Listen to Ray Charles’ live performance “I Got a Woman” and compare it to the performance of the Gospel hymn “There’s a Man Going ‘Round” as performed by Dr. CJ Johnson. What similarities do you hear between the two songs (listen carefully to the melodies) and what musical elements are different? How are the performances similar?
(Ray Charles Version)
(Dr. CJ Johnson Version (start at 1:02)
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Listen to Ray Charles’ live performance “I Got a Woman” and compare it to the performance of the Gospel hymn “There’s a Man Going ‘Round” as performed by Dr. CJ Johnson. What similarities do you hear between the two songs (listen carefully to the melodies) and what musical elements are different? How are the performances similar?
(Ray Charles Version)
(Dr. CJ Johnson Version (start at 1:02)
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In the section about Jump Blues, I demonstrate the backbeat (2 and 4) and swung rhythms (at the 2:13 timestamp in the video). Clap along with my demonstration of these two rhythmic elements , and see how the backbeat feels different than the downbeat, and how “straight” rhythms compare to “swung.”
Even if you don’t necessary feel it, or have a good description of it post your thoughts or reply to someone else.
Example 1
Clapping along with the backbeat 1 & 3, it felt more still and steady. As for clapping along for the backbeat 2 and 4 it felt like more movement, more upbeat, like you can sand along to it. Its so strange how you think something will sound similar but actually feel very different.
Example 2
When I clapped along, the backbeat on 2 and 4 felt more fun and made me want to move more. The straight rhythm sounded more even, while the swung rhythm felt bouncier. It was a small difference, but I could definitely notice it.
Example 3
The clapping on the two and the four makes it a lot more groovy, or bouncy as mentioned in the video. When I was listening to the claps on the two and the four, I was more into it, as it felt as if it had more suspense to it as well. The one and three aren’t boring, however it feels more entertaining listening to the 2 and 4. The straight and swung differences were much different as well. The straight rhythm lacks the suspense, and beat that the swung beat has. The swung beat got me moving to the beat a little bit, and it feels like I should be dancing to that beat.
Example 4
The clapping on the two and the four makes it a lot more groovy, or bouncy as mentioned in the video. When I was listening to the claps on the two and the four, I was more into it, as it felt as if it had more suspense to it as well. The one and three aren’t boring, however it feels more entertaining listening to the 2 and 4. The straight and swung differences were much different as well. The straight rhythm lacks the suspense, and beat that the swung beat has. The swung beat got me moving to the beat a little bit, and it feels like I should be dancing to that beat.
Requirements: Follow
In the section about Jump Blues, I demonstrate the backbeat (2 and 4) and swung rhythms (at the 2:13 timestamp in the video). Clap along with my demonstration of these two rhythmic elements , and see how the backbeat feels different than the downbeat, and how “straight” rhythms compare to “swung.”
Even if you don’t necessary feel it, or have a good description of it post your thoughts or reply to someone else.
Example 1
Clapping along with the backbeat 1 & 3, it felt more still and steady. As for clapping along for the backbeat 2 and 4 it felt like more movement, more upbeat, like you can sand along to it. Its so strange how you think something will sound similar but actually feel very different.
Example 2
When I clapped along, the backbeat on 2 and 4 felt more fun and made me want to move more. The straight rhythm sounded more even, while the swung rhythm felt bouncier. It was a small difference, but I could definitely notice it.
Example 3
The clapping on the two and the four makes it a lot more groovy, or bouncy as mentioned in the video. When I was listening to the claps on the two and the four, I was more into it, as it felt as if it had more suspense to it as well. The one and three aren’t boring, however it feels more entertaining listening to the 2 and 4. The straight and swung differences were much different as well. The straight rhythm lacks the suspense, and beat that the swung beat has. The swung beat got me moving to the beat a little bit, and it feels like I should be dancing to that beat.
Example 4
The clapping on the two and the four makes it a lot more groovy, or bouncy as mentioned in the video. When I was listening to the claps on the two and the four, I was more into it, as it felt as if it had more suspense to it as well. The one and three aren’t boring, however it feels more entertaining listening to the 2 and 4. The straight and swung differences were much different as well. The straight rhythm lacks the suspense, and beat that the swung beat has. The swung beat got me moving to the beat a little bit, and it feels like I should be dancing to that beat.
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Consider a technological innovation (e.g. a piece of hardware, software, or media channel like MTV or Soundcloud) you have encountered in your lifetime that has transformed how you encounter, listen to, or make music. Describe one that you think is significant and what is has changed about music for you. Consider what has been beneficial, and what has been detrimental because of the technological transformation.
