The song "Drive Me Crazy" by N-Sync and "Shape of My Heart" by the Backstreet Boys have similarities and differences. Both songs had a depressing tone to their lyrics and music video. They were both singing about their girlfriends that they have lost. Both songs had great singers, a bridge, and beautiful harmonies. Some of the differences was that N-Sync was in a mental hospital. They were going crazy for their loved girl; having flashbacks of their time together. In the otherhand, the Backstreet Boys had a more catchy rhythm to their song. They were also singing acapella and were just standing around. Both songs are great, but their distinct differences is what makes each song more "sizzling" than the other.
Michaels Jackson’s song “Smooth Criminal” and Alien Ant Farm’s cover of “smooth Criminal” have very different sounds to them but the videos have many similarities. Michael’s is darker and has a pop sound while AAF’s has a more happy rock sound. The cover has a more modern setting and Michael’s looks set in the 80’s. Some of the similarities were that both videos had a lot of dancing. The AAF cover had people dancing like Michael Jackson. In the video of Michael Jackson there is a scene where he starts shooting randomly in the air, but in the Alien Ant Farm video the singer stands on top of a car and shots are fired at the car. Toward the end of the original Michael is singing and he does a lean so far down while standing up straight. In the cover video Alien Ant Farm does the same lean in a boxing ring while singing. In both videos there is a scene where Michael (in the original) and the Alien Ant Farm singer (in the cover) while they are singing they start to dance with the mike. Not only do the videos have similarities they also have some differences. The original video has a dark setting and is like a movie scene while the cover video has a concert rock setting. In his video Michael looks very gangster like and there’s shootings and fighting going on while he sings and dances. Alien Ant Farm creates an environment where all the people are enjoying themselves and looks like a music video. That is what makes Michael Jackson’s original video different because his video is more like a short movie and not just a regular video. Both versions of the song are worth listening to and the videos are worth watching. One video looks like it cost a lot and the other looks like it didn’t cost as much as to other. Can you guess which one?
The two music videos “Baby” and “One Less Lonely Girl” by Justin Bieber are relatively alike, but have many more differences. The song “Baby” has another artist Ludacris featured on it, while “One Less Lonely Girl” is only done by Justin. One similarity between the two songs is that both of the story lines are about passion for one girl. Another thing that the videos have in common is the age of the backups, they are young people around 13-20. In both “Baby”, and “One Less Lonely Girl”, it is obvious that Justin tries to impress the girl he wants. The last thing that the two videos have in common is the ending, Justin ends up together with the girl at the end of both songs. Justin’s music videos present several differences. “Baby” is more of a hip-hop song with a faster beat. On the other hand, “One Less Lonely Girl” has a slower beat and is like a “love song”. Justin dances and there are group dance off’s in “Baby”, but the other music video has no dancing involved. The setting for “One Less Lonely Girl” is around local stores in what seems to be a small town, while the setting in the other song is in a bowling alley in an active city. Another difference within the two songs is that the girl Justin goes after in “Baby” shows no interest in him through out the song, but the girl in “One Less Lonely Girl” is looking forward to being with him. No instruments were shown being played in “Baby”, but Justin plays the guitar in the other song.
my songs: both by Destiny's Child "Cater to You" and "Independent Women"
"Cater to you" is a song that contributes to catering to a man. They say that they will do anything for their man. Without him they have no purpose. The song takes place in a setting that plays off as lonely. They are first seen covered naked and in fetal position to show that they need their man. Then it shifts to a desert to give the feeling of calm and tranquility but they are singing to men in half naked clothes. "Independent Women" is a song that shows strength in women. It tells a story of how women don't need a man. It takes place in a more futuristic place and has women only. It tells about what they have bought and how they dont need a man to get them anything. They wear more combatic clothes. Both are super differnt but the only thing that makes them the same is the harmonies and that they are sung by the same artists.
The two songs I chose to compare and contrast are the same song but they are sung by different artists. The song is "Run Joey Run" originally performed by David Geddes and was re-made by the cast of Glee. The song was famous and well known without a music video, but a video was made new. The similarities between Glee's and Geddes versions are that they both have a dramatic feel to them while listening to the vocals. Listening to both versions, you understand the song like a real story and feel the tragic pain from the characters. The main difference is that in the original version, Geddes is the main singer and gets most of the attention. There is a female voice in there, but the focus goes to mostly to Geddes. However, in Glee's version it is the exact opposite, and the girl gets most of the focus. There are three men singing and one female, and the song shifts from boy to boy, and it is almost confusing. Another difference is that the video of the original is just a few records and pictures and objects from the 70's, which is when the song came out. Glee's video was dramatic and takes place in different areas including school, outside with smoke, and a gym. The video shifts from place to place and from person to person, and that is a huge difference between Geddes's version. Overall I think that there are way more differences than similarities in these two videos.
I compared the two songs, Cowboy Casanova by Carrie Underwood and The World by Brad Paisley. Both of these songs are country songs and involve the guitar. Cowboy Casanova is the first song and it is sang by a girl, while the second song is sang by a man. The first song is about a boy in an intimate way. It talks about how one should stay away from him because he makes you feel special but he only comes out at night. I believe it is saying that he is a player. The second song is about a girl. It could be talking about a daughter or a girlfriend. The song is just saying how that girl is special to him. She may be nothing to the waiter at the restaurant or the teller down at the bank, but she is special to him. She is his world. The setting in the first song seems to be around the 1800's with the dresses that the girls are wearing. One is wearing a corset and several put feathers in their hair. They shoot the music video in a very fancy, expensive house and just dance around. There really isn't a story they are telling. In the second song, it starts off with a story about two sisters fighting and the older one is being mean to the younger one and it makes her feel unimportant. Then it goes to Brad Paisley's concert and the girl is singing along with him. In the first song, the girl is talking about how the guy is not important and is just out for a good time. The second song talks about how important that girl is to him. The two songs are more different than alike.
