#Musical Evolution

[thorn-enterprises]

The Timeless Charm of Banjos

When you think of American music, certain instruments inevitably come to mind: the guitar, the piano, and, of course, the banjo. With its unique twang and lively rhythm, the banjo has captivated musicians and audiences alike for centuries.

Originating in Africa and evolving in the United States, the banjo boasts a rich and diverse history. Its distinctive sound has played a crucial role in various genres, from traditional folk and bluegrass to country and even jazz. The instrument typically features a circular body, a long neck, and four to five strings, allowing for a range of playing styles that can be both intricate and soulful.

One of the most fascinating aspects of the banjo is its role in storytelling. Whether in a lively jam session or a somber ballad, the banjo adds a layer of emotion and narrative depth that enchants listeners. Iconic artists such as Earl Scruggs and Bela Fleck have pushed the boundaries of banjo playing, illustrating its versatility and capacity for innovation.

Moreover, the banjo is more than just an instrument; it's a symbol of American cultural heritage. Its presence in Appalachian music speaks to the region's history and traditions, while its resurgence in contemporary music showcases the instrument's ability to adapt and thrive.

Today, more musicians are picking up the banjo, drawn by its playful spirit and the warm community that surrounds it. With a blend of traditional techniques and modern influences, the banjo continues to evolve, proving that while music may change, the joy it brings remains timeless.

So the next time you hear that unmistakable pluck and strum, take a moment to appreciate the banjo's rich history and the vibrant musical landscape it helps create. Whether you're a seasoned player or just a curious listener, the banjo has something magical to offer us all.

[thisisgraeme]

Muad'dib Runs the Voodoo Down (Arrakis Remix) - New Release from THISISGRAEME

Exciting times ahead! Join me on a musical odyssey as I craft 20 albums over 20 years, each a unique story. Your support is my inspiration. Let's embark on this journey together. 🎶 #THISISGRAEME

Muad’dib Runs the Voodoo Down (Arrakis Remix) I’m thrilled to unveil “Muad’dib Runs the Voodoo Down (Arrakis Remix),” my latest instrumental drum and bass masterpiece. This track is a product of deep passion and dedication, and I’m buzzing for you to experience the energy and creativity I’ve infused into it. If my tunes have captured your imagination and you’d like to support my musical…

[musicianfiend]

Music Genre: Pirate Metal (darrrrr)

In this musical journey through the captivating world of Pirate Metal, we've set sail with legendary crews like Alestorm, Running Wild, and Swashbuckle,

Pirate Metal: A Swashbucklin’ Subgenre As the sun sets o’er the vast expanse of the high seas, a peculiar sound drifts through the salty air, capturin’ the imaginations of music enthusiasts and adventurers alike. This here unique musical genre, known as Pirate Metal, takes us on a thrillin’ journey through the annals of pirate lore, combin’ the power of heavy metal with the tales of maraudin’…

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Firas Chouchane: Elevating Ramadan Spirit with Soulful Melodies

Firas Chouchane: Singer/Songwriter Album: Various Singles Firas Chouchane, co-writer of Rahmatun Lil’alameen, is a singer/songwriter and a project manager at QPG LIMITED. With a background in business and management, Firas has a history of successful participation in developing and implementing effective strategies to drive sales and operational development. He is motivated and driven with a…

[as-rethinking-norms]

AI Meets Bluegrass: Navigating New Harmonies with the Sugar and Grains Mash Band

The whirlwind evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is both astonishing and, let’s be real, a bit unnerving. It’s like we’re living in a sci-fi novel, but there’s no time to just sit back and marvel because a new AI “superpower” pops up every month or so. And here’s the kicker: if you’re not keeping up, you might as well be dust in the rearview mirror. This isn’t just about whether AI should…

[quantwigmania]

my favourite tiny detail of Legally Blonde is how Emmett’s tie changes. in Take It Like a Man/the first trial scene, his tie is always always always solid navy/navy with white stripes > second trial scene/post ballad he is always always always wearing a navy tie with pink stripes > the finale/graduation scene he is always always always wearing a pink tie with blue stripes!! I like how it subtly shows his support for Elle <3

it’s not even just a thing for Christian’s Emmett because Andy’s and Noah’s (the understudies on Broadway) do it too!!

[ntls-24722]

Debu run cycle!

They can't jump, so they can't gallop like a horse, which, thank fucking god.

They have the hypothetical spring for it, but their bodies are so big and heavy that they just. they don't. So they instead just walk reaaaally fast and urgently at you. Though, it draws a pretty interesting line between them and the zebrapeople, where both the elves and men are known for jumping - the zebramen in particular being able to leap a truly devious 3 meters straight up in the air, which is their height and more. By law they are banned from the basketball court ❌

Sorry for the lack of DJMM posts lately. I've been kind of burnt out since I've been producing almost exclusively digital art since summer started. I hope this makes up for it 👍👍

[wonder-waffle93]

It's evolution, baby!

