Special Edition Editor Beth Gonzales performs at "Peace Through Music" concert at the Lighthouse on March 23. The concert highlighted musicians from the Graphic's spring special edition. Photos by Lucian HimesThe Graphic hosted the "Peace Through Music" concert at the Lighthouse on March 23. The concert highlighted performers from the Graphic's spring special edition, "Peace … [Read more...] about Photo Gallery: Graphic Hosts ‘Peace Through Music’ Concert
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Peace Through Music: Letter from the Editor
Photo by Lucian Himes Growing up, I was always singing. Always. When I was nervous or afraid of the dark, singing made me feel better every time, without fail. For me, music has always been a constant. If something stressful or sad happened during my school day, I would listen to music before bed. It made me feel better and recognize I wasn't alone. When life is hard and … [Read more...] about Peace Through Music: Letter from the Editor
An Extra Sense: Music Bridges Memory
Jessica Cail, Stephen Weinstock, Jonathon Louie and Joseph Sadler all relive their childhood musical memories. Photo by Lucian Himes Music can transcend not only physical space — but time. In a hospital, an older woman lies on the bed. A staff member puts headphones over her ears with music she used to listen to. The woman moves her head. She dances along to the songs … [Read more...] about An Extra Sense: Music Bridges Memory
The Heart of Storytelling: Generational Change in Songwriting
Jadyn Gaertner writes music in her room at DeBell Hall. Photos by Lucian Himes When people hear the lyrics to their first nursery rhyme, "Happy Birthday," the first band anthem they learned the words to or the song they automatically put on in the car, the lyrics and messages might stay with them for the rest of their lives. Musicians weave together words and chord … [Read more...] about The Heart of Storytelling: Generational Change in Songwriting
The Unplugged Experience: Listen to the Past
A Jimi Hendrix record spins, sophomore Hali Olefice said she would carry a record player everywhere with her if she could. Photos by Lucian Himes Streaming music: *record scratch* you’re probably wondering how we got here, and for that, let’s take a look at the past. Nowadays, 65% of all global music revenue comes from streaming, 19.2% comes from physical formats, 4.3% … [Read more...] about The Unplugged Experience: Listen to the Past
