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 * A biography of the artist (around 250 words)
 * A full analysis of **TWO** songs by the artist (click here for hints). Don't forget you must embed your video clip into your page, not just insert a hyperlink to it.
 * What style of music does the artist predominately play? What are the characteristics of that style? The answer to this component should be around 250 words. You should also include reference to another songs by a different artist in the same style to support your argument.
 * Your artist must be different from the research task in semester 1.
 * You should also include if you can about 150 words talking about who your chosen artists contemporaries were and any other artists they influenced.

The foo fighters was formed by Nivanas drummer Dave Grohl following the death of Kurt Cobain. The group got its name from name WW2 pilots who called UFOs foo fighters. There first album came out in 1995. 4 of the foo fighters albums have won grammys for best rock album. as of there eighth album being released they have sold 12 million copies just in the US. There members past and present are as follows. Many of the bands early songs showed the drumer William Goldsmith druming but was rerecorded with Dave Grohl the lead singer druming. Dave Grohl has become some what of a famous celebrity he is very well know for being part of Nirvana and the Foo Fighters. Dave said he never had a mentor but he just looked up to the everyday people (mentioned in the song My Hero)

Members: Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett, Nate Mendel, Franz Stahl, William Goldsmith

The foo fighters play predominantly rock music but have done some slowed songs. Rock music originates in the mid to early 60s. Rock music mostly is focused on an electric guitar and a loud voice. The late Elvis Presley was said to be the forefather of modern rock. Rock music always had a meaning behind every song, Khe Sanh is a great example. Its about a Vietnam war veteran returning to civilian life. Bibliography http://genius.com/ For Song Lyrics https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page For Info on the Foo Fighters


 * Analysis 1=Best of You
 * Analysis 2=The Pretender
 * What is the structure of the piece?
 * Analysis 1: Verse 1 Chorus Verse 2 Bridge Chorus
 * Analysis 2: Intro Verse 1 Chorus2x Verse 2 Chorus2x Bridge Break Down Chorus Outro
 * What are the instruments that are playing in the piece?
 * Analysis 1:Vocals Drums multiple Electric guitars
 * Analysis 2: Electric Guitar Vocals Drums,Backing vocals,Harmony
 * How would you describe the tempo of the piece?
 * Analysis 1: It is quite Allegro and has a constant beat
 * Analysis 2:Starts Adagio but then stays very fast the rest of the song
 * Does the tempo change or is it the same throughout
 * Analysis 1: Very similar
 * Analysis 2:Starts slow then changes fast
 * Describe the dynamics of the piece. Is it loud or soft? Is it always loud or soft or does it change? If it changes, does it change suddenly or gradually?
 * Analysis 1: The dynamics are Loud all the time
 * Analysis 2: Soft to start them is is loud untill before the second chorus them it is loud for the rest
 * Do all the instruments play all the time? Are there some sections that have more or less instruments that others?
 * Analysis 1:Starts vocals and guitar then drums come in. It stays the same for the rest
 * Analysis 2:Starts guitar then guitar then drums come in in order . It stays the same for the rest.
 * Do any of the instruments have any effects? Maybe the guitars?
 * Analysis 1:No
 * Analysis 2:No
 * Does the singer have a distinctive sound voice?
 * Analysis 1: Yes Quite rough
 * Analysis 2: Hearty screaming very similar throughout the song
 * Are there back up vocals? Do they sing the whole way through or just in certain sections?
 * Analysis 1:No not at al
 * Analysis 2:Yes only in small bit of the song
 * Is there an instrumental solo? What instrument plays the solo?
 * Analysis 1: No but there is a small 10 second drum and guitar duo
 * Analysis 2:Very small one at start.But the rest is does not have one
 * Can you identify how many beats per bar?
 * Analysis 1:4/4
 * Analysis 2:4/4
 * Would you say that the song is major (happy sounding) or minor (sad/angry sounding)...don't think about the lyrics, think about the music
 * Analysis 1:Starts major then goes minor for the rest
 * Analysis 2: Starts major then goes minor for the rest
 * Can you make a comment on the texture (texture is all about the layers of sound)...are there many layers or only a few? Is the texture constant throughout or does it change?
 * Analysis 1: There heaps of layers
 * Analysis 2: There are many layers the texture is thick.
 * Are there any repeated patterns used in the piece? What instrument plays them?
 * Analysis 1: The guitar plays the same thing for just about the entire song Dave says Best over 40 times
 * Analysis 2: Not at all
 * If you were to look your song up on [|www.ultimate-guitar.com]and look at the chords, is there a different chord pattern between the verse and the chorus (and the bridge) or is it the same?
 * Analysis 1: There is just a large pattern repeating throughout the entire song
 * Analysis 2: The song chords are very simialr the way through but you would not notice listening to it
 * Think about where the piece reaches its high point? Which section is it? What happens to make you think that this is the high point of the song?
 * Analysis 1: When he shouts my heart is under arrest again is the high point because its just before the chorus and its the loudest
 * Analysis 2:The First chorus is by far the high point its the loudest and most energetic point
 * Analysis 2:The First chorus is by far the high point its the loudest and most energetic point

Best of You Foo Fighters [Verse 1]

I've got another confession to make

I'm your fool

Everyone's got their chains to break

Holdin' you

Were you born to resist or be abused?

