What social groups do i fit in to?
The first group id fit into would be with the friends i don't see outside of Birmingham that often, with them grime/rap is played. While its not my favourite, its still important as when we are together and thats being played, we're all happy.
Another group i belong to are the friends i have that are musicians, obviously doing a music course at college means i am surrounded by musicians, and there isn't a fixed genre of music we all listen to, but vary as we go.
The final group id say i fit into would be the group of people who like rock/alternate music. Being my favourite genre, the music we listen to are in this genre but more specifically songs that we can play on the chosen instrument.
Mood board;
Mood board summary;
The images on here are me in a nutshell, and influence my behaviour. Predominantly drums, it shows i play, but a way this affects my behaviour is that i will tap out rudiments and patterns on any surface when i'm not behind a kit.
Music as a social commentary
Where is the love? - the black eyed peas - This song reflects on the conflict in the world. "people crying, people dying" shows the pain and sadness felt as a result of acts of terror.
The white cliffs of dover - vera lynn - This song gives hope to people suffering in the war. "just you wait and see". This lyric says that while its not over yet, just watch and it will be"
What we made - example - reflecting on the explosion of the Chernobyl nuclear explosion, this song highlights how destructive humans are. "first we made the wheel, then we made the car, then we made the bomb", shows how us as humans are on a destruction path.
Zombie - the cranberries - this song shows how Ireland became independent. the song title, zombie, would present the idea of being dead - having basically nothing, no food, money etc- but still being alive.
God save the queen - the sex pistols - this song was the peoples way of telling the country what they thought of how it was being run. the lyrics "god save the queen" is sarcastic, showing frustration with the ruling of England.
'Songs can act like history books for events'
Songs mark certain points in time, and act like a bookmark. For example you can hear a song from the 80's and be reminded of events from that era. Music videos from certain eras can also act as a history book, they could show how people would act and dress. Not only points in time but yearly celebrations, throughout religions. Every year around the end of November we hear Christmas songs flood radios and charts. Specific Christmas that act as a bookmark would be John Lennon's war is over, celebrating a pivotal point in history, the end of the Vietnam war.
There is a huge contrast in influential songs, good and bad, and the way they're delivered. Rage against the machine - killing in the name. this song was written after the savage beating of Rodney King in Los Angeles, and the song compares acts of racism to burning crosses. This type of delivery could influence a violent approach to a protest, as its in a heavy rock style. whereas a juxtaposing type of delivery could be pinks - dear mr president. She peacefully delivers an equality message with a powerful meaning towards some of President Bush's actions.
Song lyrics with a message
Scarecrow - Melissa Etheridge - This song was written to tell the story of the teenager Matthew Shepard, who was kidnapped, tortured and killed by an anti-gay group. The title 'scarecrow', refers to the cyclist that found his body, who at first glance thought he was a scarecrow. Matthew was openly gay, which was the main motive for his death. In court his murderers, Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson's, defence was that they were only going to rob Shepard, but killed him in a rage when he gave him sexual advice. The court charged the murders with first degree murder. "for love they crucified you" symbolises the gruesome torture that Matt had to go through. After getting an understanding for the meaning of this song, as a listener i couldn't relate but still opened my eyes to how senseless people can be. And does answer why people are afraid to be publicly different.
We Are The Others - Delain - Another song written about hate crime, this one tells the story of a death of Sophie Lancaster, a teenager who was murdered by a group of teenagers for being a goth. Sophie went into a coma, from which she never awoke from. Two of the five boys from the group of attackers were charged with murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. When listening to the song after knowing what the inspiration was, one lyric that stood out was "How were you left to bled. was it how you dressed, or how you act?" this stood out because it says 'they bled because they were different' which is just wrong. The remaining boys were also jailed. Similar to scarecrow, this song makes me as a listener wonder why people feel its okay to go through with such levels of hate, levels that end with an unneeded death, towards people, just for being themselves.
Friends of mine - Duran Duran - This song wasn't specifically composed for a specific event, however the chorus, "Georgie Davis is coming out" refers to a robber who was wrongly imprisoned, and thanks to a barrage of celebrity support and protests, was released from prison. However two years after his release, Davis was jailed twice more, this time he was found guilty of both crimes. he is now free. Another message behind this song is in the first few lines. "friends of mine, said they were friends of mine, said they were passing time, more like a waste of time". Indicating wasting time with 'toxic' friends. This and the link to Georgie Davis refers to wasted time (his time wasted wrongly imprisoned. The song is generally about wasted time, which is why the song stands out to me, having wasted time on many things, and people.
Music for ceremonies and rituals;
Examples;
National anthem- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0gUlObPepM
This song is symbolic to England, being the anthem, it's played before sporting events. However its most important use in in the presence of monarchy.
The wedding march - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-yUOBft96Y
Most commonly played when couples tie the knot, however its also very famous for being in Shakespeare's 'a midsummer nights dream'. It was first used at a wedding in 1847 in England. The tune didn't gain popularity until princess Victorias marriage in 1858.
The last post- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-yUOBft96Y
A British infantry bugle call, is usually played at military funerals and events to remember those who have died at war. Originally it was played in military camps after final checks to confirm the camp was secure.
Hava Nagila - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdJH7Y56c7Y
A jewish celebration song, sung in hebrew, is usually performed at jewish weddings. In 1918, the song was used to unite the Yishuv (a jewish enterprise). It's a positive song with lyrics like "lets rejoice and be happy".
