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Mozart: Requiem Mass, 2002.
A biography of Mozart and an analysis of his work, 'Requiem Mass'.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 7 sources, £ 36.95
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A paper on the life history of Mozart and his composition of 'Requiem Mass'.
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Requiem Masses of Giuseppe Verdi & Gabriel Faure, 1996.
Compares late 19th Cent. composers' interpretations of "Mass for the Dead."
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 9 sources, £ 66.95
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"The requiem mass is a curious case of a text that has been given hundreds of different musical settings in many different forms -- from plainsong to polyphonic to orchestral -- and styles. The words of the traditional Latin form of the mass are, in themselves, very moving. But the choices composers have made over the centuries have contributed enormously to the emotional and spiritual impact of the text. Each composer who addressed the problem of setting this text had his own motivations and produced a work that bore his individual stamp. A comparison of two requiems, those by Giuseppe Verdi and Gabriel Faur?, demonstrates how the same subject and the same words can be given radically different interpretations by two fine composers. Curiously, in a religious form, neither man was a believer. Yet their Requiems possess the same or even greater spiritual..."
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Mass Media, Mass Communication and Globalization, 2006.
An essay that defines the concept of globalization and what it means to all aspects of modern life.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, £ 24.95
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This paper defines globalization as a process that is leading the world towards economic integration that goes beyond states and local economies. The paper discusses how globalization refers to the growing sense of interconnectedness throughout the world and not in just an economic sense. The people asserts that, on the contrary, globalization is evident in all the key arenas of modern life.
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Mass Transit and the needs of the Masses, 2002.
Examines public transportation service in downtown East Side Vancouver.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 11 sources, £ 55.95
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This paper will consider the relation between the British Columbia public transit service's new "Stop Request" program, in relation to the transportation needs of Vancouver's Downtown East Side residents. This paper will examine these issues with Beauregard's (1989) modernist/postmodernist perspective; and the usefulness of Young's (YEAR) discussion of the five faces of oppression, as a way to more specifically characterize the people of East Side Vancouver in relation to their marginal location in the city and in the society and their relation with issues of "safety".
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 2002.
An overview of the extraordinary life and achievements of the musical genius, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 36.95
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was an undeniable genius. Mozart's rejection of court musical life was transparent. Mozart's finances during the Vienna years must be counted a mystery. By the time of Mozart's final illness, he had completed only some of what has become known as "Mozart's Requiem". Considerable evidence suggests that Mozart dabbled in mathematics. In studying Mozart, we can see that his life was anything but ordinary.
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Faure's Requiem, 2005.
Presents information on 19th Century composer, Gabriel Faure's requiem in a bid to show how music matches textual meaning.
2,061 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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Gabriel Faure's requiem in D minor, Op. 48, is one of the most popular requiems (funeral masses in the Christian tradition) and is a tour de force of 19th Century music. Usually performed by choir and orchestra, it is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful requiems written. This paper gives background information, including dates, edits and Faure's own intent in the work, and then gives a complete movement by movement music-to-text evaluation of the requiem itself.
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"What is important to note is that the composers of the day tended to write for progressively bigger and bigger orchestras, with thicker, more complicated textures, and phrases which stuck slavishly to the divisions of the bar line. Faure, on the other hand, opted for smaller ensembles and spare orchestrations, omitting violins and winds in the Requiem when he felt they were unnecessary. Faure also thought on a smaller, more intimate "musical" scale than many of his contemporaries. There are none of the larger-than-life statements of Berlioz or Wagner; the entire Requiem has roughly 30 bars of fortissimo singing, and most of it does not rise above mezzoforte."
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Mass Murder in History, 2001.
This paper discusses mass murder throughout the ages.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 3 sources, £ 39.95
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This paper discusses the lessons that can be learned on why political mass murder has occurred, how it can be prevented in the future, and an analysis of the history of western civilization since the 17th century.
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"Mass murder like mass hysteria is a terrifying phenomenon to which the Western civilization has succumbed to all too easily in the bygone eras. As the term suggests, mass murder is the brutal killing of a massive population for a variety of reasons that can be either religious, moral and social or political, bigoted and racist in nature. Whatever the causes, mass murder remains one of those episodes in the history of Western civilization, which one would gladly like to forget. However not many measure up to the extermination of European Jews that occurred during the Second World War. This was a tragedy of insurmountable proportions and can be attributed to Hitler?s propagandist campaign that successfully mobilized the German masses, particularly the youth of the country. This incident better known as the Holocaust can be described as the extermination of European Jews by the Nazis during the years 1939-45."
