BEAT A DRUM, NOT A WOMAN !!

BEAT A DRUM, 

NOT A WOMAN !!

This is a rose...

And this is... 

                  My Word-Rose for the Victims...

                                                                                    ABUSE                                                                                                                            GENITAL-MUTILATION                                                                                                               DOMESTIC-VIOLENCE                                                                                                                                   RAPE                                                                                                                                                    -                                                                                                                                                      V                                                                                                                                                 CRIME                                                                                                                                                 O                                                                                                                                                       L                                                                                                                                           MURDER                                                                                                                                                  N                                                                                                                                                      C                                                                                                                                                        E  

                                               *****

Pay attention to the previous picture:

*Can you find the words that paint a picture 

about the different types of violence against women?

*Do you notice the stem (vertical line) of the Word-Rose?

As you all know, Domestic Violence isn't the most glamorous subject for songs, but it is an important one. After all, MUSIC isn't just for entertainment. It also has the ability to deal with social topics and provide some light on vital issues.

The United Nations designates November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The premise of the day is to raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject to rape, domestic violence and other different forms of violence. 

To make students aware of this problem and to contribute to transmit the message of STOPPING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, we have selected 5 songs by different singers/bands, of different music styles and with different approaches to this topic.

I hope you like this post and be aware of this problem.

 Let's say together ...

STOP V.A.W. !!

STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN !!

Activity 1.- 

Matching Photos and Singer/Bands

PHOTOS

a)

b) 

c)

d) 

e) 

SINGERS/BANDS:

1. Christina Aguilera

2. The Beatles

3. Tracy Chapman

4. Eminem & Rihanna

5. Janet Jackson

Activity 2.- 

Matching the titles of the songs and Singer/Bands:

SINGERS/BANDS:

1. Christina Aguilera

2. The Beatles

3. Tracy Chapman

4. Eminem & Rihanna

5. Janet Jackson

SONGS:

A. "BEHIND THE WALL"

B.  "LOVE THE WAY YOU LIE"

C.  "RUN FOR YOUR LIFE"

D. "I'M OK"

E. "WHAT ABOUT"

Activity 3.- 

Matching the titles of the songs and their Chorus:

SONGS:

A. "BEHIND THE WALL"

B.  "LOVE THE WAY YOU LIE"

C.  "RUN FOR YOUR LIFE"

D.  "I'M OK"

E.  "WHAT ABOUT"

CHORUS:

1....

Last night I heard the screaming 

Loud voices behind the wall 

Another sleepless night for me

It won't do no good to call 

The police always come late 

If they come at all  (...)

2....

Just gonna stand there and watch me burn

But that's alright, because I like the way it hurts

Just gonna stand there and hear me cry

But that's alright, because I love the way you lie

I love the way you lie  (...)

3....

I'd rather see you dead, little girl,

Than to be with another man  (...)

4....

Once upon a time there was a girl

In her early years she had to learn

How to grow up living in a war that she called home

Never know just where to turn for shelter from the storm  (...)

5....

What about the times you lied to me

What about the times you said no one would want me

What about all the shit you've done to me  (...)

Now, Watch the videos, listen to the songs and enjoy the MUSIC...

"BEHIND THE WALL"

                                                           "LOVE THE WAY  YOU LIE" 




"RUN FOR YOUR LIFE"

         "I'M OK"

                                                                                                                       "WHAT ABOUT"

***

SELF-CORRECTION.-
You can check the lyrics of the previous songs, having a look at the following links:

A. "BEHIND THE WALL" (See LYRICS)

B.  "LOVE THE WAY YOU LIE" (See LYRICS)

C.  "RUN FOR YOUR LIFE" (See LYRICS)

D.  "I'M OK"  (See LYRICS)

E.  "WHAT ABOUT"  (See LYRICS)

                                                                               ***

Just to finish, 

Remember the red rose from the beginning and don't forget My Word-Rose.

Take care of the flower and hold its stem (Stop Violence Against Women)  

as strong as you can. And not only on this date (25th November)... 

but every day in your life !!

  

                                                                              ***

FURTHER MUSIC 
RELATED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:

You can find a list of songs about Violence Against Women 

on the following LINK.

TRUE COLORS

Talking about colours...

How do you spell it correctly? COLOR or COLOUR?

Both of them are correct:

COLOR (American English) - COLOUR (British English)

                  By the way...

How many colours do you know?

How many colours are there in the picture?

What colour is your favourite?

Which colour is the best one? Why?

TRUE COLORS 

Listen to One Voice Children's Choir sing "TRUE COLORS".

Watch as children from the choir begin singing in pure white clothing, 

and then end the song covered in colorful powder.

The Group:

One Voice Children's Choir is a non-profit children's musical group based in the USA.

The Song:

"TRUE COLORS" is originally made by Cindy Lauper, 

but nowadays it is a song performed by Justin Timberlake.

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After Checking the lyrics of the song 

discuss its meaning

LYRICS OF "TRUE COLORS"

Pay attention to the Chorus:

(...)
But I see your true colors
Shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors
True colors are beautiful
Like a rainbow
(...)

What is the real meaning of the song?

"Don't be afraid to show your true colors"

1.- An incredible metaphor for what we humans can do together despite our differences.

2.- We all have our weaknesses, but we have to pay attention to our positive things.

3.- There is a diversity between the children. It shows a mixture of wonderful race -really true colors.

4.- We all rae the same, Humans. All the colors of the world in one planet.

All of them are real interpretations of the song by different people.

The song can mean something different to everyone who hears it.

***

DIFFERENT "TRUE COLORS"

Now compare different versions of the song "TRUE COLORS" 

Match the videos (different versions of the song)  with the singers:

1. Cyndi Lauper

2. Justin Timberlake & Anna Kendrick

3. Phil Collins

4. Perpetuum Jazzile

1- ...

2- ...

3- ...

4- ...

A.

B.

C.

D.

Which version do you like? Why?

GUESSING.- 

In your opinion,

a) Which version is the original one?

b) Which version is made without any musical instruments?

c) Which version is the soundtrack of the film "THE TROLLS"?

d) Which version is sang by a British singer?

***

Just to finish, 

Remember...

But I see your true colors

Shining through

I see your true colors

And that's why I love you

So don't be afraid to let them show

Your true colors

True colors are beautiful

Like a rainbow

***

"A CAPPELLA"

"A CAPPELLA"

Have you ever heard about 

VOCAL SAMPLING?

VOCAL SAMPLING is a musical group from Cuba. 

They are known for their adaptations of traditional famous songs.

The six members of Vocal Sampling sing "a cappella"

 imitating the different musical instruments used originally in such songs.

As a good example of their work,

watch (and enjoy) their version of

"HOTEL CALIFORNIA", by Eagles.

Remember they have 

No MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.

They sing 

ONLY with their VOICES !!

Now you can compare that adaptation 

with the original version of that song by

EAGLES.

And you can watch the original "HOTEL CALIFORNIA" 

on the following video:

I hope you enjoy both versions ;-)

FURTHER INFORMATION.-

You can check the lyrics of HOTEL CALIFORNIA.