This week, we are looking at our first post. In this post, each student must choose a song from the following one of the following genres based on their last name. No duplicate posts are allowed. Please include the name of the song you are choosing in your post. All posts must be at least 5 sentences long (complete sentences), be free of grammatical errors, and include a link to the video on YouTube in your post. All posts are due by Friday, August 25, 2017 at 11:59 pm. No late posts will be accepted.
Last name beginning with A-F: Rock
Last name beginning with G-M: Pop
Last name beginning with N-R: Hip Hop
Last name beginning with S-Z: Country/Western
My last name starts with a L so my genre was Pop. A pop song that I really enjoy is "Oh Sheila" by Ready For The World. This song is classified as Electro funk which was huge for the pop scene in the 80's. I am very fond of this song because of its fun up beat and instruments as well as the beautiful voice of the song. I find myself in the mix of guitar and hard drum that really give the song that fun 80's flare that is just so enjoyable that you have to get up and sing and dance. I just feel like I'm in a time capsule and I'm with that generation. It is a catchy song and the lyrics can be interpreted as sweet if you look at it from a point a view of he wrote a song for a girl named Sheila he truly adores. If I can't have love like that I don't want it.
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~Zeniah Lee
My last name begins with an R so the genre I was given is hip-hop. The song I chose is "Till I Collapse" by Eminem. Eminem is one of the most well-known hip-hop artists of our time. He went through a rough childhood and he put his feelings into his songs which makes them very powerful. This song is all about not giving up. It reminds me through the lyrics that no matter what life throws at me, I should never give up. It is very catchy and upbeat and a very good, inspiring song.
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- Chassity Rhodes
My last name is L so I chose a song from the pop genre. The song I chose this week is "Sorry Not Sorry" by Demi Lovato. The song has a very upbeat, and I like it a lot. I like the words and the story behind it. And lastly, the song makes me want to get up and dance!
ReplyDelete-Breuna Lewis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MsvER1dpjM
My last name starts with an F, so I had to chose from the Rock genre. The song I chose this week is " Friday I'm in Love" by The Cure. The Cure is alternative-rock group from the late 70s. I love this because it has a upbeat sound but it is still a rock song. I listen to this song when I have a crush and I think about how feel about the thought the week. The Cure Is an AMAZING BAND!
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-ZIon Forbes
Kennedy thats my last name. so I had to find a song that is pop. I decided to use the song "hey soul sister". I have known this song for a long time its a popular song and I remember singing this song in the car when ever it came on. It is by Train. enjoy this song.
ReplyDelete~Wenton Kennedy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVpv8-5XWOI
My last name start with S so I will be choosing a country song. The song I chose is Mean by Taylor Swift. Everything about the song is descent. The song's beat is the typical country song. But I love the lyrics. I don't really listen to country, but if this song comes on I would not mind.
ReplyDelete-Tykesha Strickland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYa1eI1hpDE
My last name is Hataway so the pop song I chose is "Brave" by Sara Bareilles. It has an upbeat tempo and overall has a fun sound. (If that is even a way to describe it.) The lyrics talk about how it is ok to stand up for yourself and how you should be the person who makes a difference. If you haven't heard this song I would highly recommend listening to it; It could really make a difference in someone's day.
ReplyDelete- Eliana H.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyAfjUHlFSM
My last name is Hall so I had Pop. The song I chose is "Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars. It is a popular song and probably my favorite song. I like how the style is unique. I love how the song is about just being yourself and not changing for anyone else. I listen to this song just about five times every week. So enjoy the song!
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-Jamelle Hall
My last name is Harvey so the Pop song I chose was "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran. I didn't think that this song was a pop song but I love it. It is a romantic song to play at a wedding. This song is more of a love song that is taking about his wife. In the opening of the song you can hear the guitar playing clearly what kind, I don't know. This is also a great song to only play the piano with a person singing.
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My last name starts with a G so I had to commit to the genre Pop. The song I chose is titled "Issues", by Julia Michaels. Throughout the song, she deeply expresses her feelings about a guy she likes. This is not what caught my interest in the song. The fact that she addressed the fact that nobody'd perfect and we all make mistakes, therefore no one should be judged, is what I like about the song. Her voice elevates throughout the whole song in an excellent tempo and nothing goes off beat. She also states that your problems can be solved by working together to fix it or find a solution.
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My last name is Barnett so I was given the genre of Rock. The Rock song that I chose is Queen - Another One Bites the Dust. This is a very simple song. It has a basic kick drum beat and continuously repeated cords on the Bass Guitar. This is a very fun song that is good to listen to when you are hanging out with friends. The lyrics can be interpreted many ways and do not have a definite meaning. Overall this a good easy to listen to song.