Example 1
I think a great piece of hardware or software that has evolved over the last 10-15 years is honestly my car radio, and Im pretty sure a lot of people can relate. My first car ever, my senior year in high school, the radio required an aux cord to be plugged in if I wanted to listen to my music and not the radio. It was the first thing you grabbed when you got in the car to set up before your drive. Now a days theres Bluetooth, your car will automatically connect to your phone while youre driving away and start playing the last song that you were previously listening to. Another good example is the recent update on Apple Music, before your songs would play out entirely in order or in shuffle, but now they have started merging the songs together as one is ending another is starting all at the same time. It has made listening to music in the car way more enjoyable than it already is. Something detrimental about it is if you werent done listening to the song, perhaps its your favorite part and it starts to mash up into a different song beforehand, is not nice.
Example 2
One innovation for me has been Youtube. Having to go from either purchasing a CD to listen to a song or renting one from the library to burn it to the computer, to now being able to find any artist music, recorded or live is incredible. I’ve discovered so many beloved artists this way, and I’m super grateful to be able to experience music in a indie way. It is unfortunate that I’m less likely to be able to bond with others over music like I was when you had to listen to the radio to see what was popular. Smaller communities are great, but having a large shared experience with others is special in its own way.
Example 3
A technological innovation that has changed how I find music is TikTok. I find different songs that I like on my for you page. Seeing the different popular songs and trends opens a new varirety of listening to different kinds of music. It makes it easier to find music based off vibes rather than just searching from genre which can have a lot variability. It helps me find a lot of music that isn’t as mainstream and I wouldn’t have found otherwise. However this is not to say that TikTok is without problems. Most of the time you are only hearing 10-15 second clips of the song or the song is ofter sped up or slowed down. This can cheapen the affect of full songs and pretty much bypasses the idea of albums as a whole. Overall I love TikTok.
example 4
One technological innovation that changed how I experience music is Apple Music. Having access to millions of songs on my phone anytime has made it super easy to discover new artists and create playlists for different moods. Its way more convenient than buying individual albums, and I like how it recommends music based on what I already listen to. At the same time, because everything is so accessible, I dont always take the time to fully listen to albums the way I people used to.
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Consider a technological innovation (e.g. a piece of hardware, software, or media channel like MTV or Soundcloud) you have encountered in your lifetime that has transformed how you encounter, listen to, or make music. Describe one that you think is significant and what is has changed about music for you. Consider what has been beneficial, and what has been detrimental because of the technological transformation.
Example 1
I think a great piece of hardware or software that has evolved over the last 10-15 years is honestly my car radio, and Im pretty sure a lot of people can relate. My first car ever, my senior year in high school, the radio required an aux cord to be plugged in if I wanted to listen to my music and not the radio. It was the first thing you grabbed when you got in the car to set up before your drive. Now a days theres Bluetooth, your car will automatically connect to your phone while youre driving away and start playing the last song that you were previously listening to. Another good example is the recent update on Apple Music, before your songs would play out entirely in order or in shuffle, but now they have started merging the songs together as one is ending another is starting all at the same time. It has made listening to music in the car way more enjoyable than it already is. Something detrimental about it is if you werent done listening to the song, perhaps its your favorite part and it starts to mash up into a different song beforehand, is not nice.
Example 2
One innovation for me has been Youtube. Having to go from either purchasing a CD to listen to a song or renting one from the library to burn it to the computer, to now being able to find any artist music, recorded or live is incredible. I’ve discovered so many beloved artists this way, and I’m super grateful to be able to experience music in a indie way. It is unfortunate that I’m less likely to be able to bond with others over music like I was when you had to listen to the radio to see what was popular. Smaller communities are great, but having a large shared experience with others is special in its own way.
Example 3
A technological innovation that has changed how I find music is TikTok. I find different songs that I like on my for you page. Seeing the different popular songs and trends opens a new varirety of listening to different kinds of music. It makes it easier to find music based off vibes rather than just searching from genre which can have a lot variability. It helps me find a lot of music that isn’t as mainstream and I wouldn’t have found otherwise. However this is not to say that TikTok is without problems. Most of the time you are only hearing 10-15 second clips of the song or the song is ofter sped up or slowed down. This can cheapen the affect of full songs and pretty much bypasses the idea of albums as a whole. Overall I love TikTok.
example 4
One technological innovation that changed how I experience music is Apple Music. Having access to millions of songs on my phone anytime has made it super easy to discover new artists and create playlists for different moods. Its way more convenient than buying individual albums, and I like how it recommends music based on what I already listen to. At the same time, because everything is so accessible, I dont always take the time to fully listen to albums the way I people used to.