[thisisgraeme]

Lo-Fi Blow Fly (No Fly Zone) - Title - New Release from THISISGRAEME Music

Revamping the old with a fresh, energetic twist! 🎶 I've been revisiting my early tracks, armed with a deeper understanding of mixing. Excited about the enhancements, especially the #DrumAndBass vibes! Check out my #RemixPlaylist to get a taste of what's

Lo-Fi Blow Fly (No Fly Zone) Get ready to groove to the rhythm of Lo-Fi Blow Fly (No Fly Zone), my latest musical creation! This instrumental is a remix and upgrade of the original that I initially wrote as a more chilled out lo-fi track. If you’re a fan of my music, I’d love it if you could help me get more exposure by doing any of the following: FOLLOW my artist profile on Spotify,…

[musicianfiend]

Harmonious Depth: Exploring the Evolution and Versatility of Five-String Bass Guitars"

Dive into the harmonious depth of five-string bass guitars, exploring their evolution, design nuances, and profound impact on contemporary music. From jazz to metal, discover the sonic versatility and creative expression these instruments bring to the mus

Introduction: The world of bass guitars has undergone a transformative evolution over the years, with musicians seeking to push the boundaries of sonic exploration and musical expression. Among the various innovations that have emerged, the five-string bass guitar has taken center stage, offering an additional dimension to the traditional four-string configuration. In this article, we delve into…

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ILYAS MAO: The Official Acapella Sensation Making Waves in the Music Industry

ILYAS MAO: The Acapella Sensation Album: Various Singles Genre: Acapella, Soulful, Inspirational ILYAS MAO is an official acapella singer, songwriter, composer, and producer known for his captivating music and powerful vocal performances. He has gained recognition for his unique style and ability to convey emotions through his music. With a focus on acapella arrangements, ILYAS MAO has carved out…

[doortotomorrow]

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SLEEP TOKEN - MASKS

VESSEL

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II, III & IV

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ESPERA

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SLEEP TOKEN

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SLEEP TOKEN W CREW, DANCERS & ESPERA

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Vessel from Sleep Token (rock band)

Who and what the hell are Sleep Token?

Reading Festival 2018 – Sunday

[autumnmobile12]

The Epic Saga: Just A Man

Trigger warning for infanticide.

I want to talk about what an interesting choice it was in Epic's first installment for Odysseus to be the one to kill the infant.

In all versions of the story, the fate of Astyanax, son of Prince Hector, is always the same. He is thrown from the walls of Troy while the city is sacked. What varies from telling to telling is who does the deed, and it's usually between two people: Odysseus and Neoptolemus.

Most modern retellings make Neoptolemus the villain in this story, or they'll leave out this part entirely, because in the eyes of today's society, the senseless murder of a helpless infant is something only a villain would do.

Who's Odysseus? He's the man who won the Trojan War by engineering the idea behind the Trojan Horse, he's the guy who took ten years to sail home, he's the main character of The Odyssey. Odysseus is a hero. And heroes don't kill infants.

Who's Neoptolemus? He's forgettable. He didn't go on any heroic quests like Herakles or Perseus. He didn't slay any noteworthy monsters. Neoptolemus' biggest claim to fame are three things: He's the son of Achilles, he clubs King Priam to death in the sacking of Troy, and in some versions, he kills Astyanax. (He also enslaved Astyanax's mother.)

From the lens of the Ancient Greeks, a hero wasn't an upstanding guy who did the right thing. A hero was the guy who fought for what he wanted and did horrible things to his enemy in the process.

In the context of modern society, it's no wonder why the dubious credit of Astyanax's death goes to Neoptolemus. When that's the only real claim to fame he has, of course he's going to be a villain. We can't be having heroes killing babies because that's insane.

So let me tell you that when I first listened to The Horse and The Infant and I realized it was Odysseus who was committing the deed, that took me so off guard and I had to pause the song just to tell my poor sister how fucking crazy that is. I rarely saw this version. I mean, I understand the reasoning; it's setting up Odysseus' guilty conscious that'll plague him for the remainder of the musical. It's the flawed hero trope, which is a far cry from the brutality of the original myths.

And that in itself is testament of how mythologies have evolved over the centuries. It's why we have different variations of the myth in the first place. Societal views and values change and the stories told adapt accordingly.

Did Hades kidnap Persephone or did she go willingly to escape Demeter, her overbearing mother? Both versions are correct. All versions are correct. We cannot look for something as narrow-minded as a 'canon' version of mythology because mythology is a jumble of headcanons about the same basic concept thrown together by countless storytellers over literal centuries of storytelling.

