Wonderwall
Oasis
Alternative embedded performance: Oasis — Wonderwall, live on Later… with Jools Holland (1995). The preferred recording remains linked on YouTube.
First listen
Listen once without writing. What do you notice?
Listen closely
1 RHYTHMWhat pattern does the guitar repeat?
Sentence stemThe guitar repeats a ___ pattern.
Vocabulary
- steady
- short
- repeated
- flowing
2 TEXTUREWhat is added when the song grows?
Sentence stemThe texture grows when ___ is added.
Vocabulary
- drums
- bass
- another guitar
- more voices
3 DYNAMICSHow does the chorus compare with the verse?
Sentence stemThe chorus is ___ than the verse.
Vocabulary
- louder
- softer
- stronger
- fuller
4 TIMBREHow do the acoustic guitar, voice and drums shape the sound?
Sentence stemThe ___ gives the song a ___ sound.
Vocabulary
- guitar
- voice
- drums
- warm
- bright
- strong
5 ARTICULATIONHow does the flowing vocal line compare with the repeated guitar strumming?
Sentence stemThe voice sounds ___, while the guitar sounds ___.
Vocabulary
- flowing
- smooth
- steady
- repeated
- accented
How does this piece make you feel?
There is no right or wrong answer. Which words match your response?
calmexcitedhopefulcuriousjoyfulpowerfulpeacefultensedreamybravethoughtfulenergeticmysteriouscomfortedrestlessproudsadsurprisedupliftedfocused
Music through time
1995 · Britpop / rock
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