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Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Madrigal Music

The madrigal, Renaissance Italy’s great secular song, taught music to listen to poetry. From Arcadelt’s dying swan to Gesualdo’s anguished chromaticism, Monteverdi’s daring dissonances, and the sunlit fa-las of Morley and Weelkes, this essay traces how composers made sighs fall, flames leap, and lovers expire in sound. Along the way, it explores word painting, the poets of Petrarch’s lineage, and why these intimate a cappella part-songs still reward attentive listeners more than four centuries later.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Inspiration. Digital Art by Edward Kliszus
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Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

A Conversation About Reviews

A conversation about reviews begins with the consideration of a critic and author who is inspired by and appreciates the arts. Indeed, with a passion for theater, music, literature, cuisine,

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
A visual representation of timbre in sounds of a symphony orchestra. Digital Art by Edward Kliszus
Language of Sound
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Timbre in Music

Initially, one might think timbre in music is difficult to understand. However, timbre is simply an element of music that helps convey meaning to the listener.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
A surreal landscape of notes and syllables seen while approaching Washington Square Park. Posted in Melisma in Music on OpeningNight.Online. Digital Art by Edward Kliszus
Language of Sound
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Melisma in Music

If you like Pop, R&B, or Rock singers, you’ve certainly heard melismatic music. Next, watch and listen to Luther Vandross, one of the greatest R&B singers. On this occasion, he sings the beautiful song A House is Not a Home written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
A visual representation of Polyphonic and A Capella music inspired by the Counter Reformation. Digital art by Edward Kliszus
Language of Sound
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

The Counter Reformation

Some think 17th-century music is ancient, stuffy, or irrelevant, but polyphony and a capella music can touch the most cynical heart!

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
A scene featuring a beautiful disco dancer moving to rhythm in music and a powerful beat with a crowd cheering in the background. Show her in one an iconic disco spandex outfits, possibly a red leather jacket or a sparkling suit, and have her dancing with his style and energy. Illuminate her with bright spotlights, and show reflections on the disco floor. Set the scene in a New York City club or a concert stage. The music should show through the dynamic motion and expression of the people watching, while the background should feature vivid flashes of colors and light. This will create a dynamic and entertaining image.
Language of Sound
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Rhythm in Music

Rhythm in Music is an essential element in music for dancing as it provides the beat that drives the body to move.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Melody, sound, beauty, and love
Language of Sound
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Melody in Music

Melody in music can vary in different ways – like pitch, rhythm, and tempo. And the best part? It often makes us feel a certain way, whether it’s happy, sad, nostalgic, or excited. To make a melody, you just need a series of musical notes that are put together in a particular pattern. This pattern is repeated throughout the song, creating a unique sound that captures the listener’s attention. So you can see that melody is truly the heart of a song that sets the mood and makes it memorable.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Polyphony in Music
Language of Sound
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Polyphony in Music

Polyphonic in Music is the art of creating multiple independent melodic lines, each with its own rhythm, and is an inspirational and timeless technique. From the Renaissance to the 20th century and beyond, great composers such as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, and Debussy have dazzled audiences with their intricate and beautiful polyphonic works.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
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