Third Disappointing Blog Post

 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 thought the music went well, and contrasted with the vocals, which ended up sounding really amazing.  As you listen and pay more attention to it, you find more hidden instruments and harmonies throughout the music.  It's a bit surprising to actually hear how many instruments were used in creating "April Showers."  I could hear different string instruments, piano, harp, and so many others.  With all of the instruments contributing, the song sounds amazing.  But besides the music being phenomenal, I really loved the lyrics Al Jolson chose to include for this piece.  The lyrics include the classic saying, "April showers bring may flowers."  My favorite lyrics are probably the ones included in the chorus.  They say, "Though April showers may come your way,  They bring the flowers that bloom in May.  So if it's raining, have no regrets,  Because it isn't raining rain, you know, it's raining violets."  "April Showers,"  by Al Jolson definitely became one of my favorite songs from the first few chapters we talked about in class.  I encourage everyone to listen to, and appreciate it. :)

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