Freewrite

isten to the song “Rope Swing” by the old 80’s band The Wolfhounds. I have attached a transcription of the lyrics attached below that you can read as you listen. After listening, answer the following questions.

1) What genre of music would you call this?

2) Write a couple of sentences describing the music — I want vivid images, not flat statements like “loud.” It can be specific (naming instruments, for example), or impressionistic / fanciful (e.g. “The singer sounds like he needs a hankey”).

3) Do the lyrics remind you of anything you read for this class? Briefly compare or contrast the song with the item of which you are reminded?

4) Did the song provoke a reaction for you? If so, what was it? Explain, be as specific as you can. (you can have negative ones — I won’t be offended).