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Why Don’t you Listen: Essential Qualities of Great Songs

I remember from about three months ago, I turned on the radio and heard the song “The Weekend” by Sza. Unfortunately, the song was a miss. I hadn’t been more dissatisfied in hearing a song since I heard “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen.Then, the song “Bloodstream” by Ed Sheeran came on the radio. I had never fallen in love with a song like that before. What made it so much more of a hit than the first song is simple: a relatable storyline. Many people identify with music because of the stories that are told through it. Regardless of what genre of music a song is, all great songs have common qualities.
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The spanish song “La Nave Del Olvido” by Buika is an incredibly sung portrayal of heartbreak. Listeners may not know the exact translation of the lyrics, but they are aware of the depth of emotion being expressed. At key points in the song, Buika sings as if her voice is going to break. There is a sense of vulnerability that pulls at the heart. Words have little meaning if they fail to transcend language barriers. This is important because it allows people to share in music with the world. Another Spanish song is Despacito. The song has high beats and fast rhythms; it makes people want to get up and dance. All summer long, I blasted the song in my bedroom; trying desperately to sing along. I had no idea what I was saying, but I knew it had to be a song about being happy- enjoying life. Another great song is “Fok Julle Naaiers” by Die Antwoord. The song is sung in Afrikaans. Die Antwoord has ridiculous beats and crazy rhymes.At some points in the song ,the singer’s voice is simultaneously adorable and strangely menacing. The transition is quite impressive because the singer alternates without losing the grit of her message. This is important because if a song has good vocal delivery and thrilling beats,there is no need for English translation. Overall these songs are great because they allow listeners to get to know a world outside of their

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This coming summer I will have the incredible and exciting opportunity to go and see Chicago in concert. Throughout my high school career, I was in a chamber choir. My director, born in the 50’s has an affinity for everything Chicago. This affinity led my choir to sing countless Chicago songs, like “25 or 6 to 4”, “Saturday in the Park”, and “Will You Still Love Me?”. Each of these songs now brings me back to a memorable point in my life, which is relived every time I listen to those compositions.

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The 60’s was a time where things were being questioned. People wanted to protest and change the way things were at the time. One way Americans tried to get their point across was by writing songs. Through music, messages were open to the public against the things that were thought to be unfair during that time period.

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Music is a way to express ideas about current events in a creative but functional way. How we express ourselves is a large part of our culture. Culture shapes music, just as much as music shapes culture. When, I’m not here, music needs to be carried on and be still be made. For future generations, making music and sharing how they feel with the world can change their people’s ideals, values, or beliefs.

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