https://padlet.com/bsaenz0306/lnk4hkw9l68r Come and read about our new element​, fluidity. en-us 2017-12-07 15:54:01 UTC 2025-11-06 22:26:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Xmastree.png bsaenz0306 https://padlet.com/bsaenz0306/lnk4hkw9l68r/wish/214178102 For my groups final/Ratliffian essay, we created an element called Fluidity. Fluidity is the continuous smoothing sound within a specific song. It is most commonly with little spaces in between the notes. The song may also add additional instruments, notes, with a smooth transition between parts of the song, with no jumpiness. It's almost as if this element gives the song a timeless feeling. For my part in the essay, I talked about how it was the environment that I grew in is what affected the way I listen to music. Dad and I would always listen to the 80's as a kid, so tend to go for more timeless classics, that have a groovy yet fluid feel to them. The songs I included in this essay are "Careless Whisper," covered by Hideki Saijo, and "Plastic Love," by Mary Takeuchi. Both of these songs created such a smooth and timeless environment, and were also from the 80's. In a way, these songs give a personal connection to the element. Take the time to enjoy this Padlet and get a preview of our final essay on Fluidity. ]]> 2017-12-07 15:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bsaenz0306/lnk4hkw9l68r/wish/214178102 bsaenz0306 https://padlet.com/bsaenz0306/lnk4hkw9l68r/wish/214185684 This is one of the songs, in which I included in the essay. It has such a powerful influence in the world of music, at its prime era. The continuous beats of the bass and guitar give it a timeless feel which makes the song so smooth and easy to transition to. It is an enjoyable song to listen too, as well as proves fluidity well. ]]> 2017-12-07 16:08:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bsaenz0306/lnk4hkw9l68r/wish/214185684 bsaenz0306 https://padlet.com/bsaenz0306/lnk4hkw9l68r/wish/214189417 I chose this song to be included in the essay as it proves fluidity is such a smooth musical element. The bass, and guitar in the background have this continuous tone throughout the entire song. This makes it have such a smooth transition from he verse, to the chorus, and to the bridge. Finally, the ending is beautiful as it fades out with the same continuous beat. ]]> 2017-12-07 16:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bsaenz0306/lnk4hkw9l68r/wish/214189417 bsaenz0306 https://padlet.com/bsaenz0306/lnk4hkw9l68r/wish/214191909 "Almost every single element across the songs in their discography have this cohesion by using fluidity as the foundation of each track" 
- Elizabeth Montgomery in the Final Essay ]]> 2017-12-07 16:19:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bsaenz0306/lnk4hkw9l68r/wish/214191909 bsaenz0306 https://padlet.com/bsaenz0306/lnk4hkw9l68r/wish/214191985 "Fluidity is present due to the nonstopping melody of the piano and the steady addition of sounds coming in until the end of the track, when the piano is left." 
- Taylor Butler in the Final Essay ]]> 2017-12-07 16:20:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bsaenz0306/lnk4hkw9l68r/wish/214191985 bsaenz0306 https://padlet.com/bsaenz0306/lnk4hkw9l68r/wish/214199393 Fluidity brings people together as it can create an addicting beat, that draws people together. It's such a nice element, as you can find a continuous beat in almost any song. ]]> 2017-12-07 16:31:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bsaenz0306/lnk4hkw9l68r/wish/214199393 bsaenz0306 https://padlet.com/bsaenz0306/lnk4hkw9l68r/wish/214199818 This picture just shows how fluidity can be found in all genres of music. My group members included songs from Rock, Pop, Indie, and even classical. It proves how universal and timeless this element is. ]]> 2017-12-07 16:32:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bsaenz0306/lnk4hkw9l68r/wish/214199818