tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75730913160146228122024-02-07T20:49:05.330-08:00my muzikKibahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00908029270668173429noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7573091316014622812.post-52511656324207947802022-01-09T17:00:00.001-08:002022-01-09T17:00:35.404-08:00A Japanese Musical Drama called "Noh"<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM8rPye7Lv4u07TmEHEnDE984H_LApS2-63sd9pFcmReNfs4OX-2YhRk4lfef40nWqeYIE4AdzbQudD2WCNeCAiNDCyeNl2GOK1KGlRd639McOAKz0aatAzOz9G_bzzlq777gypAdp65Ez/s1600/muzikl+-+traditional+Noh+Theater-735433.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM8rPye7Lv4u07TmEHEnDE984H_LApS2-63sd9pFcmReNfs4OX-2YhRk4lfef40nWqeYIE4AdzbQudD2WCNeCAiNDCyeNl2GOK1KGlRd639McOAKz0aatAzOz9G_bzzlq777gypAdp65Ez/s320/muzikl+-+traditional+Noh+Theater-735433.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7051376095925678610" /></a></p><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%"><font face="georgia, serif">Developed in the fourteenth century, Nogaku, Noh or No, is a type of Japanese <a href="https://muzikl.blogspot.com">musical dramas</a>. Its roots can be traced to the Sarugaku, the Chinese Nuo Theater. The actors and musicians of Noh never practice or rehearse together. Each of them practices the movement, dances and songs separately under a senior tutor. </font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%"><font face="georgia, serif">The traditional kagura stages are the inspiration of the traditional Noh Theater stages. Hinoki or Japanese cypress wood is the architecture material used commonly. There are four pillars to support the roof. They are placed according to some directions and each have a particular name. Shite-bashira is the back left pillar and is the point for shite to sit or stand. Waki-bashira is the front right pillar used by Waki as the point of performance. Fue-bashira is the back right corner and used by the flute player. Metsuke-bashira is the pillar which Shite faces and is also known as the looking-pillar. </font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%"><font face="georgia, serif">Shite, waki, kyogen and hayashi are the four categories that Noh performers can be divided into. Shite or the doers are the original character of the drama. He is first a human being or Maeshite and then plays the role of a ghost or Nochijite. Tsure is the friend acquaintance of Shite. Waki is the villain and obstructs the path of Shite. Wakizure is the friend of Waki. Kyogen performs Aikyogen during the breaks in the play. Hayashis plays the four instruments of Noh, which are flute or Fue, stick drum or Taiko, hip drum or Okawa Otsuzumi and shoulder drum or Kotsuzumi. The chorus comprises of nearly eight people and is known as Jiutai. The helpers are known as Koken.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%"><font face="georgia, serif">The stories of Noh drama can be divided into five categories broadly, although there are different types of division. They are Kami Mono, Shura Mono, Katsura Mono, Kiri No and miscellaneous plays. The timing of these plays can range between thirty minutes to two hours. Kami mono also known as Waki No depicts the Shite as a human in the beginning and later on taking the form of deity and usually has some mythological story based on some god. Shura mono or Asura No, shows the Shite playing the character of ghost first and then later playing the role of warrior and recreating the scene of his death. In katsura mono or Onna Mono, a woman plays the Shite character that dances and sings very beautifully. Kiri No or Oni Mono shows Shite in the form of a devil, monster or goblin. Under the miscellaneous plays, Onryo Mono or mischievous ghosts plays Genzai Mono or everyday plays, and Kyoran Mono or madness plays are included. </font></span></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiNrptWNEh3Z5qIl6rUgmIi0xwHuwOoJWsuW9-3HuTFtjWphepvCKl6qjNOecly0HczNzvAz5i4PCw4jGZQ5SJXyqyisgnXiQkIb3K175D8qV7sHiVp6coqlLIq701sqoIdd37pK5k6doq/s1600/muzikl+-+Furyu+Noh+style-737373.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiNrptWNEh3Z5qIl6rUgmIi0xwHuwOoJWsuW9-3HuTFtjWphepvCKl6qjNOecly0HczNzvAz5i4PCw4jGZQ5SJXyqyisgnXiQkIb3K175D8qV7sHiVp6coqlLIq701sqoIdd37pK5k6doq/s320/muzikl+-+Furyu+Noh+style-737373.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7051376106829689906" /></a><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%"><br></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%"><font face="georgia, serif">The styles can be divided into Geki Noh style and Furyu Noh style. Geki Noh are plays involving acting and along with which action is involved. Fruyu Noh are the plays involving dancing and singing only. There are different types of mood in Noh theater art. Mugen Noh involve supernatural characters such as ghosts, demons, and deities. Story keeps juggling between the past, present, and future. Genzai Noh portrays the travails of day to day life.