Video Outline

Here are some videos and pictures that I am looking to use in my WRT 160 class. The video will illustrate the effects and benefits of the different way music can be delivered to cancer patients as well as other patients.

1st Video is presented by UC San Diego and demonstrates how music can help cancer patients in recovery and while they go through treatment. Within the video there are several studies that are outlined proving the thesis.

                                         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TGs7T2-8EY

2nd Video is the method of delivery for music that seems to work best while treating cancer. The video was produced by the Children's Medical Center in Dallas, TX and shows a nurse playing an acoustic instrument for a high-spirited child who appears to be having a great time. This video will be relevant to my compilation because it is a real world example of how music can touch a life when played in person.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5IzDnJwzAc

 

 

3rd Video is a complete break down by Oliver Sacks, who is a well known author on the subject of music and medicine, speaks in this video about the effects of Music and Parkinson's Disease. This video is going to be helpful to use because it has a an in depth scientific approach on how even the thought of music can benefit a patient.





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nnLTPPDRXI

 

4th Image illustrates a Nurse playing for a patient in order to relax the patient enough to undergo therapy.

 



 

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=elQ_d5-6wQ0alM&tbnid=yaHyv79J1WhQPM:&ved=0CAQQjB0&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.charitybanners.com%2Fmusic-therapy-for-cancer-patients&ei=IVt5UtCCD8TFrQGA3YHYDQ&bvm=bv.55980276,d.aWc&psig=AFQjCNEpnqW5JT8ywlccVt5Zic-vrlBqlg&ust=1383771103258592

 

 

 

5th Image  is of a musical score which I will use as an opening piece to my video



 



 

 



http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=0wDcg1xQf3EtoM&tbnid=FSbOGXb8iTwl_M:&ved=0CAQQjB0&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscopeblog.stanford.edu%2F2011%2F08%2F10%2Fcan-music-benefit-cancer-patients%2F&ei=j1t5UrLBIMahqQG51oGIDA&bvm=bv.55980276,d.aWc&psig=AFQjCNEpnqW5JT8ywlccVt5Zic-vrlBqlg&ust=1383771103258592

 

 

 

6th Image is of a pianist playing the piano for a cancer patient. I will use this video as filler from one scene to the next.

 

 

 

 

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=2q1trX99Nfb8iM&tbnid=snwfZnhFCAncVM:&ved=0CAQQjB0&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rightthisminute.com%2Fvideo%2Finspirational-terminally-ill-cancer-patient-copes-music&ei=tlx5UtzLCZOVqwH4nIHoCA&bvm=bv.55980276,d.aWc&psig=AFQjCNEpnqW5JT8ywlccVt5Zic-vrlBqlg&ust=1383771103258592

 

 

 

7th Image is a female nurse playing the acoustic guitar for a young child who appears to be playing a horn of some kind.

 

 

 

 

http://www.childrenshospitalleague.org/music-therapy.asp

 

 

8th Image is of a child with cancer holding a homemade sign with the word "hope" in the center. I will use this image as filler between videos.

 

 

 

http://www.hlntv.com/video/2012/05/09/stronger-video-kids-cancer-goes-viral

 

 



Interview questions

One of the best places I could go to interview an individual about musical performances would be a bar and/or club. A bar that hosts musicians usually hosts many different kinds of bands from solo artists to DJs to bigger 4 or 5 piece bands. If I wanted to find out more about which type of music (live or pre-recorded) has the best crowd response, I would merely have to ask the bar owner which he/she prefers. The bar owner is more than likely going to put bias aside and choose a specific type of performer that brings in the most revenue, the biggest fan base, and the happier customers. I would need to interview several of the staff as well along with multiple different bars to get the most accurate result. If I was going to create a survey, I would need to design it so that my questions did not seem bias. It would probably look something like this.
1. What do you consider this establishment to be?
   a) Bar    b) club    c) Restaurant    d) Café     e) other ________________
2. What is your position here at this establishment?
   a) Owner    b) Manager    c) Staff    d) Security    e) patron
3. What is your age?
   a) 18-20    b) 21-25    c) 26-30    d) 31-40   e) 41-50    f) 51 or above
4. What is your gender?
   a) female    b) male    c) do not want to disclose
5. How often are you here on an average week?
   a) 1X/week    b) 2X/week    c) 3-5X/week     d) more than 5X/week          e) less than 1X/week
6. How many days/nights per week does this establishment host live music?
   a) 1    b) 2    c) 3    d) 4    e) 5 or more
7. How many days/nights per week does this establishment play pre-recorded music?
   a) 1    b) 2    c) 3    d) 4    e) 5 or more
8. When hosting live musical groups compared to playing pre-recorded music, does this establishment...?
   a) earn more money   b) earn less money   c) no real difference between the two   d) I don't know
9. Do the patrons of this establishment act differently when there is a live performance?
   a) no    b) yes    c) don't know
        if you answered yes, please explain briefly below.
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
10. Would you rather have a live performance at this establishment, or a pre-recorded stream of music?
   a) Live performance    b) Pre-recorded stream    c) Don't care
11. In your opinion, does having live music keep patrons at the establishment longer?
   a) yes    b) no    c) don't know
12. In your opinion, why do you think there is a difference in crowd reactions to live music versus pre-recorded music?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
13. Is there anything that you would like to add about the differences between hosting live music and playing pre-recorded music streams?
   a) no
   b) yes _______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
   After the interviewee filled out the questionnaire I would have a general understanding of what is preferred by the individual, live music or pre-recorded and hopefully why the individual feels that way. I feel that giving the interviewee only 3 lines will prevent them from feeling time-obligated and/or prevent them from feeling as though they must fill in all of the lines provided. When a person is filling out a survey, they will be discouraged to comply with my request if it seems as though it will take up too much time, so I believe that it would be much more personal and easier for both parties (the interviewee and myself) involved if I offered to fill it out for them while asking them the questions. Then, if I did  the interview that way, I would also be able to add questions or remove questions that pertain or do not pertain to the interviewee.

