Hailey's Music Exploration Blog

 "GONE COUNTRY" ALAN JACKSON I had never heard this song, but I have recently been listening to more and more of Alan Jackson's music. I enjoy the stories that are included in the older country songs, while new country songs often do not capture this. I like the background music specifically in this piece. The song starts out with a simple guitar chord progression, then drums and other string instruments are added. I like that it starts out so simple, then things are added in as the song goes on and on. The guitar stays relatively the same throughout the piece and I like that it is one thing that stays the same.  I also like that his voice matches this underlying chord progression perfectly. He sings about 'going country' and how it can change someones life. It starts out by talking about a girl, then the second verse is about a boy, buying boots and moving towns. I like the 'small town feel' that this song almost gives off, and how relatable it can feel. ...

 "JUMP" Van Halen This is a song that automatically sends me back to my childhood after even the first few beats. When I was growing up, my dad would take my brother and I skiing on the weekends and we would always listen to songs from this time period. This song is very unique all the way through. I think it would easily surprise a new listener right off the bat with its' cool introduction. The intro of this piece is unlike any other song I have ever heard, and would have been especially cool in this time as it is a completely new idea. It starts out with an electric feel, maybe a keyboard? It is very hard to describe, but anyone who has heard the song before could easily recognize it from the first measure. The lyrics of this piece are very simple and do not have too big of an impact on the piece, at least in my opinion. It is a "pump-up" type song as it is very upbeat and has a major or happy feel to it. If I had to guess, I would think this song was written ...

  Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain Willie Nelson This song has a country tone to it, but still upbeat and has some electric guitar parts. The lyrics have a sad, slow tone and pace but the electric guitar helps keep this upbeat and going. The band is very simple in the background, maybe a base and acoustic and electric guitar. The singer has a very simple voice as well, which matches the tone being created by the band or instrumentation. The singer uses twang and a country feel or voice to match the instrumentation as well. I like how well the voice of the singer is able to match with the band and join together to make a slow but connecting song. The lyrics of this piece are relatable to all those in distance from loved ones or feeling lonely. I think this song was written for a more mature audience, but can be enjoyed by all ages of audience due to the overall simplicity. My favorite part of this song is probably the lyrics and the tone of the singer because I have always enjoyed ...