DreamTeam- David Byrne Blog

Summary

In the article, “David Byrne: My love affair with sound”, shows how did David Byrne gets his ideas on creating of his work of art. Byrne pictures are created that fit and look good on white walls in galleries just as music is written that sounds good either in a dance club or a symphony hall. In Byrne work he gave explanation on each photo, he would show photos on people around he’s community and different culture. Percussive music carries well outdoors, where people might be both dancing and milling about. The extremely intricate and layered rhythms that are typical of this music don’t get conically mashed together as they would in, say, a school gymnasium.

In the early part of the last century, jazz developed alongside later classical music. This popular music was originally played in bars, at funerals, and in whorehouses and joints where dancing was going on.

It’s been pointed out by Scott Joplin and others that the origin of jazz solos and improvisations was a pragmatic way of solving a problem that had emerged: the “written” melody would run out while the musicians were playing, and in order to keep a popular section continuing longer for the dancers who wanted to keep moving, the players would jam over those chord changes while maintaining the same groove.

The Dream Team Is In The House!- L.A Dream Team
The song " The Dream Team Is In The House " is the type of music played in a mp3 while walking down the street, in big areas, dance halls and small areas. Its a song with many combinations of beats using turn tables and mechanical beats. 

Marvin Gaye- Trouble Man, My Girl- Temptations 

     The song "Trouble Man" by Marvin Gaye and "My Girl" by Temptations expresses the smoothness of the instrumental beats.  The soft and mellow feeling of jazz music brings comfort to the human soul.  According to the David Byrne article , it states that jazz had evolved into a kind of classical music often presented in concert halls such as the Glass House in New Orleans or any other Jazz Venue.  

Asking Alexandria- Not the American Average, Burning Down The House - Nickleback

    In these songs " Not the American Average" by Asking Alexandria and Burning Down the House by Nickleback expresses the violent use of instruments, with the instruments being used in this way shows the anger and aggression of musicians.  According to the David Byrne article he states that a regular rock-and-roll singer is driven by desire and demons, and outbursts this amazing, perfectly shaped song that had to be 3 min and 12 seconds.  These particular songs are an example of how to bring your inner demon.

Eye of the Tiger- Survivor, I Believe I Can Fly- R.Kelly 

  

      In this song " Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor , expresses a fast upbeat tempo which hypes up or accelerate the adrenaline of whoever is listening to the song.  A song like this is otherwise known as an inspirational song , meaning it encourages a person to move forward and never give up no matter any circumstances.  This song was made and part of the soundtrack for the movie "Rocky IV" which was an inspirational movie about a boxer who overcame trials and tribulations and still became a champion. A song like"Eye of the Tiger and I Believe I Can Fly" are very popular songs around the world because of this movie and artist. This type of music can be played anywhere such as , in a workout gym , the radio and concert halls.

America the Beautiful- Mark O' Conner 

    This is otherwise known as a an American Classic.  This song and type of music was made in the early 1900's which was considered a Pop Hit.  This was known as Quiet Music, which was played in operas and symphony halls.  It was a way of playing music and sounds that created a peaceful environment. 

Antenna- Fuse Odg 

   This song "Antenna" by Fuse was made in order compliment an African Dance originated in Ghana, West Africa.  This dance is known as azonto. The dance involves a frenzied set of hand movements that either mimic everyday activities or are meant to signal an often-comical intention. It begun with one or two step movements but has been advanced to more complex and almost acrobatic movements. Just like most African dances, knee bending and hip movements are rudiments to dancing it. The dance has effectively evolved from a few rudimentary moves to embrace depictions of ironing, washing, driving, boxing, grooming, praying, swimming, and others. According to David Byrne ,this otherwise known as a new dance move in a new direction. This song contains a fast upbeat tempo , with many percussions and drums that are used to hype up the crowd and anyone who knows how to do the dance.  This is a popular dance , that is now being danced all over the world by all cultures.