Blog 10 "Graceland"
This week I listened to “Graceland” by Paul Simon. I had never heard this song before, but I did like it and it was more mellow but has a happy beat. The introduction of the song was longer than most other songs, but it fits into the feel of the song. I also noticed instrumentally that in the introduction and a few times throughout there is a hitting together of drumsticks which creates a hollow clicking sound. I enjoy the guitar chords, especially the one that is played very often throughout the song, and I think is the hook and riff. There is also a slap back sound to the guitar as the guitar sound is allowed to play out the notes. The chords are also in the minor key which is unique! The tempo of the song is faster than I expected but I enjoy it. I also feel like a country artist could easily do a cover of this song and it would make sense. There are quite a few vocal harmonies in the background and Simon’s voice is very clear but soft in a way that makes the song feel more intimate. The lyrics, with no surprise, talk a great deal about Graceland which is a mansion where Elvis Presley lived in Memphis, TN, and it is made to sound like a place of refuge, acceptance and healing.
Lauren, I also have never listened to this song, but your blog explains this very well. I like how you talked about all of the details of the instruments in the song and how it was mellow, bit still a happy beat. Personally I love song like that so maybe I will have to go listen to this song. Goof job!
ReplyDeleteGreat take, you really hit the nail on the head here. The rift is super cool I agree. I do not think a country artist should cover this in my opinion. The mellow feel is really cool too. It is fun to see how a slow and mellow feel can still be happy. Great post, great song.
ReplyDeleteYou nailed it with this one. I agree that the rift is fantastic. In my opinion, a country performer should not sing about this. The relaxed vibe is also quite appealing. It's fascinating to observe how a sluggish and mellow mood may yet be joyful. It's a terrific post, and it's a great music.
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