Reba I love the songs you chose! I love how opposite they are and coming from the same artists. I'm familiar with those songs and they are very similar by beat and vocals, but they have completely different meanings..
i chose to compare the polices original "message in a bottle" and john mayers cover. the police a well known band around world played message in a bottle with fast paced tempo, simple bass line, complex drum patterns and a very difficult riff on the guitar. this song became an instant hit and it has that rock sound that anybody would head bang to. as for john mayer, a talented guitarist, plays the song with an acoustic guitar. john mayer went the opposite route with this song and made it a mellow with song guitar chords. mayer has the soft teen voice unlike stings high pitched singing voice. john mayer takes a different approach and i believe he didnt disapoint police fans. these two bands sound very similar but as for the equipment and tempo, theyre completely different.
I chose the two songs "Like a G6" by Far East Movement and "Only Girl (In The World)" by Rihanna because they are both hip-hop songs but tell two different stories. The song by Far East Movement has a girl and guy singing with a big group, whereas Rihanna is just one girl singing by herself. The scenery in both vidoes is very differnt. In Rihanna's video, it is an outdoor scenery where first she is in the fields and they are golden like the sun. Then, flowers pop up from the field and it becomes a very colorful scene. Then, the scenery changes from her being in the water to fireworks. I like her video a lot because it is very strange from other videos and also because it is sort of a love song and I can relate to that. I also liked the lighting and photography they used to film this video. In the Far East Movement Video, it is more of a party scene where they are at a club, there's alcohal, and every one was dancing and having a good time. The girls wore little hoochie outfits, so the video had some sex appeal to it. I also noticed that the video displayed the time throught the video, showing what time of night the people were partying which lasted all the way until 7:00 a.m. the next morning. I like both of these videos because they are songs you can sing and dance too. They are newer songs that both came out in 2010.
Song: What Hurts the Most By: Rascal Flatts By: Cascada
For this homework assignment I chose to compare and contrast the same song, sung by different artist. The first version I saw was Rascal Flatts version followed by Cascada’s version. Both song’s were obviously the same when it came down to the words they were singing, but I felt a different meaning behind each version. Rascal Flatts version was slower and it seemed more meaningful to me. Their was a story within his story and I’m not just saying this to be poetic. In his video before he started singing we saw a girl rummaging through a drawer, trying to hold back tears as she stares at her parents and say’s word’s like “It’s not true”. We then see her attack her father, blaming him for whatever it is that happened. It is only then that the words start and while we see Rascal Flatts and his band singing we all see the girl as she lives her life, mirroring everything that the words are saying. Later in the end, we find out that her boyfriend died in a car accident after she broke up with him, because her father didn’t want them together. As I said before, we see a story within a story, because inevitably Rascal Flatts word’s create a story. In Cascada’s version however, there is no story, just the words. For her entire video we see only her and every now and then catch glimpses of a man. We get a clue as to who he is and what their relationship is or was like through the song, but that’s it. While Rascal Flatts version of the song was country, Cascada did her song in an almost pop/techno way, the rhythm unchanging throughout most of the song. In Rascal Flatts version there are guitars and drums and his song flows up and down in constant change. It’s obvious his song was meant to be more romantic while Cascada’s song was meant to be as a party song, made obvious by the party scene at the very end of her song. Cascada’s version also seemed more about herself than about the song. It was her who showed up for the most part in her entire song. Rascal Flatts changed that. We did see him as he sang the song, but we also his band and he different characters playing in his story. There style of presentation was completely different was well. Cascada’s was more flashy and out there. She chose colors that would catch the audience attention. Rascal Flatts went for a more laid back approach. His colors seems somewhat muted and there is a simplicity to his video that is clearly not in Cascada’s. Both song’s however were good. Cascada sung the song in a way that perfectly shows her style of music, the same going for Rascal Flatts.
The songs that I chose to compare and contrast where both written and rapped by Tupac. His music is all about his life; the struggles that he survived in the ghettos of California. He often speaks about times he spent in jail because of his gansta-rap life style. Most of Tupac’s music does promote a gangster life style but not all of his music is of negative situations. In Tupac’s song, “Changes” Pac speaks to American’s, stressing to us that we as a whole need to made a change in society. Tupac was a modern day poet. The song “Hit-em up” by Tupac is one of anger and revenge. While in New York, Tupac was shot a few times by, he believes, Biggie Smalls’ people. Biggie Smalls was a Rapper from the East coast. The shooting gave birth to a big dispute between the East and West Coast. When Pac was healthy he wrote the song “Hit-em up.” The song is rap; as are all his songs. In the song he accuses Biggie small of shooting him. He disses him and Lil Kim, Biggie’s girl, repeatedly throughout the entire song. In the music video there are four people who rap. It starts off with Tupac, then Hussein, Kasdafi, and finally EDI. They all bash on Biggie, Lil Kim and the East Coast. In the last few seconds of the song, Pac does a monologue dissing Biggie, Mob Deep, and Bad Boy Records. Tupac wrote the song “Keep Ya Head Up” for the black women in America. In this song he stresses the fact that all life comes from women. We are birthed by women, raised by women, and in most cases we get our name from women. Pac see’s the struggle that men put women in despite the importance of women. He tells them to “Keep Ya Head Up” because things will get better. Both of Tupac’s songs are rap. “Hit-em Up” was more of a gangster style of rap while in “Keep Ya Head Up” Pac uses a calm positive tone in his rap. “Hit-em Up” has a negative tone to it. Tupac’s message in “Keep Ya Head Up” was that that we need to treat our women better. That is a good message. His message in “Hit-em Up” was that basically he’ll get his revenge.
