Concert Review II In 1965, The Lovin’ Spoonful performed their first hit single “Do you Believe in Magic.” This music represents the folk genre, and one which has been popular for many decades. A quick Google search revealed the song has been featured in many commercials and in movies such as American Pie and Date Movie. I chose it because of the upbeat and happy feel. In addition, the tune puts listeners in a good mood and also entices them to dance. The following essay will first describe some of the important musical characteristics that are prevalent in the song. Next, a description will be included as to how the song contributed to the genre of folk rock. Before giving my personal critique of the music, this essay will explain the important
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For example, the melody of the song allows for listeners to be able to easily remember the tune that is being played. In the video, the artist played a few chords to give the audience a hint as to what song they would be playing. As for the rhythm and tempo, this particular performance had a very steady and repetitive beat. The tempo was fast because the song is pretty upbeat and happy. The relationship between the lead and bass guitars help create a catchy tune that was easy for audience members to clap and dance to. In my opinion, this song in particular utilized back beats to assist with creating the catchy tune. This song was created with many of the basic instruments such as a guitar, bass, and drums. However, there was one instrument that made this song stand out. While singing the song, lead singer Joe Butler played what is known as an auto harp. This instrument is similar to a guitar, and it allows musicians to play certain chords with the unique sound. Although it is important to discuss relevant musical elements, one must also consider how a certain song contributed to the genre of the …show more content…
As for “Do you Believe in Magic,” the song was written and produced in 1965 by John Sebastian. According to an article written by Ken Tucker about the band, members included Sebastian, Zal Yanovsky, Steve Boone, and Joe Butler. In his article, he highlighted that the bands style “blended the noisy passion of rock with the affable sincerity of urban music.” He also noted that the band sound is mostly gentle with a touch of good humor. As for this specific single, this song reached number nine in the U.S. pop charts, and later succeeded as a top 10 hit in 1966. This information not only highlights the popularity of the song, but also how the genre became popular during the 1960s and 70s. Audience members seemed to enjoy the mix of various styles and uplifting lyrics during this
For example, the melody of the song allows for listeners to be able to easily remember the tune that is being played. In the video, the artist played a few chords to give the audience a hint as to what song they would be playing. As for the rhythm and tempo, this particular performance had a very steady and repetitive beat. The tempo was fast because the song is pretty upbeat and happy. The relationship between the lead and bass guitars help create a catchy tune that was easy for audience members to clap and dance to. In my opinion, this song in particular utilized back beats to assist with creating the catchy tune. This song was created with many of the basic instruments such as a guitar, bass, and drums. However, there was one instrument that made this song stand out. While singing the song, lead singer Joe Butler played what is known as an auto harp. This instrument is similar to a guitar, and it allows musicians to play certain chords with the unique sound. Although it is important to discuss relevant musical elements, one must also consider how a certain song contributed to the genre of the …show more content…
As for “Do you Believe in Magic,” the song was written and produced in 1965 by John Sebastian. According to an article written by Ken Tucker about the band, members included Sebastian, Zal Yanovsky, Steve Boone, and Joe Butler. In his article, he highlighted that the bands style “blended the noisy passion of rock with the affable sincerity of urban music.” He also noted that the band sound is mostly gentle with a touch of good humor. As for this specific single, this song reached number nine in the U.S. pop charts, and later succeeded as a top 10 hit in 1966. This information not only highlights the popularity of the song, but also how the genre became popular during the 1960s and 70s. Audience members seemed to enjoy the mix of various styles and uplifting lyrics during this