Music

This week for music we were given four songs preformed by maori artists. Maori music is unique and very interesting to listen to, in my opinion.

We are learning:
How does this show my learning:
What could I improve on:
I am wondering:

Aotearoa

Who preformed this? Stan Walker, Ria Hall, Troy Kingi, Maisy Rika.
Why did they create this? They created this song for maori language week 2014, Aotearoa is a beautiful country and it deserves to be celebrated.
what did you like about the song? I like how it is very catchy.
what did you like about the video? How there are many shots of New Zealand's beutiful scenary.
Translation from some of the lyrics? E Ihowā Atua,
O ngā iwi mātou rā
Āta whakarangona;
Me aroha noa
Kia hua ko te pai;
Kia tau tō atawhai;
Manaakitia mai
Aotearoa

. O Lord, God,
Of all people
Listen to us,
Cherish us
May good flourish,
May your blessings flow
Defend Aotearoa

Mareikura

Who preformed this? Modern Maori quaret
 Why did they create this? The song is about the supreme goddess of the twelfth heaven, the artists created the song because they were all raised by strong women who should be appreciated.
what did you like about the song? The change in pitch and pace, it kept me interested.
what did you like about the video? How they all looked like they enjoyed singing
Translation from some of the lyrics?
He ātua he tipua
Ngā pou ō to tātou āo
An idol is a goddess Our posts are

Wairua

Who preformed this? Maimoa ( and twelve others)
Why did they create this? Wairua is a song encouraging ones belief in their natural instinct or spirit, we call 'wairua'. At times of adversity and hardship, it's that very natural instinct that will direct you. It's by trusting in that 'wairua' you will reach your full potential, so let your 'wairua' soar...
what did you like about the song? The song is stuck in my head.
what did you like about the video? The different people were eye catching.
Translation from some of the lyrics?
Te wairua tukuna ki te au
Te wairua tukuna kiarere
Te wairua te wairua hemawhaka aue
Waihoa ma wairua koe e kaue

The spirit sent to me
The spirit sends instant messages
The spirit is the shattering spirit
Make a living with your friends

Kalega     

Who preformed this? Rob Rua
Why did they create this? .To share what life is like in new zealand. This song is named Tasty, summing up all the kai they eat in the video.
what did you like about the song? how it changes from english to maori/
what did you like about the video? How its about a day at the beach
Translation from some of the lyrics? Kalega/ tasty


Poi e

Who preformed this? in this video poi e was preformed by the cast of 'boy'
Why did they create this? .Poi e is a staple in New zealand culture.
what did you like about the song? Whats not to like
what did you like about the video? How all of the community is a part of the dance.

Translation from some of the lyrics? E rere ra e taku poi poro-titi
          
Ti-taha-taha ra whaka-raru-raru e
               
Poro-taka taka ra poro hurihuri mai

Rite tonu ki te ti wai waka e\

I'm running my bicycle poi
          
One-way problem-solving is
               
Pocket-shaped ball rotation

It's like that of which waka

Matariki

For music class we were tasked with reading about matariki and making an info graphic about the information we have found out. I am happy with my work and hope you learn something new.

What were we learning: we are learning about matariki.
How does this show my learning: I have created an infographic based on my understanding of the information.
What could I improve on: I could improve on my visual skills.
I am wondering: Is Matariki celebrated in other cultures.

This is me ( plan)

We have been asked to make up a character to portray when we preform ' this is me' from the greatest showman.

Our dance is coming together very nicely and everything is pretty polished ( other than me). I am  a little worried about dancing in front of people because free style I look like a headless chicken (trust me!). For my character I am going to wear something based on a Victorian era peasant.  The most likely thing ill do is create a messy blouse and skirt to wear, maybe a corset type thing, I hope that's not too hard. I am really looking forward to the finished product.\

Here are some of my ideas for the costume.

Good luck to me!

This vs That

runaway train

This song is written For millions of children in america who go missing or get stolen and has never been found,Runaway train means uncontrollable or unstoppable.the close ups in the video may represent being trapped and the part where the boy is running could represent breaking free of your capture. the term run away train mean something that goes off its designated path to a new path it has created

Call you up in the middle of the night like a firefly without a light (unseen and fast gone)

Seems no one can help me now im in to deep theres no way out ( There is no way out of a situation where you have been metaphorically captured.

run away train never going back means people are unstoppable to do what they want and not set any freedom to the victims and runaway their feelings.

wrong way on a one way track, going the wrong way about issues and feelings.

perhaps the many images pilled on top of each other to create confusion like how the people who care abot these children are feeling confused and worried.

Prehaps they think running away is better for them facing the pain throughout their problems.

runaway train tearing up the track means there is no way back.

the mother chasing after her child symbolises how the families are chasing answers.

Sorry

I dislike this song because its all about forgiveness for his own doings

Not knowing how to say it in person but through words.

Made alot of mistakes and dont know how to fix them this song is all about love.

this song has no emotion and doesent sound like he means it.

am I too late now to say sorry if he has made a couple of hundred mistakes of couse she wont forgive him.

In the last week, during music class, we have been looking more in depth to our favourite songs. I worked with Kaela and together we analyzed ‘runaway train’ by soul asylum as a meaningful song we could decipher.

We also analyzed ‘sorry’ because we both don’t like the song. We were learning how to use video notes to take notes and make summaries.I think we did well and we have learnt some really interesting things about both of those songs. I am wondering what inspired them to make those songs.

What worked: Video notes was easy to work with and take notes.

What didn’t work: For the majority of this task we had to share a chromebook because mine wouldn’t connect.

What I would change: Next time I would use my own chromebook because it is much easier.