Journal Topic #2

Music in movies has been used to portray various moods, from happy to sad, romance to humor, and high speed car chases to subdued horror. If you were hired to find music to portray various moods in a movie, how would you go about finding the right piece. Select three moods of your choice and select the right song to enhance the movie scene. Write a brief description of the scene and key lyrics or elements of the music and make the song a perfect fit.

Journal Topic #1

The recent death of Michael Jackson has been covered extensively in the news. Using a search engine or reliable news web site, find an article about Michael Jackson (it can be one you've read) and summarize the key points of the article. Why do you think he has received so much coverage? What impact has his music had on the world? Have been influenced by his music?