Compare and contrast: "Forever Young" first artist: Alphaville second artist: Jay-Z
Forever young by Aphaville was an original version. The video was hilarious, it seemed to be the era of the eighties. The men had goofy hairstyles, and star trek was the theme. The songs purpose was that no matter how old you were, even being dead, you were forever young. I say being dead, on the basis that in the video it had old portraits of people coming alive, as if to live forever. It had more of a supernatural message compared to the remake by Jay-Z. Jay- Z took the same exact song, but mixed it up. Compared to a space theme, Jay-Z's music video had more of an urban, hip-hop theme. The video began with kids in highschool, and the whole video was shot in black and white; versus Alphaville in which the song was performed in color. Jay-z's version had rap compared to Alphaville, the original, which had more of a techno robotic type of filler. The contrast was definetly the messages of the two songs. Although both were the same song each had a different type of story. The first song by Alphaville, told a story of living on forever and had a supernatural idea that even when we die, we live on forever in our present state. The idea was not so much about youth but rather, living in space forever. In contrast with Jay- z's message which fortold, the happenings in today's world. The lives, that we as youth live. It was directed more towards the youth of living, even when old; compared to living forever. Altogether both songs were amazing but had definetly different messages.
I chose The Fray’s cover to Kanye West’s song Heartless. Both of these videos are mostly cartoon and tell a sad story. Kanye West’s version has more of a melody to it and is a little bit faster paced. Yet it still has a very sad feel to it. The Fray really hit home with how slow and painful his voice sounds. It kind of tells the story a little better. Kanye West’s version has a more hip-hop sound to it and The Fray is an acoustic with no drums on it. In Kanye’s video there’s way more color and less real life as opposed to The Fray. Their video goes from black and white characters on notebook paper to real life children in a classroom.
I compared Usher's song "U Remind Me" with one of his other songs "U Make Me Wanna". In the first song, he is telling a girl that he just met about how he can't be with her because she reminds him of a girl he used to be with. He feels that it wouldn't work out between them and that it's unfair to her because he would always be thinking of his ex and would probably think she is going to do him like his ex did him. In the second song he is telling how this girl makes him want to leave the one he is with to go be with her because he feels like she is perfect for him. They used to be bestfriends and she is the one who hooked him up with the one he is with now. They compare because they both talk about his constant problems with his females, but they contrast because in the second song he actually wants to be with another girl, compared to the first song, where he can't be with another girl because she reminds him too much of his ex girlfriend.
Hurt by Christina Aguilera Circus by Britney Spears
In both videos of these completely different artists,they are set on a circus set but have really completely different meanings.in hurt,she sings about ignoring the person she loves and regretting it when she loses them.circus is about being in charge,on top,calling herself the ring master.both of these songs have different messages and moods.one makes you think about not ignoring anyone you care and love because you dont know when theyre not going to be there anymore.The other one is about being in charge and being confident.
The songs "Stay or Go" by singer Monica and "Made to be Together" by Trey Songz are similar because both of the artists are singing about relationships and deciding whether to stay together or not. While Monica's song is a little bit faster, she is telling the guy he can stay or go she is tired of taking all his mess and he needs to decide or she will decide for him.On the other hand Trey Song's he is trying to keep him and his girl together telling her that they where made to be together and at the end of the song he gets her to stay.
The song “Love Story” by Taylor Swift was covered by the band Forever The Sickest Kids. Taylor Swift’s original version isn’t catchy or upbeat while Forever The Sickest Kids cover her song with a electro theme that is easy to dance to. However, Taylor Swift’s version showed more emotion and was a lot more meaningful and the melody behind it gave it that extra feel. Forever The Sickest Kids’ version has the same meaning but the way they sing it doesn’t project it the same as Swift’s. Forever the Sickest Kids’ melody really interfered with the message it tries to send, but it make s the song a lot more catchier than Taylor’s version. I personally liked Forever Ever The Sickest Kids’ version more than the original because I don’t really care for the message the songs gives. I only enjoy the beat the cover plays.
Carnival of Rust by Poets of the Fall & Destiny by Zero 7
Both of these songs are about love. In Carnival of Rust, the setting is in a circus. The man is stuck in a game, and the woman that he loves wants to leave the circus. And he's trying to convince her to stay. But she ends up leaving anyway, and he is left alone in the circus. The video is quite a trip. It's really tragic. And in Destiny, it's more about forbidden love. The main character of the video is this girl(it's all a cartoon) and she's walking around the city, and everywhere she goes, there is a couple deep in conversation(looking in each other's eyes; the whole love she-bang) and at the end of it, she's alone, too. But in this song, the man feels the same as the woman, he loves her as well, but for some reason they can't be together. Which, unlike the other video, Carnival of Rust, the woman doesn't love the man in return. Or else, she would have stayed.
One of the songs I chose to compare and contrast is "Hey There Delilah" by the Plain White T's and the other song is by Deadmau5 called "Ghosts n Stuff". Both of these songs are some of my favorite songs. They both help me get into a good mood, whenever i feel down i like listening to those songs. These two songs also have been listened to many thusands maybe millioins of people, but by totally different crowds of people. The song by the Plain White T's is very nice and it talks about how a young guy is showing his appreciation to the girl he likes. His feelings show very well in this song. Then in the song by Deadmau5 its very diffrent because ther is no words at all. The song is done by the d.j. Deadmau5 which wears a huge mouse mask thats smiling. Its all good vibing music and at the end thats what matters.
