Cover Songs

​Listen to both videos. Compare on the next page.

​Original

​Cover

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How was the cover version by Anna Kendrick different than the original version by David Guetta? How was it the same? Consider elements such as tempo, dynamics, pitch, mood, and instrumentation when making your comparison.

​Listen to both videos. Compare on the next page.

​Original

​Cover

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​Link for Cover

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How was the cover version by Aretha Franklin different than the original version by Otis Redding? How was it the same? Consider elements such as tempo, dynamics, pitch, mood, and instrumentation, and lyrics when making your comparison.

​Listen to both videos. Compare on the next page.

​Original

Cover

​Link for Original

​Link for Cover

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How was the cover version by Whitney Houston different than the original version by Dolly Parton? How was it the same? Consider elements such as tempo, dynamics, pitch, mood, and instrumentation, and lyrics when making your comparison.

• Come Fly with Me by Frank Sinatra versus Come Fly with Me covered by Ruelle

• Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen versus Hallelujah covered by Jeff Buckley

• Shallow by Lady Gaga versus Shallow covered by Pentatonix

• Somewhere Over the Rainbow from The Wizard of Oz versus Somewhere Over the Rainbow covered by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

​Pick from these choices or choose your own song (make sure you listen to the original AND a cover version). Click on the links to listen to the songs.

Open Ended

Please answer the following:

1. 1. What song did you choose?

2. 2. What is the name of the singer who recorded the original version?

3. 3. What is the name of the singer that recorded the cover version?

Open Ended

How was the cover version of the song you chose different than the orignal? How was it the same? Consider elements such as tempo, dynamics, pitch, mood, and instrumentation, and lyrics when making your comparison.

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