I have always been one to gravitate towards songs with lyrics that challenge me and show a deep respect for the craft and an intimacy between the song and the …
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Who Influences Our Political Motivation?
In the first semester of my freshman year, I noticed one characteristic that was very present at EMU and the surrounding community — Politics. Politics were everywhere. Of the six …
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Andru Bemis: A Perfect Musician in an Imperfect World
In a perfect musical world, I see no need for copyrights. Nobody owns a C chord. Nobody can put monetary value on lyrics, or a melody, or harmonic structure. Musicians …
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The Steel Wheels Get Back to Their Roots
We live in a divided society. With so many political, cultural, and religious beliefs lengthening the divides between people, there is a great need for a collaborative communication platform that …
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Ludovico Einaudi’s Composition Lifestyle
The best music-related advice I have ever received was from a local musician in Ohio, a musician who I have played with for many years and who taught me nearly …
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The Musical Journals of Norman Blake
Every time I pick up my guitar, I think of the players that have influenced me and helped me to create my own playing style: from the local musicians I …
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Keebaugh Leads EMU Choirs in a New Song
The choir program begins a new season with the inaugural semester of the University Choir. Under the direction of Dr. Ryan Keebaugh, the University Choir is replacing the Men’s and …