ipl-logo

Bus120 Week 2 Compare And Contrast Music

680 Words3 Pages

MUS120 Comparative Essay:
Week Two Comparative Essay From a distance, it is easy to say that Choo Choo Ch’ Boogie by Louis Jordan and Hoochie Coochie Man by Muddy Waters are both songs that belong to the blues genre. Yet, when placed under the microscope and compared next to one another, the division between the blues and jump blues becomes very clear. A choice of differing instruments and vocal styling allow for a change of ambience between the two pieces, along with a drastic change in tempo which sets the energy and results in a noticeable variance in the mood. Choo Choo Ch’ Boogie is a high energy and up beat variation of jump blues, whilst Hoochie Coochie Man maintains a slower and solemn tone, with a true blues style acoustic range. …show more content…

The guitar is a fairly common theme among early rock ‘n’ roll, and the piano is seen in both songs with a similar purpose as before. The drums back up the piano, producing an emphasis on the beat. One of the most notable changes we see with Muddy Waters is the use of a harmonica, fulfilling a major role in keeping the tune. Harmonicas however, have a habit of sounding solemn, most likely due to the stereotype of being used by old-timey prisoners while in jail cells to pass the time. This carries over to Hoochie Coochie Man, giving the piece a down and out feeling behind each …show more content…

This, combined with a repeating stop-time from the harmonica and guitar emphasize the vocals, which serve as one of the strongest points of Hoochie Coochie Man. In contrast, Louis Jordan is far more soft spoken, ending each bar on an upper inflection – with exception of the chorus. This keeps an up-beat feel to the lyrics of Choo Choo Ch’ Boogie, even though the lyrics themselves tell the tale of a war veteran returning home, unable to find a job to make ends-meat.
One of the most notable differences between both pieces within seconds is a stark difference in tempo. Hoochie Coochie Man has a 114 bpm (songbpm). This gives the song a feeling of a gentle sway back and forth between the combination of the piano, bass and drums, maintaining a solid blue’s feel. In contrast, Choo Choo Ch’ Boogie measures at 185 bpm (songbpm), a whole 71 beats faster. The result is a much higher energy and fast paced song by Louis Jordan, which helps contribute to it being considered jump

Show More
Related
209 Words | 1 Pages

1. What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong and Fleurette Africaine (Little Flower) by Duke Ellington. 2. Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington are two of the greatest geniuses contributing to the development of jazz music. Both pieces symbolize the civil rights struggle that was part of the changing America, which Armstrong and Ellington lived in.

Read More
496 Words | 2 Pages

With a honeyed Sam Cooke worthy croon and a slicked style reminiscent of the Dapper Rebels, Leon Bridges is in all aspects a rarity. Less than two years ago, 25 year old Leon Bridges was washing dishes in a Texas restaurant. However in just over a year, following numerous gigs in coffee shops and a fortuitous chance meeting with White Denims Austin Jenkins, 40 record labels would show an interest in his soulful reversion to the past.

Read More
204 Words | 1 Pages

In excerpt V the song “Honey Hush” by Joe Turner, the aspects that are similar to rockabilly is the dominate impression of the back beat that is heard in this excerpt. With the common back beat that it includes from the instrumentation that was used from the voice, piano, drums, stand-up bass, saxophone, and even the handclaps. The elements that were later found in rock & roll was that rhythmic section that was offered from rhythm and blues. The lyrics even gave a sense rock drive with the catchy melody that it had offered. All the elements that I have observed had led me to believe that “Honey Hush” should be considered one of the first rock & roll songs because of the prominent back beat that is heard along with the catchy melody that is

Read More
836 Words | 4 Pages

Go-go music is a specific type of music that was first started in Washington D.C. go-go music was developed around the mid-1960s to the late 1970s. However, if you are from the DMV area we all know the God father of go-go music was Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers. Go-go music is unique because it has a variety of different sounds. Old school hip-hop, funk, and blues are all factors that play into creating go-go music. A live music scene called Chocolate city in the early 1970s had competitive music.

Read More
1098 Words | 5 Pages

I attended a Nashville Irish Stepdancers performance at the Texas Troubadour Theater. The theater was in the middle of a strip mall in Orpy Mills. The inside was setup with pews and had a very medieval essence. The performance was to be a celebration of the Irish culture and include the vibrant spirit of the heritage. In the program, the choreographer and founder of the Nashville Irish Step Dancers, Mary Moran, said that the show not only highlights traditional pieces, such as the jig and treble reel, but also explores more progressive styles of Irish dance and music.

