Journal “HOTS” PromptsMrs. Gudeman

Kids Play TOOL CoverTool Cover

Write a complete summary/analysis of this performance. 1.) Describe the group and the music they performed. 2.) What did you like? 3.) What did you dislike (if anything)? 4.) How would you rate their performance on its own? 5.) Compared to the original how would you evaluate this performance? 6.) What would you suggest to make this performance better? 7.) What do you think 46 and 2 represents from the lyrics?

Zeppelin Xylophones

Zeppelin Kashmir Zeppelin The OceanZeppelin The Immigrant

Zeppelin XylophonesWrite a critique/summary of this performance. Include the following 8 elements written in narrative form with complete sentences. Likes/dislikes, challenges, what impressed you most, the level of difficulty you would place this performance, your rating, your recommendation and why.

J.S. BachJesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring

Japanese Cellphone Commercial

★ 1. What are your thoughts and feelings about this presentation?★ 2. How many man hours do you believe it took to create this device? ★ 3. Have you ever worked tirelessly on a large project such as this either

independently or with a group? If so, what?★ 4.(If you have not done anything such as this, is there anything you

would like to create or invent that would require labor intensity similar to this?) Do not answer if you did answer Question 3.

★ 5. Who would you choose to work on your project with you? Why would you choose these individuals?

★ 6. Do you have the patience to see a project such as this to completion? How do you know?

★ 7. What training or degree do you think this group of people have?

Phone in Guitar

Phone in Guitar Video● What did you think about this performance? Rate it and give reasons for

your decision.● Have you ever tried this with your guitar/phone?● What skills would you demonstrate and why?● What song would you choose?● What techniques did you see him demonstrate? Can you demonstrate

these same skills?● Do you believe this video is real or created with the magic of technology?

Why? Explain your answer.

Phone in Guitar Video

Le Flashmob de Prodigies

Flashmob Prodigies● If you could be a child prodigy what would be your talent?● What would you love to learn through lessons if money and time were

unlimited?● Have you ever participated in a formal performance either in a group or

individually? Explain.● What are your feelings about performing publicly?● Have you ever had a bad experience performing in public? Explain● Do you believe this group was nervous about their performance? Why or

why not?

5 for Fighting 100 Years100 Years to Live

❖ Describe your life at your current age?❖ Where do you see your life at 30?❖ Describe what you would like your life to

look like at 50❖ How do you see yourself at 70?❖ What are your priorities in life as you age?❖ Do you have a ‘Bucket List’? Explain❖ (This prompt can be ‘spoken to’ in many

different ways. Please attempt to write the entire class period and don’t limit yourself.)

❖ Read or quietly work for the duration of class.

Unbroken Soundtrack❖ Unbroken Soundtrack

❖ What are you fearful of? How does it make you feel?

❖ What is your goal? What will it take for you to reach your goal?

❖ What are your ‘fillers’? What can you do to eliminate or decrease your ‘fillers’?

❖ Do you ‘discipline your emotions’? ❖ “Don’t give up, don’t give in.” Explain how

this quote could apply to you.1.

▪ Why do you think she came up with this idea?

▪ Have you ever received an unexpected gift or surprise from anyone? Explain

▪ What would you wish for if you were a recipient of this type of surprise?

▪ Who would you choose to surprise like this and what would you do or give?

▪ Taylor Swift Surprise

Taylor Swift

∗ Do you think this performance was staged or impromptu?∗ If you were in attendance at this concert would you have

enjoyed this interaction with the audience?∗ Would you have preferred to hear only Josh Groban

perform for the ticket price?∗ Why or why not?∗ Would you be a willing participant if you were approached

by a famous performer? Why or why not?∗ Josh Groban Chooses Audience Member

Josh Groban

▪ How do you think they came up with playing the piano that way?

▪ Have you ever played an instrument in a different way?▪ Evaluate their performance.▪ What did you like, what did you not like, and what could

they have done better to make the performance more exciting for you?

▪ Does this remind you of anything in your own life?▪ The Piano Guys

The Piano Guys

∗ What instruments do you wish we had in school?

∗ Do you think that having to work harder to have instruments makes students self motivated to practice?

∗ What does this make you feel when you watch this?

∗ Have you been to the MIM and seen this display?

∗ Does this give you ideas on how you could make your own instrument?

