This is a video from the Prince of Egypt.The last minute and 30 seconds, the song is in Hebrew, and after class on the Middle East, I can really hear all the instruments and appreciate their differences.
Even though we didn't get to Korea, this still represents how far music has traveled. Underneath the first singer's voice, you can hear the hollow drums that sound as if they are coming from native instruments. Later, the electronic elements come in, and it is evident how Western influences have changed Asian music.
This is an example of Indian music. The 3rd Cheetah Girls movie, set in India, and this last song has the most examples of classic Bollywood style music. From the intro to the dance style to the clothes, it's clear to see how much their culture is represented in the States.
Thank you for bring out the clip from the Prince of Egypt! That is such a good movie and it does include some of the Middle Eastern music. I thought that the Korean group was very interesting. Sometimes when we study the different cultures, I tend to forget that they have become Westernized. I had actually never seen Cheetah Girls 3! I think it is great that Disney introduces its viewers to different cultures through out the world.
ReplyDeleteIn the Prince of Egypt video I liked how they sung part of the song in Hebrew. But, I really wished they would have sung in Hebrew for more than 20 seconds. I believe singing in the native language of the setting would bring more perspective to the audience and enrich their experience. I hear tons of western influence in the Korean music video. It shows in the music, clothes, dancing and even in the lyrics. Some of the words are even in English! I think that is kind of cool. I liked how they picked India to be in the setting of the Cheetah Girls movie!
ReplyDeleteYour videos are very interesting. Thank you for posting "when you believe" from the Prince of Egypt. I love the soundtrack to that entire film. The music has a Jewish influence and I love the sound of Moses's mother's voice in the movie. Her singing is very Melismatic and her tone isn't too nasal and has a rick quality to it. This song has always been a very inspiring song to me personally.
ReplyDeleteThe Korean video was the most interesting one of all! I hadn't heard Korean pop before I saw this video. You are right about the western influence. It was very catchy. I think I might be singing it all day now!
Cicee, I love that you used the Prince of Egypt! That movie has always been one of my favorites and the Hebrew portion of 'When You Believe' has always interested me, ever since I was small.
ReplyDeleteI also love that you used some Korean popular music. :] I love it
I love The Prince of Egypt movie and the music. It was always one of my favorites when I was a kid. It was good for me to listen to it again after learning about the instruments in the Middle East.
ReplyDeleteAlso...The Cheetah Girls. Wow. Haha. Thanks for taking me back. I feel so old now.
Some interesting videos, Cicee. I'm always fascinated by how Disney can co-opt stories from another culture and make them exciting to young Americans, and how they actually use elements of that culture's music while still making it sound perfectly "normal" to western ears.
ReplyDeleteI looovee Shinee! Ring Ding Dong is actually one of my favorite songs by them. You are also right; Asian music is very much changing as more influences travel overseas.
ReplyDeleteI used to love the Cheetah Girls lol!