Justin Timberlake – Renaissance Man

Whenever someone mentions Justin Timberlake one has to wonder if they are referring to Justin the singer, the actor, the clothing designer, the producer, the writer, the golfer or perhaps they are referring to Justin the philanthropist. Justin wears many, many hats and as we all know, he wears them very well.

So just what has this multi-faceted young man been up to lately? First let’s get to the Oscar buzz. Oscar you say? Yep, Justin’s name is being bantered about as a contender for supporting actor nominee for his role as Napster co-founder, Sean Parker. Justin has cut his acting chops on several forgettable movies, but “The Social Network “looks like it might be Timberlake’s introduction to bigger and better roles. Be on the lookout for JT to develop into one of the better actors of his generation.

When he is not acting, Justin Timberlake has been working with his longtime friend, Trace Ayala on their clothing line. The hip, urban line of clothing and accessories will hit Target stores this December. JT’s label, Wiliam Rast, has been selling really well at other locations such as Neiman’s and Bergdorf’s. Not too shabby for a former Mouseketeer.

So what does Justin do in his spare time? He is usually raising money for some of his favorite charities, especially the Shriner’s Children’s Hospitals. As a matter of fact he will be hosting an upcoming golf tournament to generate funds for this wonderful organization. In the past JT has been one of their biggest contributors, and continues to help out whenever his busy schedule allows.

Popular Musical Instruments During the Renaissance

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The Renaissance is an important time period of history; the word means in French “rebirth” and is very appropriate to define the most spectacular historical age in Italy. Western Europe was also influenced by its main features, the revival of learning based on classical sources (Greek and Latin), and the raise of papal patronage, the development of perspective and great advancements of science. Albrecht Durer was the first to describe Italian art as “renaissance”. Giorgio Vasari, Giotto, Masaccio, Bruneleschi and Donatello are developing the painting art to the perfection. Leonardo da Vinci, great scientist, painter and sculptor, Michelangelo developed their awesome art on the desire to study the nature.

The Renaissance was a great period for music instruments. Renaissance music is represented by liturgical forms. Composers of sacred music began to adopt new forms, such as “madrigal” and use improved musical instruments of the Renaissance. Sacred new genres appeared; the madrigale spirituale, the laude, the mass and the motet. Instrumental music was composed for viol or recorder. Most popular genres were the toccata, the ricercar, the prelude, and the canzona. The great idea of polyphonies, the basic of today’s music, is coming from those great times.

Renaissance Music: Music in Western Europe, 1400-1600

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The latest addition to the successful Norton Introduction to Music History series. This new book offers a comprehensive view of fifteenth- and sixteenth-century music in Europe. Through his vibrant prose and generous illustrations, Atlas transports readers into the musical world of the Renaissance. … More >>

Renaissance Music: Music in Western Europe, 1400-1600