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The Oregon Trail - <<,Answers>>>The first popular
historical video game, showcasing the Oregon Trail
emigration in the 1850s. Inaccuracies ranging from a lack of
violence, misinterpreting road conditions, and more.
Paul Dillenberger - <<,Answers>>>The creator of The
Oregon Trail, showcasing the game to his students in 1971, 3
years before public release. Promoted the game to become
popular across schools.
Seven Cities of Gold - <<,Answers>>>A game in 1985
developed by EA about a time period in the 1500s. Taking
place in modern California/Arizona and about the mythical
"Seven Cities of Cibola". Inaccurate difficulty level.
Embe Dodo - Them Mushrooms - <<,Answers>>>A specific
version based off "Jambo Bwana", a staple song in weddings
and important family meetings. A cult favorite for its
memorable guitar riff. A zilizopendwa piece.
Zilzopendwa - <<,Answers>>>A genre of music in Easter
Africa made in 1960-70, a combination of Western and
Traditional songs. Swahili for "Those that were loved" and
characterized with catchy lyrics.
Them Mushrooms - <<,Answers>>>A Kenyan band formed
by the Harrison brothers in 1972. Known for bicultural pieces,
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and created the pioneer of Zilzopendwa "Jambo Bwana",
which was covered many times.
Back to the Future 1985 + Mr. Sandman -
<<,Answers>>>The movie about teenager "Marty McFly"
travelling to 1955 when his parents first met. The song "Mr.
Sandman" playing in back, a popular song released 1954.
Transport viewers into film.
The origin of Showers - <<,Answers>>>Proof that Greece the
first to come up with shower design, going from servents
bathing someone to a pour of water. Greece having a lot of
aqueducts making water access easy. First found in Pergamon
in Aeolis, as with pictures of showers.
Greece's lost music - <<,Answers>>>Existing are books
showing music piece, however not harmonic and sounding off
to our tastes. Nevertheless, group of expert reserachers
piecing together Greek music. Sounds like kazoo.
It's the flight of the bumblebee - Bob Dylan -
<<,Answers>>>Part of the Bootleg series depicting important
ideas in his life. Volume 11, released in 2014 however
recorded in 1967. Talking about an experience on a farm with
a "mean ol' bumblebee".
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Green Hornet theme: Al Hirt - <<,Answers>>>An
instrumental, the opening of 1960 show "The Green Hornet".
Melody resembling Rimsky's original but will extra jazzed
parts. A tribute to the original, introduce generation to classic
music.
Our shining days: Chinese vs Western instruments -
<<,Answers>>>A story about the coming of age, plot
revolving around a girl in love with a senior. However,
because of the division between music instruments, "star-
crossed lovers". Released 2017.
Our shining days - Music competition - <<,Answers>>>The
scene portraying the "Flight of the Bumblebee" adaptation as
well as other pieces, played by both Chinese and Western
instruments. A helpful adaptation to the original piece.
Friends Forever - Vitamin C - <<,Answers>>>Released 2000,
is Vitamin C's most successful piece with appearances in 21
Jump Street(film). A nostalgic piece about graduating school,
including Canon in D's chord progression.
Because - The Beatles - <<,Answers>>>Song released 1969
on Album "Abbey road", an experimental piece about being
one with the world. Using Beethoven's Moonlight sonata
chord progression, but backwards.
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Experience - Ludovico - <<,Answers>>>A piece originally
released in Decca album, 2013 but making debut in 2021
because of tiktok, with over 14 billion views. THe most
succesfful classic musician of our time. 7 million tiktoks.
Rhapsody in Blue - George Gershwin -
<<,Answers>>>Preniered in 1924, NYC, a notable part of the
US' history from the time, using Jazz and Blues. Recently still
adapted from United Airlines ad campaigns to Woody Allan's
"Manhattan". A piece named "Radio City" based on original,
Marcus Roberts.
Pomp and Circumstance - Edwards Elgar - <<,Answers>>>A
series of 5 military marches released near 1900. Modern
usages being in many graduation ceremonies for their majestic
tone. Used in "Risky Business" film and adapted by Queen.
Ode to joy - Beethoven - <<,Answers>>>A piece from the
Ninth symphony from 1824. Nowdays, a staple in learning
any instrument. Incorporated films like "A clockwork orange"
and most recently, a worldwide virtual band in 2020.
Modern musicians - <<,Answers>>>Including Tiktok
musicians like Esther, Babatunde, and Harriet rising to fame
with unique content ideas. As well, influencing soundtracks
like the Bridgerton OST and Squid Game's songs.