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- 421: Coparison Between Two Guitars: Ibanez 453 RVC and the Gibson Les Paul
- ... solid mahogeny wood, which gives the guitar a more Classical look and feel and also a much better and clearer sound. The Gibson is a more luxiourous guitar for which it is better for classical rock and light heavy metal as opposed to the Ibanez which is excellent for hard rock and heavy metal. Going further up the guitar, you have what are called the pickups. A pickup is a really sensative box that is attached to the body in between the bottom of the neck ...
- 422: Censorship...Who gives a F**k!!!
- ... being hassled by groups such as the P.M.R.C. who feel a much larger fine would decrease the use of profanity. Not everyone believed in the P.M.R.C. In 1989, ROC (Rock Out Censorship) was founded and they began to set up booths, with the approval of the band management, at concerts to educate the music fans about what is going on with all of the censorship ... R.C. takes away our freedom and we are caught on their "Hook". I really like this song. Soundgarden had things to say as well. Soundgarden's Matt Cameron interviewed by Angie Beardslee in the Rock Out Censorship Website in 1996 said he feels censorship is un-American. He also was very clear on his opinion that "Every kind of music is art. Music is art!" Kids have been put right ...
- 423: Zeus
- ... just like he overthrew his father, Uranus, he swallowed his first five children - Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Demeter and Hestia.This, of course, infuriated Rhea and when Zeus was born she tricked Cronus into swallowing a rock wrapped in blankets. Zeus is more powerful than any other god or even all the other gods combined. But, unlike many gods in other religions he was neither omnipotent nor omniscient. In other words, he ... vengeful, as can be seen in the creation of man by Prometheus, but only rightly so. For stealing fire from Olympus and giving it to mortals, Zeus sentence Prometheus to be forever tied to a rock and an eagle would come daily and feast on his liver. Zeus had two special attendants, Nike (Victoria), the goddess of victory, and his cupbearer, Hebe, who was one of his numerous daughters. After Hebe ...
- 424: The Life of Deadheads and Music of the Grateful Dead
- ... characteristic influences on the life of Deadheads are (in order): The Dead, Friends, Love, and Family. In this same survey, below the mean are: Money, Work, and Sex, (Scott 343). From 1965 to 1995 the rock group, The Grateful Dead, has attracted a group of people known as Deadheads who follow the band everywhere they go. Large numbers of them live in their vans and cars and travel from show to ... what happened to Deadheads represents a common happening in America. In the rare country that permits it, groups of people will always challenge the establishment for reasons that are dear to them. The counterculture, Plymouth Rock Pilgrims, took radical steps to establish their society. This gradually evolved into the 18th century subculture of revolutionary America, only to eventually meld into mainstream society. What could better illustrate the transition and evolution of ...
- 425: Rap Music
- ... get more interviews on MTV so we could learn more about rap singers and their music. But since we live in Canadas its hard to bring rap performers on since Much Music is dedicated to rock, and alternative music. We can even bring them to schools to talk to kids about very confusing subject in lives,like sex and gang violence. Lots of people look up to rap performers, and when ... I think putting it on twice a day weakens are mentality on thinking . And since we live in Canada , it would be even harder to get stuff that focus on rap , since Muchmusic dedicates to rock and alternative music which is totally difference from are US brothers whice is dedicate to rap , dance ,R&B , and cool dating shows. Maybe be my next essay should be on how come they don ...
- 426: The Beatles
- ... was the driving force behind the Beatles. John Lennon and Paul McCartney were in many bands together before the forming of the Beatles. In 1962, along with Ringo Starr1 and George Harrison, they formed the rock group known as "The Beatles". The group featured a modern rock that was new and popular during the period with John and Paul composing and doing the leads on most of the songs. They were backed by George on rhythm and bass guitar and Ringo on ...
- 427: Why Do Kids Want To Play The Guitar
- ... response was that over the past twenty - five years or so, the number of radio stations on the FM dial, in the Houston area have tripled. Genres of music such as rap, country, latino, classic rock, and modern rock have spread music into separate directions that are still being categorized today. These types of genres help kids realize that there are many frontiers of music that are accepted by society, and still others that ...
- 428: Humans Hold The Idea Of Heroes With Great Significance
- ... only seven years old, Theseus grabbed an axe to slay a lion, which actually was a skin that Hercules had laid on a stool. At the age of sixteen he was able to lift the rock and remove the sword and sandals from underneath, left by Aegeus. These heroes have many characteristics that follow in the lines of strength, such as courage, determination, and resourcefulness. These examples of physical strengths give ... performs a miracle. David was small and untrained with the weapons of a soldier; Goliath was large and a proven warrior with great physical strength, yet David was able to defeat him with just a rock. This shows an intellectual way of defending our beliefs and standing by our convictions. A third example that shapes strength of character is the story of Jesus, Christian mythology. This man's life was spent ...
- 429: Mountain Climbing
- ... August 8, 1786, with the first ascent of Mont Blanc (4807 m/15,771 ft), Europes tallest peak. Since that ascent, mountain climbing has evolved into three related sports: alpine climbing, ice climbing, and rock climbing. These sports require the same fundamental techniques. II CLIMBING FUNDAMENTALS Experienced climbers prepare for a climb by buying a topographical map and a regional guidebook with charts of the expected terrain and descriptions of ... of mountaineering under which these basic climbing techniques developed is called alpinism, or alpine climbing, and this style encompasses much of the equipment, technique, and safety precautions that form the basis for ice climbing and rock climbing. Alpine climbing began in the European Alps in the late 18th century and is now practiced in all mountain ranges of the world. The most popular alpine climbing areas in the United States are ...
- 430: Volcanoes
- ... am going to explain about volcanoes, the different types of volcanoes and tell some other interesting facts on this subject. Here is some background information about volcanoes. Volcanoes are vents in the Earth where molten rock (magma) and gases erupt. Molten rock inside the Earth is called magma. The source of the magma-producing heat is thought to the decay of radioactive isotopes in the Earth. When magma flows out of the volcano it is called lava ...
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