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MUSI 1310 Listening Assignment #4 Chapters 13 & 14.

Use Critical Thinking/Listening Skills to evaluate and answer each item on the listening
form. Be thorough in your evaluations.

*Artists must be chosen from Chapters 13 & 14. You may choose songs by artists not
covered in the book, but their music must coincide with the era/style/time period of
music in Chapters 13 & 14.

*You may use songs off of the 1310 Listening Examples list found in the Content tab of
eCampus. Since the listening list only highlights certain artists from each chapter, you
may also choose to find songs on your own through sites such as iTunes, Rhapsody,
YouTube, or any other music media site.

** Please select 6 songs to evaluate by at least 3 different artists. **

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SELECTION #1 Title: Witchy Woman

Performing Artist/Group: The Eagles

Songwriter: Don Henley and Bernie Leadon

Album: Eagles B-side “Early Bird”

Year Released: 1972

Style/Genre: Country rock

Source of Recording (i.e. YouTube, CD, iTunes, etc.): Youtube

1. What is the overall style of the piece? Is this style consistent with other music during this era, or are there
aspects that make it unique for the time period?

The style of this song is rock and is consistent with country rock during this era.

2. What is the instrumentation of the band?

Vocals, drums, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, and bass guitar

3. Are any of the instruments unique to the normal instrumentation of the band? If so, in what capacity are
they used (Melody, Harmony, Rhythm, etc.)? If no, is the standard instrumentation unique or normal for the
era of music we are covering?

The Eagles used normal instrumentation in this song for the era of music we are covering.

4. Describe how the instrumentation affects the musical setting of the song. Take into account Rhythm, Key,
and other musical elements that may affect the performance.

The song is in minor key and it shows the eerie setting of the song. The swaying of the background vocals
also portrays a ghoul or witch described by the lyrics

5. Are there any instrumental solos? If so what instrument is used? Is the instrument a standard “solo”
instrument to the era of music we are covering?

There is an electric guitar solo and is the standard “solo” instrument used during this era of music.

6. What are the Lyrics about? Did they mean anything to you? Are they written about any particular event?
Are they meant to carry a specific message?

the lyrics are describing a witch.

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7. Has this song been covered by any other artists? Name a few cover artists. If so, is your song the original
version, or is it a cover as well? If it is a cover, what makes it unique to the original?

this song is the original and has not been covered by any other artists professionally.

8. Did you like the piece? Give a brief summary as to why you did or did not like the piece.

not really because it was a little spooky.

SELECTION #2 Title: Lyin’ Eyes

Performing Artist/Group: The Eagles

Songwriter: Don Henley and Glenn Frey

Album: One of These Nights B-side “Too Many Hands”

Year Released: 1975

Style/Genre: Country rock

Source of Recording (i.e. YouTube, CD, iTunes, etc.): Youtube

1. What is the overall style of the piece? Is this style consistent with other music during this era, or are there
aspects that make it unique for the time period?

The style of this song is country rock and is consistent with other music in this genre during this era.

2. What is the instrumentation of the band?

Vocals, acoustic guitar, drums, background vocals, lead guitar, mandolin, bass guitar, and piano.

3. Are any of the instruments unique to the normal instrumentation of the band? If so, in what capacity are
they used (Melody, Harmony, Rhytm, etc.)? If no, is the standard instrumentation unique or normal for the
era of music we are covering?

The mandolin is unique to the rock genre and is used for melody

4. Describe how the instrumentation affects the musical setting of the song. Take into account Rhythm, Key,
and other musical elements that may affect the performance.

The slower tempo and softer acoustic guitar help the setting of this song become softer and more
sentimental.
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5. Are there any instrumental solos? If so what instrument is used? Is the instrument a standard “solo”
instrument to the era of music we are covering?

no

6. What are the Lyrics about? Did they mean anything to you? Are they written about any particular event?
Are they meant to carry a specific message?

A woman who is married to a wealthy man who is older than she is, and she feels the need to cheat on him
because she is not happy.

7. Has this song been covered by any other artists? Name a few cover artists. If so, is your song the original
version, or is it a cover as well? If it is a cover, what makes it unique to the original?

there are many covers, Lynn Anderson 1976 and Kenny Rankin 1980.

8. Did you like the piece? Give a brief summary as to why you did or did not like the piece.

Yes because it showed a softer side to their music.

SELECTION #3 Title: “Hello”

Performing Artist/Group: Lionel Richie

Songwriter: James Anthony Carmichael

Album: Cant Slow Down B-side “You Mean More To Me”

Year Released: 1984

Style/Genre: Soft rock

Source of Recording (i.e. YouTube, CD, iTunes, etc.): Youtube

1. What is the overall style of the piece? Is this style consistent with other music during this era, or are there
aspects that make it unique for the time period?

The style of this song is softer and soulful and is consistent with other music during this era.

2. What is the instrumentation of the band?

Vocals, piano, percussion and guitar.

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3. Are any of the instruments unique to the normal instrumentation of the band? If so, in what capacity are
they used (Melody, Harmony, Rhythm, etc.)? If no, is the standard instrumentation unique or normal for the
era of music we are covering?

This is the standard instrumentation of the era.

4. Describe how the instrumentation affects the musical setting of the song. Take into account Rhythm, Key,
and other musical elements that may affect the performance.

The piano sets the rhythm and key of the song.

