey explains why more rehearsals can free the orchestra and chorus to be more spontaneous.
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What is the role of a conductor?
Choral Director Simon Halsey discusses how a really great conductor can get the most out of every part of the orchestra.
Oxford Comma
How to Write Amazing Transitions: A Case Study of Sarah Vowell's "Shooting Dad"
A piece originally delivered on radio, "Shooting Dad" gives a personal account of the political divide in the United States. This video specifically looks at the musicality of the piece; what moves it from a good essay to a great one.
Two Minute Music Theory
Introduction to Music History
A First look at the new music history series from this channel
Odd Quartet
Music History - Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 Listener's Guide Music History
Rachmaninoff's piano concerto No. 2 is one of his most well known pieces, but did you know that Rachmaninoff struggled with depression and writer's block before being able to write this lovely piece of music? We look at the history...
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Old Record Player 3
Antique record player with a hand starting the record and then zooming in out of focus at the end.
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HD:Note song for violincello players.
Violincello players in symphony orchestra performing art event.
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George S. Clinton at Composer Mychael Danna Receives BMI's Richard Kirk Award At The BMI Film & Television Awards
George S. Clinton at Composer Mychael Danna Receives BMI's Richard Kirk Award At The BMI Film & Television Awards in Los Angeles, CA 5/14/14
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Röyksopp Interview (clip 7)
Röyksopp on credibility, hypocrisy, childhood, music, guilty pleasures, Greek composer, Vangelis, inspiration, chariots of fire, likes, dislikes and influence. Produced by Uncensored Interview / ZenCat Productions. Röyksopp Interview...
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'The Jane Austen Book Club' Premiere
INTERVIEW: Aaron Zigman on how he became involved as the composer for the movie, on the women in the movie, and what he's currently working on at the 'The Jane Austen Book Club' Premiere at Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood, California on...
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World Premiere of Disney's 'Chicken Little'
John Debney (composer) on his acting days, his transition into becoming a composer and what else he would like to work on at the World Premiere of Disney's 'Chicken Little' at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on October...