music "One good thing about music,

when it hits you, you feel no pain.

Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm -Bob Marley
the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most
magnificent and delightful presents God has given us. Music has healing power. It has the ability to
- Martin Luther King take people out of themselves for a few hours.
- Elton John

1. Who's your favourite musician? Are there any musicians you look up to?
2. Have you come across any groups or albums lately that you really like?
3. Would you be able to do without music? How would you feel without it?
4. Have you tried to get tickets for a concert that had sold out? What was it like?

Read the text about Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran. Complete the phrasal verbs.

What do the two success stories have in common?

Match the two parts to make sentences from the text.

1. In spite of the fact that her writing talent was noticed very early, a. Sheeran moved to London at 16.
2. She talked her family into moving to Nashville so b. she could be part of the country music
3. Despite having a grandmother who was a well-known opera singer, scene.
4. In spite of his shyness, c. he often had to sleep on the Underground.
5. Sheeran moved to London at 16 in order to d. Swift really wanted to be a singer.
6. Even though he was playing over 300 live shows a year, e. become a professional musician.
f. Swift preferred country music.

EXPRESSING CONTRAST: EXPRESSING PURPOSE:

Rewrite the sentences so they have the same meaning, using the words in parentheses.
1. I love rock, pop, and dance music, but I never listen to classical music. (however)
2. I'd travel for a whole day so I could see my favorite singer perform live. (in order to)
3. Despite being a good dancer, I never go to clubs. (although)
4. I wear headphones to listen to music on the subway. (so)
5. I don't have any CDs any longer. However, I still have some records. (though)
6. I love foreign music, but I can't understand the lyrics. (even though)
7. In spite of having bought tickets to the concert, I didn't go in the end. (the fact that)
8. Even though I don't have a good voice, singing makes me happy. (despite not)

Present your favorite musician! Use one phrasal verb, one phrase or word to express contrast and
purpose, and two adjectives from last lesson.
Name:
Age:
Nationality:
Music genre:
Favorite song:
Favorite album:
Why is your favorite musician?
When do you like listening to her/his music?
Interesting fact:

You will hear an interview with Brad Andrews, a club DJ. For questions 1-10, complete the sentences
which summarize what he says.
1. Dj-ing isn't the same as it was in ___________________________________.
2. Djs often use _____________________ turntables at the same time.
3. Many DJs are also ___________________________.
4. Their job consists mainly of ___________________________.
5. They can earn as much as _______________________ pounds for a performance.
6. Fans can see their favorite DJs perform every _____________________________.
7. For Brad, performing a gig is like taking people ___________________________.
8. To prepare himself mentally, Brad practises _____________________________ before a gig.
9. In the future Djs may use ________________________ instead of vinyl records.
10. Djs are employed by famous groups to help them attract __________________________.

Watch Mark Ronson's TED talk and answer the questions:

1) What does Mark Ronson do at the beginning of the video?

2) Why does Mark Ronson say that the worst thing you could do is to watch a TED talk?

3) What's the meaning of co-opt? (5:14)

4) Why people sample music

5) Sampling means:
Stealing music
Creating new music from old ideas
None of the above

6) The name of the artist that Mark just sampled is ________________________

7) How many times has the song been sampled?

8) Which of these rappers sampled La Di Da Di?
None
Snoop Doggy Dog
Eminem

9)Who reinterprets La Di Da Di in his single 'Hyptonize'?

Notorious B.I.G
Snopp Doggy Dog
Slick Rick

10) What is a 'pastiche'?

11) Which styles of music did Amy Winehouse use in creating her own music?
Jazz Metal
Gospel Blues
R&B Soul

12) Which of these modern day pop singers sampled La Di Da Di?

Derek Paravachini
Amy Winehouse
Miley Cyrus

13) If you use samples in your song, can you be awarded a Grammy for song of the year?

14) Name an artist or song you would like to sample from.

15) If you could ask a musician to give a TED talk, who would it be and why?