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Manuel is a passionate, driven, and techsavvy AV technician, artist and music composer with over ten years of experience, specializing in the captivating world of music and entertainment. Manuel is an expert in creating soundtracks for short films, feature films and video games. How to Register and Order on My Film Music Orchestral Page

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What Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, the Beatles, Mozart, and many other influential artists have in common is that they all changed the landscape of music in their respective eras. They achieved this by combining popular musical styles in a new and innovative way.

Elvis, for example, brought together blues, country, gospel, and various regional influences to create rockabilly and rock ‘n roll. He revolutionized the music industry and influenced countless rock icons who followed in his footsteps. Similarly, Bob Dylan incorporated electric instruments, drums, and a backbeat into his folk and protest music, defying expectations and pushing boundaries.

The Beatles made history with their unique fashion, hairstyles, and catchy songs. Their album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band showcased their ability to blend diverse musical elements, orchestration, and song structures in a groundbreaking manner.

Mozart, as depicted in the film “Amadeus,” was a master of merging different musical styles and techniques, creating compositions that were ahead of their time.

Johnny Cash, another notable example, broke down barriers of communication and artistic expression by blending various influences throughout his career, demonstrating the importance of pushing boundaries.

The key point here is that if you want to create music that truly changes the world, you shouldn’t simply follow trends or imitate what others have done. Instead, strive to do something new and original by combining existing popular elements in a unique and creative way.

This approach of combining different art forms can be particularly impactful because it aligns with the very essence of the term “art” itself, which means to join together. By merging diverse influences and styles, artists have the power to create something truly remarkable and transformative.

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