In The Horse and The Infant, Zeus directly warns Odysseus that if Astyanax lives, he will take vengeance on him and his homeland. And after what the Greeks did to Troy, slaying the men, enslaving the women, and leaving the city in ruins, Odysseus is one of many Greek kings who have a lot to answer for.

Is Odysseus heroic for protecting his family by killing Astyanax because now the infant prince won't grow up to take vengeance?

Is Odysseus a flawed hero who carries the shame of his sins with him?

Is the deed committed by Neoptolemus and Odysseus goes home with his honor unsullied?

It all depends on interpretation. You can choose one that reflects a harsh history or you can pick the one that's been adapted to suit modern values. You don't even have to pick. You can appreciate them all for what they are.

And Epic: The Musical came out swinging.

[ntls-24722]

It's about time I made new refs for these 3 c:

They're this polyamorous trio of Debu who I love dearly. Lepit fled to Lewes, their village, to escape his death sentence, Rinkalla fled to Lewes to escape her fame and adoring fans, and Sindeer's... always been here. Now they're all dating eachother, under the scrutiny of everyone, making stupid bank as an iron trio with Sindeer bringing in lionfleas, Lepit making never-before seen dye out of them, and Rinkalla using them in her artwork that would become prized artifacts of the modern world.

Breakdown of designs and general loredump below the cut:

*rated on how easy they are to acquire, not how common they are in Debu art/fashion

So, a big thing with these 3 is that they've gotten famous for dealing with their last competent predators - the lionfleas (bottom of post), these bipedal pack-hunting bugs that take advantage of their enourmous size, and their dye isn't just desired because it's made from lions but also because the color is valuable in general, similar to how purple was prized and usually reserved for royalty because of how difficult it was to get.

The first 2 sections of colors are really common with the first one being found constantly in the rocks they're constantly quarrying to make their caves, and the second one being a really prominent color in their plants' "flowers." Yellows, greens, and cyans aren't usual plant/organic colors, so they're very hard to get as pigments, at least for Debu who need a lot more of it. Usually they can only get it through trading Zebrapeople who can create these pigments much more efficiently than Debu, as zebrapeople have domesticated bugs who create them. But these lionfleas' shells produce a surprising golden yellow hue from the vesigial wings that got incorporated into their elytras, and this dye is used in the fabric Sindeer makes as a huge moneymaker and a giant ass flex in their stoles.

Speaking of which, Valley Debu have 3 big ideals - heritage, your in-group, and history/recordkeeping. The second of which I'm about to show off rn:

*The right side is the right side of all of their stoles to show they're all a part of the same group, and each of their left sides show their role in it.

Also, the fertility symbol - I went over this in the first try of this post, but the debu fertility symbol is kinda universally known as this centermost circle within the object it's on, since it's supposed to resemble a yolk from an egg. A lot of societies have a specific sigil but it's very easily recognized from the aforementioned center circle thing. The damn thing is everywhere on account of fertility being a very big ideal for Debu - their environment is harsh, arid, and susceptible to frequent famine, and prospering crops and other Debu is something they look forward to.

Valley Debu really like grouping themselves, establishing and aligning themselves with communities, on the broader and individual scale. Yes they're very nationalistic, but they're also extremely proud of even just friendgroups, they love to show the pride and demonstrate their exclusivity within groups as niche as possible(which leads to a LOT of polarization and wars within Valley Debu). These 3 are no different and when they're out and around other Debu they wear a stole around their hump+shoulders showing off how they're the freaks who keep surviving their equivalent to lions and live to make them into dye. Usually though, around the house they're just naked :P

Also, Extra notes on some of the stuff I added as their professions!

Sindeer is a huntress but she's specifically a whistleblower one, and also carves whistles, and here's why. On Bolur, all 3 species domesticated cloes instead of something like a dog, these bird-like creatures who originally were domesticated to keep bugs off them and their crops, who can often be trained to respond to specific whistles that mimic the ones they use naturally. The cloes Debu domesticated act a lot like hunting hounds for Debu, they can locate and kill game. So basically, she hunts with flying dogs and makes dogwhistles.

Then there's Rinkalla, who among other things, makes cement?

On Bolur, they have have land coral, these photosynthetic things with a soft, marrow-y pith and a hard limestone outside. The homo mousike (3 sapient species) really like using it in their cement and concrete since it's really widespread, and Rinkalla... does that! The original reason was because Bolur didn't have wood, but I'm realizing that wood as a concept for plants is so incredibly simple that I don't think I can make it Not canon, even though it was a fun design constraint.

Also, last names: Valley Debu societies are generally patriarchal, but their love of recordkeeping extends past this - they prefer the mother's last name to be passed down since the mother is the most reliable parent. If someone gives birth, no matter what they say who's the father, you can never be sure. But whoever gave birth is DEFINITELY the parent, you know? Their last name also doesn't change even with marital status.

Lepit made his last name up