</font></span></p> <p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt"><font face="georgia, serif">The costumes are very heavily worked and are designed according to the role played by the actor wearing it. Like serpents have consecutive triangles like the scales. The costume of the Shite is made up of expensive work of silk or brocade. The chorus and instrumentalists wear the formal Montsuki Kimono with the Hakama or shirt. The helpers wear completely black outfits. Masks are worn while playing characters of gods, demons, animals, or even a female played by a man. Shite wears a mask usually. All the characters have a hand fan while on stage. They either carry it in hand or in their pocket. The drama is still very popular in Japan and continues to attract more and more people towards it mainly due it's interesting style and characterization. </font></p></div> Kibahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00908029270668173429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7573091316014622812.post-52959495916163186432022-01-09T05:11:00.001-08:002022-01-09T05:11:10.004-08:00Music as it is a style of dance<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz8lEL0YjG37BZpVu-3IuJo-vm5ZtxG5UKcfAzHiipE5O8xcNUM5L-EB586HSGLxT1drK3lbNxCPMvz0xP0tpy8KNwO-ev8oiQn_SPAr2oxsKZOWRhViBJc1ujtM7hjmviuS2O5-vlem2M/s1600/muzikl+-+Music+and+dance-770032.webp"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz8lEL0YjG37BZpVu-3IuJo-vm5ZtxG5UKcfAzHiipE5O8xcNUM5L-EB586HSGLxT1drK3lbNxCPMvz0xP0tpy8KNwO-ev8oiQn_SPAr2oxsKZOWRhViBJc1ujtM7hjmviuS2O5-vlem2M/s320/muzikl+-+Music+and+dance-770032.webp" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7051193282677597106" /></a></p><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:12pt">While we all know that Jazz is as much a style of music as it is a style of dance, many people may not realize the importance that dance has played in music. There are many songs out there that mention the importance of dancing and yet we as a society seem to have forgotten the importance or limited that importance to a certain age group. Once we age it seems that we forget not only how to dance but also the intrinsic importance of dancing as well.</span><br></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt"><font face="georgia, serif"> </font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt"><font face="georgia, serif">"I Hope You Dance" is only one of many songs that relate the important role that dancing plays in feeding the human soul. If one thing in life is important for all, that one thing would be to dance whenever the opportunity arises. You never know when you will run out of opportunities to dance or find that you've squandered so many of them away. Take them as they come and your life will be filled with much greater joy than you may ever realize. Despite many other songs out there that may convey the message, there are very few that say it more concisely than this particular song. "When you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you'll dance". </font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt"><font face="georgia, serif"> </font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt"><font face="georgia, serif">Garth Brooks is another musician that had an excellent commentary on dance. His song "The Dance" chronicles not necessarily the importance of dancing but of participating. Given the choice, many who have lost their lives in some risky endeavor would more than likely tell those left behind that they would not have traded the dance for one more breath. The lyrics to this song are somewhat haunting "I could have missed the pain but I'd have had to miss the dance". </font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt"><font face="georgia, serif"> </font></p><div style="text-align:center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrs9qQEbhnl5-yiUl5EN0Oc7scptimK3itaxGuX5P3-HcVazTuEUNhjmFW8wqFr5aJ8Knl68SXNKWaJyhDQHlIwfW5-8HKiiwCk2_F2_0HjvysESXvEpQ7PmqXHtUvQKbC8nbhFR2NHVFk/s1600/muzikl+-+Music+About+Dance-771821.webp"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrs9qQEbhnl5-yiUl5EN0Oc7scptimK3itaxGuX5P3-HcVazTuEUNhjmFW8wqFr5aJ8Knl68SXNKWaJyhDQHlIwfW5-8HKiiwCk2_F2_0HjvysESXvEpQ7PmqXHtUvQKbC8nbhFR2NHVFk/s320/muzikl+-+Music+About+Dance-771821.webp" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7051193289010280946" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:small"></span><font face="georgia, serif">Believe it or not all good songs that mention dance do not happen to be country songs. These honestly happen to be, in my opinion, the most poignant. Other great songs about dance include the song "Let's Dance" by David Bowie. The lyrics to this song include the stanza "Let's dance for fear tonight is all". The truth of the matter is that you never know and dancing is a great way to celebrate living.