I choose two of my favorite songs with similar meanings. “Dear Mama” by Tupac Shakur and “My Love for You” by The Game. Tupac’s song talks about how he struggled and blamed his mom for anything when he was growing up. Throughout the song he wants her to understand that he appreciated her for being there for him when he needed her. The Game’s song is the same but he doesn’t blame his grandmother as much. The difference is that he’s talking about his grandmother. Tupac’s was set in the 70’s where things were different growing up. The Game’s is more set in 80’s 90’s when things have changed from Tupac’s generation. The Game’s grandmother passed away and he dedicated it to her and Tupac’s mom is still living. Overall both of these songs show the struggle of both growing up in their own neighborhoods. I listen to these when I feel like I haven’t seen my mom because she is always working and I never really see her anymore. Both of them remind me of my mom and I while I was growing up.
I choose two songs from Eminem one is "When I'm Gone" and the other is "Not Afraid". I really like some of Eminem songs because they talk most of the time of his struggles in life. "When I'm gone" talks about his daughter hiley not wanting him to leave but Marshall ignore her at the begining. Later marshall imagines what would be the cause of him leaving to perform in his concert and he doesnt like it so he decides to stay with his family. "Not Afraid" I think explains that people shouldstand up for themselves and never give up and that is exactly what he does. The videos are very different which I like because they do go with what the song says. "When i'm Gone" start with a scene where there is a group of peole talking about there lifes and that where Marshall starts talking about his problem at home. The video changes its scene and shows what the song is saying. "Not Afraid" takes place outdoors sorrounded by building. Marshall is walking around the city and then find himself sorrounded but he is able to break out. At the end he is able to fly which I didnt think it reall went with the video. I really like both of the songs and there videos.
..Do You Remember-Jay Sean & Chop Suey-System of a Down..
..Do You Remember is a very fun song to dance to. It is an r&b song, and uses a bass sound. There are pianos and other spcial effects used in the song. The video is Jay Sean dancing in the middle of the street then it shift to a party. All the whole time he is with a girl. The lyrics is talking about how a guy wants to be with his girlfriend again. He wants to bring back all the memories they had when they were together. The video has a lot of color. It has a small rap sung by Sean Paul..
..Chop Suey is a rock song. It starts off with the guitar, then enters the bass and drums. The it completely turns into a head banging hardcore rock song. The video shows the band performing on front of a crowd and just jumping and rocking out to the song. I really don't know what the somg is about, since most of SOAD's songs don't make any sense. It's a good song I think..
..These two songs are completely different, and have different group of fans who follow them. They both have catchy rhythyms and people love these songs..
The two songs Im comparing are soundtrack to my life and Up Up and Away by Kid Cudi. Although different, they both involve dealing with life. Soundtrack to My Life is about dealing with depression and in Kid Cudi's case dealing with the death of his father. We can relate to this song because we all have a point in our lives where we feel a litle depressed and have those moments on how we deal with it. In Up Up and Away the song is about not listening to what others have to say. Like negativity and being above that bad energy others may give off. Its also the wake and bake song so yeah it means that too. but mainly how to ignore negativity and basically do you without caring about what others judgement is. Both songs i think involve dealing with life but each in different ways and circumstances.
The two songs I'm comparing are "Hey there Miss Brown" by Lil Rob and "Painting" by Atmosphere. In Lil Rob's song, he talks about how hard things are going for him and tries to relate to peoples situations in life when it seems you suddenly wake up and its problem after problem compiling on top of eachother. In Atmosphere's song he talks about the past, but still maintains the same sort of mood as Lil Rob in the essence that people can go through some hard times. Atmospheres raps about his string of regrets and just how down the things happening around you can bring you. In the beginning of Lil Rob's song he talks about love, money, drug problems, and just things that are commonly troubling most people and how he soon loses his own personality and trust with family. In Atmosphere's song he later refers to similar issues with himself when he describes how even when hes home and surrounded by people he loves and care about the memories of past incedents play in his head. Both of these songs are of the underground hip hop genre. The songs have to different beats, but both have a guitar playing in the back as the rhythm. Both songs I think are a whole lot more simmilar than different but both definately portray a deep sense of thought as far as hard times go..
The songs I chose are; "Lean on me" by The Temptations, and "Three little birds" by Bob Marley. Lean on me- this song sends out a mellow, friendly tone, when i listen to it it makes me feel like I'm not alone. The song says everyone at a point in their life suffers, that whenever you feel lonely there will always someone be there for you and its telling us not to worry. And the song "Three little birds' says that you shouldnt worry because everything is going to be alright, this makes these two songs somewhat familiar. Three little birds- this song also sends out a mellow tone and it just relaxes me when i hear it. It helps people forget about their problems for a little bit and it says not to worry too much because everything will be okay. Both of these songs can make anyone feel better when their having a bad day, Three little birds says not to worry and just in case you do start worrying, the song Lean on me says that there is always someone there to help you, that you are not alone, because at one point in our lives we all need help.
My two songs are "I shot the sheriff" by the Police and Bob Marley's "I shot the Sheriff". Both of the songs are the same, just different genres of music. The police version of the song has a classic rock feel. It is up-beat and has the usual rock instuments. Bob Marley's version is reggae. It has more of a relaxed "chill" vibe to it. His version is Jamaican reggae as to the Police version that is American classic rock. They are up beat and just pleasing to the ear.
The song "Drive Me Crazy" by N-Sync and "Shape of My Heart" by the Backstreet Boys have similarities and differences. Both songs had a depressing tone to their lyrics and music video. They were both singing about their girlfriends that they have lost. Both songs had great singers, a bridge, and beautiful harmonies. Some of the differences was that N-Sync was in a mental hospital. They were going crazy for their loved girl; having flashbacks of their time together. In the otherhand, the Backstreet Boys had a more catchy rhythm to their song. They were also singing acapella and were just standing around. Both songs are great, but their distinct differences is what makes each song more "sizzling" than the other.
