Explorations in Music

  “Billie Jean," released in 1983 by Michael Jackson was a groundbreaking song that was very popular and highlighted his remarkable ability and talent. I grew up listening to this song and many other tracks from this album with my father. This song's mix of tempo, vocals, and beat make it a classic that I’m sure many people will enjoy for many years.    The tempo of "Billie Jean" is set at a rate of 116 beats per minute, which shapes the song's liveliness and energetic feel. The song's pace is matched with a rhythmic bassline which is great for dancing. This rhythmic tempo creates tension, which goes along with the song's themes of conflict and denial. The driving bassline and drum patterns strengthen the music's overall feel, making it a song loved by several different audiences, whether on the dance floor or listening by themselves.    In “Billie Jean,” the singer's vocals stand out as they exhibit the song’s emotional and impactful feel. When h...

Hello everyone!  My name is Lincoln Scherzer and I have lived in Fairbanks, Alaska for my entire life. I'm currently heading into my second year here at the University of Alaska Fairbanks where I plan to finish getting my degree. I'm attending UAF in an attempt to receive a degree in Geological Engineering. In my free time I enjoy being outside in nature, with some of my favorite activities being snowboarding, hiking, and watching the northern lights.  Some northern lights I saw last winter I first realized my love for music when my dad and I would dance around our living room listening to songs he would play on his record player. For a while I was really into playing music and could play the piano and trumpet. However, I've since stopped practicing and forgot everything I had learned. I've only ever been to one concert, and it was when the Foo Fighters came up and played in Fairbanks. I really like the idea of going to more concerts and hearing the wonderful music, but...