Appreciating Lullabies Part 1

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Appreciating Lullabies Part 1

Appreciating Lullabies by Alethea Hopkins

APRECIATING LULLABIES

Write on Board:

LULLABY PART ONE (Date)

1. Who or what is the subject or topic of this song?
2. What words make this a lullaby?
3. Does it work (does it make you sleepy)?
4. What do you imagine or feel as you listen tot his song?

A. Definition discussion
1. What is a lullaby?
(A song that is written to “lull”; to make someone calm or sleepy)
2. What is the tempo of a lullaby?
(slow)
3. What kind of melody is common to lullabies?
(pleasing; short or common intervals)
B. Listening Sample 1: Rock-a-bye Baby (answer & discuss questions for each with or without folders)
1. Traditional early Irish-American
2. mid 1800’s evolved to new language usage
3. sung by Joe & Antoinette (group name)
4. Tells story of dead-beat drunkard, gambling father
C. Listening Sample 2: Lullaby
1. Folk-Pop
2. 1991
3. performed by Trout Fishing in America
4. comforts child with descriptions of calm surroundings, promises of dreams and security of parental presence through night
D. Listening Sample 2: Lullaby
1. Folk-Pop
2. 1991
3. performed by Trout Fishing in America
4. comforts child with descriptions of calm surroundings, promises of dreams and security of parental presence through night
E. Listening Sample 3: Lullaby
1. Movie Soundtrack - orchestral
2. 1996
3. as seen in the film James and the Giant Peach (soundtrack by Randy Newman)
4. trick question – comforts without words; uses instrumentation and melodic devices to lull
F. Listening Sample 4: Lullaby for Cain
1. Movie Soundtrack – Soft Jazz (ish)
2. 1999
3. as seen in the film James The Talented Mister Ripley; Performed by Sinead O’Connor
4. gives idea of what Cain might feel and hear in his mind after banishment for murdering brother Abel
G. Listening Sample 5: Disenchanted Lullaby
1. Rock
2. 2002
3. performed by the Foo Fighters
4. uses idea of singing a lullaby to lull intended into marriage; describes flawed guy enticing girl by admitting he is “scattered” and “shattered,” but still “the best fit for you”

SONG #1

CHORUS
Rock-a-bye Baby so warm in your nest
Your poor Daddy’s not well and he must have a rest.
His head is just splitting, he says it’s the flu.
But that’s not the real reason between me and you.

He went out on Monday to buy you some shoes.
He heard of a house that just couldn’t lose.
He bought you the shoes, for that I can vow,
But the book maker’s daughter is wearing them now.

CHORUS

. He went out on Tuesday in the late afternoon,
And he just wandered into a billiard saloon.
The odds were against him, I’m sorry to tell,
And that’s one of the reasons he’s not feeling well

CHORUS

On Wednesday evening he walked down the street.
Big Mickey Daily he happened to meet.
They went Ring’s End just to see the dogs run,
And they hadn’t their bus fare when the fun it was done.

CHORUS

He went last night and he hadn’t a bob,
But he met Tommy Clardy who’d got a new job.
They went celebratin’, just a pint here and there.
He swears he was poisoned and I’m sure we don’t care.

SONG #2

Close your eyes, and I'll sing you a song,
Lullaby, sleep ‘til morning comes.
The cricket's serenade echoes softly through the night.
The stars are on the lake, and the moon is shining bright.
Don't worry, I'll leave the light on in the hall;
Just go to sleep now, close your eyes.

Close your eyes, listen to my song,
Lullaby, sleep until the dawn.
The birds are in their nest, and the cows are in the barn,
The covers on your bed will keep you safe and warm;
Don't worry, I'll be beside you should you call,
Just go to sleep now, close your eyes.

Dragons in the sky, flying with their golden treasure.
And if you catch their eye, wishes granted more than you can measure;

I'll be beside you should you fall,
Just go to sleep now, close your eyes.

The cricket's serenade echoes softly through the night.
The stars are on the lake, and the moon is shining bright.
Don't worry, I'll leave the light on in the hall;
Just go to sleep now, close your eyes.
Just go to sleep now, close your eyes.

SONG #4

From the silence, from the night
comes a distant lullaby.

Cry--remember that first cry,
Your brother standing by.

And loved, both loved-- beloved sons of mine.
Sing a lullaby; mother is close by.

Innocent eyes-- such blameless eyes!--
Envy stole your brothers life,

Came home murdered peace of mind-
Left you nightmares on the pillow.
Sleep now...

Soul-- surrendering your soul.
The heart you not whole.

For love, but love walked on.
Cast into the dark.

Branded with the mark--
of shame; of Cain.