ReplyDeleteMichaels Jackson’s song “Smooth Criminal” and Alien Ant Farm’s cover of “smooth Criminal” have very different sounds to them but the videos have many similarities. Michael’s is darker and has a pop sound while AAF’s has a more happy rock sound. The cover has a more modern setting and Michael’s looks set in the 80’s. Some of the similarities were that both videos had a lot of dancing. The AAF cover had people dancing like Michael Jackson. In the video of Michael Jackson there is a scene where he starts shooting randomly in the air, but in the Alien Ant Farm video the singer stands on top of a car and shots are fired at the car. Toward the end of the original Michael is singing and he does a lean so far down while standing up straight. In the cover video Alien Ant Farm does the same lean in a boxing ring while singing. In both videos there is a scene where Michael (in the original) and the Alien Ant Farm singer (in the cover) while they are singing they start to dance with the mike. Not only do the videos have similarities they also have some differences.
ReplyDeleteThe original video has a dark setting and is like a movie scene while the cover video has a concert rock setting. In his video Michael looks very gangster like and there’s shootings and fighting going on while he sings and dances. Alien Ant Farm creates an environment where all the people are enjoying themselves and looks like a music video. That is what makes Michael Jackson’s original video different because his video is more like a short movie and not just a regular video. Both versions of the song are worth listening to and the videos are worth watching. One video looks like it cost a lot and the other looks like it didn’t cost as much as to other. Can you guess which one?
@martin_run_alot I really like the songs you chose to compare! Those songs are so cool to me.
ReplyDeleteThe two music videos “Baby” and “One Less Lonely Girl” by Justin Bieber are relatively alike, but have many more differences. The song “Baby” has another artist Ludacris featured on it, while “One Less Lonely Girl” is only done by Justin.
ReplyDeleteOne similarity between the two songs is that both of the story lines are about passion for one girl. Another thing that the videos have in common is the age of the backups, they are young people around 13-20. In both “Baby”, and “One Less Lonely Girl”, it is obvious that Justin tries to impress the girl he wants. The last thing that the two videos have in common is the ending, Justin ends up together with the girl at the end of both songs.
Justin’s music videos present several differences. “Baby” is more of a hip-hop song with a faster beat. On the other hand, “One Less Lonely Girl” has a slower beat and is like a “love song”. Justin dances and there are group dance off’s in “Baby”, but the other music video has no dancing involved. The setting for “One Less Lonely Girl” is around local stores in what seems to be a small town, while the setting in the other song is in a bowling alley in an active city. Another difference within the two songs is that the girl Justin goes after in “Baby” shows no interest in him through out the song, but the girl in “One Less Lonely Girl” is looking forward to being with him. No instruments were shown being played in “Baby”, but Justin plays the guitar in the other song.
my songs: both by Destiny's Child "Cater to You" and "Independent Women"
ReplyDelete"Cater to you" is a song that contributes to catering to a man. They say that they will do anything for their man. Without him they have no purpose. The song takes place in a setting that plays off as lonely. They are first seen covered naked and in fetal position to show that they need their man. Then it shifts to a desert to give the feeling of calm and tranquility but they are singing to men in half naked clothes. "Independent Women" is a song that shows strength in women. It tells a story of how women don't need a man. It takes place in a more futuristic place and has women only. It tells about what they have bought and how they dont need a man to get them anything. They wear more combatic clothes. Both are super differnt but the only thing that makes them the same is the harmonies and that they are sung by the same artists.
The two songs I chose to compare and contrast are the same song but they are sung by different artists. The song is "Run Joey Run" originally performed by David Geddes and was re-made by the cast of Glee. The song was famous and well known without a music video, but a video was made new. The similarities between Glee's and Geddes versions are that they both have a dramatic feel to them while listening to the vocals. Listening to both versions, you understand the song like a real story and feel the tragic pain from the characters.
ReplyDeleteThe main difference is that in the original version, Geddes is the main singer and gets most of the attention. There is a female voice in there, but the focus goes to mostly to Geddes. However, in Glee's version it is the exact opposite, and the girl gets most of the focus. There are three men singing and one female, and the song shifts from boy to boy, and it is almost confusing. Another difference is that the video of the original is just a few records and pictures and objects from the 70's, which is when the song came out. Glee's video was dramatic and takes place in different areas including school, outside with smoke, and a gym. The video shifts from place to place and from person to person, and that is a huge difference between Geddes's version.
Overall I think that there are way more differences than similarities in these two videos.
I compared the two songs, Cowboy Casanova by Carrie Underwood and The World by Brad Paisley. Both of these songs are country songs and involve the guitar. Cowboy Casanova is the first song and it is sang by a girl, while the second song is sang by a man. The first song is about a boy in an intimate way. It talks about how one should stay away from him because he makes you feel special but he only comes out at night. I believe it is saying that he is a player. The second song is about a girl. It could be talking about a daughter or a girlfriend. The song is just saying how that girl is special to him. She may be nothing to the waiter at the restaurant or the teller down at the bank, but she is special to him. She is his world.
ReplyDeleteThe setting in the first song seems to be around the 1800's with the dresses that the girls are wearing. One is wearing a corset and several put feathers in their hair. They shoot the music video in a very fancy, expensive house and just dance around. There really isn't a story they are telling. In the second song, it starts off with a story about two sisters fighting and the older one is being mean to the younger one and it makes her feel unimportant. Then it goes to Brad Paisley's concert and the girl is singing along with him. In the first song, the girl is talking about how the guy is not important and is just out for a good time. The second song talks about how important that girl is to him. The two songs are more different than alike.
Reba I love the songs you chose! I love how opposite they are and coming from the same artists. I'm familiar with those songs and they are very similar by beat and vocals, but they have completely different meanings..
