Chinese Americans should adopt and learn from Jewish Americans. How? examples like Aaron Copland and the American Sound: Jewish perspectives and Bob Dylan's songs exemplify.
Bob Dylan (Robert Allen Zimmerman) divine light on folks
(2024-07-17 19:35:31)
https://blog.wenxuecity.com/myblog/57970/202407/17564.html?
Chinese Americans, like many other immigrant communities, can draw inspiration from the experiences and cultural contributions of Jewish Americans. Both communities have faced challenges in assimilation, identity preservation, and making significant cultural contributions to American society. Here are some ways Chinese Americans can adopt and learn from Jewish Americans, using examples like Aaron Copland and the American Sound, as well as Bob Dylan's songs:1. Cultural Preservation and Adaptation:
Jewish Americans have managed to preserve their cultural heritage while also adapting and contributing to American culture. This balance can be seen in the works of Aaron Copland, whose music incorporates elements of Jewish traditions while embracing the broader American cultural landscape.
Example: Aaron Copland and the American Sound
Cultural Adaptation: Copland integrated Jewish musical elements subtly into his compositions, which were primarily centered around creating an American sound. This blending shows how cultural heritage can enhance and enrich one's contributions to a larger cultural context.
Lesson for Chinese Americans: Embrace and incorporate elements of Chinese culture in various American cultural spheres, such as music, literature, and art, while also adapting to the broader American cultural context.
2. Social and Political Engagement:
Jewish Americans have been actively engaged in social and political movements, advocating for civil rights and social justice. This active participation has helped in integrating their community and making significant societal contributions.
Example: Bob Dylan's Protest Songs
Political Engagement: Bob Dylan, who has Jewish roots, used his music to speak out on social and political issues, becoming a voice for change and justice.
Lesson for Chinese Americans: Engage actively in social and political issues, using platforms available to raise awareness and advocate for justice and equality. Cultural contributions can be powerful tools for social change.
3. Educational Excellence and Community Support:
Jewish Americans have placed a strong emphasis on education and community support, which has been pivotal in their success and integration.
Example: Jewish Community Schools and Educational Programs
Educational Excellence: The Jewish community's focus on education and the establishment of community schools and programs has played a crucial role in their economic and social success.
Lesson for Chinese Americans: Invest in education and create community support networks that emphasize academic excellence and mutual support. This can help in both personal success and the upliftment of the community as a whole.
4. Cultural Contributions and Identity:
Jewish Americans have contributed significantly to American culture while maintaining a strong sense of identity. This duality can be a model for Chinese Americans in navigating their cultural identity within the broader American society.
Example: Representation in Arts and Media
Cultural Identity: Jewish Americans have made their mark in various fields, from Hollywood to literature, often bringing their cultural perspectives into their work.
Lesson for Chinese Americans: Promote and support representation in arts and media, ensuring that Chinese American stories and perspectives are shared widely, contributing to the rich tapestry of American culture.
Conclusion:
By learning from Jewish Americans, Chinese Americans can find a pathway to preserving their cultural heritage while actively contributing to and integrating with American society. The examples of Aaron Copland and Bob Dylan highlight the importance of cultural adaptation, social engagement, educational excellence, and maintaining a strong cultural identity. These strategies can help Chinese Americans navigate their unique experiences and make lasting contributions to the American cultural and social landscape.