Pagan circle chant - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQQWwFnk198
the 'song' repeats the same lyrics over and over. "we are a circle within a circle, with no beginning and never ending" the song is supposed to represent the none religious community and how in their 'circle' they are all one.
The olympics opening ceremony - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hOvZkZj6xE
in 2012, the olympics came to London and the opening ceremony was filled with British bands to celebrate that. It won the NME award for best music moment of the year.
Music as a social commentary
Where is the love? - the black eyed peas - This song reflects on the conflict in the world. "people crying, people dying" shows the pain and sadness felt as a result of acts of terror.
The white cliffs of dover - vera lynn - This song gives hope to people suffering in the war. "just you wait and see". This lyric says that while its not over yet, just watch and it will be"
What we made - example - reflecting on the explosion of the Chernobyl nuclear explosion, this song highlights how destructive humans are. "first we made the wheel, then we made the car, then we made the bomb", shows how us as humans are on a destruction path.
Zombie - the cranberries - this song shows how Ireland became independent. the song title, zombie, would present the idea of being dead - having basically nothing, no food, money etc- but still being alive.
God save the queen - the sex pistols - this song was the peoples way of telling the country what they thought of how it was being run. the lyrics "god save the queen" is sarcastic, showing frustration with the ruling of England.
'Songs can act like history books for events'
Songs mark certain points in time, and act like a bookmark. For example you can hear a song from the 80's and be reminded of events from that era. Music videos from certain eras can also act as a history book, they could show how people would act and dress. Not only points in time but yearly celebrations, throughout religions. Every year around the end of November we hear Christmas songs flood radios and charts. Specific Christmas that act as a bookmark would be John Lennon's war is over, celebrating a pivotal point in history, the end of the Vietnam war.
There is a huge contrast in influential songs, good and bad, and the way they're delivered. Rage against the machine - killing in the name. this song was written after the savage beating of Rodney King in Los Angeles, and the song compares acts of racism to burning crosses. This type of delivery could influence a violent approach to a protest, as its in a heavy rock style. whereas a juxtaposing type of delivery could be pinks - dear mr president. She peacefully delivers an equality message with a powerful meaning towards some of President Bush's actions.
Song lyrics with a message
Scarecrow - Melissa Etheridge - This song was written to tell the story of the teenager Matthew Shepard, who was kidnapped, tortured and killed by an anti-gay group. The title 'scarecrow', refers to the cyclist that found his body, who at first glance thought he was a scarecrow. Matthew was openly gay, which was the main motive for his death. In court his murderers, Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson's, defence was that they were only going to rob Shepard, but killed him in a rage when he gave him sexual advice. The court charged the murders with first degree murder. "for love they crucified you" symbolises the gruesome torture that Matt had to go through. After getting an understanding for the meaning of this song, as a listener i couldn't relate but still opened my eyes to how senseless people can be. And does answer why people are afraid to be publicly different.
We Are The Others - Delain - Another song written about hate crime, this one tells the story of a death of Sophie Lancaster, a teenager who was murdered by a group of teenagers for being a goth. Sophie went into a coma, from which she never awoke from. Two of the five boys from the group of attackers were charged with murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. When listening to the song after knowing what the inspiration was, one lyric that stood out was "How were you left to bled. was it how you dressed, or how you act?" this stood out because it says 'they bled because they were different' which is just wrong. The remaining boys were also jailed. Similar to scarecrow, this song makes me as a listener wonder why people feel its okay to go through with such levels of hate, levels that end with an unneeded death, towards people, just for being themselves.
Friends of mine - Duran Duran - This song wasn't specifically composed for a specific event, however the chorus, "Georgie Davis is coming out" refers to a robber who was wrongly imprisoned, and thanks to a barrage of celebrity support and protests, was released from prison. However two years after his release, Davis was jailed twice more, this time he was found guilty of both crimes. he is now free. Another message behind this song is in the first few lines. "friends of mine, said they were friends of mine, said they were passing time, more like a waste of time". Indicating wasting time with 'toxic' friends. This and the link to Georgie Davis refers to wasted time (his time wasted wrongly imprisoned. The song is generally about wasted time, which is why the song stands out to me, having wasted time on many things, and people.
Music for ceremonies and rituals;
Examples;
National anthem- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0gUlObPepM
This song is symbolic to England, being the anthem, it's played before sporting events. However its most important use in in the presence of monarchy.
The wedding march - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-yUOBft96Y
Most commonly played when couples tie the knot, however its also very famous for being in Shakespeare's 'a midsummer nights dream'. It was first used at a wedding in 1847 in England. The tune didn't gain popularity until princess Victorias marriage in 1858.
The last post- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-yUOBft96Y
A British infantry bugle call, is usually played at military funerals and events to remember those who have died at war. Originally it was played in military camps after final checks to confirm the camp was secure.
Hava Nagila - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdJH7Y56c7Y
A jewish celebration song, sung in hebrew, is usually performed at jewish weddings. In 1918, the song was used to unite the Yishuv (a jewish enterprise). It's a positive song with lyrics like "lets rejoice and be happy".
Pagan circle chant - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQQWwFnk198
the 'song' repeats the same lyrics over and over. "we are a circle within a circle, with no beginning and never ending" the song is supposed to represent the none religious community and how in their 'circle' they are all one.
The olympics opening ceremony - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hOvZkZj6xE
in 2012, the olympics came to London and the opening ceremony was filled with British bands to celebrate that. It won the NME award for best music moment of the year.
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