ReplyDeletei chose to compare the polices original "message in a bottle" and john mayers cover. the police a well known band around world played message in a bottle with fast paced tempo, simple bass line, complex drum patterns and a very difficult riff on the guitar. this song became an instant hit and it has that rock sound that anybody would head bang to. as for john mayer, a talented guitarist, plays the song with an acoustic guitar. john mayer went the opposite route with this song and made it a mellow with song guitar chords. mayer has the soft teen voice unlike stings high pitched singing voice. john mayer takes a different approach and i believe he didnt disapoint police fans. these two bands sound very similar but as for the equipment and tempo, theyre completely different.
ReplyDeleteI chose the two songs "Like a G6" by Far East Movement and "Only Girl (In The World)" by Rihanna because they are both hip-hop songs but tell two different stories. The song by Far East Movement has a girl and guy singing with a big group, whereas Rihanna is just one girl singing by herself. The scenery in both vidoes is very differnt. In Rihanna's video, it is an outdoor scenery where first she is in the fields and they are golden like the sun. Then, flowers pop up from the field and it becomes a very colorful scene. Then, the scenery changes from her being in the water to fireworks. I like her video a lot because it is very strange from other videos and also because it is sort of a love song and I can relate to that. I also liked the lighting and photography they used to film this video. In the Far East Movement Video, it is more of a party scene where they are at a club, there's alcohal, and every one was dancing and having a good time. The girls wore little hoochie outfits, so the video had some sex appeal to it. I also noticed that the video displayed the time throught the video, showing what time of night the people were partying which lasted all the way until 7:00 a.m. the next morning. I like both of these videos because they are songs you can sing and dance too. They are newer songs that both came out in 2010.
ReplyDeleteReba I like the songs you picked. It shows two completely different life styles of a women but done by the same group.
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ReplyDeleteSong: What Hurts the Most
By: Rascal Flatts
By: Cascada
For this homework assignment I chose to compare and contrast the same song, sung by different artist. The first version I saw was Rascal Flatts version followed by Cascada’s version. Both song’s were obviously the same when it came down to the words they were singing, but I felt a different meaning behind each version. Rascal Flatts version was slower and it seemed more meaningful to me. Their was a story within his story and I’m not just saying this to be poetic. In his video before he started singing we saw a girl rummaging through a drawer, trying to hold back tears as she stares at her parents and say’s word’s like “It’s not true”. We then see her attack her father, blaming him for whatever it is that happened. It is only then that the words start and while we see Rascal Flatts and his band singing we all see the girl as she lives her life, mirroring everything that the words are saying. Later in the end, we find out that her boyfriend died in a car accident after she broke up with him, because her father didn’t want them together. As I said before, we see a story within a story, because inevitably Rascal Flatts word’s create a story. In Cascada’s version however, there is no story, just the words. For her entire video we see only her and every now and then catch glimpses of a man. We get a clue as to who he is and what their relationship is or was like through the song, but that’s it.
While Rascal Flatts version of the song was country, Cascada did her song in an almost pop/techno way, the rhythm unchanging throughout most of the song. In Rascal Flatts version there are guitars and drums and his song flows up and down in constant change. It’s obvious his song was meant to be more romantic while Cascada’s song was meant to be as a party song, made obvious by the party scene at the very end of her song.
Cascada’s version also seemed more about herself than about the song. It was her who showed up for the most part in her entire song. Rascal Flatts changed that. We did see him as he sang the song, but we also his band and he different characters playing in his story. There style of presentation was completely different was well. Cascada’s was more flashy and out there. She chose colors that would catch the audience attention. Rascal Flatts went for a more laid back approach. His colors seems somewhat muted and there is a simplicity to his video that is clearly not in Cascada’s.
Both song’s however were good. Cascada sung the song in a way that perfectly shows her style of music, the same going for Rascal Flatts.
The songs that I chose to compare and contrast where both written and rapped by Tupac. His music is all about his life; the struggles that he survived in the ghettos of California. He often speaks about times he spent in jail because of his gansta-rap life style. Most of Tupac’s music does promote a gangster life style but not all of his music is of negative situations. In Tupac’s song, “Changes” Pac speaks to American’s, stressing to us that we as a whole need to made a change in society. Tupac was a modern day poet.
ReplyDeleteThe song “Hit-em up” by Tupac is one of anger and revenge. While in New York, Tupac was shot a few times by, he believes, Biggie Smalls’ people. Biggie Smalls was a Rapper from the East coast. The shooting gave birth to a big dispute between the East and West Coast. When Pac was healthy he wrote the song “Hit-em up.” The song is rap; as are all his songs. In the song he accuses Biggie small of shooting him. He disses him and Lil Kim, Biggie’s girl, repeatedly throughout the entire song. In the music video there are four people who rap. It starts off with Tupac, then Hussein, Kasdafi, and finally EDI. They all bash on Biggie, Lil Kim and the East Coast. In the last few seconds of the song, Pac does a monologue dissing Biggie, Mob Deep, and Bad Boy Records.
Tupac wrote the song “Keep Ya Head Up” for the black women in America. In this song he stresses the fact that all life comes from women. We are birthed by women, raised by women, and in most cases we get our name from women. Pac see’s the struggle that men put women in despite the importance of women. He tells them to “Keep Ya Head Up” because things will get better.
Both of Tupac’s songs are rap. “Hit-em Up” was more of a gangster style of rap while in “Keep Ya Head Up” Pac uses a calm positive tone in his rap. “Hit-em Up” has a negative tone to it. Tupac’s message in “Keep Ya Head Up” was that that we need to treat our women better. That is a good message. His message in “Hit-em Up” was that basically he’ll get his revenge.
