On Dec. 17, 1903, the Wright brothers manned the first successful flight in a motorized airplane near Kitty Hawk, N.C.
(possible second lead:)What's that in the sky? A superman, a bird? No. It's the Wright Brothers!
Brothers Orville and Wilbur of Dayton, Ohio broke records with their 59 second flight that covered a distance of 852 feet.
Their airplane was powered by an engine that the brothers had built themselves.
With Wilbur piloting and Orville assisting, the two brothers flew their plane and themselves into history.
The Wright brothers first began their experiments in 1896 at their bicycle shop in Dayton, Ohio. They worked on their experiments for seven years.
In 1902, they successfully flew over 700 short flights. However, glided flight had already been accomplished. This drove them to create the first motorized airplane.
According to them, the beach at Kitty Hawk, N.C. was the perfect place to test their invention because of the constant wind that sweeps through the area.
"I found the control of the rudder quite difficult," Orville stated. He went on to describe the difficulties of their first flight, adding the details of the damages to the plane.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Sunday, January 25, 2015
Project MUSE - An Academic Resource for Life On Cassette
Building a clubhouse without reading the instructions seems silly to me. Painting a picture without the proper paint almost seems like a waste. So why would I write music without researching the methodology of the genre I am trying to accomplish?
Project MUSE: A Guide to Essential American Indie Rock (1980 - 2005) is authored by Vincent J. Novora and Stephen Henry. It begins at the start of the genre in 1980 and follows it's evolution to 2005. According to Project Muse, the indie rock genre, as a result of artists seeking independence from mainstream expectations, has developed a unique, distinct sound as well as influenced sub-genres.
Artists such as Bee Thousand, R.E.M., and Soul Asylum are examples discussed in the diversity that separates yet unifies, and defines the indie rock genre. Each artist discussed is used to explain unique sounds and styles found within indie rock; the authors even get as specific as to name albums that best describe the style being analyzed. "Guided by Voices" by Bee Thousand is used as an example to represent the “lo-fi” movement.
What surprised me in this book was the idea that indie rock is analyzed as having "the careful balancing of pop accessibility with noise, playfulness in manipulating pop music formula, sensitive lyrics masked by tonal abrasiveness and ironic posturing, a concern with “authenticity,” and the cultivation of a “regular guy” (or girl) image."
Overall, this book helps those who are interested in the genre understand the very roots of the genre as well as the way it has formed over a course of 25 years. It analyzes the styles of specific albums, artists, and music alike.
By reading and researching this book, I hope to get a better understanding of the genre. In doing so, I will be able to accurately write in the style of the genre.
Project MUSE: A Guide to Essential American Indie Rock (1980 - 2005) is authored by Vincent J. Novora and Stephen Henry. It begins at the start of the genre in 1980 and follows it's evolution to 2005. According to Project Muse, the indie rock genre, as a result of artists seeking independence from mainstream expectations, has developed a unique, distinct sound as well as influenced sub-genres.
Artists such as Bee Thousand, R.E.M., and Soul Asylum are examples discussed in the diversity that separates yet unifies, and defines the indie rock genre. Each artist discussed is used to explain unique sounds and styles found within indie rock; the authors even get as specific as to name albums that best describe the style being analyzed. "Guided by Voices" by Bee Thousand is used as an example to represent the “lo-fi” movement.What surprised me in this book was the idea that indie rock is analyzed as having "the careful balancing of pop accessibility with noise, playfulness in manipulating pop music formula, sensitive lyrics masked by tonal abrasiveness and ironic posturing, a concern with “authenticity,” and the cultivation of a “regular guy” (or girl) image."Overall, this book helps those who are interested in the genre understand the very roots of the genre as well as the way it has formed over a course of 25 years. It analyzes the styles of specific albums, artists, and music alike.By reading and researching this book, I hope to get a better understanding of the genre. In doing so, I will be able to accurately write in the style of the genre.
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Blue Moon, You Saw Me Standing Alone..
Open mic night at The Blue Moon Cafe occurs every Wednesday at 9:00 p.m. This is this week's cultural event for me! People from all over Shepherdstown come out to see live music, play music, and connect with people.
When the clock hits nine, a dry-erase board is put out so musicians can sign up to perform. Tables and chairs are removed from a corner of the restaurant and replaced with mics, amps, and instruments.
The Blue Moon usually welcomes the same faces to the stage every Wednesday. This particular night was special because it offered some new faces.
Like the attendees, the music you'll hear at Open Mic is very diverse. Last night, I had the pleasure of listening to music with southern rock, alternative rock, indie, and even some blues/circus/New Orleans influenced music. There were many song covers as well as originals.
Perhaps the best part about Wednesday nights at The Blue Moon Cafe is meeting new people. Last night alone, my friends and I enjoyed the company of four new acquaintances.
At the end of the night, you've experienced live music and friendly faces. That's obviously enough to keep those who attend returning the next week for more good times.
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