The song that I picked is
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBuEEzwTA5Q Give me some sunshine from the movie- 3 idiots. If you have better options please tell me before you do my assignment because I have to do a presentation.
Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is to explore the connections that exist between popular music and the political, social, and personal issues of our time.
Assignment:
In 1977 the United States launched the Voyager spacecraft to explore outer space, specifically Jupiter and Saturn. Anticipating the possibility of intelligent life someday finding the probe, the contents of the craft included a gold record with information intended to represent the diversity of life and culture on earth. The idea for including music on the record was to symbolically introduce earth’s culture to whoever may find this record through some of our most significant music. Among the many musical pieces included on the record were recordings of “Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Berry, “Melancholy Blues” by Louis Armstrong, and "Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground" by Delta Blues artist Blind Willie Johnson.
Prompt:
For this paper. you are to select onesong thatyou would consider including on a similar recording that represents today'ssociety and culture. You must include the name of the song and the artist whose recording you are referring to (i.e. is it a cover?).
Your paper should interpret the song as a “sign” (see below) and explain why this song is an appropriate representation of contemporary society. This interpretation should address the songs:
- Style
- Lyrics
- Performers’ attitudes
- Visual elements if youare looking at a video
Though this is an essay presenting your personal perspective, your opinions mustbe supported with evidence – details. Evidence could include:
- Personal experience
- Reference to specific lyrics in the song
- Analysis of the style of music
- Historical musical references (examples from class or the book or elsewhere)
- Social events or issues that are part of contemporary life
Assessment:
- Include specific detailsfrom thesong (lyrics, style, etc.),specific references from contemporarylife, issues, and events
- Is your interpretation clear? Do you make sufficient references to the song’s content to support your interpretation?
- Quality of your writing (grammar and spelling)
- Clarity of your explanation of why this song would best represent contemporary life.