Essay on Music and Politics: A Critical Analysis of John Street's View

This essay provides a critical analysis of John Street's article, 'Fight the Power': The Politics of Music and the Music of Politics, exploring the intricate relationship between music and political ideologies. It examines how music is used in political campaigns and movements, highlighting both its positive and negative impacts. The essay also incorporates personal observations and external evidence to support its arguments, discussing examples of music's influence on society, including its role in cultural expression and political opposition. It further addresses the misuse of music by political powers, the importance of cultural sensitivity in musical campaigns, and the challenges of understanding the complexities of music and politics for those without a musical background. The essay concludes by reflecting on the article's scope and the need for a balanced approach to music in the political arena.

Short Critical Piece – suggested outline
Introduction
Approx.
100 words
The statement which is present in the title of the article is very relevant which is that'
The politics of music and the music of politics.' There are different kind of genres
which are present and each situation can have a different aspect so that there is
going to be higher relevance which is going to be present. The scope of this article is
high because of the content and the observation which the author has made about
the element of music in politics as well. Political agendas can be fulfilled by using the
right music factor and lyrics which is going to be beneficial for a long run.
Section 1
(should be a
couple of
paragraphs)
Approx.
300 words
Author has used articles online and offline and made some personal observation also
be included in the article which is going to make sure that the audience is being able
to get involved in this article. There are a lot of music movements which have taken
place which is good for the products of music but a lot of political powers are
misusing this factor (Woodford, 2018). Peter Wicke, set rock musicians instruments
while Berlin Wall which is used in different context which made an impact on the
overall music industry. Remaking the music is also present which is going to impact
the performance and audience is very satisfied with this aspect as well. Musicians
work according to the audience so that there would be higher outcomes and strong
working which is going to be present. Music can get in a lot of conflicts and
confirmations in the working which has to be planned accordingly to get popularity
which impacts the nation as well (Marshall, 2017).
In 1970's the political parties used music for campaign which made a negative impact
for the other parties. The words which were used in the campaign were not
appropriate. Cultural factor also needs to be considered in this working which is
going to get in political agendas as well. A lot of political parties take advantage of
this factor so that they get in notice of the audience which has to be considered and
make sure that the music is not hurting anyone emotions and feelings. Campaigns
have to have the right slogans and make sure that there are right implementation in
them so that they would be able to have higher working and impact on the audience
which the author has suggested (Mikkonen and Suutari, 2017). Every era has there
own type of genre of music which was rock and pop music that time. Folk music is
being disturbed which is a concern which the government is focusing on which needs
to be addressed on time so that there is going to be higher satisfaction level and
make the right impact which is going to be present.
Section 2
(should be a
couple of
paragraphs)
Approx.
300 words
Argue your own position on the topic, introducing other evidence, and using/refuting
ideas from the journal article where useful.
The focus of the article is on politics, music, oppositions and culture which is being
disturbed from this aspect which must be considered so that there is going to be
higher working which would be present. There are a lot of music as well for examples
which the author has used in the article making the article be more specific and that
is good for the overall working of this article (Devine, 2019). Connection has to be
present of the audience and the article which is there has well. There are a lot of
movements as well which are related to music which is present and that has to be
addressed by the music industry on time so that there are not many conflicts which
are going to rise.
There is a lot of information which is shared in the article which is not possible for a
non musical background person to understand it effectively. It is important to make
sure that there is good working and performance which would be present. In text
referencing in the article is also a very good factor and method which the author has
used for the audience to be able to connect and find out more details. Society has to

have a good working which is going to be a great factor for the overall working and
development which is present (Literat and Kligler-Vilenchik, 2019). There is a lot of
emotions and expressing which takes place through music which is being addressed
and make the working eve more effective and that is going to be a great factor for
the overall article objectives to be achieved. In Afghanistan all kind of music stopped
because of Taliban. Music has attracted a lot of people which is documented like
Tibetan nuns.
Conclusion
Approx.
100 words
From the report it can be analysed that there is a lot of scope which the article has
but getting in political aspect is not necessary which is going to be good for the
overall impact on audience. Readers are wanting to the truth about the music
industry which is present in the article and that is going to make the impact be
higher. History is also being discussed in the article of music but there is no proper
evidence which is given for the other examples which are present.
Bibliography (in full)

REFERENCES
Devine, K., 2019. Decomposed: The political ecology of music. Mit Press.
Literat, I. and Kligler-Vilenchik, N., 2019. Youth collective political expression on social media: The
role of affordances and memetic dimensions for voicing political views. New Media &
Society. 21(9). pp.1988-2009.
Marshall, T., 2017. A Flag Worth Dying For: The Power and Politics of National Symbols (Vol. 2).
Simon and Schuster.
Mikkonen, S. and Suutari, P. eds., 2017. Music, Art and Diplomacy: East-West Cultural Interactions
and the Cold War. Taylor & Francis.
Woodford, P.G., 2018. Music education in an age of virtuality and post-truth. Routledge.