For this paper, I have chosen to present my exploration on one of the greatest rock bands in American history, Guns N’ Roses, as well as the so called “Reigning Queen of Country Music”, Carrie Underwood (Schiff, 2014). The particular song I have chosen is “Paradise City,” and with this song being recorded originally in 1987 by Guns N’ Roses, Underwood decided to perform her own version in 2014 at the Country Music Association Festival. The purpose of this paper is to explore particular artists and their musical styles, as well as interpreting the differences and similarities amongst the original and cover songs. In what follows, there will be definitions and information given on the history of cover songs; secondly, the expositions as well
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Deriving from Los Angeles, the band was known for their, “emergence from the metal scene as mainstream stars,” (Covach and Flory, 2015). Their typical genre can range anywhere from hard rock to heavy metal, but usually depends on personal judgement. The band rose to stardom after the release of their debut album, “Appetite for Destruction, which is ranked as the biggest-selling debut of any rock band,” (Eddy and Greene, 2016). “Paradise City”, which happens to be a single that derives from this album, can be identified as an iconic song for any generation. This particular song was the first written song by this band, which of whom contained the original members. It has been stated by the lead singer, Axl Rose, that the chorus is based upon his life in the Midwest where he obtains “images of innocence and possibilities,” (2016). It has been stated that the music Guns N’ Roses created would often center around, “drug and alcohol abuse and urban chaos,” (Covach and Flory, 2015). However, angelic artists, such as …show more content…
AABA refers to “a song form that uses two verses (A A), a bridge (B), and a return to the verse (A) as its basic organizational pattern,” (Covach and Flory, 2015). Considering this song is approximately seven minutes long, there is a particular section of the song in which a single-note melody is being depicted within. A melody can be defined as “the succession of single tones in musical compositions,” (2016). The lead guitarist, Slash, was known for his long and drawn-out guitar solos that were always included in their music (Covach and Flory, 2015). These solos often set the melodic tone in their songs, most notably, “Paradise City.” The guitar solo in this particular song is one that every listener seems to never forget. The solo is towards the end of song, although, it is the beginning of the climax of the
Deriving from Los Angeles, the band was known for their, “emergence from the metal scene as mainstream stars,” (Covach and Flory, 2015). Their typical genre can range anywhere from hard rock to heavy metal, but usually depends on personal judgement. The band rose to stardom after the release of their debut album, “Appetite for Destruction, which is ranked as the biggest-selling debut of any rock band,” (Eddy and Greene, 2016). “Paradise City”, which happens to be a single that derives from this album, can be identified as an iconic song for any generation. This particular song was the first written song by this band, which of whom contained the original members. It has been stated by the lead singer, Axl Rose, that the chorus is based upon his life in the Midwest where he obtains “images of innocence and possibilities,” (2016). It has been stated that the music Guns N’ Roses created would often center around, “drug and alcohol abuse and urban chaos,” (Covach and Flory, 2015). However, angelic artists, such as …show more content…
AABA refers to “a song form that uses two verses (A A), a bridge (B), and a return to the verse (A) as its basic organizational pattern,” (Covach and Flory, 2015). Considering this song is approximately seven minutes long, there is a particular section of the song in which a single-note melody is being depicted within. A melody can be defined as “the succession of single tones in musical compositions,” (2016). The lead guitarist, Slash, was known for his long and drawn-out guitar solos that were always included in their music (Covach and Flory, 2015). These solos often set the melodic tone in their songs, most notably, “Paradise City.” The guitar solo in this particular song is one that every listener seems to never forget. The solo is towards the end of song, although, it is the beginning of the climax of the