Music and International Relations theories are two contrasting premises that mesh together fluently. Music is an outlet that can be channeled to millions to express a particular point of view and act as a catalyst of change in some instances. When theatrical arguments are applied to music, the listener’s views music from a contrasting standpoint. The lyrics cease to be hollow and the listeners is allowed to think theoretically. The use of such seamless application of theories to music is present in two songs. Creedence Clearwater Revival song” Fortunate Song” expresses the idealistic theories of Marxism and neoliberalism perfectly. Suzanne Vega song “The Queen and the Solider” showcases how tightly connected music can be with international theories. The song highlights the theoretical arguments of both Realism and Marxism.
Marxism and Post- Modernism
Marxism is an international relations theory that highlights the disconnect between the rich and the poor. Marxist philosophy argue that the world is divided into two groups of people: the proletariat and the …show more content…
It was made to highlight the band dissatisfaction with the war and the discriminatory drafting process which allowed children from poor families to be drafted while the wealthy elite children were shielded. From the first beat drop the song goes straight to attacking the divided between the fortunate son and the unfortunate son which according to Marxist philosophy would the bourgeoisie and the elite capitalist power. (Shmoop Editorial Team, 2008) The “fortunate sons” are describes as being born with “silver spoon in their mouths” which cites that life was good for them. The phrase “silver spoon” is used as an idiom to showcase wealthy that was most likely inherited and not earned. For these fortunate sons’ life is effortless because they are protected by their class hierarchy and being drafted into the war. (Shmoop Editorial Team,
Marxism and Post- Modernism
Marxism is an international relations theory that highlights the disconnect between the rich and the poor. Marxist philosophy argue that the world is divided into two groups of people: the proletariat and the …show more content…
It was made to highlight the band dissatisfaction with the war and the discriminatory drafting process which allowed children from poor families to be drafted while the wealthy elite children were shielded. From the first beat drop the song goes straight to attacking the divided between the fortunate son and the unfortunate son which according to Marxist philosophy would the bourgeoisie and the elite capitalist power. (Shmoop Editorial Team, 2008) The “fortunate sons” are describes as being born with “silver spoon in their mouths” which cites that life was good for them. The phrase “silver spoon” is used as an idiom to showcase wealthy that was most likely inherited and not earned. For these fortunate sons’ life is effortless because they are protected by their class hierarchy and being drafted into the war. (Shmoop Editorial Team,