Final Post

I would say that I have both a respectful and ethical mind. I will speak my mind but I don't like to completely trash others. I will recognize the other person's viewpoint while also trying to prove my own opinion. I don't consider myself someone who always thinks my way is the only way, but I definitely say what I feel. I am open to other viewpoints and try to see both sides of the equation. I also have an ethical mind. I won't offer things that are solely for my benefit. Sometimes it is easy to be selfish, but I generally think of others before myself. This is not to say that I let other people walk on me, I'm just not the female dog in the group who only wants to talk about herself. Throughout this year, I have exhibited curiosity, engaged in intellectual discussion, and challenged my own beliefs. My curiosity is evident in my essays where I challenge the prompt. In some, I recall asking questions to the reader which proves my curiosity for an answer and a challenge to my beliefs. My ability to accept other opinions goes hand and hand with my ability to write about and challenge my beliefs. I don't have a problem writing about moral things because I know what I believe and if I have a question I'll ask. In group discussions and blogs, I would offer my answer to a question and often times raise valid points. After developing my blog I realized that I rely a lot on my education. I love the Beatles and my term paper last year on the Fab Four earned me the second highest grade in the class. There is a lot to say about things we enjoy learning about and sometimes just writing it down can be hard. It is difficult to express the utter obsession I have without the sources I need. I had to reference back to my research paper in order to obtain the best information possible. This shows that I am an avid learner; I like to soak in information. Sometimes the most interesting and valid information is not on-line; sometimes you have to go out and do your own research.

8th Post

Needless to say, there is much to be learned about the Beatles. They are a group that changed rock n' roll as we know it and they continue to inspire music enthusiasts around the world. I didn't get everything on here that I wanted to say...I guess I found myself in a time crunch/period of procrastination. But I can tell you that the Beatles are a group of hunky British lads with messy black hair who will never go out of style. mmmmmhhmmm rawr. =)

7th Post

Sgt. Pepper's was the album that re-booted the hype of the Fab Four. Yes, everyone was wrapped up in the craze of Beatlemania, but they needed something better than ever. And so came about the creation of Sgt. Pepper's band. The album consists of a wide collection of songs from up beat to almost depressing. The opening number introduces the band and of course, Billy Shears (a pseudonym for Ringo)Each Brit naturally played some part in the making of this epic album. George Harrison offered his words to "Within You Without You". Despite the clear truth that the Beatles were into drugs during the era, songs such as these can offer pretty darn good advice. George writes about defining yourself as an individual but also seeing one another as a whole. "And the time will come when you see we're all one, and life flows on within you and without you." Along with this song, "A Little Help From My Friends" and "Fixing a Hole" also provide some inspirational lyrics. The titles themselves are pretty self explainatory but just in case; the first talks about having good friends who are always there for you. The latter ironically talks about "shaping up". The thing about this historic album is that every song creates a new story, loopy or not.

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Along with funky lyrics, the band also incorporated new style techniques. Something especially new was the introduction of the electric guitar. Along with the acoustic guitar, the electric was used in many songs which created a unique and likable sound. "A Day in the Life" ends with one of the most famous final chords in music history. These were not the only innovative techniques. The Beatles were wide spread for countless reasons including for creating believable lyrics. Perhaps one of the most famous was the invention of the fictional "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band".

5th Post

Along with heart melting songs like "I Want to Hold Your Hand", the Beatles wrote deep and sometimes controversial tunes. A favorite, "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds" was thought to be about getting high because the abbreviations of the song are in fact, "LSD". Not only that, but the song itself has some pretty loopy lyrics. My favorite verse being; "Newspaper taxis appear on the shore, waiting to take you away. Climb in the back with your head in the clouds, and you're gone." Lennon defended the words by saying his son Julian had drawn a picture and when he asked him what it was he replied "Lucy in the sky with diamonds" Some doubt the validity of that story...you choose what you believe.

4th Post

The Beatles consisted of Paul McCartney(bass guitar and vocals),John Lennon(rhythm guitar and vocals), Ringo Starr(drums and vocals) and George Harrison(lead guitar and vocals). Together they created sounds much different from the norm. They broke out the electric guitar while Ringo banged on the signature drums. Perhaps most of all, they wrote genuine, hypnotic lyrics.

3rd Post

The Beatles planned to make an appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show", do a few concerts and head back home across the pond. However, their debut on the show launched the beginnings of Beatlemania. On the show they played 5 hit songs: "All My Loving","Till There Was You","She Loves You","I Saw Her Standing There" and "I Want to Hold Your Hand". A recorded 73 million people watched the show and in those moments, privileged viewers became Beatles fans for life. They fell in love with the boys from Liverpool and only wanted more. And so began the mass hysteria for the British chaps. =)