Is someone getting the best, the best, the best, the best of you?

Is someone getting the best, the best, the best, the best of you?

Are you gone and on to someone new?

I needed somewhere to hang my head

Without your noose

You gave me something that I didn't have

But had no use

I was too weak to give in

Too strong to lose

My heart is under arrest again

But I break loose

My head is giving me life or death

But I can't choose

I swear I'll never give in

I refuse

[Chorus]

Is someone getting the best, the best, the best, the best of you?

Is someone getting the best, the best, the best, the best of you?

Has someone taken your faith?

It's real, the pain you feel

You trust, you must

Confess

Is someone getting the best, the best, the best, the best of you?

[Verse 2]

Has someone taken your faith?

It's real, the pain you feel

The life, the love you'd die to heal

The hope that starts the broken hearts

You trust, you must

Confess

[Bridge]

Is someone getting the best, the best, the best, the best of you?

Is someone getting the best, the best, the best, the best of you?

I've got another confession my friend

I'm no fool

I'm getting tired of starting again

Somewhere new

Were you born to resist or be abused?

I swear I'll never give in

I refuse

[Chorus]

Is someone getting the best, the best, the best, the best of you?

Is someone getting the best, the best, the best, the best of you?

Has someone taken your faith?

It's real, the pain you feel

You trust, you must

Confess Is someone getting the best, the best, the best, the best of you?

= Boulevard Of Broken Dreams =

[Verse 1]

I walk a lonely road, the only one that I have ever known

Don't know where it goes, but it's home to me and I walk alone

I walk this empty street on the Boulevard of Broken Dreams

When the city sleeps and I'm the only one and I walk alone

I walk alone, I walk alone

I walk alone, I walk a-

[Chorus]

My shadow's the only one that walks beside me

My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating

Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me

Til then I walk alone

[Verse 2]

I'm walking down the line that divides me somewhere in my mind

On the border line of the edge and where I walk alone

Read between the lines, what's fucked up when everything's alright

Check my vital signs, to know I'm still alive and I walk alone

[Chorus]

My shadow's the only one that walks beside me

My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating

Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me

Til then I walk alone

I walk alone, I walk a-

I walk this empty street on the Boulevard of Broken Dreams

When the city sleeps and I'm the only one and I walk a-

My shadow's the only one that walks beside me

My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating

Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me 'til then I walk alone

The Pretender Foo Fighters

[Intro]

Keep you in the dark you know they all pretend

Keep you in the dark and so it all began

[Verse 1]

Send in your skeletons

Sing as their bones go marching in again

They need you buried deep

The secrets that you keep are ever ready

Are you ready

I’m finished making sense

Done pleading ignorance, that whole defense

Spinning infinity, boy

The wheel is spinning me

It’s never ending

Never ending

Same old story

[Chorus 2x]

What if I say I’m not like the others

What if I say I’m not just another one of your plays

You’re the pretender

What if I say I will never surrender

[Verse 2] In time or so I’m told

I’m just another soul for sale

Oh well

The page is out of print

We are not permanent, we're

Temporary, temporary

Same old story

[Chorus 2x]

What if I say I’m not like the others

What if I say I’m not just another one of your plays

You’re the pretender

What if I say I will never surrender

[Bridge]

I’m the voice inside your head

You refuse to hear

I’m the face that you have to face

Mirroring your stare

I’m what’s left

I’m what’s right

I’m the enemy

I’m the hand that took you down

Bring you to your knees

So who are you

Yeah who are you

Yeah who are you

Yeah who are you

[Break-Down]

Keep you in the dark

You know they all pretend

[Chorus]

[Outro]

What if I say I'm not like the others?

(Keep you in the dark)

What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays?

(You know they all)

You're the pretender

(Pretend)

What if I say I will never surrender?

What if I say I'm not like the others?

(Keep you in the dark)

What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays?

(You know they all)

You're the pretender

(Pretend)

What if I say I will never surrender?

So who are you?

Yeah, who are you?

Yeah, who are you?

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