Respond to the prompt below with a minimum of 150 words and include at least two concepts or vocabulary terms from the textbook or lecture.
Understanding the way popular music responds to contemporary events Popular musicians have often released material responding to political events and military conflict.
Consider two popular songs, Bob Dylan’s “With God On Our Side” and Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the U.S.A.”. Both songs were released in response to a military conflict (Dylan’s song was released in 1964 during the Vietnam War, and Greenwood’s received heavy airplay during the first Gulf War and in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks). Both songs also evoke divinity yet are very different in tone, lyrical content, and musical language.
Listen to both songs below. Compare and contrast the instrumentation, lyrics, groove, and other relevant features. What is the message of each? What musical and lyrical devices do the artists use to convey meaning? What role does irony play in the Dylan song?
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