https://youtu.be/T3KIx2uVeYk?si=wH7DZ47Tb8DMGhTo 王羽佳确实很牛逼，瓦洛多斯土耳其和八度野蜂飞舞可不是个钢琴家就敢弹的！这个中国女人“杀疯”了！一举拿下格莱美，老外当场滑跪丨下饭音乐
我觉得她最牛的是，怎么弹怎么玩儿，没有错误就完了，听完了跟她手知道一起热血沸腾的，特别会打动人
人若疯狂，无人能敌 他们都弹疯了，而我们是看疯了
人家说得很清楚了，穿高跟鞋短裙是因为心态是因为人家每一场都抱着去派对的心态在演奏是一种状态，一种表达跟其他的没有关系，有没有看他采访啊？
https://youtu.be/ybEe1UmO6Pg?si=-2uclpgVhLX0uiTr 父亲是个打击乐，now make sense a lot
不僅天賦異稟，她非常專業也敬業，潛心古典音樂的表演及推廣，是我極為欣賞的音樂家，因她我又重拾古典鋼彈奏與聆聽欣賞
王羽佳以前还录过车尔尼的电视教学节目呢，当时应该也就六七岁 她的穿着还好，我觉得她鞠躬的爆发力和深度是一绝，我第一次在现场看时觉得她要撅过去了 另外别人是弹钢琴，王羽佳是揍钢琴
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6:10 說真格的、、王姐那種渾身解數的彈法，不穿清涼點兒、、 難不成您想看她汗流浹背的狼狽相！
https://youtu.be/eX1y7o5Fu1Y?si=c7LnjWp3CZMAn-ZA
Yuja Wang/Through the Years: Ages 8~36 (a World Musical Treasure)
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Links to the videos I used: 0:07 Age 8: 
• Yuja Wang(8) :Chopin waltz Op.64 No.2 0:43 Age 9: • Yuja Wang: Debussy Arabesque No 1 in ... 1:19 Age 11: • Yuja Wang plays Chopin op 66 Fantasie... 2:10 Age 19: • Yuja Wang chopin ballade 1 (video) 3:01 Age 21: • Yuja Wang_Rhapsody on a theme by Paga... 4:09 Age 23: • Yuja Wang - Scriabin, Selections for ... 4:55 Age 24: • Yuja Wang Toccata Prokofieff ECHO 2011 5:41 Age 27: • Yuja Wang: Shostakovich Concerto No. ... 6:36 Age 29: • Yuja Wang @ Carnegie 2016: Beethoven ... 7:30 Age 31: • Yuja Wang: Brahms Piano Concerto No. ... 8:30 Age 32: • Video 9:34 Age 34: • Video 10:34 Age 35: • Video 11:35 Age 36: • Happy Birthday, Yuja Wang! *No copyright infringement intended. *I don't monetize my videos.
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Aaron Copland and the American Sound: Jewish perspectives
One of the most beautiful song in the world simply masterpiece ? fantasy ? ? ? , soul touching. 1) https://youtu.be/6EWjzTrzmP4?si=UNtc9WjdIIzCV2Me 2) https://youtu.be/6I2cWV9LP1o?si=e-kZuk5eoA_ewoAn 3) https://youtu.be/4wzFk7eWhEw?si=dfk-9JgwVQHOqK_Y 4) https://youtu.be/1-Rx-AmIc_g?si=qkNmUUr3ii4sXQzj 5) https://youtu.be/OFZhhw3QuuA?si=vl5VSZuz1ovgrY-s? 6) https://youtu.be/L5zYMr3Gtbc?si=pwYWDs4gw6dHkAwm? 7) https://youtu.be/ld93871WHx8?si=lo1FyEfOUoG_JqKL? 8) https://youtu.be/qZSJvyBag8A?si=xBrWOw1LCEyAem39? 9) https://youtu.be/Cxs3RClv-8g?si=Cr4jRwZTpleJXbgy? 10) https://youtu.be/wgKRtg8v9qM?si=dPZgo0rnf897hf-y? 11) https://youtu.be/jmnMiIB-eJo?si=vsJSbYedSRKDaYYh? 12) Richard Macneil paintings Secret Garden / Sometimes When It Rains. https://youtu.be/3xDOOnOuSi8?si=b1iEL2ih1wWP76x8? 13) https://youtu.be/ALWsJzqPN_c?si=hmbbxbBptUDgh6Yr (girl headshut) Secret Garden - Sometimes when it rains
14) https://youtu.be/hRTdR1maAns?si=nRmjV7HW63PiVtQo?
