My Disappointing Popular Music Blog

 The song I chose for week three is called "April Showers,"  by Al Jolson.  While listening to this song, it reminded me of songs played at parties in older times.  Where there was dancing, and the music would be sang live.  During class, we talked about how theatrical Al Jolson's voice sounds, and I really noticed that while really listening to his song.  In "April Showers,"  Jolson's message seems pretty uplifting while sounding somewhat somber to me, which is probably because of the style in which he sings.  Musically, this song is so beautiful.  It sounds like it would be in a Disney princess movie, but specifically sounds like Cinderella to me.  While listening to this song the first time, I noticed the string instruments playing the melody very prominently.  But as I listened to it more, I could hear the twinkling of piano in the background.  The strings and piano go really well together, creating a magical sound.  I...

 For this first listening blog post, I decided to listen to the song "Soldier's Joy,"  by Gid Tanner And His Skillet Lickers.  When we first listened to this song during class, I was really surprised by how upbeat it is.  "Soldier's Joy"  is a fiddle tune that was released in 1996.  I think the lyrics really fit with the music, it's really bubbly and has a strong rhythm.  The instruments stay along with their traditional roles, they're just played in a country/fiddle style.  The features of this song hardly correlate with my favorite genre of music.  My preferred music style is more of an alternative/rock style, which isn't very similar to a fiddle style.  Though, they could use the same instruments or use them in a similar setting.  I really enjoy the rhythm and melody of this piece, but my favorite part is when the lyrics and vocals come in.  I wasn't able to find the lyrics listed online, but I could make out a few of them....

 Hi.  My name is Kaybrie and this is my blog. I love music.  Music is great.  My favorite genre of music is any kind of Alternative or Rock styles, but I've been getting back into older music recently.  My favorite song at the moment is, "It's Been a Long, Long Time"  by Harry James and His Orchestra.  This song is also featured in the Marvel movie "Endgame,"  so you might've heard it if you're a fan of those films.