THE POETRY OF REMEMBRANCE: NEW YORK AND MUSIC AT FUNERALS
There is something in New York that brings out the poetic side of musicians. From Simon and Garfunkel to Jay-Z, there are countless songs about the city and its complicated relationship with death. What is it about this concrete jungle that inspires so much anguish and melancholy?
Some say that it is the anonymity of the city that makes people feel deeply connected and deeply alone at the same time. There's something about the way the city pulses, never stopping for a moment, that can be both intoxicating and sad.
What is it about the songs regarding New York that make them so captivating? Is it the unique rhythm and cadence of the city streets that inspires musicians to write about it? Or is it the dark and mysterious side of the city that leads artists to explore death and mortality in their lyrics?
There is no single answer to this question. New York has inspired songs for centuries, and the reasons musicians are drawn to write about it are as varied as the city itself. Some songs are upbeat, while others are somber and melancholy. But all of them capture the essence of New York.
The relationship between funerary monuments and music in New York City
Funerary monuments have been around for centuries, and their design and purpose have evolved over time. One of the most recent developments is its use as a medium for public art. This trend is most noticeable in New York City, where many of the city's cemeteries are now home to impressive works of art.
What is interesting about the relationship between funeral monuments and music in New York is the way in which both art forms are used to create a sense of community. The music in cemeteries often reflects the diversity of the city.
Funeral monuments have always been a way of showing the public how much a person was loved and respected. In New York, this is especially true. The city is home to some of the most famous and expensive funeral monuments in the world.
One of the most striking things is that they are usually accompanied by music. This relationship between music and monuments dates back to the beginning of the 19th century, when the first large cemetery in the city was created.
How does music memorialize the dead?
One of the most widespread and time-honored ways for people to deal with death is through commemoration. This can take many different forms, including the placement of statues or the construction of tombs, the holding of ceremonies or processions, and the writing or recitation of remembrances. In more recent centuries, people have also turned to various forms of media to commemorate the dead. These range from photography to video and the Internet.
A particularly interesting medium that has been used to commemorate the deceased is music. Music can be incredibly evocative.
People have used music to commemorate and remember loved ones for centuries. From the Gregorian chants used to commemorate the dead in the Middle Ages to the modern use of popular songs at funerals today, music has been a powerful way to remember those who have passed.
In more recent years, there has been a growing trend to use popular songs like ‘My Way’ and ‘I Will Remember you’ at memorials for people who have died.
See the top ten songs here:
http://www.theglamreaper.com/2014/10/top-10-funeral-songs.html
Finally, music is a complex network of emotions that support and sustain our commemoration of those we love and will keep in our hearts.
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