</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt"><font face="georgia, serif"> </font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt"><font face="georgia, serif">Music and dance for years have gone hand in hand and will continue to do so long after we've left this earth. At least that would be the hope. I would hate to see what a world without dance would be like. It would be like having children without laughter and that would be a sad world in which to live. If you want to keep your children dancing then you must teach them to dance. Teach them that it is okay to dance and be silly around the house. That it is okay to dance their way through their chores (hey if it makes them smile while taking out the trash I say go for it!). Teach them that dancing is a great way to express joy and that laughter is the best thing to follow their dance. </font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt"><font face="georgia, serif"> </font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt"><font face="georgia, serif">Native Americans have a long and noble heritage when it comes to dance. They let their dreams beat out the heartbeat of Mother Earth and danced in companionship with nature. They danced for joy and sorrow, war, peace, and praise. I can think of no better example to follow when it comes to dance. </font></p></div> Kibahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00908029270668173429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7573091316014622812.post-62344122382429609252022-01-09T00:08:00.000-08:002022-01-09T00:09:13.578-08:00Mastering Music Before CD Duplication<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFXwXm5IAq9oWZ4RHnrI_Oa4cceaLcZqVb7doGBraPuH735gTGYzid6uLxEY0VefzszW16ZdRD8-uuPj3KlwnSujpAZwIK_daUx0zp3cph4Kov9IF4Ph7Wvi-f4g5UWMcFMiOmbtc09ok6/s1600/muzikl+-+Mastering+Music-753639.jpeg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFXwXm5IAq9oWZ4RHnrI_Oa4cceaLcZqVb7doGBraPuH735gTGYzid6uLxEY0VefzszW16ZdRD8-uuPj3KlwnSujpAZwIK_daUx0zp3cph4Kov9IF4Ph7Wvi-f4g5UWMcFMiOmbtc09ok6/s320/muzikl+-+Mastering+Music-753639.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7051115471482112482" /></a></p><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt"><font face="georgia, serif">It's known that the CD duplication process is the last step to a perfect CD. However, before you even consider bringing a CD into the duplication process, you want to make sure that everything fits together the correct way. Even with a home recording studio, you can find the right mix and balance to your CD. Knowing how your end sound should be and how to monitor everything correctly will help you to get the best quality sound out of your CD before the duplication process. </font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt"><font face="georgia, serif"> </font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt"><font face="georgia, serif">Your first tip is to know that just recording your instruments is not the end to the process, even if you only plan on making a few duplicated CDs. Recording goes through several steps, specifically linked to mixing, pre-mastering and mastering. Once you get to the mastering stage, you will want to check to see if all of the instrumentation is equal and that it balances out the way that you want to. This not only includes balance, but also pertains to the volume level that you want to keep throughout the CD and consistency from one song to another. Each song should already have the right mix and balance. Now, you want to make sure that the overall volume and sound fits exactly right. </font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt"><font face="georgia, serif"> </font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt"><font face="georgia, serif">The way to check mastering comes down to the technicalities of making sure that all of the instruments are normalized at the same frequency and balance out between highs and lows. This means that your bass part should be at a certain volume level which should match with the higher levels, such as the voice or guitar. By listening closely enough, you should be able to tell if it is too high or low. You can always find the math formulas that will help you to mix together everything correctly and sum up everything so that it blends nicely. This is not just with one song or one set of instrumentation. It is something that you want to check for with consistency throughout the entire CD. </font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt"><font face="georgia, serif"> </font></p><div style="text-align:center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidld_8zuWHjWFEyEj1bSXtsVpZwEfXfagT2NpBLR30OBH9AAlp1eRfWqfqmAHz9DiUQtTYuESFIEKfTcwe9fLxskYGKpdTDjwDAu2aHcAAc-Cuvfm-mqmpakNqOio_PmV_XM7gIwaiiMHT/s1600/muzikl+-+CD+Duplication-755352.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidld_8zuWHjWFEyEj1bSXtsVpZwEfXfagT2NpBLR30OBH9AAlp1eRfWqfqmAHz9DiUQtTYuESFIEKfTcwe9fLxskYGKpdTDjwDAu2aHcAAc-Cuvfm-mqmpakNqOio_PmV_XM7gIwaiiMHT/s320/muzikl+-+CD+Duplication-755352.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7051115477603906450" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:small"></span><font face="georgia, serif">One of the parts of the process that you can use while mastering is to follow guidelines for the different types of <a href="https://muzikl.blogspot.com">music</a> you have. Typically, mastering software will come with configurations that you can customize to get the right balance in each song. This will be dependent on the volume level that you want, combined with the levels used in the industry. For instance, rock music will have a slightly louder volume than classical music. Understanding the differences and how to adjust will help your music to sound better in the end process. This particular point is one that is consistent with industry standards as well as personal preferences which you will want to determine for your type of