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It took me a really long time to decide what to write about for this blog post. I couldn't decide between different music I've heard throughout my life, or pieces of art that I've seen. But, I finally decided to write about the song "Monday" by Matt Corby. I chose this because the first time I heard it, I wasn't able to focus on the lyrics or the meaning behind the song, I was just completely mesmorized by the sound of it. The rustic, oddly authentic click of the fingers and the beautiful, deep vocals had me hooked from the beginning. I repeatedly listened to the song for the sheer sound of it until I finally decided to listen to the lyrics. For me, songs that make me feel emotional are based on the way they sound- the tones, harmonies, and melodies can make me cry tears of joy, melancholy, or even excitement. This song definitely stuck a chord within me.
When I finally decided to listen to the lyrics, I fell in love with the song even more. The lyrics sound like poetry, and would be beautiful even if they weren't in a song. From what I was able to tell, it seems like he's talking about failure and how he has come to terms with it. He sings "Oh, I stumbled too and get it wrong" and "blame it on your rage and somber nature" which I think show that he has failed or tripped up, and he can blame himself for it. The line "I don't know faith like I did before" is my favorite because I feel like it shows how he has struggled with faith, and has lost his connection with religion. This song has only a few stanzas of lyrics, yet they all seem perfectly selected for the message Matt Corby is trying to send. This song is so meaningful to me because the message behind it is beautiful, and the sound of it can make me feel such deep emotions.
Thank you for introducing me to such a great song! I agree in that the song is mesmerizing, and the first thing I noticed about this song is that it lacks the use of instruments. I hesitate to use the word lack, because it sounds negative; however, I find that the rawness of the music is what makes this song so beautiful. In addition, the title right off the back had influenced what I thought the song would be. Monday has always been the most hated day of the week, so I was not expecting such a beautiful song. I think the title connects the song to the idea that although Monday is the beginning of the week, and often dreaded, we should appreciate our fresh starts that we are given. How do you interpret the title?
ReplyDeleteSarah, this song is incredible for the simple fact that the artist gave plenty of room for the listener to think and feel. The little lyrics within the song were powerful and kept the listener on the right track pertaining to the emotions the artist wanted them to feel, and I think it helped bring the listener to a more personalized thinking process. There is no question the song is mesmerizing and it is a great change from the popular genres of music today. Instead of having our hands held through a story or a group of emotions, we are guided through our own thoughts as they wander.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love how you described the way you listened to this song and focused on different elements of it. Pieces of art are often a composition of many different parts and music is an art form where this is always the case. Often people think that songs are all about the quality of the lyrics and the "catchiness" of the chorus, but your reflection of this song makes it clear that the beats have a very important place as well. I was listening to something on NPR the other day about why the song "Bad and Boujee" is so popular, and it talked about studying how the background music compared to other very popular songs throughout time. Knowing how to listen to music in this way I think helps us appreciate it more and accept is as "art". This song represents perfectly how art personally makes you feel and why you love it so much. Have you ever sung or played an instrument, or do you only create visual art?
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