If you could time travel, which musical era would you like to visit again? The Renaissance (1400–1600) era? How about the Baroque period (1600–1750)? Or Classical (1750–1830)? For many, the period of the early Jazz Age, the Swing and Big Band Era of the 1920s, ‘30s and ‘40s holds great appeal. From Flappers and Speakeasy to Art Deco architecture, automobiles and fashions, many are captivated by the class and sophistication of that crazy, yet strikingly innocent period. While the time represented a period of post-war recovery, Prohibition and the Great Depression, and many were not entirely satisfied with their lives, yet when they had a good time, they had a really GOOD TIME! And, somewhere in your fantasies, you wish you could have experienced those incredible times as well. That music, that innocence, that adorable simplicity in the melodies of that time! You can live it all again, if only you could time travel!
But, what if you discovered that the music and ‘sophistication’ of the times lives on, even today? You would feel overjoyed, right? Well, the good news is, they do! With the Swing & Big Band Preservation Society in the USA, you can now relish the energy and ability of the music to lift your spirits and nourish your heart. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman, and Artie Shaw will transport you musically back to the Big Band Era, one of the remarkable periods of early American Jazz and Swing music. The trumpets will blow once more and you will feel like dancing to the rhythm of popular Swing numbers like “Begin the Beguine” and “Sing, Sing, Sing”. The Swing & Big Band Preservation Society has an enormous collection of Big Band and Swing music, representing the best tunes by the best artists of the period, along with rare recordings virtually lost, but not forgotten.
The Importance Of A Swing & Big Band Preservation Society In This Age
Swing Music bears evidence to the most challenging period of American history, right from Prohibition (1920-1933) and The Great Depression (1929-1939) all the way through World War II (1939-1945). The music of that era reflects the worldwide scenario to a great extent. You can find solace in the music which was meant for both the common people as well as soldiers. The music of the period not only reflects the pain and challenges of those times, but more importantly, the spirit and resiliency of what has often been referred to as ‘The Greatest Generation’ that suffered through so much, and yet not only ultimately survived, but thrived. Listening to the music will have a soothing effect on your spirit and help you appreciate the sacrifice and honour demonstrated by such innovative, hardworking and noble people. Apart from the historical and cultural significance, we should also expose the younger generation to the music of the Big Band Era so they can grow to better understand and appreciate the value and joy this style of music brings. Who knows- they may come to cherish and promote the music of that era!
How Can You Contribute Towards Such A Preservation Society?
Well, you can:
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Listen to the music and share it with your friends
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Promote the Society in your social media profiles and pages
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Write testimonials and reviews for them
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Volunteer in their endeavors to preserve Swing & Big Band music
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Write blogs on the artists and their striking performances
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Create awareness and boost popularity of Big Band & Swing music by word-of-mouth promotion
If you are an ardent lover of Swing, Big Band and early Jazz, then join in the effort to promote and preserve this wonderful genre of popular music. Very soon, it will find its own place among the music lovers of this century. And that day, you will feel the joy of doing something for those incredible artists, composers and musicians’ that gave us some of the best tunes in musical history!
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