According to Erin Warren, “Music is ingrained in the human experience. It inspires different cultures, provides for an artistic outlet, develops meaning, guides social interactions and provides a le

According to Erin Warren, “Music is ingrained in the human experience. It inspires different cultures, provides for an artistic outlet, develops meaning, guides social interactions and provides a lens through which different groups and individuals view the world [and/or express themselves . . .]. Music can be intentional or unintentional . . . Music is an important mode of communication, and it communicates in several ways. One way is identifying what the direct message of a song or album conveys. Songs and albums anywhere and everywhere are constantly dissected for the apparent or underlying message” (1).  In addition, one can certainly examine in numerous ways the personal, cultural, or even global impact of specific artists or music genres.  In this paper I want you to consider the following broad questions: What does our music say about us?  How does it affect us?  How do we affect it?  Why and how is music important?   In essence, I want a semiotic examination of some aspect of music. 

You can narrow this down however you like: artist, genre, movement, technological advancements, modes of consumption, and the list could go on. However, while you may approach this in numerous ways, remember that this is not merely an informational research paper.  You are taking a position and using research to explain and argue your position.  The paper should be roughly 8-10 pages.  Also (and this matches your final LR10 assignment), you must utilize information from at least one book, one website, and two articles. You may, of course, use more sources, but make sure they are reputable ones.