seminar 1

Anita Glen
Eng 101-003
Sept. 10, 2008

My Seminar
The article had me confused at some points and in other points I agreed. I did not understand the Bob Marley one at all even after reading it several times. I guess in ever heard the song how was this song so uninterrupted I do not know. The mean I did get was political but still confusing. I think he was talking about the Jamaican community and how it is. This was after I read the lyrics of the song.
I did not like how they bashed Elvis either, even though I’m not a fan I feel has is he made some good music rather he was a racist are not. What made him stand from any of the other artist that you call want-a-be’s?
In the song, “Johny Hit and Run Pauline.” I can see how the song is misinterpreted it is suppose t be a anti-rape song but truthfully it sound like he is raping her or has raped her and is bragging about it but the audience lone hear the beat off the song to make them like it.
I was honestly confused with the article at first but after reading it I can see why they feel that you should listener more to a song first by knowing the lyric of the song first and hopefully the song has a good melody to it. Some artist that you love can make songs that you would not like are would like simply because you love the artist.
I personally agree that music of many different genres is listener to and perceived in many different ways. When I listened to music I like the words that are being said and also the melody of the song. Most of the songs relate to what I have going on in my life at the time. Many artists make songs that come from something that involves their life or the society as a whole.