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MEANINGFUL MUSIC Songs of Social Comment We have been exploring the ways that songs can be vehicles for social comment. Your task is to research the background and meaning of a song of social comment to create a written and oral presentation that enhances your peers’ repertoire of knowledge of this area. PART A – Due and performed during Week 5 You are to choose a song of social comment and make a copy of the lyrics. You will prepare a written synopsis of your song (200 words) and deliver this orally to the class. Include title, when written, composer, why written and a brief explanation about the meaning of the song. Comment on political, environmental or social climate at the time your song was written if appropriate. At the time of your presentation you must submit your lyrics and written synopsis and have your song ready to play to the class. PART B – Due Week 8, Friday 5 September Song Interpretation – Listen to your chosen song closely whilst reading the lyrics. You are to write a 600 word (approx) explanation interpreting the meaning of the lyrics. Is there a message? What is it? When interpreting lyrics you must offer detail to support your opinions. Try and include a variety of information about the music, the message, and cultural, political and social information. Your explanation is to be typed on A4 paper with lyrics attached. (Please refer to collaborative examples written in class if you need guidance with the structure) PART C – Due Week 10, Monday 15 September You are to research the author of your song of social comment and prepare a written biography (200 words approx). Your biography should include important details about your author and – birth, childhood, what led them to music, other songs they have written etc. Your explanation will be typed on A4 paper and include a picture of subject