Beneath the Surface: A Day in the Life of a Geophysics Undergrad

 Title: The Planets, Op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity. Composer: Gustav Holts Date Composed: 1914-1916 Country of Origin: United Kindgdom Listening to music and letting it control your whole being are not the same thing. The Planets by Gustav Holst is a great example of this. The song "Jupiter" is one of the best. It grabs your attention right away with its unapologetic joy and grandeur. This work gives me a lot of energy, makes me feel like I've won, and fills me with hope. It's a cosmic party, a big song of goodwill that makes you believe in heroism and greatness without saying a word. 1. Trim and Condense To heighten the emotional impact of the story, "Jupiter" employs a variety of textures. During the more rapid sections, the texture becomes dense and polyphonic as various lines of instruments (including strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion) blend together to create a rich and intricate sound. All the revelry and mayhem of a massive party...

 Musical Analysis of "Shedryk"      Introduction: Few melodies in the world are as instantly recognizable as the one in "Shchedryk," composed by the Ukrainian master Mykola Leontovych in 1916. While millions know it as the basis for the Christmas classic "Carol of the Bells," the original piece holds a much deeper significance as a Ukrainian "shchedrivka," a traditional New Year's song wishing the household prosperity. For me, as a Ukrainian, this piece evokes a powerful sense of cultural pride, ancient mystery, and the crisp, anticipatory air of a winter celebration. Its emotional power is not an accident; it is the direct result of Leontovych's masterful manipulation of specific musical elements. This analysis will explore how the melody, rhythm, and harmony of "Shchedryk" work together to create its unique and haunting beauty.      Personal Reaction and Emotional Response: Listening to a authentic performance of "Shchedr...

Introduction: My name is Yan Vyshynskyi, and I am sophomore studying Geophysics here, in the University of Alaska Fairbanks. I am still in the "figuring-it-all-out" stage, so don't imagine me expertly analyzing seismic data in search of oil just yet. You are free to reconsider at any time! For the time being, I would like to focus on mastering the fundamentals and maintaining a neat textbook. My lifelong fascination with the inner workings of the Earth and the causes of earthquakes led me to declare geophysics as my major. When we put our feet on the floor, where exactly do they lodge? Being a detective and investigating crimes against the environment is a lot of fun. My Relationship with Music: Okay, I have to be honest with you - when I am not thinking about time scales or which rock is a limestone or dolomite or oolitic limestone, I try to relax by listening to either classical music or heavy metal. I need something that will bring me back to Modern Time, and not milli...