One (1) Song - Three (3) Versions 1. Pick one song . Any song you...

One (1) Song - Three (3) Versions

1. Pick one song. Any song you want - your choice. It can be a song with lyrics, with only instruments, any style...

2. Find three (3) different versions of the song that you picked. A 'live' recording of the same artist is not considered a different version. And by different, I mean different, have some fun with this! Do not pick a song that doesn't lend itself to being a cover in another style. (some folk/pop music of different cultures, as well as very recent songs, really don't change enough to be 3 different covers...same tempos, same style, the only thing changing is the performer...) 

You will end up with 4 entries - one original song, then three covers of that song!

 

The assignment will be divided up into two parts - Required Information and Personal Response. You may add your Personal Response onto the Required Information entries. 

1) REQUIRED INFORMATION: Basic information on each piece

1. Song Title *
2. Composer. *(Who wrote the music. There might be more than one name such as a composer and lyricist)
3. Artist, name of group and any relevant musicians in the group (soloists, etc.)
4. Year of recording/release - you might have to dig for this information but it is out there!
5. Style. Again, if you aren't sure of the style then look it up.
6. Please add links for your songs (YouTube...)

* Since the title and composer will be the same for each four songs, you do not need to rewrite that! You may combine #1 and #2 in your writings then go on to write on #3-#5.

 

2) PERSONAL RESPONSE: about each song. (This may be added when writing on Required Information entires - above) 

• Where you surprised to find out who the original composer was/is? Describe your findings.
• What are the lyrics about?
• What is the general mood of each piece?
• Are the performances a good one? Why or why not?
• Why did you pick the piece?
• Were you surprised to find variations and what the variations were?
• Compare and contrast (from the one you originally picked to the other variations)