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- Andrea Barnett
My last name starts with a G so my genre was Pop. I chose the song Some Nights by the band Fun. They were one of my favorite bands when they made music. They are on a hiatus right now but i still listen to their old songs. Some Nights just talks about how we go through things but some nights we just have fun and let loose. I really feel this song speaks to people and I hope they continue to make music.
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My last name starts with C so I was assigned the genre of Rock. The Rock sing I chose was Livin' On A Prayer by Bon Jovi. I chose this song only because it was the only rock song I knew of that I actually know. This song is about tells the tale of Tommy and Gina, a working class couple who struggle to make ends meet and vow to "hold on to what we've got. It was actually a great song to listen to.
ReplyDelete-Mia Carr
Song:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDK9QqIzhw
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ReplyDeleteMy last name starts w the letter R so my genre is Hip Hop. The song I chose is the song Bank Account by 21 Savage. I like this song because its very upbeat and you can feel the bass and the rhythm continuously throughout the song. This song talks about a man and his life as a thug and how his life has gone from rags to riches. The song itself just makes me feel good and can turn a bad mood into a real good one. Jordan Rhodes. https://youtu.be/TMYOKEuVmrw
ReplyDeleteBecause my last name begins with a J I will be choosing the pop genre. The song that I chose to do is Location by Khalid. I really like this song because my mom and I listen to it all the time and it just is really good. The beat of the song is really good and it is very catchy. I love catchy songs because it's easier to learn them and this one is really nice and smooth. I know that whenever I hear this song I can relax and just vibe because everything is going to be okay. I think that a lot of people should listen to this song because it is really nice and just smooth the beat is really nice and it's very fun to sing. Whether you joking around and singing to your best friend or even singing it to your significant other you will love it no matter what.
ReplyDelete- DeAndrea Jones
https://youtu.be/by3yRdlQvzs
My last name starts with a "L" so therefore my genre was POP! The song i chose was "Single Ladies" by Beyonce'. Me personally, I love Beyonce' and all of her songs. Made in 2008, the song "Single Ladies" is a very upbeat song that will make you want to dance. I picked this song because I like the lyrics, dance moves, and the style of the song. So with that being said..Enjoy the song!!
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Ferrin Lewis
Music to some is just something to entertain them whether it's while they're in the shower, while doing homework, cooking, or just for entertainment..to others music speaks on a personal level. My last name begins with a "G" so my genre was POP! The song of my choice was "End of the Road." This song was produced in 1991 as a Contemporary R&B song by Boyz II Men. The words of the song are mostly self explanatory telling you to never give up. When times get tough, never give up although you're at the end of the road..remember, DONT LET GO ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDKO6XYXioc
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My name is Kaleb Selmar. As you can see my last name starts with an S so my categorie of music is Country/Western, and I chose the song "Stuck Like Glue." I chose this song because it the only country song that I could think of because I don't really listen to country music. This song is a romantic that's basically about this female that's crazy about a guy that doesn't want to be with her. I like this song because it has such a great beat and rythym to it. As the song comes to an end it has a beat that's gives like a Jamaican vibe.
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Song:https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5iDPw_qjhtM
My last name is Coley, so the category I was under was Rock. I choose the song "Don't Stop Believing" because it's a very inspiring song. To me the song conveys the message to open up your eyes, and embrace what's in the world without allowing anyone to bring you down. The song relates to me in this way. I've had many upsets in my life. Not allowing these upsets to hold me back has been a challenge that I have endured. This is why I choose the song "Don't Stop Believing".
ReplyDeleteJon Coley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcjzHMhBtf0
My last name is Thomas. I have to do a song that is country/western. The song I have chosen is "Shake it off" by Taylor Swift. I have heard this song plenty of times before but never really liked and still do not like it for some apparent reason. I never really knew that Talyor Swift was a country singer.
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Song:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrFZ6fXyia0
Since my last name starts with a K, I have to do a song from the Pop genre. The song I chose is "We Belong Together," by Mariah Carey. This song is a classic that is guaranteed to get you in your feelings. I remember hearing this song on the radio when I was younger. The song is about how Carey didn't realize a man she was previously with was the one for her until it was too late. Although I love the song, I personally cannot relate.
ReplyDelete-Emiaya Kirk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0habxsuXW4g
My last name is Hutchinson, so I am under the Pop category. The song I chose was "Royals" by Lorde. This song in my opinion is a very soothing and realistic song. I love the slow steady beat and her voice all together. This song is talking about how she was influenced as a child by the music she listened to like hip hop. She is explaining how the songs were always about alchohol, expensive cars and materialistic things and it opened her eyes to realized that it was all unnecessary. This song relates to me because sometimes the music i listen to can sometimes influence me in the wrong way.
