https://padlet.com/paytonmathis/p3vc7xutwvel en-us 2018-02-23 00:36:54 UTC 2018-02-24 06:48:17 UTC hello@padlet.com paytonmathis https://padlet.com/paytonmathis/p3vc7xutwvel/wish/234538462 Believe it or not, but repetition plays a big role in the music that we listen to in the world today, or even the music that was published in older times that are still "bangers" today. Repetition is what makes the songs catchy and sticks to our memory without even having to try. This is within every genre of music. It helps us focus on the different elements in the song, whether it be the lyrics, instruments, the chorus, or even the exotic sounds that just catch our attention. As Ratliff mentioned, repetition gives us the urge to never want the song to end because it is so robust. This is why artist create songs that have different parts to their masterpieces.]]> 2018-02-23 00:39:33 UTC https://padlet.com/paytonmathis/p3vc7xutwvel/wish/234538462 paytonmathis https://padlet.com/paytonmathis/p3vc7xutwvel/wish/234542093 "Repetition is a smart psychological operation- a way to make you focus on all that is in fact non repetitive. The music seems to stay put, while you (or your perceptions) change."
- Ben Ratliff]]> 2018-02-23 01:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/paytonmathis/p3vc7xutwvel/wish/234542093 paytonmathis https://padlet.com/paytonmathis/p3vc7xutwvel/wish/234542698 I absolutely agree with Ratliff's argument regarding repetition. To be specific, he mentioned that "All good music is embodied by that demand..." which I have never really thought about that way but it is one hundred percent correct. Every song has a beginning and an end as he said; it is up to the artist or composer to figure out how to keep the audience entertained so of course it is best to keep repetition throughout the piece so the attention from the audience will remain undivided the whole time. ]]> 2018-02-23 01:05:47 UTC https://padlet.com/paytonmathis/p3vc7xutwvel/wish/234542698 paytonmathis https://padlet.com/paytonmathis/p3vc7xutwvel/wish/234545277 When people start dancing, a kind of ownership ritual takes over. They've marked out their own physical space; it now belongs to them. Likewise, they've started to take ownership of the music they're hearing. They don't want it to stop.
-Ben Ratliff]]> 2018-02-23 01:19:57 UTC https://padlet.com/paytonmathis/p3vc7xutwvel/wish/234545277 paytonmathis https://padlet.com/paytonmathis/p3vc7xutwvel/wish/234547117 I know that this was mentioned in the reading, but this song really exemplifies the argument that Ratliff is trying to prove. This song by Kesha is well known, even by me, due to the fact that she used that wonderful technique of repetition that we have been talking about this week. Her voice when she constantly repeats "DJ turn it up up up up up up up up.." gives the audience a joyful vibe that just makes them want to get up and dance or when she states " we're dancing like we're dumb dumb duh duh duh dumb." This song is the prime example of music that draws attention from audience and gives them the feeling of not just wondering what the end of the song will sound like but rather enjoy it and forget that there is an end.]]> 2018-02-23 01:27:21 UTC https://padlet.com/paytonmathis/p3vc7xutwvel/wish/234547117 paytonmathis https://padlet.com/paytonmathis/p3vc7xutwvel/wish/234549254 One of my favorite songs, which is Drugs U Should Try It by Travis Scott is also another example of how repetition plays a big role in songs. This song has an electric guitar in the background that plays the same notes throughout the song which really grabs my attention because it becomes more intense after each note. Also the song has drums and snapping that constantly come in and out of the song that just pleases the ear. Sometimes music that is catchy is not always within the lyrics but it can also just be catchy because of the way that the instrumentals sound. I must say that this is one song that I wished was longer or had a second part because it is so amazing and I love how Travis just guides the sound.. it's like I am always surprised.]]> 2018-02-23 01:40:14 UTC https://padlet.com/paytonmathis/p3vc7xutwvel/wish/234549254