Music Review Paper

C.D. Term Project

1. Me Veras Caer, Soda Stereo. 1986.

The song by Soda Stereo, Me Veras Caer, represents many things about my self. First of all, one: I am Hispanic. Second: I am of argentine background. Thirdly and most important, the song lyrics are rather motivating, hence the title of it, which is translated to, “ you will watch me fall.” The reason it is motivating a song and motivating for me is because, when I am down on my self I look to this song in order to never let anyone watch me fail. Never give up and always fight through bad times.

2. Helicopter, Block Party. 2005.

This song by Block Party, Helicopter, is a happy yet poppy sounding song, but also with interesting lyrics. These songs lyrics are pointed toward people who are not being acting themselves. The lyrics also show that these people are having no identity or creative in everyway. Basically there are all the same. They also reference how American mainstream culture is like vague.

3. Crossroads, Bone Thugs n Harmony. 1999.

Bone thug’s n Harmony’s song, Crossroads mostly represented a time in my life where I first began listening to Hip- Hop and R & B music. The song lyrics are also very touching in memory of Easy-E death. I had also been listening to his music at the time.

4. Adios Muchachos, Carlos Gardel. 1920.

Now this song by Carlos Gardel, Adios Muchachos, is also a reflection for my Argentinean background. I specifically like this song because of its lyrics. The song talks about a mans life fulfilled with good and struggling memories coming to an end, but the only all good times will always prevail for him and for his friends to remember him.

5. Speed of Sound, Cold Play. 2005.

This song by Cold Play I specifically like for its sound. I like how the piano dominates. I also like how the vocals are and once again the lyrics are beautifully written and meaningful.

6. Welcome to Jamrock, Damien Marley. 2005.

Welcome to Jamrock, is a great song that lyrics show the reality of struggle and everyday dangers of the ghetto neighborhoods. The songs lyrics are typical sounding rap lyrics but instead of it being rap it is put into reggae form.

7. Folsom Prison Blues, Johnny Cash. 1968.

Folsom Prison Blues, by Johnny Cash is a great song. The song is very catchy, but like most of the song I enjoy the lyrics. I especially like this song because I like to sing along with it.

8. Rumba de Barcelona, Manu Chao. 2002.

This group is not only has a great sound, but also a very diverse mix. Most of their songs have a Spanish rhythm to it, but also mixes with other styles of music and along with other phrases in the lyrics in different languages. This song is also very up fun and up beat.

9. Summer Wind, Performed by Michael Buble. 2005.

This song performed by Michael Buble is amazing. I admire most performers that cover music but add their flavor to the song. Also, this song is very upbeat. This song also reminds me of spring coming to and end and the summer taking its place on stage.

10. Get over You, The Undertones. 1979.

This song by the Undertones reminds me of my teen year of in your face