Hey there! My name is Chloe Rafferty, and I am passionate about how music is compiled and received by the audience. Like Billy Joel, I am from Long Island, New York and understand all of his references to the area. I have grown up listening to Billy Joel, and to this day he remains my all time favorite artist. I have always been interested in the unique way that Billy Joel presents his songs, because he provides them with character through personal and historical storytelling. In 2014, I attended one of Billy Joel’s concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York City... What an experience!!! This provided me an even more detailed description of his songs because he would stop in between each song and explain what inspired him to write it.
For those who are not familiar with Billy Joel’s music, he is a versatile artist who does not stick to a consistent genre. People have associated Billy Joel with classic rock, alternative rock, pop, jazz, country, and several other genres of music. Through these diverse genres, he has written a certain genre for each song to give the listener a specific feeling toward the song. Billy Joel had enjoyed learning about history and has said that history was always his favorite subject in school, so he tends to incorporate historical references into his music. He is not afraid to share his opinions about certain policies or laws, and shares them consistently through certain pieces. I am excited and SO enthusiastic to start writing my blog because music has always been a passion of mine! I am looking forward to sharing the music and storytelling of Billy Joel with you!!!
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