Manuscript Tattoo of part of Du hol-deKunst first few notes, Franz Schubert composed his lied "An die Musik" (German for "To Music") in March 1817 for solo voice and piano,
A hymn to the art of music, it is one of the best-known songs by Schubert. Its greatness and popularity are generally attributed to its harmonic simplicity, sweeping melody, and a strong bass line that effectively underpins the vocal line.[
Body art or tattoos has entered the mainstream it is no longer considered a weird kind of subculture.
"According to a 2006 Pew survey, 40% of Americans between the ages of 26 and 40 have been tattooed".