Australian music has been developed throughout time and often portrays the natural environmental factors of Australia. The songs, Tie Me Down Kangaroo Down Sport by Rolf Harris and My Island Home by Christine Anu were both written and performed by Australian artists. However, by evaluating both of these songs, it is evident that Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport composed by Rolf Harris is more typically Australian compared to Anu 's composition of My Island Home. These ideas are supported throughout the music and the musical elements that were used throughout the songs.
In the music industry, expressive devices and timbre gives a piece of music it 's character and individual identity. Expressive devices and timbre is illustrated throughout these songs, portraying different styles depending on its theme. These ideas further demanding the fact that Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport is in fact more Australian compared to My Island Home. For example, with My Island Home, expressive be devices and timbre has been carefully manipulated in order to create a fun and the pop style. The song is flowing with no gaps between vocals. It is generally soft and Christine Anu definitely doesn 't have an Australian accent proving that this piece of music is in fact a pop song composed by Australian artist yet it cannot be identified as
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In conclusion, it is evident that Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport by Rolf Harris is in fact more typically Australian compared to Christine Anu 's My Island Home. By evaluating the components of both pieces, it can be found that Tie Me kangaroo Down Sport portrays the Australian style of music, featuring the Australian culture and nature. In contrast, My Island Home is generalised to be a pop music, where it induces many synthesisers and electronic instruments. Although this piece of music is composed by an Australian and performed by an Australian artist, it cannot be described as more typical compared to Rolf Harris 's composition of Tie Me Down Kangaroo