Choose one of the following comparisons:
a Edgard Varese Frank Zappa
b. The Residents Primus
c. Pierre Schaeffer Public Enemy
Choose which pair you will listen to, and then do the following:
1.Indicate which artist pair you will be listening to and writing about.
2Listen to 2 pieces or songs by the first composer/artist. This is up to you. Go search on youtube or just google. You should be able to find two examples of music. Listen to at least 10 minutes of music total for that artist. Write the names of the pieces here that you listened to, including the dates of composition or release.
3.Describe the music of the first artist, based on your listening. Answer: what sound and/or instruments do you hear? Is there a discernable beat? Are there lyrics? How does the sound of the music relate to the title?
4.What about this music makes it “experimental,” in your own words?
5.Same as #2, with the second artist
6.Same as #3, with the second artist
7.Same as #4, with the second artist
8.Compare the two artists. In your opinion, based on your listening, how did the first artist influence the second artist? Be specific in terms of any creative/compositional techniques that may be used by either artist.
9.Which of your chosen pair did you prefer to listen to, and why?
