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The musicologist Lawrence Kramer dates the “invention” of listening to the 18 th century, alongside the concept of the inner self. In his 2007 book Why Classical Music Still Matters, he writes, “All ...

With its sweeping tempo and ethereal melody, Austrian composer Johann Strauss II's "The Blue Danube" waltz has become ...

Something Beautiful begins with a poetic “Prelude” where Miley shares her thoughts about letting go of the past and moving on ...

You’re beautiful, it’s true,’ sang James Blunt in his 2005 hit single, seemingly setting the benchmark for love songs with ...