Compare and contrast: "Forever Young"
ReplyDeletefirst artist: Alphaville
second artist: Jay-Z
Forever young by Aphaville was an original version. The video was hilarious, it seemed to be the era of the eighties. The men had goofy hairstyles, and star trek was the theme. The songs purpose was that no matter how old you were, even being dead, you were forever young. I say being dead, on the basis that in the video it had old portraits of people coming alive, as if to live forever. It had more of a supernatural message compared to the remake by Jay-Z. Jay- Z took the same exact song, but mixed it up. Compared to a space theme, Jay-Z's music video had more of an urban, hip-hop theme. The video began with kids in highschool, and the whole video was shot in black and white; versus Alphaville in which the song was performed in color. Jay-z's version had rap compared to Alphaville, the original, which had more of a techno robotic type of filler. The contrast was definetly the messages of the two songs. Although both were the same song each had a different type of story. The first song by Alphaville, told a story of living on forever and had a supernatural idea that even when we die, we live on forever in our present state. The idea was not so much about youth but rather, living in space forever. In contrast with Jay- z's message which fortold, the happenings in today's world. The lives, that we as youth live. It was directed more towards the youth of living, even when old; compared to living forever. Altogether both songs were amazing but had definetly different messages.
Heartless
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I chose The Fray’s cover to Kanye West’s song Heartless. Both of these videos are mostly cartoon and tell a sad story. Kanye West’s version has more of a melody to it and is a little bit faster paced. Yet it still has a very sad feel to it. The Fray really hit home with how slow and painful his voice sounds. It kind of tells the story a little better. Kanye West’s version has a more hip-hop sound to it and The Fray is an acoustic with no drums on it. In Kanye’s video there’s way more color and less real life as opposed to The Fray. Their video goes from black and white characters on notebook paper to real life children in a classroom.
I compared Usher's song "U Remind Me" with one of his other songs "U Make Me Wanna". In the first song, he is telling a girl that he just met about how he can't be with her because she reminds him of a girl he used to be with. He feels that it wouldn't work out between them and that it's unfair to her because he would always be thinking of his ex and would probably think she is going to do him like his ex did him. In the second song he is telling how this girl makes him want to leave the one he is with to go be with her because he feels like she is perfect for him. They used to be bestfriends and she is the one who hooked him up with the one he is with now. They compare because they both talk about his constant problems with his females, but they contrast because in the second song he actually wants to be with another girl, compared to the first song, where he can't be with another girl because she reminds him too much of his ex girlfriend.
ReplyDeleteI liked the songs Jordan picked because Tupac always tell of his life stories that most people can relate to. His songs are deep poetry.
ReplyDeleteHurt by Christina Aguilera
ReplyDeleteCircus by Britney Spears
In both videos of these completely different artists,they are set on a circus set but have really completely different meanings.in hurt,she sings about ignoring the person she loves and regretting it when she loses them.circus is about being in charge,on top,calling herself the ring master.both of these songs have different messages and moods.one makes you think about not ignoring anyone you care and love because you dont know when theyre not going to be there anymore.The other one is about being in charge and being confident.
i love the songs you chose reba.they are completely oppsite an i love both.
ReplyDeleteThe songs "Stay or Go" by singer Monica and "Made to be Together" by Trey Songz are similar because both of the artists are singing about relationships and deciding whether to stay together or not. While Monica's song is a little bit faster, she is telling the guy he can stay or go she is tired of taking all his mess and he needs to decide or she will decide for him.On the other hand Trey Song's he is trying to keep him and his girl together telling her that they where made to be together and at the end of the song he gets her to stay.
ReplyDeleteThe song “Love Story” by Taylor Swift was covered by the band Forever The Sickest Kids. Taylor Swift’s original version isn’t catchy or upbeat while Forever The Sickest Kids cover her song with a electro theme that is easy to dance to. However, Taylor Swift’s version showed more emotion and was a lot more meaningful and the melody behind it gave it that extra feel. Forever The Sickest Kids’ version has the same meaning but the way they sing it doesn’t project it the same as Swift’s. Forever the Sickest Kids’ melody really interfered with the message it tries to send, but it make s the song a lot more catchier than Taylor’s version. I personally liked Forever Ever The Sickest Kids’ version more than the original because I don’t really care for the message the songs gives. I only enjoy the beat the cover plays.
ReplyDeleteCarnival of Rust by Poets of the Fall
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Destiny by Zero 7
Both of these songs are about love. In Carnival of Rust, the setting is in a circus. The man is stuck in a game, and the woman that he loves wants to leave the circus. And he's trying to convince her to stay. But she ends up leaving anyway, and he is left alone in the circus. The video is quite a trip. It's really tragic. And in Destiny, it's more about forbidden love. The main character of the video is this girl(it's all a cartoon) and she's walking around the city, and everywhere she goes, there is a couple deep in conversation(looking in each other's eyes; the whole love she-bang) and at the end of it, she's alone, too. But in this song, the man feels the same as the woman, he loves her as well, but for some reason they can't be together. Which, unlike the other video, Carnival of Rust, the woman doesn't love the man in return. Or else, she would have stayed.
Ashley Griffith, nice music choice. I like those songs; they're great to dance to.
ReplyDeleteOne of the songs I chose to compare and contrast is "Hey There Delilah" by the Plain White T's and the other song is by Deadmau5 called "Ghosts n Stuff". Both of these songs are some of my favorite songs. They both help me get into a good mood, whenever i feel down i like listening to those songs. These two songs also have been listened to many thusands maybe millioins of people, but by totally different crowds of people. The song by the Plain White T's is very nice and it talks about how a young guy is showing his appreciation to the girl he likes. His feelings show very well in this song. Then in the song by Deadmau5 its very diffrent because ther is no words at all. The song is done by the d.j. Deadmau5 which wears a huge mouse mask thats smiling. Its all good vibing music and at the end thats what matters.
ReplyDelete@ Amanah I really like the song that you chose. I've heard it mulitple times but never knew the name if it!
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ReplyDeletemyshayla!. i like both of those songs and i like that you two songs from the same author!
