Part 1: Michael Jacksons Thriller
On the internet or your phone, look up the official music video for Michael Jacksons Thriller.
After watching this music video, answer the following questions in a word document:
o Describe this video and explain why you believe it became such a mega hit.
o Share a brief biography of Michael Jackson.
o Thriller is considered characteristic of post-1980s pop music. Describe
what makes it characteristic. Be sure to include information about the rhythm, use of electronic instruments and conventional instruments and Jacksons voice.
Part 2: The Renewal of Rock and the Resurgence of Blues Music
On the internet or your phone, listen to ONE the following:
o The Traveling Wilburys, Handle With Care
o The Rolling Stones, Start Me Up:
o Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, I Wont Back Down o Stevie Ray Vaughn, Voodoo Child
o Robert Cray, Strong Persuader
After listening to your selection, answer the following questions in a word document:
o Is your choice representative of a resurgence of rock music or blues music? Explain why you made this determination.
o Share a brief biography of each of the band/artists you chose.
o Name the members of each of these bands.
o Examine the lyrics and share the lines which are your favorite and/or
made an impression on you.
o What are the ideas being addressed in each of these songs?
o What is the date that the original music was written? What is the date that
this original recording was made/released ?
o Has anyone else recorded the song you have chosen? If so, find one
YouTube recording of a cover of the song you have chosen if it is
available. If nothing is available, please indicate that as well.
o List the instruments you hear in these recordings. Are each of these songs
the same or different instrumentation?
o What was your favorite thing about the performances/recordings?
o What emotions did the performances/recordings make you feel when you
heard it?
Part 3: Socially-conscious Female Singer-Songwriters
On the internet or your phone, listen to ONE the following: o Suzanne Vega, The Queen and the Soldier
o Tracy Chapman, Fast Car
After listening to your selection, answer the following questions in a word document:
o Share a brief biography of each of the artist you chose.
o Examine the lyrics and share the lines which are your favorite and/or
made an impression on you.
o What are the ideas being addressed in each of these songs? How does
the song you chose illustrate the artists social-consciousness?
o What is the date that the original music was written? What is the date that
this original recording was made/released ?
o Has anyone else recorded the song you have chosen? If so, find one
YouTube recording of a cover of the song you have chosen if it is available. If nothing is available, please indicate that as well.
o List the instruments you hear in these recordings. Are each of these songs the same or different instrumentation?
o What was your favorite thing about the performances/recordings?
o What emotions did the performances/recordings make you feel when you
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