Music!

Answer the questions to all three examples. 100 words TOTAL.

1. “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson is significant in many ways. What breakthrough was it culturally? Musically, how does the groove fit against the vocal delivery? How does the production play into the presentation?

2. “”Like a Virgin” by Madonna displays her affinity for dance and controversy. How does her image project into the musical performance? Is there any similarity between her and Jackson’s production value?

3. “Don’t Stand So Close to Me” by The Police offers a glimpse of the group at the height of their popularity and creative flow. How do their roots in ska and reggae show through in this piece? Does the band’s technical prowess overshadow the song? How does the vocal delivery support the lyrical content?