Read More
608 Words | 3 Pages

History The dance my group has chosen was the Cupid Shuffle. I researched the history of the Cupid Shuffle. It was written and sang by Bryson Bernard whom stage name is “Cupid”. He had earned his nickname when he performed/sang for the Sam Cooke’s 1960’s single hit “Cupid”.

Read More
1534 Words | 7 Pages

He made just enough changes to make the song appeal to a different audience more, but his cover really did not add much musically to it. The Pat Boone version of the song sounded more pop with country & western influence, in contrast to the original R&B version by Fats Domino. However, the rhythm, harmony, form, most of the lyrics, and much of the instrumentation was kept the same, so without Pat Boone’s vocals, the cover feels nearly the same as the original, but with a slightly different texture. To an untrained ear and on the first listen to both songs, the cover sounds nearly the same as the original version. This also makes the Pat Boone cover seem less sincere than the Fats Domino version because he did not make much of an attempt to make his cover notably different or “his own.”

Read More
742 Words | 3 Pages

In a market full of worship music, Rend Collective continually step out on a limb with their folk style take on classic and original songs. In their latest album ___, we are again given a plethora of songs, styled for corporate worship or a feel-good soundtrack to your day. Opening with “Celebrate,” we are given clear direction on where the album is headed, as the Irish band pull together a guitar driven tune that is literally styled for celebration. Filled with clapping, brass, and an energy we all crave on Monday mornings, it is a refreshing and well-executed opener. “Free As A Bird” continued in this tone, and we are taken to the highlands with the banjo.

Read More
670 Words | 3 Pages

Bobby King's music is rock and roll. Rock and roll promotes the idea of romance and sex. To lure Connie in, "He spoke in a simple lilting voice, exactly as if he were reciting the words to a song. " Arnold used music and lyrical allusions as a part of his

Read More
1363 Words | 6 Pages

The Poietic Aspect of Hendrix 's "All Along the Watchtower" Jimi Hendrix, probably one of the greatest guitarists of all time, in 1968 covered "All along the watchtower," a song originally written and performed a few months earlier by Bob Dylan. Even though Hendrix 's admiration for Dylan 's work was well known , his choice to cover a song belonging to a completely different music genre is emblematic. So why did Hendrix decide to cover Bob Dylan 's "All along the watchtower?" In this paper, I will argue that Hendrix 's cover of Dylan 's "All along the watchtower," thanks to its lyrics and sound dynamic, optimally conveys his anti-war and anti-violence beliefs.

Read More
1802 Words | 8 Pages

But it's better than drinkin' alone” it brings to light this depression. Even though Holden is surrounded by fellow patrons, he is in a since drinking alone because he’s secluded in his own thoughts and judging the fellow patrons. Piano Man also shows the phoniness of the patrons that Holden reflects on. This is shown when “the smile [runs] away from [John’s] face,” someone who’s “quick with a joke or to light up your smoke” who wants to be a movie star. John represents the phoniness in the room because even though he is smiling he is not honestly happy with where he is in life but because of the atmosphere in the bar, he’s not going to share that side of himself with anyone.

Read More
2087 Words | 9 Pages

The “Rolling Stones”, the “Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band in the World”, or the “Stones” are all names of which the influential bad boys of Rock ‘n’ Roll go by. The well deserved and hardly argued title of the “Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band in the World” was first bestowed upon them in the 1960s. Although there were other Rock ‘n’ Roll bands rising to fame at this time, almost simultaneously, the Rolling Stones graciously accepted the title and carried it to the top along with them, taking no breaks from the spotlight. The Rolling Stones left a lasting impression on the music industry as well as on most, if not all, of the people that have had the pleasure of enjoying their music, including myself.

Read More
534 Words | 3 Pages

Roy’s article about “‘race records’ and ‘hillbilly music’” also supports Frith’s claim against homology. In Frith’s article, he claims that homology is incorrect and that, instead, the musical aesthetic process goes in reverse: “Social groups…only get to know themselves as groups…through cultural activity, through aesthetic judgement.” (Frith 111). This directly opposes the idea of homology.

Read More
133 Words | 1 Pages

What is your main opinion on this topic? I believe that guitar is a fun instrument to play. What is the strongest argument that supports your opinion?

Read More
1458 Words | 6 Pages

Introduction Roger’s and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music is arguably one of the most well known films that many can admit to watching at least once in their lifetime. People all around the world have found this musical inspiring, as it documents growth and hope amidst the horrors of World War II. This incredibly well written film is based on the story of the Von Trapp family who escaped Austria when the Nazis invaded it during the war. Part of what made this movie so interesting on so many different accounts was the music that accompanied the vivid and exciting scenes. Without music, many could agree that our world would be a sad, quiet, dull and depressing place.

Read More

More about Bus120 Week 2 Compare And Contrast Music

Related Topics

Open Document