Wild Man
Kate Bush
Alternative embedded performance: Kate Bush — Wild Man, animated song segment. The preferred recording remains linked on YouTube.
First listen
Listen once without writing. What do you notice?
Listen closely
1 TIMBREWhat different sounds can you hear?
Sentence stemI can hear ___.
Vocabulary
- voice
- drums
- electronic sounds
- strings
2 PITCHDoes the singer use high, low or mixed notes?
Sentence stemThe singer uses ___ notes.
Vocabulary
- high
- low
- mixed
3 MOODWhich sounds help make the music feel mysterious?
Sentence stemThe music feels mysterious because ___.
Vocabulary
- quiet
- spooky
- gentle
- unusual
4 DYNAMICSWhich moments sound quiet or loud?
Sentence stemThis moment sounds ___.
Vocabulary
- quiet
- loud
- getting louder
5 STRUCTUREDoes a new part of the song sound different?
Sentence stemThe new part sounds ___.
Vocabulary
- different
- the same
- like a chorus
How does this piece make you feel?
There is no right or wrong answer. Which words match your response?
calmexcitedhopefulcuriousjoyfulpowerfulpeacefultensedreamybravethoughtfulenergeticmysteriouscomfortedrestlessproudsadsurprisedupliftedfocused
Music through time
2011 · Art pop
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