Assignment 4

Check out Kelly Clarkson's song, "Since U Been Gone", and A Day To Remember's versions.

Next, I filled out the Listening Framework sheet for these songs.

Kelly

 A Day To Remember

When comparing Kelly Clarkson’s version of “Since U Been Gone” to A Day to Remember’s, they are very similar, but some things differ. First, the lyrics of both songs are the same throughout. The difference is that in some parts, ADTR’s singer Jeremy screams the lyrics rather than sings them. While the melody of both songs are driven by the drum kit and the guitar and the same notes are played, A Day to Remember’s version has a much more raw feel to it, which may be due to the increased loudness of the guitar overpowering the rhythm of the drums. Both songs begin with an intro where the drums seem to drive the rhythm, with the guitar playing softly overtop. In Clarkson’s version, when the song progresses the drums and guitar still seem to have the same intensity and neither one is overpowering the other; both can be distinguished evenly. A Day To Remember’s, on the other hand, seems to utilize the guitar much more to heighten the intensity, and to really compliment the raw emotion given by the raspy screaming of the second verse. There is a lot of intensity in both songs, and they both build tension. In the beginning, it is slow, smooth, and soft, and as it approaches the chorus through the verses it builds until the intensity is very high. The speed starts off slow, and then increases rapidly in the chorus. Both are organized the same way, with Intro/Verse/Chorus/Verse 2/Chorus/Bridge/Repeated Chorus. Personally, I really enjoy the A Day To Remember version better than the original of Kelly Clarkson. They are one of my favorite bands, so for them to put their own touch on an already successful song appealed to me. I enjoy a powerful melodic post- hardcore genre of music, so their version really allows a lot of people to relate to what Clarkson’s message in a way that appeals to them. While not much is changed as far as the actual notes and instruments played in the song, the way they play it and the added masculinity is what makes it most appealing to me.