∗ Instruments - Walk Off the Earth

Somebody I Used to Know –Walk Off the Earth

∗ How was this performance different from the original?

∗ Compare and contrast this version from the original.

∗ Which performance did you prefer and why?

∗ What do you think inspired them to create this arrangement?

∗ Have you listened to or watched Pentatonix before?

∗ What do you like or dislike about Pentatonix?

∗ What did you think of the Katy Perry Superbowl Halftime Show if you watched it? Explain.

∗ The Wizard of Ahhhhs

∗ Original Over the Rainbow

Pentatonix and Todrick HallThe Wizard of Ahhhs

∗ Have you ever seen beat boxers before? Where?

∗ Have you ever tried beat boxing?

∗ What is special about using your voice in this way?

∗ Do you think beat boxers are good at playing instruments? Do they have to be? What instrument do you think they would be good t playing and why?

∗ What did you find impressive about this performance?

∗ How can beat boxing improve an a cappella choir

∗ Beatboxing Turtles

Beatboxing Turtles

∗ What did you feel as you were watching this?

∗ What do you think inspired the creation of this piece?

∗ Describe another inspiring video such as this that personally moved you emotionally.

∗ How would you create an instrument after watching this?

∗ Landfill Harmonic

Landfill Harmonic

∗ What did you like/dislike about this performance?

∗ What do you think they mean by “Thunderstruck”?

∗ What sort of event would this song be appropriate for and why?

∗ How would you describe the crowd reaction?

∗ Would you like to have attended this performance? Why or why not? Does this inspire you to listen to more ACDC or not? Why?

* What did you think of the Katy Perry Superbowl halftime show if you watched it? Explain.

∗ ACDC Thunderstruck

ACDC Thunderstruck 1991

∗ Have you ever seen a live marching band halftime show? If so, when and where?

∗ What was your overall opinion of this performance?

∗ What impressed you the most about this performance and why? Explain.

∗ Have you ever marched in a parade or performed in a halftime show? Tell me about your experience.

∗ Have you watched any other OSU Halftime Shows? What was the theme?

∗ Think of the multi-tasking this requires on the part of the band. Tell me about the elements that need to be mastered in order to prepare for this performance.

∗ What did you think of the Katy Perry Superbowl Halftime Show if you watched it? Explain.

∗ OSU Halftime Show Video Game Tribute

OSU Marching Band Halftime Show

∗ What surprised you about this performance?

∗ Why did the audience react the way they did?

∗ Do you feel the audience was pleasantly surprised or offended and why?

∗ How would you have reacted if you were an audience member?∗ 2Cellos Thunderstruck

2Cellos Thunderstruck

∗ Describe this performance using musical terms.

∗ What is the main element demonstrated in this performance?

∗ Have you ever tried beat boxing on your own? Do you think it is easy or difficult and why?

∗ Do you think this is all performed vocally? Why or why not?

∗ KRNFX Beatboxer

KRNFX Beatboxer

∗ What age group do you think this song is appropriate for to use as a teaching tool and why?

∗ Think of another parody that you are familiar with and provide an example of the original and the rewrite.

∗ How is the meaning of the original song tied to the meaning of this version?

∗ All About That Bass

All About that Bass

∗ How do YOU think music was invented?∗ Have you ever just made rhythms for fun? What did you use to

perform?∗ Have you ever seen people making music with things that aren’t

necessarily musical? Describe.∗ People often say that music is the ‘Universal Language’. Do you

agree? What makes this language common to all people?∗ Can people speaking different languages (or not speaking)

communicate through music? Have you ever experienced this?∗ Do you think that all people are born to make music? Do all people

have the ability to have musical talent if they work hard enough or do you believe you are simply born with it?

∗ Caveman The Invention of Music

CavemanThe Invention of Music

∗ Have you ever seen a person play a one string guitar?∗ Have you ever tried to play a guitar with one string?∗ Do you have a broken instrument that you still play?∗ Have you ever seen a man rise up from nothing like this man?∗ What would you give to have a talent like his?∗ How do you think he feels about his music?∗ How long do you think it took this man to learn to play the guitar?∗ How long to you think it took him to get noticed by people?∗ Brushy One String

Brushy One StringChickens in the Corn

∗ Do you think the piano part was harder than the cello?∗ Do you think it would be difficult to learn a piece like this?∗ Could you tell what kind of chords he used in this song?∗ What instrument did you like best?∗ What instrument do you think would be harder to play in general?∗ Did you like the way that the piano and cello were used to

harmonize?∗ Was there something you didn’t like about the performance?∗ What did you like about the performance?∗ How does this song make you feel?∗ The Piano Guys A Thousand Years

The Piano GuysA Thousand Years

∗ The Seal Lullaby was originally a poem written by Rudyard Kipling about a mother seal comforting and saying goodnight to her young pup.

