Monday, April 29, 2013

The Beatles influence

Rock and Roll originated in America in the late 1940s and early 1950s. It
began with saxophones and pianos, but the evolved to guitar and drums
Paul is the most famous example of a great writer of pop melodies
Lennon's way of writing was a lot more darker and sang of loss or death
etc. Harrison was " one of the most versatile guitarists ever" - Joe Bithern
a guitarists/singer. His experimenting with melodies made his sound
unique. Ringo way of drumming is not flashy nor does he like to play
solos because he doesn't want his drumming to take away from the song as a whole
Since the Beatles stopped touring and decided to go to just recording
songs they would incorporate sounds like accidental guitar feedback and
glass bottles which could not be replicated on stage. There decision to
stop touring and just focus on dedicating themselves to composing and
doing studio work was the biggest thing to effect their sound
The Beatles also had a bond that was expressed through their music. The Beatles
helped convey self-identity through their music upon a youthful,
music based culture as a force for not only music consumers, but political
expression, social commentary, and contemporary lifestyle
Not only did they influence music, but fashion too. Sales of Beatle wigs,
Cuban heeled boots, and collarless jackets all skyrocketed. You also so a lot
more of long hair on men.
The Beatles set a standard for popular music and brought an immense
amount of popularity to the Rock and Roll genre
They also had great influence on the teenagers because that time in the early
1960s teens were just beginning to find their voice and the Beatles helped
them find that voice.
The fact that Teenagers and Children know let alone appreciate music that is
+40 years old is a testament to something unique and special about their music
They influence me because they made it seem clear that it's ok to express your
opinion though it may not be the popular one. Also, they made it obvious that
even though there will be bumps in the road if you have a passion for what you
do and work hard enough it will all work out in the end. Some of the Beatles now have
PROGENY going in the same line of work so their name and sound will live on




Sunday, April 21, 2013

DIY-Prom nails

So since prom is coming up I think I'm going to show you guys how to do a really cool nail design that is quick and easy. The best part is you don't have to get a professional manicure to make this look amazing. It will totally pull together your outfit and people will be dieting to know where you got them done. So it just takes five easy steps. Let me tell you the tools you will be needing before we start. You will need mini clipping scissors, a fake feather of your choice and a clear coat of nail polish, and a nail polish color of your choice. Ok let's start
1. On your first nail ( we are only going to do one nail at a time ), put a fresh coat of paint. Then place the tip of the feather on the wet nail.
2. Next, you want to clip off most of the loose end, but not all of it
3. Let it dry then trim the rest. After it's dry put a nice coat of clear coat over it and it should be sealed .
4. Repeat this process on however many nails you want. Then get ready to show off your beautiful, salon quality nails.

Your name will soon be SYNONYMOUS with fashion. Just four easy steps and your done!


Sunday, April 14, 2013

Mexican Fiesta

So I went to Mexico over Spring Break and it was such a great experience. What I didn't know was how good of a cultural experience it was. The past years when I had gone to Mexico I had not taken and Spanish classes so I couldn't really understand much. This time it was different. I understood the stuff going on around me and I could understand the things people were saying to me. Going into the town off cabo was a lot more enjoyable because I could read the menus and information. A really cool thing our hotel did was set up a fiesta night for all the guest. They had all these vendors come by selling handmade crafts and silver jewelry items. At first my friend and I were a little nervous about the whole bargaining thing, but in the end it all worked out and we got a pretty good deal. Before this dinner was served and it was all classic Mexican food like tortilla soup, enchiladas, and different kinds of meat they would cook right in front of you. It was awesome. Dessert was my favorite because they had classic Mexican hot chocolate and rice pudding in those really cool clay bowls. To end it all there was an amazing firework show right over the ocean and reflecting off the pool. I had a blast and I felt like I was at a real fiesta. It will definitely be something I don't forget. I'm definitely happy about taking Spanish class because I know find it very helpful.