The dramatization of the opening scene to the movie "Up".

   I have watched the movie "Up" with my kids a few times, and I wouldn't mind watching it again, which is more than I could say for most Disney/Pixar movies. I am not a fan of love stories either, but in Up, the emotional level, and speed of the scenes is so perfect, that it doesn't dwell on any particular emotion for too long. The characters big heads and suggestive faces, The lovable, playful relationship the two seem to have, just lifts the spirit a little. And then the world comes crashing down and leaves me right back where I started, with a doubt in love, and hating love stories, all within about 5 minutes time. It is truly magnificent the amount of detail and reality the scene projects, and even though I know it is just a cartoon, the amount of detail and weight the characters carry, becomes real in my head, and thus, that part of the movie becomes real. After watching the scene with my kids, and by myself a few times http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlGg4nt01G8, listening to the music, watching the similarity to the characters and myself, it is hard to separate reality from the cartoon.

The Spielberg Face

   I am a big fan of most films directed by Steven Spielberg. He has this ability to create such an amazing unpredictable amount of emotion in a single scene. I did not know exactly why that was until I watched the short documentary about the "Spielberg face". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS5W4RxGv4s
   After watching the way that Spielberg is able to "manipulate the audience" in any genre, to project any kind of emotion, whether it be scared, happy, surprised or many others, I can see one of the reasons he has been so successful in his career. The fact that the "face" is like an open slate, to be manipulated and seen as such by the audience, leaves surprisingly less to the imagination than I had thought. A blank stare, eyes open wide, looking into the distance, this looks sets the viewer up for the incredible emotion that follows it. As stated in the documentary, people can relate to the look of aw, because we have seen it on other's faces, so we almost know what is coming in the next scene. Our emotions build, preparing us for what we are about to see, knowing that it is going to be something amazing, dangerous, heart felt, or any other deeply felt common emotions. By Spielberg using the "face" as a tool to manipulate the audience, he is able to essentially draw open the audience's mind in preparation, and then, with closure, connect the following scene to provide the audience with the expected satisfaction following the face.
   This kind of manipulation exists a lot in the comic realm. Drawing a simple face, lets the audience imagine it as themselves, the more detail in the face, the less the audience is able to relate to it, thus lessening the emotions perceived. Another good example of this is when directors draw too much into the face of a character, too much facial expression. Since humans do not see their own faces, they have to truly attempt an out-of-body experience with the face seen.

"10 Ways to Think About Writing: Metaphoric Musings for College Writing Students" by E. Shelley Reid

   I completely agree with the rules that Reid suggests be the "broader Principles". I have found that when I write about something that I am passionate about, I rarely get stuck in a writers block. I usually start writing and by the time I am done writing, I have to go back and edit material out because it is way too long. This is also true when I write material that I have personal knowledge about. I literally will start writing, not worrying about most rules for writing, and then I will come back when I am done and "dress it up" a bit. This can be bad for me, because I will anger professors due to the lack of correct grammar, but I usually receive decent grades and feedback because my papers are easily read, and do not lack information. Reid's next principle "Show, don't tell", I believe is the most important of the principles. I rarely comprehend literature that is merely projecting information. If I cannot imagine what I am reading, then I may as well not read it. In order for me to communicate something to someone in writing, I enjoy using examples and details. Like for example, when I talk about the acoustic guitar, I will not just mention what it is, but that it is an instrument of precision and beauty when played correctly. The acoustic guitar is one of the few that can be played solo. It can be manipulated to play any genre of music, and when it is mastered by a guitarist, nothing is more beautiful and unique. When I wrote that description, I was imagining not only a guitar in front of me, but I was also imagining what the acoustic guitar means to me. Reid's third principle, which I believe is also extremely important, "Adapt to the Audience and Purpose you are Writing for". Knowing how to speak in a way that enough people will WANT to listen to you is important. It is not enough to just give accurate depictions of events or things, but it is equally important to portray a personality and hit on many different attributes such as humor, drama, and/or action. Most people will find one of those three attributes appealing if not all of them; therefore, including them into a paper will most likely appeal to whoever is reading it.

About me

   My name is Rob and I am in my second year of college, first year at Oakland University. My major is Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). I was recently discharged from the Army after 6 yrs of service. I was discharged because of injuries I sustained on my last deployment to Iraq. I was a police officer in the Army which was my passion since childhood; however, since I was wounded, I am no longer able to physically function in law enforcement the way I wanted to. So OSH is the closest thing to public safety that also matches my interest. When I am not at school, I produce music for all different kinds of genres. Mostly I create hip hop, rock, and acoustic tracks for people to put lyrics in. I do this (mostly) for free because it is a passion of mine. When I am not producing music, I am playing the Acoustic guitar, and piano. My inspiration is Neil Young, and other 1960s and 70s artists. I have multiple instructional websites and how-to videos on YouTube. I don't have a crazy amount of hits on any of my sites or videos, but that doesn't bother me because I do it for the few people out there who want to learn about music and can't afford lessons. Even if I had zero hits, I would still post my videos and update my sites. I am married with 2 boys, my oldest is 2 yrs old, my youngest is 6 months. I am originally from the Santa Barbara area in California. My parents moved my sister and I to MI 10 yrs ago when I was 18. I am not a fan of the state; however, I have a lot of family here, and my wife's entire family is here, so that is why I stay. I will post a few pictures here when I get the time.