The students organized themselves in groups. They were invited to choose a song they liked and respond to the following questions:
- What moves you about this song?
- What expression of humanity does it portray?
- Why would you consider this song art?
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GROUP 1
Could you be loved and be loved?
Don't let them fool ya
Or even try to school ya
Oh, no
We've got a mind of our own
So go to hell if what you're thinking is not right
Love would never leave us alone
A-yin the darkness there must come out to light
Or even try to school ya
Oh, no
We've got a mind of our own
So go to hell if what you're thinking is not right
Love would never leave us alone
A-yin the darkness there must come out to light
Could you be loved and be loved?
Could you be loved, wo now! and be loved?
Could you be loved, wo now! and be loved?
(The road of life is rocky and you may stumble too
So while you point your fingers someone else is judging you)
Love your brotherman
(Could you be, could you be, could you be loved?
Could you be, could you be loved?
Could you be, could you be, could you be loved?
Could you be, could you be loved?)
So while you point your fingers someone else is judging you)
Love your brotherman
(Could you be, could you be, could you be loved?
Could you be, could you be loved?
Could you be, could you be, could you be loved?
Could you be, could you be loved?)
Don't let them change ya, oh
Or even rearrange ya
Oh, no
We've got a life to live
They say: only, only
Only the fittest of the fittest shall survive
Stay alive
Eh
Or even rearrange ya
Oh, no
We've got a life to live
They say: only, only
Only the fittest of the fittest shall survive
Stay alive
Eh
Could you be loved and be loved?
Could you be loved, wo now! and be loved?
Could you be loved, wo now! and be loved?
(You ain't gonna miss your water until your well runs dry
No matter how you treat him, the man will never be satisfied)
Say something! (Could you be, could you be, could you be loved?
Could you be, could you be loved?)
Say something
Say something
(Could you be, could you be, could you be loved?)
No matter how you treat him, the man will never be satisfied)
Say something! (Could you be, could you be, could you be loved?
Could you be, could you be loved?)
Say something
Say something
(Could you be, could you be, could you be loved?)
Released: 1980
Genre: Reggae
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Group 1 : Denise Ramos, Nataly Zelaya, Byron Gracia, Salma Fernandez
What moves you about this song?
"The mood it gets is one of happiness and hopefulness."
Byron Garcia
What expression of humanity does it portray?
"I feel that many communities that don't necessarily get along could benefit from a message like this..."
Byron Garcia
Why would you consider this song art?
"We consider this song art because we could feel and hear the emotions the composers felt as they wrote this song,"
Group 1
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GROUP 2
Todo aquel que piense
que la vida es desigual
tiene que saber que no es así
que la vida es una hermosura
hay que vivirla
Todo aquel que piense
que está solo y que está mal
tiene que saber que no es así
que en la vida no hay nadie solo
y siempre hay alguien
Ay, no hay que llorar,
que la vida es un carnaval
y es más bello vivir cantando, oh, oh, oh,
Ay, no hay que llorar
que la vida es un carnaval
y las penas se van cantando
Ay, no hay que llorar,
que la vida es un carnaval
y es más bello vivir cantando, oh, oh, oh
Ay, no hay que llorar
que la vida es un carnaval
y las penas se van cantando
Todo aquel que piense
que la vida siempre es cruel
tiene que saber que no es así
que tan solo hay momentos malos
y todo pasa
Todo aquel que piense
que esto nunca va a cambiar
tiene que saber que no es así
que al mal tiempo, buena cara
y todo cambia
Ay, no hay que llorar,
que la vida es un carnaval
y es más bello vivir cantando, oh, oh, oh
Ay, no hay que llorar
que la vida es un carnaval
y las penas se van cantando
Ay, no hay que llorar,
que la vida es un carnaval
y es más bello vivir cantando, oh, oh, oh
Ay, no hay que llorar
que la vida es un carnaval
y las penas se van cantando
Para aquellos que se quejan tanto
para aquellos que sólo critican
para aquellos que usan las armas
para aquellos que nos contaminan
para aquellos que hacen la guerra
para aquellos que viven pecando
para aquellos que nos maltratan
para aquellos que nos contagian
Artist: Celia Cruz
Album: Mi Vida es Cantar (My life is Singing)
Released: 1998
Genre: Salsa
Writer: Daniel Roberto
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Group 2: Cynthia Mederos, Regala Morell, John M. Martinez, Frank Vera
What moves you about this song?
"What moves me about this song is her optimism and how the rhyme moves the song along and you can't help but to move to it."
What expression of humanity does it portray?
"It represents the Dionysian idea that we should enjoy the moment more and let go."
Why would you consider this song art?
"The song is an expression of her views, that life can always be fun and beautiful."
