Listening Assignment

Weekend Listening

Fela Kuti “Zombie” – This track was absolutely exhilarating to listen to, the buildup of the instruments from the beginning of the track leading towards the middle of the track was simply mind-blowing. I enjoyed the mix of all these Caribbean, and African, and Congo sounding components within the music. I feel that although this track features heaps of different sounds and instruments it blends together very well giving it structure.

Bjork “Pagan Poetry” – The singing is beautiful; her voice is marvelous but the melody forever mesmerizing. I could tell there was some kind of story in the music, a story dealing with the words “she loves him”. The overall tone of the track seemed like utter sadness from some great betrayal, I think the song tells a tale of a sad romance.  

Radiohead “Idioteque” – I very much enjoyed the beat and the singing in the music. I felt they were equally as important in making the song a hit. Overall, I think this song was dope and the singing was deeply emotional.

Led Zeppelin “Whole Lotta Love” – I was entranced by the melody in this music, the guitar licks were engaging and powerful. The music brought you through stages of melodies and then very subtly into a world of what seems to be empty abyss compared to the very captivating touch that the feel of the guitar had on us. I feel that this ambience in the music is sort of like a punishing silence that is only healed when the sound of the guitars finally join back in.

Captain Beefheart “Moonlight On Vermont” – This song had an immediate sense of what sounded like the blues, just a deep soulful singing piece. I really enjoyed the slight grunginess in his voice I felt that this made the song sound more impacting and deep.