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 TIMBREHow would you describe the voice and instrumental sounds?
Sentence stemThe ___ sounds ___.
Vocabulary
- voice
- drums
- strings
- electronic sounds
- dark
- bright
2 TEXTUREWhat is added or removed between sections?
Sentence stemThe texture becomes ___ when ___.
Vocabulary
- thicker
- thinner
- more layered
- less busy
3 DYNAMICSWhich section sounds most powerful?
Sentence stemThe ___ section sounds most powerful.
Vocabulary
- opening
- middle
- final
- repeated
4 PITCHHow does the voice move between low, middle and high notes?
Sentence stemThe voice moves from ___ to ___ when ___.
Vocabulary
- low
- middle
- high
- the phrase changes
5 RHYTHMHow do the drum patterns support or interrupt the vocal line?
Sentence stemThe drums ___ while the voice ___.
Vocabulary
- repeat steadily
- change
- continues
- pauses
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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