Word: instrumentalized
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...Giddens Professor in Social Theory at the London School of Economics Paul Gilroy said of the cultural icon and his creativity. Hendrix’s innovation is largely responsible for the timelessness of his music, Gilroy said. Following the popularity of the electric guitar—an instrument that Hendrix notably mastered—Hendrix grew in stature “to speak to new generations,” Gilroy added. Gilroy played Hendrix’s song, “Hendrix Banner,” to demonstrate the playing style of the influential electric musician. Hendrix once served...
CHICKEN WITH PLUMSMARJANE SATRAPIThe author of the Persepolis books continues to plumb her family history in Iran for fascinating stories. This one focuses on her great-uncle, a celebrated musician who, family lore says, decided to lie down and die after his wife broke his instrument, a tar, over her knee. Satrapi chronicles the eight remaining days of his life as he converses with his wife, his children, his friends and eventually the angel of death. Satrapi's simple black-and-white drawing style, combined with the fantastical elements of her narrative, turns Chicken with Plums into a great bedtime...
...American Association (AAA) and the Korean Drum Troupe (KDT) entered their relocated offices in Hilles this fall, some of their items were damaged or missing. According to KDT Co-President Kyungwon “Woni” Hong ’07, KDT is missing six drums and an instrument stand. A seventh drum is damaged beyond repair. “The estimated cost for new drums will be $200 each, and for now, we don’t have enough [in our] budgets,” Hong said. “The more serious problem is that we can?...
...Fuel for Fire,” from Ward’s last album, “Transistor Radio.” The song’s swelling lonesomeness was amplified by Ward’s plaintive harmonica playing; in devoting an entire verse to the instrument, he showed off a formidable instrumental talent that added a fresh layer to Ward’s antiqued radio-sentimentalism. “Helicopter,” from the quieter “Transfiguration of Vincent,” also benefited from some harp revisionism...
AHMADINEJAD: Today nuclear weapons are a blunt instrument. We don't have any problems with Pakistan or India. Actually they are friends of Iran, and throughout history they have been friends. The Zionist regime is not capable of using nuclear weapons. Problems cannot be solved through bombs. Bombs are of little use today. We need logic...