Requirements: Follow
Consider a technological innovation (e.g. a piece of hardware, software, or media channel like MTV or Soundcloud) you have encountered in your lifetime that has transformed how you encounter, listen to, or make music. Describe one that you think is significant and what is has changed about music for you. Consider what has been beneficial, and what has been detrimental because of the technological transformation.
Example 1
I think a great piece of hardware or software that has evolved over the last 10-15 years is honestly my car radio, and Im pretty sure a lot of people can relate. My first car ever, my senior year in high school, the radio required an aux cord to be plugged in if I wanted to listen to my music and not the radio. It was the first thing you grabbed when you got in the car to set up before your drive. Now a days theres Bluetooth, your car will automatically connect to your phone while youre driving away and start playing the last song that you were previously listening to. Another good example is the recent update on Apple Music, before your songs would play out entirely in order or in shuffle, but now they have started merging the songs together as one is ending another is starting all at the same time. It has made listening to music in the car way more enjoyable than it already is. Something detrimental about it is if you werent done listening to the song, perhaps its your favorite part and it starts to mash up into a different song beforehand, is not nice.
Example 2
One innovation for me has been Youtube. Having to go from either purchasing a CD to listen to a song or renting one from the library to burn it to the computer, to now being able to find any artist music, recorded or live is incredible. I’ve discovered so many beloved artists this way, and I’m super grateful to be able to experience music in a indie way. It is unfortunate that I’m less likely to be able to bond with others over music like I was when you had to listen to the radio to see what was popular. Smaller communities are great, but having a large shared experience with others is special in its own way.
Example 3
A technological innovation that has changed how I find music is TikTok. I find different songs that I like on my for you page. Seeing the different popular songs and trends opens a new varirety of listening to different kinds of music. It makes it easier to find music based off vibes rather than just searching from genre which can have a lot variability. It helps me find a lot of music that isn’t as mainstream and I wouldn’t have found otherwise. However this is not to say that TikTok is without problems. Most of the time you are only hearing 10-15 second clips of the song or the song is ofter sped up or slowed down. This can cheapen the affect of full songs and pretty much bypasses the idea of albums as a whole. Overall I love TikTok.
example 4
One technological innovation that changed how I experience music is Apple Music. Having access to millions of songs on my phone anytime has made it super easy to discover new artists and create playlists for different moods. Its way more convenient than buying individual albums, and I like how it recommends music based on what I already listen to. At the same time, because everything is so accessible, I dont always take the time to fully listen to albums the way I people used to.
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Listen to Ray Charles’ live performance “I Got a Woman” and compare it to the performance of the Gospel hymn “There’s a Man Going ‘Round” as performed by Dr. CJ Johnson. What similarities do you hear between the two songs (listen carefully to the melodies) and what musical elements are different? How are the performances similar?
(Ray Charles Version)
(Dr. CJ Johnson Version (start at 1:02)
Example 1
Both songs are personally fairly different, but also do have some small similarities. For example the pitch of the melodies of both songs are similar in the way of the rising and falling of the sound, the groove of the songs are similar. The timbre is also similar to one another in the way that the songs sound triumph, victorious, welcoming. The performances are similar to one another because of the choirs participation, the clapping and moving in the background, adding uniqueness to the songs.
Example 2
Both songs are both similar in the way that they do a call and response. For example, in Ray Charles’ “I Got a Woman,” theres a call and response with Ray Charles’ singing, and the response is the instrumental. Theres a similar response in “There’s a Man Going ‘Round,” with Dr. CJ Johnson singing and the response being the church singing. The main difference between the two songs is that “There’s a Man Going ‘Round,” as performed by Dr. CJ Johnson has no instrumental, and instead has the church choir clapping and singing. This is contrasted with Ray Charles’ live performance of “I Got a Woman,” as it has instrumental in the background. The performances are similar as they are both very amazing singers that use a strong voice in their performance.
Example 3
Both songs sound similar because the melodies rise and fall in a gospel style, and the singing is very emotional and expressive. Ray Charles adds a strong beat and instruments, which makes his version faster and more secular, while Dr. C.J. Johnsons version is slower and more focused on worship with clapping and group vocals. Both performances feel similar because the lead singer is the main focus, and the gospel energy is still very clear.
Example 4
When I listened to Ray Charles I Got a Woman and Dr. C.J. Johnson Theres a Man Going Round Taking Names they both sound very energetic and have powerful vocal performances. Ray Charless song features lyrics about a woman who treats him well. Dr. C.J. Johnsons song features lyrics about Jesus and how he is going around taking names, a metaphor for death. Dr. C.J. Johnsons song uses call and response in place of instruments. Both song melodies start slowly, leap upward, and then descend again.
