Poems/Drama/Songs/Painting (Topic 3)

Which band sung the song, "Winds of Change (1990)"?

Sung by German rock band Scorpions

The terms like Fall of Berlin wall, end of Cold War is associated with which song and rock band?

Winds Of Change (1990), Scorpion

In Winds of Change, which river that runs through Moscow?

Moskva

In Winds of Change, which urban park in Moscow was named after Maxim Gorky?

Gorky Park

Who are the members of rock band Scorpion?

Klaus Meine,

Rudolf Schenker

and Keith Olsen

Notable albums from Scorpion

- Blackout, Love at First Sting, Crazy World

- Rock Believer released in 2022

What events inspired the "Winds of Change" song?

- Klaus Meine (Scorpions lead singer) was inspired by the 1989 Moscow Peace Park Festival

- Soldiers, Russians, and Western fans mingling freely on a boat in Gorky Park

What elements were reflected in the song "Winds of Change"?

hope, unity, optimism, fall of barriers, rise of democracy

Who sang "Right Here, Right Now (1991)"?

British rockband, Jesus Jones

Which song sung by Jesus Jones celebrated the collapse of Communism/Warsaw Pact?

The song "Right Here, Right Now (1991)"

Besides celebrating the collapsed of communism, what other elements were sung in "Right Here, Right Now (1991)"?

Reflects excitement about freedom, democracy, optimism and progress

Right Here, Right Now (1991) and its album, Doubt were nominated for the Grammy's award

Correct, 34th Grammy Award in 1992

What other albums besides Right Here, Right Now that achieved similar success by Jesus Jones?

- Real Real Real

- International Bright Young Thing

- Info Freako

What inspired the song "Right Here, Right Now"?

- Fall of the communism

- Rise of liberal democracy

- Especially Perestroika in the Soviet Union

- Also influenced by overthrow of Nicolae Ceaușescu's regime in Romania

Who sang "Heal the World (1991)"?

Michael Jackson

Which songs sung by Micheal Jackson in which he is most proud of?

Heal the World (1991)

What are the themes in the song "Heal the World (1991)" sung by MJ about?

An antiwar song and for humanity to make the world a better

Prelude to "Heal the World (1991)" song by MJ was?

"We Are the World" also sang by MJ

The message is about making change possible

Which song was played at the funeral of James Patrick Bulger?

Heal the World (1991) by Michael Jackson

What's special about "Heal the World (1991)"?

- Broke racial barriers in pop music

- Encourages people to be caring and loving

Who sang the song "Counting Up to Twenty (1995)"?

Michael Crawford (pseudoname)

Michael Patrick Smith (real name)

What is the theme song about "Counting up to Twenty (1995)" sung by Micheal Crawford about?

This song educates the next generation and believe in progress (for example, number 21 is the next when one mastered 0 to 20)

What were reflected in the song "Counting up to Twenty (1995)"?

- Amazement that humanity has endured

- Belief in collective progress

The sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)

Men in Black

Independence Day

I am Legend

Aladdin

Will Smith

Who sang "Will 2K"?

American rapper Will Smith and K-Ci

What is the excitement about the sung in "Will 2K"?

- Excitement about entering the new millennium.

- Celebrates technology, cultural change, and a fresh start.

- Downplay Y2K bug and problem

What is Y2K bug and problem?

- Computer crash resulting from 2 digits to represent the year (91) means 1991

- What happens when 2000 kicks in?

Who composed the song “Journey In Satchidananda (1971)"?

American jazz pianist and harpist Alice Coltrane

What inspirations did Alice Coltrane drew from in composing “Journey In Satchidananda (1971)"?

- From her yoga teacher, Swami Satchidananda Saraswati

- Combines jazz + eastern spirituality

Who composed "The Unknown Man (1977)"?

- Part of the album Spiral

- Produced by Vangelis

- (real name is Evangelos Odysseas Papathanassiou)

What inspired the song "The Unknown Man (1977)"?

- Tao or Dao philosophy

- Explores the universe moving in spiral

- The song pays tribute to mystery, exploration, or unsung individuals

- Known for its emotional, cinematic sound and open-ended meaning

"The Unknown Man (1977)" by Vangelis

Who composed the song “Theme From Silk Road (1980)”?

- Japanese composer Kitaro

- Masanori Takahashi (real name)

What is the plot behind the music “Theme From Silk Road (1980)”?

- Showcase how Japan was shaped by the silk road

The song “Theme From Silk Road (1980)” tries to invoke?

- Blends electronic w/ traditional Asian sounds

- Evokes a sense of peace, mystery, and cultural connection

- Symbolizes spiritual exploration and unity across civilizations

- Major work in the New Age genre

What is the silk road?

Ancient trade routes from the 2nd to mid-15th century, connecting Asia, Europe, and parts of Africa

- Included silk trade in China

- Also traded tea, porcelain, gold, scientific knowledge & buddhism

Who sung "Caribbean Blue (1991)"?

- Irish singer Enya

- Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin

What inspired the song "Caribbean Blue (1991)"?

- peaceful inspired by Caribbean sea

- mythical wind gods Zephyrus, Boreas, Eurus

Shepherd Moons

A Day Without Rain

Watermark

Orinoco Flow

Boadicea

are associated with?

Irish singer Enya

"May It Be" from The Lord of the Rings won 4 Grammys and 1 Oscar nod

from Irish singer Enya

What are the elements in "Caribbean Blue (1991)"

- peace, freedom, and a spiritual connection to nature,

- inviting listeners to find tranquility and escape through its soothing melodies

What did Enya won in 2025 for her Watermark song?

The Classic Irish Album

The hit song "Sadeness (Part I)," came from which album by Engima?

Their debut album MCMXC a.D. (1990)

Who sang “Return To Innocence (1994)"?

German musical group, Enigma

What is the plot behind the music “Return To Innocence (1994)”?

- About a listener who traveled far and was lost

- Continued to be lost in cycle of pain and hurt

- this song offered him a solution

* to return to innocence to find youth and happiness

- Blends new-age music with traditional indigenous chanting

- Features Taiwanese Amis tribe chant on purity, self acceptance, and rediscovering one’s true nature

“Return To Innocence (1994)” by Enigma

“Return To Innocence (1994)” by Enigma

- Embrace their inner child, shed societal pressures, and find peace through honesty and simplicity

- Spiritual renewal and personal freedom.