5. Are there any instrumental solos? If so what instrument is used? Is the instrument a standard “solo”
instrument to the era of music we are covering?

There is a guitar solo

6. What are the Lyrics about? Did they mean anything to you? Are they written about any particular event?
Are they meant to carry a specific message?

the lyrics are about a man who wants this one specific woman to like him or fall in love with him.

7. Has this song been covered by any other artists? Name a few cover artists. If so, is your song the original
version, or is it a cover as well? If it is a cover, what makes it unique to the original?

This is the original version. Covers include Kikki Danielsson and Berto La Voz

8. Did you like the piece? Give a brief summary as to why you did or did not like the piece.

yes because this is one of my dad’s favorite songs

SELECTION #4 Title: School’s Out

Performing Artist/Group: Alice Cooper

Songwriter: Alice Cooper

Album: School’s out B-side “Gutter Cat”

Year Released: 1972

Style/Genre: Heavy metal

Source of Recording (i.e. YouTube, CD, iTunes, etc.): Youtube

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1. What is the overall style of the piece? Is this style consistent with other music during this era, or are there
aspects that make it unique for the time period?

The song’s style is rebellious which is consistent to the heavy metal genre of this era.

2. What is the instrumentation of the band?

Guitar, Vocals, and drums

3. Are any of the instruments unique to the normal instrumentation of the band? If so, in what capacity are
they used (Melody, Harmony, Rhytm, etc.)? If no, is the standard instrumentation unique or normal for the
era of music we are covering?

There are no unique instruments

4. Describe how the instrumentation affects the musical setting of the song. Take into account Rhythm, Key,
and other musical elements that may affect the performance.

There are continuous guitar riffs throughout the song that keep the melody as well as the rhythm.

5. Are there any instrumental solos? If so what instrument is used? Is the instrument a standard “solo”
instrument to the era of music we are covering?

There are guitar solos.

6. What are the Lyrics about? Did they mean anything to you? Are they written about any particular event?
Are they meant to carry a specific message?

They lyrics are an anthem for kids’ celebration for the end of the school year.

7. Has this song been covered by any other artists? Name a few cover artists. If so, is your song the original
version, or is it a cover as well? If it is a cover, what makes it unique to the original?

covers include Daphne and Celeste and Gwar.

8. Did you like the piece? Give a brief summary as to why you did or did not like the piece.

no because it is very repetitive.

SELECTION #5 Title: Jump

Performing Artist/Group: Van Halen

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Songwriter: Eddie Van Halen

Album: 1984 B-side “House of Pain”

Year Released: 1983

Style/Genre: Heavy metal

Source of Recording (i.e. YouTube, CD, iTunes, etc.): Youtube

1. What is the overall style of the piece? Is this style consistent with other music during this era, or are there
aspects that make it unique for the time period?

The style is electronic which is unique for that eras heavy metal genre.

2. What is the instrumentation of the band?

Vocals, Electric guitar, synthesizer, background vocals, drums, and bass guitar.

3. Are any of the instruments unique to the normal instrumentation of the band? If so, in what capacity are
they used (Melody, Harmony, Rhytm, etc.)? If no, is the standard instrumentation unique or normal for the
era of music we are covering?

The use of synthesizer in this song makes it unique to the era. It is used for melody and rhythm.

4. Describe how the instrumentation affects the musical setting of the song. Take into account Rhythm, Key,
and other musical elements that may affect the performance.

The use of synthesizer makes the song have an electronic setting and makes the song more upbeat.

5. Are there any instrumental solos? If so what instrument is used? Is the instrument a standard “solo”
instrument to the era of music we are covering?

there is an electric guitar solo

6. What are the Lyrics about? Did they mean anything to you? Are they written about any particular event?
Are they meant to carry a specific message?

suicide and how he has seen worse in life than anyone has.

7. Has this song been covered by any other artists? Name a few cover artists. If so, is your song the original
version, or is it a cover as well? If it is a cover, what makes it unique to the original?
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Aztec Camera covered it in 1984

8. Did you like the piece? Give a brief summary as to why you did or did not like the piece.
it was alright, wouldn’t listen to it willingly again though.

SELECTION #6 Title: __________________________________________________________

Performing Artist/Group: ___________________________________________________

Songwriter: ______________________________________________________________

Album: __________________________________________________________________

Year Released: ____________________________________________________________

Style/Genre: ______________________________________________________________

Source of Recording (i.e. YouTube, CD, iTunes, etc.): ______________________________

1. What is the overall style of the piece? Is this style consistent with other music during this era, or are there
aspects that make it unique for the time period?

2. What is the instrumentation of the band?

3. Are any of the instruments unique to the normal instrumentation of the band? If so, in what capacity are
they used (Melody, Harmony, Rhytm, etc.)? If no, is the standard instrumentation unique or normal for the
era of music we are covering?

4. Describe how the instrumentation affects the musical setting of the song. Take into account Rhythm, Key,
and other musical elements that may affect the performance.

5. Are there any instrumental solos? If so what instrument is used? Is the instrument a standard “solo”
instrument to the era of music we are covering?

6. What are the Lyrics about? Did they mean anything to you? Are they written about any particular event?
Are they meant to carry a specific message?

7. Has this song been covered by any other artists? Name a few cover artists. If so, is your song the original
version, or is it a cover as well? If it is a cover, what makes it unique to the original?
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8. Did you like the piece? Give a brief summary as to why you did or did not like the piece.