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My last name is Smiley which means that I have the country genre, and I chose the song "Before He Cheats," by Carrie Underwood. This song is probably the first country song that comes to a lot of peoples minds. It could mean our exposure to music is bad, but it doesn't matter cause the song is still lit.
ReplyDelete-Lindsey Smiley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaSy8yy-mr8
My last name begins with a “T” which puts me into the Country category. I do not listen to Country music. The only time I hear this genre is when I accidentally change the radio station, or when I eat at Cracker Barrel. There is nothing wrong with the genre, it just isn’t my cup of tea. The song that I chose was “You Belong with Me” by Taylor Swift. I chose this song because, in my opinion, the old Taylor Swift is better than her new style of music. Country music shows more of her vocal abilities.
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My last name is Smiley which means that I have the country genre, and I chose the song "Before He Cheats," by Carrie Underwood. This song is probably the first country song that comes to a lot of peoples minds. It could mean our exposure to music is bad, but it doesn't matter cause the song is still lit. She's a wonderful artist and she tells a story in each and every song she sings. She is by far my favorite country artist ever.
ReplyDelete-Lindsey Smiley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaSy8yy-mr8
My name is Bell which means i have the rock genre for this weeks blog post. This week I am doing my post on "I Wanna Know What Love Is," by Foreigner. We've song this song a couple of times in choir and I honestly, love the song and its message. I, at first, did not even know Foreigner sung it because I'd only heard Mariah Carey sing it. However, I've come to like both arrangements just about equally.
ReplyDeleteZykira Bell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raNGeq3_DtM
Walker is my last name, and this week I will be doing a song from the country genre. I chose the song "Fifteen," by Taylor Swift. I remember when the song first came out, I was probably about nine or ten. Taylor Swift was the first country artist that I was exposed to because her music was playing just about everywhere back then. I like the song because of the story telling that takes place throughout the song. I even like the video, it demonstrates her walking through a school as she sings about a part of a fifteen year old girl's high school journey.
ReplyDeleteLaTayvia Walker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb-K2tXWK4w
LaTrell Huitt
ReplyDeleteSince my last name starts with H, I have to do a song from the Pop Genre. The song I choose is "Work," by Rihanna and Drake. When this song first hit the radio everybody was listening to it because it was different than what was on the radio around that time. I like the beat and the whole feel the song gives off. You can even hear the chemistry between Rihanna and Drake on the song and in the video. I still listen to the song occasionally because you can get real hype when it comes on.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL1UzIK-flA
Tamiaha Blackshire
ReplyDeleteBlackshire is my last name . Therefore, I have to do a Rock song. The song that I selected is the "Eye of the Tiger," by Survivor.This is a very popular song that majority of people like or have heard before. This song was also the film song for the film Rocky III. I really like this song because I remember playing this particular song on guitar hero with my family ; it was really fun. I like the beat of the song and the flow.This song basically speaks from everybody's perspective. It brings the message saying do not give up you worked too hard to get this far. In conclusion , this is a good song to inspire others.
My last name is Stanford so I had to choose a Country/Western song. This was a little hard considering I do not listen to country as much as I used to. Most country music has took a Pop turn so I just listen to Pop music more than anything. But "Blue Ain't Your Color" by Keith Urban really gave me a country feel. I'm already a fan of Keith Urban so this song choice was not all that difficult after I looked him up. The song has a beautiful slow melody and I'm in love with the lyrics. This song overall is a great listen.
ReplyDeleteMacie Stanford
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoIKv3xxuMA
My last name is Palmer which means I have the Hip Hop genre. The song I chose from that genre if by one of the best lyricist the world has ever seen, Tupac Shakur. The song is "I Aint Mad At Cha," and I like the song because its full of realness. When he rapped he painted a picture in your mind so that you could visualize whatever it was that he was rapping about. I listen to his music to this day because better than some of the rap that they have playing on mainstream stations today.
ReplyDeleteTamyia Palmer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-ELnDPmI8w
I have to do the rock genre for this weeks blog post since my last name starts with D. The song I'm doing is "The Night We Met," by Lord Huron. I first heard this song while watching "13 Reasons Why" on Netflix. The song was sorta like the theme of the show, and it was played during different scenes throughout some episodes. I like the song, and i like that its different from what I normally listen to. This one song made men interested in more works by Lord Huron.