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Mass versus Micro Marketing, 2007.
A description of trends away from mass marketing to more customized advertising and marketing approaches.
2,071 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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This paper examines new approaches to marketing that are more specialized than those in the past. The paper defines mass marketing and micro marketing and gives examples of when they are most effective. Additionally, the paper reviews an article by Anthony Bianco, Tom Lowry, Robert Berner, Michael Arndt entitled "The Vanishing Mass Market," which analyzes the shift from mass marketing and mass production to micro marketing and mass product customization. The paper also discusses the implications for the economy of the shift from mass marketing to micro marketing.
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"The revolution consumers want starts with advertising tailored specifically to their tastes, followed by products that can be customized to their needs. The article by Bianco, Lowry, Berner, Arndt (2004) analyzes the shift from mass marketing and mass production to micro marketing, and with that shift, mass product customization. The differences the authors provide between mass marketing and micro marketing is best crystallized in the shift consumers are continually forcing towards more individualized, relevant, and tailored messages. This move to more specific advertising and promotion to consumers is making mass marketing, through the mediums of TV, print, and radio, less effective for marketers to use. In their place, the development and refining of messaging for Web sites, cell phones, PDAs, and highly specific media buying on cable networks that have themselves tailored their content to the needs of a specific audience...."
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Mozart, 2006.
A discussion about the lieder (songs) which Mozart wrote and the influence these compositions had on future composers.
1,726 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 38.95
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The paper discusses the sixteen German lieder (songs) which are largely unknown works of Mozart. The paper explains that Mozart was a forerunner for German lieder and that his influence is seen in many of Franz Shubert's early works. The writer describes some of the stories told by Mozart's songs and compares "An Chloe" to "Abendempfindung", written on the same day, yet polar opposites. The writer explains that "An Chloe" is about the love of a shepherd for a shepherdess and "Abendempfindung" is a reflection on death. The paper compares the styles of Mozart and Schubert's songs. In conclusion, the writer posits that Mozart helped build the foundation for German lieder and although his songs are not the most frequently performed in this genre, they were very important in establishing the tradition of German lieder.
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"In "An Chloe", Mozart once again crafts the music exquisitely around the poetry. "An Chloe" is a pastoral poem. Damon, a shepherd, is in love with Chloe, a shepherdess. This song has a six-measure introduction closing with a cadence and is primarily in the tonic. There is a measure of dominant in the third system and the first phrase ends in a cadence. The second phrase moves to the dominant and chromatic elements are presented with the introduction of "und ich halte dich... (and I hold you and kiss...)." This is the beginning of the real passion of the song and it is fitting that the chromaticism begins here. The beginning of the song is repeated in measure 28, but begins to be varied chromatically in measure 35 as the shepherd talks about holding Chloe tightly to his breast. The broken rhythms in measures 41-43 show the breathlessness of anticipation before the soaring vocal line for "eine dustre Wolke mir (a gloomy cloud to me)." The same idea of breathlessness is repeated in measures 49-51 and 56-59 before the climax of the song in measures 62-66. This climax has the most operatic vocal lines so far. The shepherd is saying "aber selig neben dir (but blissful beside you)". The song ends with a final cadence."
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Mass Hysteria, 2002.
A comparison of the mass hysteria of the witch-hunts in "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller and the mass hysteria caused by the September 9 terrorist attacks.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 24.95
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This paper compares The Crucible by Arthur Miller with the most recent terrorist attacks on America. It explains how the townspeople were in mass hysteria over the witch-hunts and the witch trials, which is quite similar to the way America is responding to the terrorist attacks.
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The Future of Mass Media, 2008.
A discussion of mass media, its history, social implications, and possible future.
2,850 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 58.95
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This paper provides a critical look at mass media throughout history. It begins with the first significant use of the printing press and the impact it had on information dissemination to the common public. It also focuses on the influences of contemporary mass media, through television and Internet, on the masses. The paper is wary of the overweening influence the mass media exercises in contemporary society. The paper postures that media is driven solely by prospective commercial gain and it is entirely possible that content providers do everything in their power to guarantee passive and therefore loyal audiences. The paper concludes that one should constantly be aware of mass media's possible ulterior motives.
