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-Introduction-Music is a clear indication of identity in a specified time period. Through musical analysis one can derive the social values, expressions, distinctions of a particular era. Furthermore, music illustrates the perpetual variances of social identifications within forever changing ages. This concept of eternal modification can be perceived in a review of popular music over three dissenting generations. However the question arises what is popular music? Who denotes the classification of such eras? In the paper assigned, the student is presented with the challenge to identify and explain the contentions existing among three musical tastes in three discordant generations. Moreover, the objective continues to inquire how these clashing expressions reflect upon the "ethnic identification", whether these musical interludes associate themselves with the mass production of standard American culture, or follow suit with an "ethnic", varied (sub) culture. These questions will attempt to be answered as three different songs from my mother, my grandfather, and myself, all at age 20, are analyzed and discussed in terms of chronological social identity and its references. Before comprehending this review one must consider the era of each composition and the context upon which it holds itself. This may be done by a brief account of historical testament of each specified time period in observance. I will begin this discussion with my grandfather, Dr. Milton Torres, and his favorite song at the age of twenty- "As Time Goes By", by Nat King Cole. -Conclusion- Music has made incredible leaps within the past centuries with the media stigma altering the image associated with American culture. By this analysis of three generations, one can see music's relation to social values and the vacillation which occurs by each shifting year. At its present, music is varied, multi-scoped, and dictates fashion, speech, and social classification. It is a measure upon which individuals are prejudiced, and given merit. Historical events along with life experiences of each personality must be taken into account when considering reasons for favoring a musical composition in a particular time period. Without this consideration, the deriving factors are undeclared and in depth analysis will present findings inconclusive. In 2002, an integration of ethnic, sub culture has emerged and the American world identity is no longer a binary opposite, but a pluralistic character which must be understood within its context. There is no universal measurement for the language of music, it is simply, to each his own. |
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