Create a radio show about a song
Create a radio show about one of your favourite songs. Pick a song from your fav playlist and talk about the music concepts you hear
Instructions
In pairs you are to create a 5 min radio show using Garageband
1. Name your radio station
3. Make an advertisement for an appropriate product. Eg. peanut butter, shampoo, dog food, canteen food…
5. Fill out the song analysis table below and then introduce your song. Talk about the concepts of your song
6. Lucky caller comp. 7th caller gets $100.
7. Weather report.
8. News report .
9. Surf report
10. Random fact of the day
Tips on how to analyse a song
Listen carefully: The first step in analysing a song is to listen to it carefully. Pay attention to the melody, harmony, rhythm, lyrics, and overall mood of the song. Try to identify the different instruments and their roles in the song.
Break it down: Once you've listened to the song, break it down into its different parts. For example, identify the verse, chorus, bridge, and any other sections of the song.
Identify the key and chords: Try to identify the key of the song and the chords used in each section. This will help you understand the song's structure and how it creates its mood.
Analyse the lyrics: Look at the lyrics and try to identify the song's theme or message. Consider the use of metaphor, imagery, and other literary devices in the lyrics.
Consider the context: Think about the context in which the song was written and performed. Consider the artist's background and how it may have influenced the song's content and style.
Compare and contrast: Compare the song to others in the same genre or by the same artist. Consider how it is similar or different and how this affects your understanding of the song.
Practice: Finally, practice analysing songs regularly. The more you do it, the easier it will become, and the more you will be able to appreciate and understand the music you love.