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GROUP 3
Just a small town girl
Livin' in a lonely world
She took the midnight train
Goin' anywhere
Just a city boy
Born and raised in South Detroit
He took the midnight train
Goin' anywhere
A singer in a smokey room
The smell of wine and cheap perfume
For a smile they can share the night
It goes on and on, and on, and on
Strangers waiting
Up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching
In the night
Streetlight people
Livin' just to find emotion
Hidin' somewhere in the night
Workin' hard to get my fill
Everybody wants a thrill
Payin' anything to roll the dice
Just one more time
Some will win
Some will lose
Some were born to sing the blues
Oh, the movie never ends
It goes on and on, and on, and on
Strangers waiting
Up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching
In the night
Streetlight people
Livin' just to find emotion
Hidin' somewhere in the night
[Instrumental interlude]
Don't stop believin'
Hold on to that feelin'
Streetlight people
Don't stop believin'
Hold on
Streetlight people
Don't stop believin'
Hold on to that feelin'
Streetlight people
Artist: Journey, Jonathan Cain
Album: Escape
Released: 1981
Genre: Classic Rock
Writer: Steve Perry, Jonathan Cain, Neal Schon
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Group 3: Enrique Suarez, Alexis Thurman, Vivi Jimenez, Yunier Gonzalez, Guillermo Herrera, Damian Navarro, Osvaldo Perez
What moves you about this song?
"The song for me is a symbol of hope"
O. Perez
What expression of humanity does it portray?
"It expresses love."
Enrique Suarez
Why would you consider this song art?
"I consider it art because of its beauty and the way people can identify with it"
Group 3
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Group 4
Suavemente, besame
que yo quiero sentir tus labios
besandome otra vez.
Suavemente, besame
que yo quiero sentir tus labios
besandome otra vez.
(Suave) Besame , besame
(Suave) Besame otra vez
(Suave) Que yo quiero sentir tus labios I want to feel your lips
(Suave) Besandome otra vez kissing me one more time
Artist: Elvis Crespo
Album: Suavemente
Released: 1998
Genre: Merengue
Writer: Elvis Crespo
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Group 4
Group 4: Tabitha Barsimintov, Rubi Corporan, Carolina Bello, Ailyn Fiandor, Frank Martinez, Bryan Bicker, Jackie Charles
What moves you about this song?
"It makes me want to get up and dance."
What expression of humanity does it portray?
Culturally, it brings people together ... and bond regardless of their language."
Why would you consider this song art?
"Because of the combination of instruments that give it a Caribbean vibe"
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GROUP 5
Esa negrita que va caminando
esa negrita tiene su tumbao
y cuando la gente la va mirando
ella baila de lao, va bien apretao
La negra tiene tumbao
y no camina de lao
Si quieres llegar derecho
mejor camina de frente
para que no haya tropiezos
y vengan y te lamentes
Si quieres llegar primero
mejor se corre despacio
disfruta bien de la vida
aunque tomando medidas
La negra tiene tumbao
y no camina de lao
Cuando la gente se muere
se dice que era tan buena
tan buena cuando vivía
como la noche y el día
Que a mí me vengan a decir la verdad
no aguanto ya más mentiras
disfruto bien de la vida
aunque tomando medidas
La negra tiene tumbao
y no camina de lao
Tiene tumbao
anda derechito no camina de lao
diosa de la noche, dulce como el melao
otra como ella yo nunca he encontrao
Ven aquí para poder compartir
porque eres tú la negra linda que me hace feliz
Otra no quiero
(eres tú la que me da inspiración)
sin ti me muero
(me hace falta aparte tu corazón)
Otra no quiero
(si no estás, siento desesperación)
sin ti me muero
English Translation (The girl walkin over there)
The girl has swag
and when they look at her
her dance is tight
The woman has swag
Ah Suga, Suga
and needs no one by her side
If you want to approach her
Best you go straight to her
so you don't trip
and get to her successfully
If you want to get there first
best you run cautiously
enjoy life
even though you don' take risks
Ah suga
The womans got swag
and needs no one by her side
When people die (oh my God )
they said she was great
great the way she loved life
like the night and the day
So when you approach me it is best you tell me the truth
I will not tolerate lies (haters)
Enjoy your life
even though you do not take risks
Ah Suga
The womans got swag
and needs no one by her side
(Male Rap)
The woman has swag
and needs no one by her side
Goddes of the night and sweet as a melon
I have never met a woman like you
Come here so I can compare you to others
because it is you my beautiful woman that makes me happy
I want no other
It is you who inspires me
without you I would die
I would miss you if you broke my heart
I do not want anyone else
without you I would feel desperate
If you left me
I would die without you
This girl has swag
the men are always persuing her path
The woman got swag
and NEVER needs to have anyone by her side
Artist: Celia Cruz
Released: 2001
Group 5: Stephanie Abrahams, Joshua Fernadez, Luis Rodriguez, Annalucia Chloe Monclair, Osvaldo Dominguez.
What moves you about this song?
"Its Latin beat reminds me of the city of Miami where we all live"
What expression of humanity does it portray?
"The dances and chants evoke a sense of culture, sensuality and joy that connects people of all genders, races and economic backgrounds."
Why would you consider this song art?
"It is a song with beautiful lyrics and beats that will make anybody want to get up and dance."
"It is a song with beautiful lyrics and beats that will make anybody want to get up and dance."
Unfortunately, I did not complete this assignment with my classmates, however, I did it at home and I was happy to share one of my favorite songs. Also, I am glad to see what songs my classmates are interested in. All very unique and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI did not attend this class, but I completed this assignment at home and chose the song "Rise Up" by Sandra Day because it's a song that helped me in rough times and now when I listen to it, it reminds me of everything I overcame.
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