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Being that my last name starts with a T, my appointed genre was country/western. I do like country music so it was easy to find a song that I really like. I chose the song, "Bless the Broken Road" by the Rascal Flatts. I first heard this song on "Hantana Montana: The Movie." In one of the scenes of the movie, the band was singing this song on the porch; due to that particular scene being heartfelt and warming, I instantly fell in love with the song. I like this song because of the blues type of feel that it has to it. It is the type of song a person would dance to at their wedding with the person they love most. In this song, the singer thanks the lord for his mistakes and for all the people that have done him wrong because they led him to meet the love of his life and she is all he sees. I get in a good mood every time I hear this song and this is definitely one of my favorite country songs.
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My name is Ariana Evans. My last name starts with an E. The song I am doing is "Believer" by Imagine Dragons. I have heard this song probably only once or twice before. The song has a deep meaning. Believer is about someone who finds the pain in life. The way the song is sung it shows that it has a personal emotion behind it. The songs has a very good beat to it and the song has a very nice structure with the lyrics. I don't usually listen to rock but I have listened to this song. If I were to listen to rock I would listen to the Imagine Dragons.
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-Ariana Evans
My name is Erykah Hyatt. My last name starts with H so therefore my genre of music is pop. The song i choose was "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran. I really enjoy listening to this song, to me he was saying that him and a very special person in his life really vibe with each other . Another reason why I enjoy this song is because the beat and the lyrics went well together. Shape of you is definitely my favorite pop songs.
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My last name begins with the letter "C," therefore I was given the opportunity to examine the rock genre and pick a song correlating with that genre. The song I chose was "Carrie" by Europe. This song's genre is rock, but it doesn't necessarily sound upbeat and all over the place. There are numerous styles of rock music, and this is one I find particularly charming. I can feel passion radiating from the song. The vocals are very nicely done, as they match the instrumentals perfectly. Though the song is a bit repetitive in my opinion. Other than that, the song was great and actually soothing to listen to.
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~Veronica Conely
My last name starts with the letter R so my genre is Hip Hop. The song I chose is the song Bank Account by 21 Savage. I like this song because its very upbeat and you can feel the bass and the rhythm continuously throughout the song. This song talks about a man and his life as a thug and how his life has gone from rags to riches. The song itself just makes me feel good and can turn a bad mood into a real good one.
ReplyDeleteJordan Rhodes.
https://youtu.be/TMYOKEuVmrw
Since my last name starts with letter D, my genre for this week's blog post is rock. I chose the song "Born to be Wild" by Steppenwolf. This song makes me think about how all human beings have a wild side. Since the song is upbeat, it is very catchy and easy to dance to. This is one of my favorite rock songs.
ReplyDelete~Amber Donald
https://youtu.be/xm5DPlNCmtk
My last name begins with the letter “A”; therefore my genre would be rock. The song that I chose was “We Will Rock You”. Queen guitarist Brian May wrote this, and claimed the idea for the song came in a dream. He told Mojo magazine October 2008 that he wanted to "create a song that the audience could participate in." Queen are a British rock band that formed in London in 1970. Their classic line-up was Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon. This is one of my favorite songs from the genre rock.
ReplyDelete-Brittney Adams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tJYN-eG1zk
Since my last name starts with a C I had to do a rock song. The first song that came to mind was "Creep", and no not by TLC but by the Alternative rock band Radiohead. I first heard the song as cover, but looked it up and heard the original and fell in love. The song is about how the singer met someone who was quite angelic, but feels like he is too strange. I like the song cause I feel like the singer is telling a heartbreaking, yet good story. Enjoy.
ReplyDelete~Zhoii Cook
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFkzRNyygfk
My last name is Williams so that means I have to do country/western genre for this week blog post. I really don't listen to country music like that. So the song I chose was " Throwdown" by Miley Cryus. This song makes me want to get up and put on my boots and kick it out. Even though I don't know how to do a country dance.
ReplyDelete~Jahmai' Williams
https://youtu.be/IAGnyyRkfmI
My last name starts with M so I had to pick a song from the genre of pop. The song that I decided to ultimately pick was Everybody (Backstreet’s Back) from the Backstreet Boys. What is funny is that I only heard a small segment of the song and I did not know what it was about. I decided to go on YouTube and watch the music video for the song. And now thanks to it, that song will be stuck in my head forever.
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My last name starts with an "M"so I had to do pop. The song I chose was Alive by Sia. Through out the song she expresses the feeling of finally coming over the things she's been through in life. The chorus is stating that she feels "alive" inside and out. I really like the song because she has a lot of runs, and breaks in her voice during the chorus ,and the song is very uplifting.
ReplyDeleteMya Marshall.
https://youtu.be/t2NgsJrrAyM