Thursday 7/13

CLASS ACTIVITY

INSTRUCTIONS:
For this Activity, Observe the videos in the Left column and answer the corresponding questions in the Right Column.

These questions could have to do with anything including but no limited to: Song/Artist Background, Musical Characteristics / Qualities , Your own Opinions (interpretation), or Judgement/Evaluation. Of course when giving these answers you should strive to use as much terminology from class as possible.

Per usual, You may use your own knowledge or any means of research. Remember to site your sources.

Video 1

My Favorite Things Original

Video 2

My Favorite Things Commercial

Video 1 Questions

Background:

Who was the Composer(s) of this song?
What year was it composed?
What show was it originally From?

Analysis:

Describe the Instrumentation in this song
How would you categorize the Genre of this song?

Interpretation

In a Few Sentences, what do you think is the intended message of this song?

Evaluation:

Other than Being in a Musical , something you think this

song could be used for ?

Video 2 Question

Analysis:

Name at least 5 Musical Things that have changed from the original . Explain them if needed
How would you categorize the genre of this song? Why?
There is a spot where the texture changes drastically - Can you give a timestamp for when it happens? What was it's purpose?
What are some ways they have had to customize the song to fit the commercial?

Evaluation:

Other than being used for a commercial, What are some uses this song could possibly have?
Are those uses similar or different than the original? Why do you think they have changed?

Video 3

My Favorite Things Supremes

Video 3 Questions

Background:

What Year was this recording released?

Analysis:

Describe the instrumentation in this song
How would you categorize the genre of this song?
In a couple sentences, how has this song changed stylistically from the original? Does it make you FEEL Different?
What kind of Mental Pictures does this song paint in your head? does it make you think of any memories from your past?

Interpretation:

In a few sentences, what do you think is the intended message of this song? Has It changed from the original?
What Season of the year does this make you think of? Why?

Video 4

My Favorite Things Coltrane

Video 4 Questions

Background:

What year was this specific version of the song release? What was the album called and who were the band members on it?

Analysis:

Describe the instrumentation of this song
How would you categorize the genre of this song
Other than those things, Name a few other ways the song has changed from the Commercial Version

Interpretation:

In a few sentences, describe what you think the intended message of this piece is. Can you interpret the same meaning as the original version?

What season of the year does this make you think of? Why? Has this changed from the supremes version?

Video 5

My Favorite Things Kelly Clarkson

Video 5 Questions

Background

What was the album called that this was released on? What year was it released?

Evaluation:

What do you think is the intended use for this song? (as in, what Mary wanted it to be used for)
Do you think she was successful? (i.e. is this song good for what she wanted it to be used for)
What are some possible uses for this song? Who would be some people that would listen to it?
How has the intended use changed from the original ?

HOMEWORK

Conclusion Questions

Rank the 6 Versions of the song from BEST to WORST - give an explanation for your first place selection and your last place selection
What do you think is the best Version if we are evaluating them based on their MUSICAL SKILL - What about your choice makes it better Musically?
These songs are all called the same name - 'My Favorite Things' - But do they all mean the same thing ? Are they the Same song? What has changed about them and what has stayed the same? do you think they should have different names when they become some different?