Hello Music Appreciators!
This week, you'll listen to the three videos above that show three singers singing in very different ways. This is extra credit - you can actually earn up to 100 points extra credit - an entire assignment!
Write four sentences about each style that you see (you should have a paragraph for each piece, with four sentences in each paragraph):
- One sentence that describes the timbre - 20 pts.
- One sentence that describes the style of the piece - 20 pts.
- One sentence that describes something unique about the singer or the song - 20 pts.
- One sentence that tells what you appreciate about the video - 20 pts.
- Good grammar and spelling, and you refer to each piece by the vocalists' names or the song titles - 20 pts.
Please comment by Monday, October 17 to receive extra credit.
-Mr. Ward
Here are the URL's, if the videos to the right are not working correctly:
Kongar-ol Ondar (Tuvan Throat Singing): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVyyhHFKI8E
Franzl Lang - Einen Jodler hor i gern: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67rc96joOz8
Bobby McFerrin - Drive: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=codmxk7uLv8
3 comments:
In the video where the man was throat singing the timbre would be described as having vibrato and bright. The style of the song was traditional. Something that makes this video unique is that the singer can sing 3 or 4 notes simultaneously. Something I appreciate about this video is how it displays how different countries sing. It also shows how much practice you have to have to master a skill like throat singing.
In the video of the man yodeling the timbre was light, bright and smooth. The style of the song was traditional. Something unique about the video is that the man sings in German and is the only person that yodels. Something I appreciate about this video is how the man sings in his native tongue and keeps his yodeling consistant instead of broken into sections.
The timbre of the video of Bob McFerrin could be described as warm, focused, and bright. The style of the video would possibly be classified as popular. Something unique about the video is that McFerrin improvises by using various sounds to make the song. Something I appreciate about the video is how McFerrin uses his voice and hands to make the beat of the song.
The timbre of the vocal section in Kongar was vibrato, heavy, and resonant. The style of the music was traditional because it included a traditional singing style and instrument. One thing that is unique about the music is the throat singing that is used. One thing that I appreciate about the music is the use of throat singing, which would be an extremely difficult thing to learn to do.
The timbre of the vocal section of Franz Lang was vibrato, punchy, unfocussed, and light. The music is traditional because of the language and instruments used. One unique thing about the music was the use of yodeling. I appreciate this music because of the vocal style which seems very hard to accomplish.
The timbre of Bobby McFerrin’s voice was light, mellow, and punchy. The style of the music was popular, jazz. The one unique thing about the song “Drive” was Bobby’s a capella singing. I appreciated the a capella singing in the music because the singer was alone singing a capella.
The timbre of Kingar-ol Ondar’s voice in the first video is vibrato and piercing. The style is traditional. Something unique about the singer is that he is able to sing more than one note at a time. One thing I appreciate about the video is how introduced me to a new style of music.
The timbre of Franzl Lang’s in the second video is bright and vibrato. The style is popular. Something unique about the song is how the clapping of the people help keep the steady beat. One thing I appreciate about the video is the use of his voice to make the song appeal to others.
The timbre of Bobby McFerrin’s voice in the second video is dark. The style is popular. Something unique about the singer is how he uses his body to make the melody. One thing I appreciate about the video is Mr. McFerrin’s creativity.
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