Harmonica playing "When It Rains"
吹口琴的小园园
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15) https://youtu.be/yIedLvGE_xc?si=T8bv36LGgkNosIDt
下雨的时候#saxophone #乐器演奏 #萨克斯 #萨克斯演奏
童贞萨克斯Janet Sax
16) https://youtu.be/G1CsYn-jvBs?si=Rc-4pDPqaErxt8jl SOMETIMES WHEN IT RAINS (Secret Garden cover) Rosa María Espera (Flauta) José Carlos Luján (Saxo Soprano) Adolfo García (Piano) Grabado el 7 de junio de 2017 en el C. P. M. "Ana María Sánchez" de Elda.
17) https://youtu.be/z1iN4yRYl8E?si=gTUfbnnPiwmfyuBa
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2 years ago (edited)
下雨的時候
我倚窗聽雨唱歌
她唱著往事如昨
我陪著輕聲唱和
心...卻無可奈何
下雨的時候
我看雨珠滴落
濺起水花一朵
一朵朵...一朵朵
終於...淚流成河
你在天涯我在海角…
你若安好就是晴天
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《下雨的时候》（Sometimes When It Rains）是神秘园乐队最著名的曲目之一，是来自心扉的声音，是穿透生命表层、直抵灵魂深处的旋律。 神秘园（Secret Garden）是一个新世纪音乐二人组合，由来自爱尔兰的小提琴家菲奥诺拉·雪莉（Fionnuala Sherry）以及来自挪威的钢琴家、作曲家罗尔夫·勒夫兰（Rolf Løvland）共同组成。translate to English and re-write in English to make sense of my notes of "哀婉的弦樂，流洩出一縷憂傷和寂寞的旋律，浪漫深情，動人心扉。（Secret Garden 秘密花園）樂團，以細膩手法的音樂彩筆，彩繪出幽美感人的境界。下雨?的日子，你會想起誰？又，誰會思念你？總有那麼一個人，在你的心裏?聽著這個旋律，希望你平安！聽著聽著，不自覺地回憶起往事，一幕幕地..《下雨的时候》（Sometimes When It Rains）是神秘园乐队最著名的曲目之一，是来自心扉的声音，是穿透生命表层、直抵灵魂深处的旋律。
神秘园（Secret Garden）是一个新世纪音乐二人组合，由来自爱尔兰的小提琴家菲奥诺拉·雪莉（Fionnuala Sherry）以及来自挪威的钢琴家、作曲家罗尔夫·勒夫兰（Rolf Løvland）共同组成 (演奏钢琴的是Rolf Løvland，歌曲 you raise me up 的作者)。“沾衣欲湿杏花雨，吹面不寒杨柳风”。“东边日出西边雨，道是无情却有情”。经典又浪漫的小提琴协奏曲《下雨的时候》感人至深，美仑美奂，舒缓柔美的旋律，悲伤而优扬，缥缈而清澈，这是来自心灵深处的声音，让人情不自禁地潸然泪下。下雨的时候，望着窗外浮想联翩，回首往事历历在目，人世间许多真实和无奈追随着时光的流逝逐渐模糊，但内心那份执着追求永远不会停息。
“世上无难事，只要肯登攀”。至深、致遠的情思，有愛、有思念，不可確定的相愛相守，愛裏有痛痛裏有愛，欲罷不能慾説還休，一切都賦予，雨 这首曲让我想起了很多往事，也勾起了我心底的所有遗憾，心都碎了。
美得让人窒息！！想象下雨的日子，漫步在欧洲的老街上，灯光映照在老砖和小方石铺就的路面，擦肩而过的情侣，在伞下低低私语……这音乐，只有心底安静的（**）人才能写出来。如我等内心充满躁动的人（群），是断不会有此样的旋律从心底流出。
电子口风琴吹出的引子，将灯影雨光的老街映入听者脑际。小提琴舒缓的奏出主旋律，长镜头般慢慢把焦点推向雨中伞下的恋人。双簧管和小提琴重奏像极了一对恋人无尽的情话……美不胜收！美到极致！美到让人窒息……A very beautiful song that puts me in a quiet place to reflect on my past and what will come tomorrow wilth hopes that when my day comes to leave this world I've done something good."
