Thursday 15 March 2012

Appling Jonathan Kramer: postmodern music theory to songs

1. is not simply a repudiation of modernism or its continuation, but has aspects of both a break and an extension

The Vaccines - If You Wanna

A modern song is almost an extension of an older song such as the Rock genre however has aspects that create it to be considered modern; however it would still been redeemed 'normal' if played during the time of the older song release.

The song by The Vaccines is modern song, however the beat is has throughout has the rock/indie elements that create the break from older Rock songs, but the tone of voice in which they sing adds the original soft rock elements. 

14. encompasses pluralism and eclecticism

Lady Gaga - Alejandro


The song interprets/consists and is made up from many genres.
During the beginning of the song before the main music comes in, a violin is played suggesting a Spanish/ sombrero/Mexican theme and genre. At 2:04 Lady Gaga then speaks with a put on Latin voice which is interpreting another genre. At 2:15 the main music kicks in with a Pop genre sound which is mixed with a Techno sound common throughout the rest of the song.

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