ReplyDeleteI choose two of my favorite songs with similar meanings. “Dear Mama” by Tupac Shakur and “My Love for You” by The Game. Tupac’s song talks about how he struggled and blamed his mom for anything when he was growing up. Throughout the song he wants her to understand that he appreciated her for being there for him when he needed her. The Game’s song is the same but he doesn’t blame his grandmother as much. The difference is that he’s talking about his grandmother. Tupac’s was set in the 70’s where things were different growing up. The Game’s is more set in 80’s 90’s when things have changed from Tupac’s generation. The Game’s grandmother passed away and he dedicated it to her and Tupac’s mom is still living. Overall both of these songs show the struggle of both growing up in their own neighborhoods. I listen to these when I feel like I haven’t seen my mom because she is always working and I never really see her anymore. Both of them remind me of my mom and I while I was growing up.
ReplyDeleteI choose two songs from Eminem one is "When I'm Gone" and the other is "Not Afraid". I really like some of Eminem songs because they talk most of the time of his struggles in life. "When I'm gone" talks about his daughter hiley not wanting him to leave but Marshall ignore her at the begining. Later marshall imagines what would be the cause of him leaving to perform in his concert and he doesnt like it so he decides to stay with his family. "Not Afraid" I think explains that people shouldstand up for themselves and never give up and that is exactly what he does. The videos are very different which I like because they do go with what the song says. "When i'm Gone" start with a scene where there is a group of peole talking about there lifes and that where Marshall starts talking about his problem at home. The video changes its scene and shows what the song is saying. "Not Afraid" takes place outdoors sorrounded by building. Marshall is walking around the city and then find himself sorrounded but he is able to break out. At the end he is able to fly which I didnt think it reall went with the video. I really like both of the songs and there videos.
ReplyDelete..Do You Remember-Jay Sean & Chop Suey-System of a Down..
ReplyDelete..Do You Remember is a very fun song to dance to. It is an r&b song, and uses a bass sound. There are pianos and other spcial effects used in the song. The video is Jay Sean dancing in the middle of the street then it shift to a party. All the whole time he is with a girl. The lyrics is talking about how a guy wants to be with his girlfriend again. He wants to bring back all the memories they had when they were together. The video has a lot of color. It has a small rap sung by Sean Paul..
..Chop Suey is a rock song. It starts off with the guitar, then enters the bass and drums. The it completely turns into a head banging hardcore rock song. The video shows the band performing on front of a crowd and just jumping and rocking out to the song. I really don't know what the somg is about, since most of SOAD's songs don't make any sense. It's a good song I think..
..These two songs are completely different, and have different group of fans who follow them. They both have catchy rhythyms and people love these songs..
The two songs Im comparing are soundtrack to my life and Up Up and Away by Kid Cudi. Although different, they both involve dealing with life. Soundtrack to My Life is about dealing with depression and in Kid Cudi's case dealing with the death of his father. We can relate to this song because we all have a point in our lives where we feel a litle depressed and have those moments on how we deal with it. In Up Up and Away the song is about not listening to what others have to say. Like negativity and being above that bad energy others may give off. Its also the wake and bake song so yeah it means that too. but mainly how to ignore negativity and basically do you without caring about what others judgement is. Both songs i think involve dealing with life but each in different ways and circumstances.
ReplyDeleteThe two songs I'm comparing are "Hey there Miss Brown" by Lil Rob and "Painting" by Atmosphere. In Lil Rob's song, he talks about how hard things are going for him and tries to relate to peoples situations in life when it seems you suddenly wake up and its problem after problem compiling on top of eachother. In Atmosphere's song he talks about the past, but still maintains the same sort of mood as Lil Rob in the essence that people can go through some hard times. Atmospheres raps about his string of regrets and just how down the things happening around you can bring you. In the beginning of Lil Rob's song he talks about love, money, drug problems, and just things that are commonly troubling most people and how he soon loses his own personality and trust with family. In Atmosphere's song he later refers to similar issues with himself when he describes how even when hes home and surrounded by people he loves and care about the memories of past incedents play in his head. Both of these songs are of the underground hip hop genre. The songs have to different beats, but both have a guitar playing in the back as the rhythm. Both songs I think are a whole lot more simmilar than different but both definately portray a deep sense of thought as far as hard times go..
ReplyDeleteHector.! those songs are both dope.! Nice choice of songs bro.! :D
ReplyDeletegiovannieomar haha your absolutely right Systems songs dont make any sense hahaha
ReplyDeleteThe songs I chose are; "Lean on me" by The Temptations, and "Three little birds" by Bob Marley.
ReplyDeleteLean on me- this song sends out a mellow, friendly tone, when i listen to it it makes me feel like I'm not alone. The song says everyone at a point in their life suffers, that whenever you feel lonely there will always someone be there for you and its telling us not to worry. And the song "Three little birds' says that you shouldnt worry because everything is going to be alright, this makes these two songs somewhat familiar.
Three little birds- this song also sends out a mellow tone and it just relaxes me when i hear it. It helps people forget about their problems for a little bit and it says not to worry too much because everything will be okay. Both of these songs can make anyone feel better when their having a bad day, Three little birds says not to worry and just in case you do start worrying, the song Lean on me says that there is always someone there to help you, that you are not alone, because at one point in our lives we all need help.
My two songs are "I shot the sheriff" by the Police and Bob Marley's "I shot the Sheriff". Both of the songs are the same, just different genres of music. The police version of the song has a classic rock feel. It is up-beat and has the usual rock instuments. Bob Marley's version is reggae. It has more of a relaxed "chill" vibe to it. His version is Jamaican reggae as to the Police version that is American classic rock. They are up beat and just pleasing to the ear.
ReplyDeleterandyforeshe7133............love those two artists! Awesome songs!
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