Question 1:

The band Cream is considered to be the first official power trio. Here, Eric Clapton
plays the roles of both rhythm and lead guitarist. This technique of challenging the
best guitarists to pull double duty inspired Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page
among others to become the focus of the band. How would you best describe Eric
Claptons guitar approach in the second half of the song Tales of Brave Ulysses?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):
Soloistic

Question 2:

The opening lick of the song Sunshine of your Love is said to be a gift from Jimi
Hendrix to Eric Clapton for helping him get on his feet in London, which was the
launching pad for him to ultimately become the worlds greatest guitarist. You should
be able to hear the natural flow of the guitar, which is typical of Hendrixs playing,
however, Cream apparently embraced the guitar hook, added the lyrics and created a
#1 hit song.

Listen to both versions of the song Sunshine of your Love (Jimi Hendrix and
Cream) and tell me which version do you like best, and why?

Type: Essay
Points Awarded: 0/1
Your Answer(s):
I love the first one better, because I love that voice and the lyrics better.

Question 3:

The song Foxey Lady demonstrates Hendrixs ability to play with a very heavy
aggressive style while still making the song sensual and sometimes even erotic. Pete
Townshend of the Who once complained that Hendrix had taken his guitar smashing
routine and turned it into an erotic ritual (which he could never do), which made
Hendrix not only amazing as a guitarist, but added sex appeal to his music and
persona. Hendrix adds lyrics under his guitar solo to reinforce this sex appeal
(keeping the guys and the girls attention!). What lyric does he repeat under the solo?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):
Foxey

Question 4:

Little Wing demonstrates Hendrixs ability to play sensitively and in his mind
carried a metallic quality which allowed him to glide over the song with great
sweeping/flowing guitar lines. The actual metallic sound that he uses to support the
song though, is?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):
Tuned bells

Question 5:

Jimi Hendrixs version of the Star Spangled Banner is quite poignant because
obviously he feels patriotic about his country, but there are some underlying themes if
you listen carefully. The destructive explosions on the guitar are a protest to the war in
Vietnam, and his sadness for innocent lives being lost is represented by the taps
theme at 2:40. He also plays part of the melody in a minor key (our flag was still
there) to represent that although he loves his country, he recognizes that there are
some things that need fixing and healing in order to move forward. The performance
of this at Woodstock in 1969 must have been a very moving moment. Through all the
craziness, guitar soloing and sounds of destruction, Hendrix makes the National
Anthem still hold true. The question is Does Hendrix actually play the whole
National Anthem (sing the lyrics in your head as he plays to find out)?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):
Yes

Question 6:

All Along the Watchtower was originally written by Bob Dylan, but it has been
covered by U2, Neil Young, Pearl Jam, the Dave Matthews Band, and most notably
Jimi Hendrix. What makes Hendrixs version so unique?
Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):
Alternates lyrics with electric guitar solos

Question 7:

The Wind Cries Mary by Jimi Hendrix is noted for melodic, bluesy electric guitar
solos to build intensity in the music and the lyrics describe a separation in a
relationship. Keeping in mind that this song is about a break-up, when the story
becomes more dramatic, what happens to the wind?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 0/1
Your Answer(s):
it Whispers Mary

Question 8:

The song Dolly Dagger was released after Jimi Hendrix passed away and has a
more aggressive funky feel (this is where Hendrix was going with his next album). As
with most funk and soul music, this song makes use of percussion. Which percussion
instrument was NOT used in this Jimi Hendrix song?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):
Xylophone

Question 9:

Valleys of Neptune was released as both a single and album by the Jimi Hendrix
estate in 2010 containing several other unheard Hendrix tracks. Which of the
following best describes this track?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):
Groovy with a surreal laid back feel

Question 10:
The song "Breaking the Law," with its extremely simple main riff and chorus, was
released as a single from the British Steel album, and was one of Judas Priest's big
breakthrough songs. It is now considered one of the most famous Hard Rock/Heavy
Metal songs ever. The lyrics tell of someone who gets tired of everything that comes
with an ordinary life - that life has become boring. This leads the person to take a
chance and start breaking the law. As you listen to this version of Judas Priests
Breaking the Law what special effects are used?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):
None of the above

Question 11:

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida by Iron Butterfly was the first hit song that could really be
classified as "Heavy Metal." The phrase "Heavy Metal" itself was introduced in 1968
in the Steppenwolf song "Born To Be Wild."In-A-Gadda-Da-Vidacontains an
almost endless guitar and bass riff throughout the song, but, which other instrument
occasionally plays the first part of this riff?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):
Organ

Question 12:

It was rumored that Jimmy Page, who was a session musician at the time, played
guitar on the Kinks "You Really Got Me," which the band strongly denied. According
to a 2012 interview by Finding Zoso with producer Shel Talmy, Jimmy Page did not
play the lead guitar on the song. However he did play rhythm as Ray Davies didn't
want to sing and play guitar at the same time. In The Kinks You Really Got Me,
what is the primary role of the guitar player?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 0/1
Your Answer(s):
To solo

Question 13:
In the famous Led Zeppelin song "Black Dog" the band actually begins the song with
a traditional Chicago blues concept of a vocal line followed by a band riff/motive to
bring more clarity to both the vocalist and to the band. Granted, Led Zeppelin's
version of this idea is very complex, but it is also very obvious.

After the short guitar (helicopter effect) fade in to the song, how many times does the
band play the following format, "solo vocals then band riff", before going into a
different musical section?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):
3

Question 14:

Rock and Roll All Nite was written by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of Kiss, and
became their signature song usually played as the last song in their encores. Stanley is
quoted as saying: "Originally Gene and I would tend to help each other fill in the
gaps. 'Rock and Roll All Night' came about because we felt we needed an anthem, a
song that could be the rallying cry for all of our fans." Identify, from the following
selections, what is prominent throughout Rock and Roll All Nite by Kiss.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 0/1
Your Answer(s):
Inserted excerpts from the movie Kiss Meets The Phantom

Question 15:

Van Halen is considered by many to be one of the great party-bands of all time.
Original singer David Lee Roth often provided comical, sexual driven antics in live
performances. Runnin With The Devil provides one of Roths signature
contributions to the band. What is it?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):
High, multi-phonic shrieks

Question 16:
Ace of Spades is Motrheads most famous song; it is about gambling and risks.
Lemmy recalled writing the song in an interview with Mojo magazine February 2011:
"'Ace of Spades' is unbeatable, apparently, but I never knew it was such a good song.
Writing it was just a word-exercise on gambling, all the clichs. I'm glad we got
famous for that rather than for some turkey, but I sang 'the eight of spades' for two
years and nobody noticed." What is NOT in Motrheads Ace of Spades?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):
Vocal harmonies

Question 17:

Peace Sells" is one of Megadeth's most popular songs dealing with disillusion, Cold
War politics, and military combat; all recurring themes in Megadeth songs. What is
your impression of Megadeaths "Peace Sell" and the quality of Heavy Metal
recording as you listen this song?

Type: Essay
Points Awarded: 0/1
Your Answer(s):
I love the beats of this song and I love the passion of this song. This song makes me feel
full of energy.

Question 18:

Summarize your thoughts about Heavy Metal Music after listening to the specific
songs in this assignment.

(2 sentences minimum - this question will be graded by your instructor after the
assignment closes)

Type: Essay
Points Awarded: 0/1
Your Answer(s):
From my own opinion, I do not like the heavy metal music, because I don't like the
rhythm of the metal music.