Listen to the two versions of ‘Eye of the Tiger’ and comment on the atmosphere created in each example, refer to Tone Colour, Dynamic and Expressive Techniques in your answer.
Rocky
· Typical rock band
o Drum Kit (accompaniment)
o Keyboard (accompaniment)
o Vocals (main melody)
§ Tenor vocals but still quite high pitched
o Electric guitar (accompaniment)
o Bass guitar (accompaniment)
o Tambourine (accompaniment)
o Cheering and fireworks heard in the background (underscoring)
· The song is very punchy and accentuated especially the drums and guitar at the beginning. This demonstrates the hard punches of the boxers. The lyrics of the song ‘rising up to the challenge of our rivals’ also demonstrates the boxing and the rivalry between the two athletes. The elevating and punchy style of music also creates the perfect atmosphere for a boxing match as it is representing the challenge of the match and the excitement of the audience watching. The ascension of the music (pitch-wise) also represents the athletes striving to reach their goals and win the match. Dynamics increase in the chorus to create energy and excitement and also to create the atmosphere.
· Overall the atmosphere created can be described as:
o High- energy
o Serious
o Accentuation
o Intensity that comes from the short explosive sounds played by the band
o Melodic line is quite contrasted to the rest of the band who play staccato rhythms, whereas, the melodic line is actually fairly melodic.
Starbucks
· Typical rock band
· What makes it funny?
o Replacing the lyrics to suit Glens life and aspirations
o Taken it out of context; it’s not normal to have a rock band follow you to work
o Just chosen ordinary people for the song (Glen)
· Melodic word painting used; the idea of reaching your goals, Glens aspirations
· All in all though it is the same piece of music as used in Rocky, the context has just changed from a boxing match to an ordinary mans morning of going to work.
· The use of the song in this context is a similar story as that in Rocky but is just more realistic.
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