The mournful strings release a melody filled with sorrow and loneliness, romantic and deeply touching. The Secret Garden orchestra, with their delicate musical brushstrokes, paints a beautifully poignant landscape. On rainy days, who do you think of? And who misses you? There is always someone in your heart. Listening to this melody, I hope you are safe. As you listen, memories from the past naturally come flooding back, scene by scene."Sometimes When It Rains" is one of the most famous tracks by Secret Garden. It is a voice from the heart, a melody that penetrates the surface of life, reaching deep into the soul.
Secret Garden is a New Age music duo, consisting of Irish violinist Fionnuala Sherry and Norwegian pianist and composer Rolf Løvland (who plays the piano and is the composer of "You Raise Me Up"). Their music captures the essence of tranquility and introspection.
A classic and romantic violin concerto, "Sometimes When It Rains", is profoundly moving and exquisitely beautiful. Its soothing and gentle melody, tinged with sadness yet elevated and clear, is a voice from the depths of the soul, bringing tears to one's eyes. On a rainy day, gazing out the window, lost in thought, memories of the past become vivid again. Though many realities and inevitabilities of life may blur over time, the inner pursuit and longing never cease.
“There is no insurmountable difficulty in the world as long as one is willing to strive.” Deep and far-reaching emotions, love, and longing—uncertain love and companionship—pain intertwined with love, irresistible and lingering. This song reminds me of many past events and stirs up all the regrets in my heart, leaving it broken. It's a beauty that takes one's breath away.
Imagine a rainy day, strolling down an old European street, with lights reflecting off the cobblestones and bricks, passing couples whispering under umbrellas... This music could only be written by someone with a quiet heart. For those like me, whose hearts are filled with restlessness, such a melody could never flow from within.
The electronic accordion introduction brings the image of a rain-soaked, lamp-lit street into the listener's mind. The violin gently plays the main theme, slowly focusing like a long camera shot on the lovers under an umbrella in the rain. The oboe and violin duet resembles a pair of lovers engaged in endless conversation... so beautiful, it's breathtaking.
A very beautiful song that puts me in a quiet place to reflect on my past and what will come tomorrow, with hopes that when my day comes to leave this world, I've done something good.
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Keeping Score | Aaron Copland and the American Sound (FULL DOCUMENTARY AND CONCERT)
https://youtu.be/Ix2xIl2XVro?si=8vKYlO0sSpcxMzdK
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In the early 20th century, the sounds of America burst upon the world with jazz, blues, spirituals, folk, Latin and the sounds of Tin Pan Alley – each of them defining a different musical experience of being American. Aaron Copland listened and absorbed everything around him. Filmed on location in New York, Brooklyn, and Prague, this episode visits the places and explores the ideas that shaped Aaron Copland’s life and music. Bonus Features: Full-length concert performance of Copland's Appalachian Spring by the San Francisco Symphony originally filmed in high-definition 16:9 widescreen and 5.1 surround sound. More information about DVD and Blu-Ray discs available here: https://www.warnerclassics.com/releas... The music will play on. GIVE TODAY SFSYMPHONY.org/giveAaron Copland; Appalachian Spring Suite 阿巴拉契亚的春天
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Where are the Appalachian Mountains now?
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The Appalachian Mountains are a significant and extensive mountain range in eastern North America. They stretch across multiple states in the United States and even extend into Canada. Here's a more detailed overview of their location:
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https://youtu.be/Q4Qt0AIRK-0?si=F9ZuD4kSX0xqbOpj
United States:
- Alabama
- Georgia
- South Carolina
- North Carolina
- Tennessee
- Virginia
- Kentucky
- West Virginia
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Maryland
- New Jersey
- New York
- Connecticut
- Massachusetts
- Vermont
- New Hampshire
- Maine
Canada:
- Quebec
- Newfoundland and Labrador (the northern terminus of the Appalachians is the Long Range Mountains in Newfoundland)
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https://youtu.be/Q4Qt0AIRK-0?si=F9ZuD4kSX0xqbOpj
Tell me and extrapolate Aaron Copland; Appalachian Spring Suite to show "The Appalachians have music all to their own. The oldest range on Earth requires the traveler to enter, not unlike a loved grandparent. This Copeland arrangement puts the listener in harmony with these great mountains, full of life and of hope—a quizzical juxtaposition of what is ancient and the continuum of the new. Come and be a part of something that is so much bigger than you."
