Author Archives: xosquiresxo
Vienna Boys Choir- My Heart Will Go On
This week I picked a song done by an all boys choir because we are reading a play performed by an all boys company. We discussed in class how these young boys were perfect for these plays because they could … Continue reading
Rihanna’s “Umbrella” vs. Chris Brown’s “CInderella”
This week we talked about how different words or lyrics can be set to the same tune, and give a different meaning to the song. Thats why I chose to do my post on Rihanna’s song vs. Chris Brown’s song. … Continue reading
Men Don’t Change- Amy Dalley
This week I chose to pick a modern song about how men cheat. (Don’t get me wrong women cheat too.) But this week we got a woman’s strong perspective on adultery, loyalty, and love. We learned that if you don’t … Continue reading
Do You Believe in Magic – Aly & AJ
This week I chose to do a song about love and magic because we focused on Donne’s songs that talk about endless, magical love and creatures, such as the Phoenix and it really spoke to me. This song “Do you … Continue reading
Come Away with Me -Norah Jones
I chose this song for this week because, this song is a perfect example of mysterious love that is always enduring and timeless. This is one of my favorite songs because Norah Jones is extremely talented and she has an … Continue reading
Frankie Goes to Hollywood- RELAX
This week I chose to do RELAX by Frankie Goes to Hollywood because on Wednesday we discussed one song in particular in the book of ayres that had a hidden sexual meaning about a man perfering easy women. In the … Continue reading
WHAM- Wake me up before you go-go
After working on “As You like it” this week I decided to pick a song that reminded me of the reading we did on Wednesday with Touchstone, being a clown and using cheesy love song like poetry to try and … Continue reading
Glee Cast – Poker Face
I chose Poker Face by the Glee cast this week because through the week we spent time listening to the same songs by different people either a soloist or a group of people singing, so the meaning and the tone would change … Continue reading
Dirty Diana- Micheal Jackson
I picked this song for this week because we were focusing on his love for Stella, and how he can’t tear his heart and mind away from her. That even sad words from her mouth sound sweet. That he is … Continue reading
What Makes Music poetry? Come What May- Moulin Rouge
There are many similarities between music and poetry. Songs themselves have to be rhythmic. As well, poetry flows just the same. Rhythm is what makes music as well as poetry. A great example of musical poetry, I think is Come … Continue reading
Lyric and Lyrics: Thoughts on Poetry and Song 