∗ How does this song make you feel?∗ Could you hear all of the vocal parts and harmony?∗ Do you feel this choir blended well? What makes them stand out as being an exceptional

choir?∗ How does poetry affect music?∗ Can music be poetry or is poetry music?∗ How are we connected by music and literature?∗ What is the mood of this piece?∗ How does the title “Seal Lullaby” relate to the lyrics?∗ How do the lyrics of a song shape the mood of the music?∗ Do you know of any songs similar to this one?∗ Why did the composer keep the same exact lyrics and format as the poem?∗ Seal Lullaby

Eric WhitakerSeal Lullaby

∗ Did you like this version? Why or why not?

∗ Have you ever heard of Woodstock? What do you know about it?

∗ Should people be offended when our National Anthem is changed? Why or why not?

∗ What’s the best version of the Star Spangled Banner you have ever heard? Why did you like it?

∗ Jimi Hendrix Woodstock Performance

Jimi HendrixThe Star Spangled BannerWoodstock Festival 1969

∗ Why do you think they chose this particular singer for the solo?

∗ Why do you think the soloist was not wearing a tie?

∗ What does this song mean to you?

∗ How long do you think it took this choir to rehearse this son?

∗ What do you think they could have done better?

∗ What did you like about this performance?

∗ BYU Nearer My God to Thee

BYU Vocal PointNearer My God to Thee

∗ Have you ever played an instrument or created a tune on an Ipad? How did it compare to playing the real instrument?

∗ What do you think is more impressive and why? (Playing an Ipad vs. playing an instrument?

∗ Do you think the popularity of Guitar Hero and Rock Band had something to do with the popularity of these apps?

∗ Do you think that learning to play an instrument on an Ipad would give you a head start in playing the real instrument or do you think it would be of no help at all?

∗ Do you believe this was rehearsed prior to air time? Why or why not?

∗ Billy Joel and Jimmy Fallon IPad App

Billy Joel and Jimmy FallonIpad App

∗ Do you think average looking people can be famous in the music industry? How much more extraordinary must their talent be to become famous? Can you think of anyone like that?

∗ Can someone become very famous who is NOT very talented but is beautiful or is built? Give examples…∗ What pressures do men/boys feel from the music industry? Do they have to be pretend to be someone that

they are not in order to gain popularity?∗ Do you see a similar trend in actors and actresses? What about getting a sports contract? Can an athlete

become more successful financially if they are good looking?∗ Do you know someone personally that you look up to as a role model who is comfortable being themselves

regardless of other’s perceptions? What have you learned from them?∗ At what age do you think you will learn and act upon this or do you already accept yourself without caring

too much of other’s feelings?∗ Why to you think Colby Caillat made this video? What message was she trying to convey to the public? Do

you think it was brave of her to be without makeup for everyone to see?∗ Colby Caillat Try

Colby CaillatTry

∗ Have you ever experienced nature and though of it to be something musical? What was it? How did it sound? Did it remind you of a particular instrument?

∗ What sounds in nature do you find the most relaxing?

∗ Are there any sounds that make you uneasy or nervous? Why do you feel this way?

∗ Do you listen to ‘white noise’ to fall asleep? Explain.

∗ Brut's Bees Nature Sounds

Burt’s BeesNature Sounds

∗ What emotions did you feel when you listened to this?

∗ Was the sound comforting to you? In what way?

∗ What do you think they were trying to say to each other?

∗ What do you listen to in order to relax? Music? Sounds? Silence? TV? Other? Why?

∗ Humpback Whales Singing

Singing Humpback Whales

∗ Have you personally heard cicadas make their music/noise?

∗ Did you find it beautiful or annoying? Explain.

