I Got You (I Feel Good)
James Brown
Alternative embedded performance: James Brown — I Got You (I Feel Good), Live 8 (2005). The preferred recording remains linked on YouTube.
First listen
Listen once without writing. What do you notice?
Listen closely
1 PULSEHow does the beat make you want to move?
Sentence stemThe beat makes me want to ___.
Vocabulary
- strong
- steady
- dance-like
2 RHYTHMWhich short rhythm keeps returning?
Sentence stemThe rhythm ___.
Vocabulary
- repeated
- short
- catchy
3 ARTICULATIONDo the sounds feel smooth or sharp and punchy?
Sentence stemThe sounds are ___.
Vocabulary
- sharp
- punchy
- smooth
4 DYNAMICSWhich part sounds louder?
Sentence stemThe ___ sounds louder.
Vocabulary
- voice
- band
- chorus; loud
- quiet
5 TIMBREWhich instrument sound stands out?
Sentence stemThe ___ stands out.
Vocabulary
- brass
- guitar
- drums
- voice
How does this piece make you feel?
There is no right or wrong answer. Which words match your response?
calmexcitedhopefulcuriousjoyfulpowerfulpeacefultensedreamybravethoughtfulenergeticmysteriouscomfortedrestlessproudsadsurprisedupliftedfocused
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