This Song Sucks (25 pts)

Friday- Rebecca Black

Listening Framework

(SIMPLIFIED)

Listening Phase 1 (Rhythm)

Source synth and digital drums

Time/Tempo moderato, 4/4 time

Groove the correct words, in regards to it being pop, would be light or fun... but in reality is is just boring

Listening Phase 2 (Arrangement)

Instrumentation there seems to be very easy bass and guitar lines written, and just a simple 4/4 time beat. the chord progression is pretty standard for pop music these days. generally speaking, the drums, despite how boring they are, are what keep the song even slightly interesting. 

Structure/Organization there is a verse, the chorus, another verse, a bridge, a quick rap sequence, chorus twice and then it ends

Emotional Architecture no emotional architecture, there is barely any dynamics!

Listening Phase 3 (Sound Quality)

Balance

-       Height there is really no height at all

-       Width the song is pretty static, it does not sound like there is much stereo panning at all. In other words, it just sounds monotone and unmoving, much like her singing.

-       Depth there is a drumline, simple guitar and bass, and then singing. i don't even think there is harmony in the singing either.

THIS SONG IS BASICALLY JUST A TEENGAGE GIRL WITH NO MUSICAL TALENT TRYING TO GET FAMOUS. SHE DIDN'T PUT ANY LABOR INTO IT, AND IT'S SO SHALLOW ALL OF THE FISHIES IN THE SEE ARE GASPING FOR BREATH JUST LISTENING TO IT. Rant done.