∗ What did you learn about cicadas? Do you think that you will have more of an appreciation for them even if you do not like their sound? Why or why not?

∗ How did the music in the cicada video contribute to the mood of the film?

∗ Was the video about making sounds with nature organic or did it seem too man-made to you? Explain.

∗ Return of the Cicadas

Return of the Cicadas

∗ There have been numerous comments referring to OK GO as “The Treadmill Guys”. Do you think that these over the top videos take away from their music?

∗ These videos take multiple tasks and sometimes days to shoot. Do you think that you would have the patience to keep shooting these videos? Why or why not?

∗ Do you think that you would be able to come up with ideas as creative as these? Do you know someone who could?

∗ OK GO’s videos are one continuous shot, so if something goes wrong they have to start over and shoot from the beginning. Do you like this? Why or why not?

∗ Is the pressure to make a unique music video difficult for bands? Can bands simply just play good music and still be famous without having videos that are original? Can you think of any examples of this?

∗ The Treadmill Guys

The Writing’s On the WallOK GO

∗ Have you ever experienced someone being shy to do something they love because of the way they look?

∗ What role did Charlotte have in helping with his confidence? Do you have someone in your life like this that helps you move forward and be brave?

∗ How can nerves affect your performance? Do you have any tricks to help you overcome your fears?

∗ What were your expectations before they began singing?

∗ The Prayer Duet

The PrayerCharlotte and Jonathan

∗ What did you like best about this performance?

∗ Is there something you did not like? Why

∗ What could have made this performance more interesting or of a better quality?

∗ Did speaking Arabic make the performance more interesting or not? Why?

∗ Do you think they were having fun while making this or was it all serious?

∗ Have you ever tried doing body percussion?

∗ Who would you choose to be in your BPBand and why? What types of sounds would you use?

∗ The Percussion Show

The Percussion Show

∗ How would you feel if you were on this train when this occurred?

∗ Do you think that their voices were tired after singing this?

∗ Did it seem to you as though they were straining their voices?

∗ Have you seen the Lion King on stage?∗ Do you think that the singers had fun doing this?∗ Have you ever seen a Flashmob performance before?∗ The Lion King Surprise

The Lion King Surprise

∗ What did you like/dislike about this version?

∗ What did you notice about the posture/facial expressions in the group?

∗ Have you ever seen a large (100+) choir perform?

∗ Do you think it is easier to stay together and blend with less people in a group?

∗ Why are a cappella groups usually smaller (-25)?

∗ Carol of the Bells Pentatonix

PentatonixCarol of the Bells

∗ Did you like this? Why or why not?∗ Are there any artists he performed that you have never heard of?∗ Were there any artists that you thought he did an especially good

impression of?∗ What do you think of his vocal range?∗ Have you seen any other videos where they sing a song as different

impressions?∗ 20 Ways 10 Second Songs

Dark Horse20 Ways 10 Second Songs

Anthony Vincent

∗ Would you say Crazy Frog is ‘original’? Why? What defines an original music video?

∗ In addition to parodying several songs, Crazy Frog became a toy market, made a couple of video games and was approached by a German company to make a television series. What popular music icons today have attracted similar attention? Why are they popular?

∗ Think of music videos that have gone viral today? To you agree that their popularity is justified? Explain.

∗ What do you find catchy yet annoying about this video? Why?∗ Crazy Frog Axel F

Crazy FrogCrazy Frog is a set of parodies made between 2003-2008. This song is the first and most famous

being a parody of Axel-F from a 1984 movie . The Crazy Frog sounds were made to be a stereotyped noise for a two-stroke motorcycle engine. The parody and following parodies were created by a man

from Sweden.

∗ Do you think this could be the end to bands?

∗ Do you consider it an achievement to be known for musical talent that is no longer tied to instruments?

∗ Have you seen any other videos in which the artist ‘loop’ themselves? Describe.

∗ Have you ever tried an app like this?

∗ Do you consider the voice to be an extraordinary instrument? Why or why not?

∗ North Points IPad Band

North Points Ipad Band

∗ While listening to this what did you like in particular?∗ Did you notice the guy I the back? Why do you think they had him drift in and out

during the song?∗ Why did they attach the colored hands to the ukuleles?∗ What was the purpose of them switching the ukuleles every few seconds?∗ Did they use any random objects to help with their sounds? What were they and

what were they used for?∗ What unique qualities did you notice about the performance?∗ Why did they change parts of the song and what were they trying to accomplish

through these changes?∗ Why did they have a man sing the lyrics when the artist of the original song is a

girl?∗ Royals Walk Off the Earth

RoyalsWalk Off the Earth

∗ How long to you think Lindsey Stirling, the violinist has been playing?

