Listening Skills - Task 1

You are to write an article about these 2 tracks (minimum of 500 words each)

You may research them on the internet to support your article. The article for the Amy Winehouse song is for the publication Sound On Sound and the Muse song article is for the publication Songwriting.

Amy Winehouse – Rehab

You are to focus on the production methods

You should consider writing about:

·      Recording techniques

·      Production techniques

·      Use of effects

·      Mixing techniques

·      Stylistic intentions

Muse – United States of Eurasia

You are to focus on the musical elements used in this song

You should consider writing about:

·      Structure

·      Instruments

·      Dynamics

·      Tempo

·      Time signature

·      Texture

·      Type of chords

·      Melody

·      Style

·      Lyrics

·      What the song is about and how elements of music are used to support the concept

Deadline is 3/2/14