music. </font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt"><font face="georgia, serif"> </font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt"><font face="georgia, serif">Once your monitors tell you how the sound is balancing out, make a dumby master. This is what will let you know what really happened in the studio. You will want to take this copy and play it everywhere that you can. Everything from your home stereo, car stereo or computer should be a test area to make sure that everything sounds right. Go through each track and make sure that your volume stays the same and that all of the instruments are balanced out correctly. </font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt"><font face="georgia, serif"> </font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt"><font face="georgia, serif">Once you do this, you will be able to tell exactly what you did. This means that you can adjust the volume on some of the songs, change the volume or mix on all of the songs or clarify some of the sounds through compressing the mix that you are working with. The idea at this point is to have the entire CD at the same volume level and to make sure that everything blends. If you hear something that is off, adjust it. </font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt"><font face="georgia, serif"> </font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt"><font face="georgia, serif">The end result is that you will have a CD that is balanced out, not only with one great song, but with the entire CD. Your music will gain a professional sound and you will be able to distinguish your mix to your fans. By the time you bring this into the duplication area, you will be able to duplicate something that has a mastered touch. </font></p></div> Kibahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00908029270668173429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7573091316014622812.post-1823111271271549832022-01-08T20:59:00.001-08:002022-01-08T20:59:52.514-08:00Music for babies<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5JxKQ30jXPgLk3mEERYhW49gqMSR_t64LyZza0iBXq2XxeHGWMiqURLwSPMvirYkZYlgyRFPVIgZTZO1Xmfn42ebc5X2pt7BvEX_xM6hBrTtdYnKf_lz2lhyxZll4L7VVSA-XCPtwPrMv/s1600/muzikl+-+music+for+babies-792543.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5JxKQ30jXPgLk3mEERYhW49gqMSR_t64LyZza0iBXq2XxeHGWMiqURLwSPMvirYkZYlgyRFPVIgZTZO1Xmfn42ebc5X2pt7BvEX_xM6hBrTtdYnKf_lz2lhyxZll4L7VVSA-XCPtwPrMv/s320/muzikl+-+music+for+babies-792543.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7051066679268364450" /></a></p><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Almost anything you love or use for relaxation is good for a baby too. There are good collections of Mozart or Bach for bedtime. The music of Enya can be very soothing as well. Georgia Kelly's harp music is also relaxing and peaceful.</span><br></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">You've probably seen videos and CDs for babies. There are some theories that classical music can make your baby smarter, and exposing your baby to music is part of what we do to introduce them to all the sights and sounds of their world.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Music can definitely help calm your baby down and put him in a restful state at bedtime or nap time. What are some good choices for a baby?</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </p><div style="text-align:center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSR5DHT86llLvOURmETcYqhop0QvxSJz1b94rNihMEnoLXSCsqOo1d4LDsKzK0WSdHAGVVvL46fbWBg948lFulTCSsssSxV95HO9DChHCGPJYQ1wG95jxMFprdqP857Gi_A4znrTB6o-Tt/s1600/muzikl+-+babies+music-795399.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSR5DHT86llLvOURmETcYqhop0QvxSJz1b94rNihMEnoLXSCsqOo1d4LDsKzK0WSdHAGVVvL46fbWBg948lFulTCSsssSxV95HO9DChHCGPJYQ1wG95jxMFprdqP857Gi_A4znrTB6o-Tt/s320/muzikl+-+babies+music-795399.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7051066689624081778" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">When your baby's awake, there are lots of nursery rhymes or music from kids' movies that can stimulate his senses. We've known kids who respond to minimalist Phillip Glass's music; it's simple and rhythmic and when they get older, they'll dance with it. Spirituals and soft gospel music are also good choices to help the baby get to sleep.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">White noise, in the form of a fan (not directed right at the baby), or from sound machines that simulate the sound of an ocean or rain can be restful as well, and can block out noise from the home. You don't need to create an artificially silent environment for the baby, however, since that can make it harder for them to get to sleep when the home's rhythms and noises get back to normal. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </p> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">This is a great time for you to explore classical music as well, if it's not already part of your life. The same music that's helping your baby get to sleep can help soothe your own nerves and provide a wonderful time of bonding and restfulness for you and your baby together.</span><br></div> Kibahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00908029270668173429noreply@blogger.com0