I enjoyed the Eagle dance in the sense of what it stands for and the culture that it represents. Though the style of music is not something that my ears enjoy, I do not particularly enjoy the movement and how it wavers up and down so rapidly between the chanting. The vocal quality to me was rather harsh and in a way sounds like a voice cracking when they transfer between the hey yahs. As well the voice quality sounds a bit nasally or maybe even flat to me which I do not enjoy. The sound presented in the Eagle dance is not what we predict to hear when listening for pleasure, we expect something that has a soothing voice and something upbeat and happy, or if it is sad to have a long melodious beat. The Eagle dance beat is kind of dry and constant and doesn’t have much uniqueness compared to modern-day music which is constantly changing. Watching the video with the dancers opposed to just listening to the music helps appreciate the culture and the context of where the music comes from and what it represents.
I enjoyed listening to Bobby McFerrin music, I enjoyed how he used just his voice only to create a unique piece of music that explored different ranges of tones and notes. Compared to the Eagle dance the vocal in Bobby McFerrin’s performance was more smooth and connected his voice had a supported tone that keeps even regardless of the note. Bobby’s performance made me feel joyful and made me follow along desiring to see what note and rhythm he would conquer next, whereas the Eagle dance brings more of a somber serious feeling that is consistent and has a direct message.
Exploring Music 