First, what you’ve done for me by Planet Shakers. This is a gospel song, which was written two years ago. Planet Shakers is a young band, they are all between 17 and 28. I just thought I would let you know some information on Planet Shakers because you would not have herd of them if you don’t listen to gospel music.
I found the song to show happiness, celebration and a sense of triumph. They believe in what they are singing about so it has meaning, making the song powerful.
Now for You’re everything again by Planet Shakers. This song is bright, happy and again meaningful and powerful.
The way you make me feel is by Michael Jackson. I presume you have all herd of Michael Jackson, weather it is good or bad things, you must have herd of him. I found this song to be happy, bright, the singer sounds excited about what he is singing about therefore you are drawn to the music because he is making it sound like the best feeling he has ever had.
Have I told you lately is by Van Morrison, I don’t know much about Van Morrison but he has sung many famous songs including My brown eyed girl and Baby please don’t go. Without hearing the words of the song, I could tell that the song was going to be meaningful. It is a slow song, but it is not sad, but happy and celebrant.
I Have Nothing is by Whitney Huston. You must have herd of Whitney. It is a slow song. The singer is not showing sadness, but frustration.
How do I live is by Trisha Yearwood. I think you have all herd this song before, it is quite famous. It is a slow song, and the singer is almost trying to prove something to the person she is singing to.
Christina Aguilera with Beautiful is a powerful song. It is about sadness, frustration, and again she is proving something to the listeners.
A song from Chicago, I can’t do it alone. If you have not seen Chicago then this song may not make complete sense. Well the singer is singing to another woman, they are both show girls in prison for murder. The singer is trying to persuade the other to do a duet with her because she is loosing her fame.
A well known song of Michael Jackson, Thriller. The song is ment to portray a scary or suspicions surrounding. With the wolf at the start and the footsteps really help for setting the environment.
TA TU, the famous “lesbian” girls from Russia. Their first song All the things she said. This song is fast paced which can show anger and frustration. It also helps the listener think the song is dramatic.
Finally, Ex Girlfriend by No Doubt. Again, the dramatic introduction shows that the song is about anger, and frustration. It is a semi loud song, so again showing anger, because it is dramatic.
What I have tried to demonstrate to you today is that musicians use their emotions and feelings to influence ours. As you can see the music I have played all have emotions, some may be subtle, but they are still there. All you have to do is listen and feel.