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Listen to Ray Charles’ live performance “I Got a Woman” and compare it to the performance of the Gospel hymn “There’s a Man Going ‘Round” as performed by Dr. CJ Johnson. What similarities do you hear between the two songs (listen carefully to the melodies) and what musical elements are different? How are the performances similar?
(Ray Charles Version)
(Dr. CJ Johnson Version (start at 1:02)
Example 1
Both songs are personally fairly different, but also do have some small similarities. For example the pitch of the melodies of both songs are similar in the way of the rising and falling of the sound, the groove of the songs are similar. The timbre is also similar to one another in the way that the songs sound triumph, victorious, welcoming. The performances are similar to one another because of the choirs participation, the clapping and moving in the background, adding uniqueness to the songs.
Example 2
Both songs are both similar in the way that they do a call and response. For example, in Ray Charles’ “I Got a Woman,” theres a call and response with Ray Charles’ singing, and the response is the instrumental. Theres a similar response in “There’s a Man Going ‘Round,” with Dr. CJ Johnson singing and the response being the church singing. The main difference between the two songs is that “There’s a Man Going ‘Round,” as performed by Dr. CJ Johnson has no instrumental, and instead has the church choir clapping and singing. This is contrasted with Ray Charles’ live performance of “I Got a Woman,” as it has instrumental in the background. The performances are similar as they are both very amazing singers that use a strong voice in their performance.
Example 3
Both songs sound similar because the melodies rise and fall in a gospel style, and the singing is very emotional and expressive. Ray Charles adds a strong beat and instruments, which makes his version faster and more secular, while Dr. C.J. Johnsons version is slower and more focused on worship with clapping and group vocals. Both performances feel similar because the lead singer is the main focus, and the gospel energy is still very clear.
Example 4
When I listened to Ray Charles I Got a Woman and Dr. C.J. Johnson Theres a Man Going Round Taking Names they both sound very energetic and have powerful vocal performances. Ray Charless song features lyrics about a woman who treats him well. Dr. C.J. Johnsons song features lyrics about Jesus and how he is going around taking names, a metaphor for death. Dr. C.J. Johnsons song uses call and response in place of instruments. Both song melodies start slowly, leap upward, and then descend again.
Requirements: Follow
Listen to Ray Charles’ live performance “I Got a Woman” and compare it to the performance of the Gospel hymn “There’s a Man Going ‘Round” as performed by Dr. CJ Johnson. What similarities do you hear between the two songs (listen carefully to the melodies) and what musical elements are different? How are the performances similar?
(Ray Charles Version)
(Dr. CJ Johnson Version (start at 1:02)
Example 1
Both songs are personally fairly different, but also do have some small similarities. For example the pitch of the melodies of both songs are similar in the way of the rising and falling of the sound, the groove of the songs are similar. The timbre is also similar to one another in the way that the songs sound triumph, victorious, welcoming. The performances are similar to one another because of the choirs participation, the clapping and moving in the background, adding uniqueness to the songs.
Example 2
Both songs are both similar in the way that they do a call and response. For example, in Ray Charles’ “I Got a Woman,” theres a call and response with Ray Charles’ singing, and the response is the instrumental. Theres a similar response in “There’s a Man Going ‘Round,” with Dr. CJ Johnson singing and the response being the church singing. The main difference between the two songs is that “There’s a Man Going ‘Round,” as performed by Dr. CJ Johnson has no instrumental, and instead has the church choir clapping and singing. This is contrasted with Ray Charles’ live performance of “I Got a Woman,” as it has instrumental in the background. The performances are similar as they are both very amazing singers that use a strong voice in their performance.
Example 3
Both songs sound similar because the melodies rise and fall in a gospel style, and the singing is very emotional and expressive. Ray Charles adds a strong beat and instruments, which makes his version faster and more secular, while Dr. C.J. Johnsons version is slower and more focused on worship with clapping and group vocals. Both performances feel similar because the lead singer is the main focus, and the gospel energy is still very clear.
Example 4
When I listened to Ray Charles I Got a Woman and Dr. C.J. Johnson Theres a Man Going Round Taking Names they both sound very energetic and have powerful vocal performances. Ray Charless song features lyrics about a woman who treats him well. Dr. C.J. Johnsons song features lyrics about Jesus and how he is going around taking names, a metaphor for death. Dr. C.J. Johnsons song uses call and response in place of instruments. Both song melodies start slowly, leap upward, and then descend again.
Requirements: Follow