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Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring Suite is a masterful composition that vividly captures the essence and spirit of the Appalachian Mountains. The piece is a journey through the heart of one of Earth's oldest mountain ranges, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in the timeless beauty and rich cultural heritage of this majestic landscape.
The Appalachian Mountains, with their ancient peaks and deep, wooded valleys, evoke a sense of entering a place filled with history and wisdom, much like visiting a cherished grandparent. The mountains have a music all their own, a symphony of nature's sounds that have echoed through the ages. Copland's suite mirrors this symphony, blending folk melodies and classical themes to create a soundscape that feels both familiar and new.
The suite begins with gentle, flowing melodies that evoke the serene and pastoral landscapes of the Appalachians. As the music unfolds, it reveals layers of complexity and emotion, much like the mountains themselves. The use of traditional Shaker melodies, particularly "Simple Gifts," creates a sense of continuity with the past, celebrating the rich musical traditions that have been passed down through generations.
Listening to Copland's Appalachian Spring Suite is like being enveloped by the mountains, feeling their ancient presence and the life they sustain. The music is full of hope and vitality, reflecting the ongoing cycle of renewal and growth in nature. This juxtaposition of the ancient and the new is at the heart of the Appalachian experience—these mountains have stood for millions of years, yet they are constantly changing, filled with life and new beginnings.
Copland's arrangement puts the listener in harmony with these great mountains, allowing them to feel the rhythms and pulses of nature. The music invites you to become part of something much bigger than yourself, to connect with the timeless spirit of the Appalachians. It is a call to enter into this grand, ancient landscape, to be embraced by its beauty and to find a place within its enduring story.
In summary, Appalachian Spring Suite is a musical embodiment of the Appalachian Mountains' essence. Copland's work captures the harmony of life and hope within these ancient peaks, inviting listeners to experience the grandeur and continuity of this timeless landscape. Through his music, we are reminded that the Appalachians are not just mountains but a living, breathing entity that connects us to the past, present, and future.
The Appalachian Mountains, with their ancient peaks and deep, wooded valleys, evoke a sense of entering a place filled with history and wisdom, much like visiting a cherished grandparent. The mountains have a music all their own, a symphony of nature's sounds that have echoed through the ages. Copland's suite mirrors this symphony, blending folk melodies and classical themes to create a soundscape that feels both familiar and new.
The suite begins with gentle, flowing melodies that evoke the serene and pastoral landscapes of the Appalachians. As the music unfolds, it reveals layers of complexity and emotion, much like the mountains themselves. The use of traditional Shaker melodies, particularly "Simple Gifts," creates a sense of continuity with the past, celebrating the rich musical traditions that have been passed down through generations.
Listening to Copland's Appalachian Spring Suite is like being enveloped by the mountains, feeling their ancient presence and the life they sustain. The music is full of hope and vitality, reflecting the ongoing cycle of renewal and growth in nature. This juxtaposition of the ancient and the new is at the heart of the Appalachian experience—these mountains have stood for millions of years, yet they are constantly changing, filled with life and new beginnings.
Copland's arrangement puts the listener in harmony with these great mountains, allowing them to feel the rhythms and pulses of nature. The music invites you to become part of something much bigger than yourself, to connect with the timeless spirit of the Appalachians. It is a call to enter into this grand, ancient landscape, to be embraced by its beauty and to find a place within its enduring story.
In summary, Appalachian Spring Suite is a musical embodiment of the Appalachian Mountains' essence. Copland's work captures the harmony of life and hope within these ancient peaks, inviting listeners to experience the grandeur and continuity of this timeless landscape. Through his music, we are reminded that the Appalachians are not just mountains but a living, breathing entity that connects us to the past, present, and future.