∗ How long do you think they had to practice to perfect the routine?∗ Why do you think they chose the setting?∗ How does the a cappella style add to the song?∗ How long do you think it took the cellist to play and beat box at the

same time.∗ What instrument was used the most? ∗ What instrument would you add to improve the song?∗ Radioactive Pentatonix and Lindsey Stirling

RadioactivePentatonix and Lindsey Stirling

∗ TS said she "knows" why we listen to or choose the music we do, and here are the reasons she listed, “It's because you want to escape from haters, from frenemies, people sayin' things about you that aren't true all the time."

∗ What are your thoughts about her reasons?∗ How do you choose songs for your playlist?∗ What are some songs on your playlist and why did you

choose them?∗ Do you have a certain artist for how you are feeling on a

particular day?∗ Taylor Swift Shake it Off

Taylor SwiftShake it Off

∗ What did you like or dislike about this performance?

∗ Can you see PHHS having a group like this?

∗ How do you think they could improve their performance?

∗ How do actual performing groups differ from TV show or movie choirs such as Glee or Pitch Perfect?

∗ Valley Vista High School Concert and Show Choir

∗ Valley Vista Mixed Choir

Valley Vista High SchoolConcert and Show Choir

∗ What do you think inspired Maroon 5 to do this?∗ Do you think the band decided to do this on a

volunteer basis?∗ How would you have reacted if you were at the

reception? ∗ Who do you believe set up this surprise and why?∗ What do you think this says about the group

Maroon 5?∗ Wedding Crashers

Maroon 5 Wedding Crashers

One Republic I Lived

∗ Were you surprised by the message of this clip? Why or why not?∗ How do you think you would react if you were this young man?∗ If you have heard this song, was this what you pictured for the

video to accompany it? Why or why not?∗ In what other ways do you think this song could be used? Explain.∗ Do you know anyone your age who is dealing with a health

condition or other difficult situation for which this song would apply? Explain.

One Republic I Lived

∗ Did the reaction of the nursing home residents surprise you? Why or why not?

∗ Have you ever visited a family member or friend at a nursing home? How did you feel? How do you think it made your friend/family member feel?

∗ Have you ever participated in a performance at a nursing home? If so, please explain.

∗ Would you have joined in the conga line if you were present?∗ Piano Guys Peanuts

The Piano GuysPeanuts Gang at the Nursing Home

∗ What emotions did you feel from beginning to end in this performance?

∗ Describe the story from beginning to end.

∗ How would you evaluate their performance? Is there anything that could have made it better for you?

∗ What impressed you the most about this performance?

∗ How did you feel at the end?

∗ Why do you think they chose this song?

∗ Read or quietly work for the duration of class.

∗ Read All About It Emeli Sande'

Read All About ItEmeli Sande’

BGT: Shadow Presentation

Whittney Houston

Whittney Houston Star Spangled Banner

One Take High School Mash Up∗ 49 people/1 Take∗ What impressed you the most?∗ What do you think was the biggest challenge to create this lip dub?∗ How long do you think it took them to rehearse this to achieve the quality it

demonstrated?∗ Would you like to participate in something like this? Why or why not?∗ Name as many songs as you can remember from the performance.∗ Would you change/delete any of these songs?∗ Would you add any song and if so, what song?∗ Would it help you to participate knowing you only had to lip dub?∗ Which part would you choose to participate in?∗ How would you rate their performance?

High School Mash Up

Will Smith on Success∗ “I know who I am, I know what I believe, and that’s all I need to know.”∗ Do you know who you are and what you believe? Describe. ∗ What do you see as ‘your destiny’?∗ Will Smith emphasizes the difference between Talent and Skill. Do you agree with his

philosophy? Why or why not?∗ “Your life will become better by making someone else’s life better.” Whose life are you

making better? ∗ What are your goals? What are your talents? Do you have the ‘insane work ethic’ to

develop the skills to reach this goal?

Will Smith Motivational Video