Objective Summary #2

In section 2 of Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson, by Joseph Vogel, he evaluates Jackson's career after his release of Thriller. Vogel emphasizes the fact that Jackson changed his physical image. Vogel states that some if his fans judged him differently for his choice; however, almost all the fans accepted what he did and still loved his music for what it was. Vogel highlights that Jackson cared for sick and undervalued children. Vogel stresses that fact that Jackson would invite these children to his shows and personally meet them. Vogel concludes the section by explaining how Jackson realizes that he has such a big impact on the world.

Jackson meeting and caring for a sick child.

Vogel, Joseph. Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson. New York: Sterling, 2011. Print.

Essential Question Blog Post

Essential Question: Do outside factors affect how you perceive music?

Claim: Yes, music does affect your mood.

Reason: Emotion being portrayed in a song affects the mood of the listener. For example, a song about death or a break-up, like "You're Not Sorry" by Taylor Swift, is usually sad and leaves the listener feeling depressed, while a song about partying and having a good time, like "Happy" by Pharrell Williams, usually has a happy or excited mood and leaves the listener happy.

This man is showing happiness while listening to music, probably because he's listening to a happy song 

"You're Not Sorry" by Taylor Swift is an example of a song that leave you feeling sad afterwards.

Reason: How one was raised or the religion they believe in affects the mood of the listener. For example, someone who was raised with religious parents might think that some songs aren't morally right causing one to dislike a song.