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"Mass media's portrayal in Orwell's disutopian masterpiece 1984 is still the most sinister I have ever read. The idea that a television set constantly monitored by the state is watching you watch it, registering your every response to a steady stream of propaganda, is chilling indeed. Almost as chilling in fact as my deepest fears about how the mass media may evolve in my lifetime."
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Mozart, 2004.
Argues that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's fame is based largely on the man as a stereotype of a great romantic figure.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 31.95
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This paper argues that Mozart does not deserve to be considered as one of history's most influential people. It argues that, while he was an immensely talented and prolific composer, Mozart's lasting fame seems to be based largely on the ideal of him as a romantic artist, rather than on the body of his work. In addition, Mozart's fame can be attributed also to his family's great influence. The paper states that Mozart's work can be argued to be lacking in many areas, including the lack of depth in his church music, the lack of nature or a sense of fun and whimsy in his work, and flaws within his early work. In addition, Mozart's work fails to show any real innovation in genre or theme, which can be said to be the mark of a truly great or influential musician.
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"For instance, Mozart's depiction as sensitive, mercurial, arrogant, and his early death has grabbed the public's imagination much more than the descriptions of the equally talented Hayden, who is often described as calm, kingly, and deliberate, and who lived a longer life (Oldman). Further, Mozart's family was influential and driven, likely playing a large part in Mozart's success, while Hyden's family was much less influential and had meager means, thus likely limiting Hyden's success. Despite these differences in opportunity, Hyden produced material that many consider to be the equal or superior of Mozart's works, and possessing a uniqueness that indicates great artistic maturity (Oldman)."
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The Catholic Mass, 2008.
A description and discussion of the significance and complexity of Catholic Mass.
845 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 20.95
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This paper describes the ritual of the Mass and discusses how it is viewed differently between Protestants and Catholics and even amongst Catholics themselves. In particular, the paper discusses Catholic theologian Michael McGuckian's explanation of the Catholic Mass and suggests that Catholicism's unclear understanding of what McGuckian calls an "unbloody" sacrifice in the first chapter of his work proves how essential it is that greater clarity be attained regarding the definition of Mass. The paper concludes that McGuckian's explanation of the Mass in a three-part structure is both powerful and lucid. It is also inspiring, given that it counters the tendency of some Catholic authors to stress only the painful aspects of Christ's sacrifice, rather than the eternal, positive, and visionary elements of the crucifixion.
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"One of the difficulties presented by the Mass to modern Christians is that Christians live in the absence of a concrete memory of the sacrificial system from which the Mass is derived. Thus, sacrifice can seem like a primitive concept, something from a long ago time, even while the Catholic Church teaches that the Eucharist is above all a sacrifice. It is a sacramental sacrifice, but not only a sacramental sacrifice or re-enactment of reality remembered--it is reality, in the moment and time of the Mass."
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Tango and Mass Culture, 2005.
An examination of Theodor W. Adorno's theories of mass culture and how they can be applied to the tango dance.
2,415 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 50.95
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The paper begins by introducing Adorno's theories on mass culture and commoditization, which were one of the fundamentals of post-modernism as it appeared in the 20th century. It then looks at how the tango dance is one of the most representative forms of manifestation of the Argentinean spirit and people. Born in the mid-1800s, tango was quickly exported to Europe and became a true success story, until its downfall in 1955. It was reborn in 1983 and has been a success ever since. This paper investigates Adorno's theories and applies them in the case of tango, and looks at whether this is the best example we may choose to argument the truth in Adorno's statements. It explains that, while on one hand, tango can be considered an element of mass culture because, in many ways, it has partly embraced the mercantile character of mass culture that Adorno insists upon, in many other ways, tango is still something in its own, a form of art, a form of expression.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
Adorno's Theory of Mass Culture
History of Tango
History of Tango
Adorno's Theories applied to Tango
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Tango is still too imaginative and too expressive to be assimilated as a product of mass culture and classified as a commodity. If we were to pursue on this theoretical path, we would tragically arrive to the conclusion that feelings, emotions and passion are all for sale. However, there were inspired people, like in any other forms of cultural manifestation, that were keen to partly transform tango into a form of entertainment. As any for of entertainment, it could be sold and profit could be obtained by promoting something that was well received in its audience and segment of consumers. Passion sells, many might say. While this argumentation may work in some occasions, passion isn't always understood and passion only addresses a certain category of people. Passion is not a mass culture product."
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