From a garden of God's light,
to a wilderness of night.

Sleep now; sleep now...
SONG #5

Disenchanted lullabies, sing me yours I'll sing you mine.
Sing with me now, what's a boy to do?
What's a boy to do?

Sing along for yesterday, sing along my soul to take.
Sing along another song for you.
What's a boy to do?

I may be scattered, a little shattered.
What does it matter?
No one has a fit like I do.
I may be scattered, a little shattered.
What does it matter?
No one has a fit like I do.
I'm the only one that fits you.

Whisper with me, pass the time.
Whisper for the days gone by.
Whisper with the voice inside of you.

With this ring, you will be mine.
With this ring, I'll multiply.
With this ring surrendering to you.
What's a boy to do?

I may be scattered, a little shattered.
What does it matter?
No one has a fit like I do.
I may be scattered, a little shattered.
What does it matter?
No one has a fit like I do.
I'm the only one that fits you.

I may be scattered, a little shattered.
What does it matter?
No one has a fit like I do.
I may be scattered, a little shattered.
What does it matter?
No one has a fit like I do.
I'm the only one that fits you.
No one has a fit like I do.
I'm the only one that fits you.
No one has a fit like I do.
I'm the only one that fits you.

APRECIATING LULLABIES Write on Board: LULLABY PART ONE (Date) 1. Who or what is the subject or topic of this song? 2. What words make this a lullaby? 3. Does it work (does it make you sleepy)? 4. What do you imagine or feel as you listen tot his song? A. Definition discussion 1. What is a lullaby? (A song that is written to “lull”; to make someone calm or sleepy) 2. What is the tempo of a lullaby? (slow) 3. What kind of melody is common to lullabies? (pleasing; short or common intervals) B. Listening Sample 1: Rock-a-bye Baby (answer & discuss questions for each with or without folders) 1. Traditional early Irish-American 2. mid 1800’s evolved to new language usage 3. sung by Joe & Antoinette (group name) 4. Tells story of dead-beat drunkard, gambling father C. Listening Sample 2: Lullaby 1. Folk-Pop 2. 1991 3. performed by Trout Fishing in America 4. comforts child with descriptions of calm surroundings, promises of dreams and security of parental presence through night D. Listening Sample 2: Lullaby 1. Folk-Pop 2. 1991 3. performed by Trout Fishing in America 4. comforts child with descriptions of calm surroundings, promises of dreams and security of parental presence through night E. Listening Sample 3: Lullaby 1. Movie Soundtrack - orchestral 2. 1996 3. as seen in the film James and the Giant Peach (soundtrack by Randy Newman) 4. trick question – comforts without words; uses instrumentation and melodic devices to lull F. Listening Sample 4: Lullaby for Cain 1. Movie Soundtrack – Soft Jazz (ish) 2. 1999 3. as seen in the film James The Talented Mister Ripley; Performed by Sinead O’Connor 4. gives idea of what Cain might feel and hear in his mind after banishment for murdering brother Abel G. Listening Sample 5: Disenchanted Lullaby 1. Rock 2. 2002 3. performed by the Foo Fighters 4. uses idea of singing a lullaby to lull intended into marriage; describes flawed guy enticing girl by admitting he is “scattered” and “shattered,” but still “the best fit for you” SONG #1 CHORUS Rock-a-bye Baby so warm in your nest Your poor Daddy’s not well and he must have a rest. His head is just splitting, he says it’s the flu. But that’s not the real reason between me and you. He went out on Monday to buy you some shoes. He heard of a house that just couldn’t lose. He bought you the shoes, for that I can vow, But the book maker’s daughter is wearing them now. CHORUS . He went out on Tuesday in the late afternoon, And he just wandered into a billiard saloon. The odds were against him, I’m sorry to tell, And that’s one of the reasons he’s not feeling well CHORUS On Wednesday evening he walked down the street. Big Mickey Daily he happened to meet. They went Ring’s End just to see the dogs run, And they hadn’t their bus fare when the fun it was done. CHORUS He went last night and he hadn’t a bob, But he met Tommy Clardy who’d got a new job. They went celebratin’, just a pint here and there. He swears he was poisoned and I’m sure we don’t care. SONG #2 Close your eyes, and I'll sing you a song, Lullaby, sleep ‘til morning comes. The cricket's serenade echoes softly through the night. The stars are on the lake, and the moon is shining bright. Don't worry, I'll leave the light on in the hall; Just go to sleep now, close your eyes. Close your eyes, listen to my song, Lullaby, sleep until the dawn. The birds are in their nest, and the cows are in the barn, The covers on your bed will keep you safe and warm; Don't worry, I'll be beside you should you call, Just go to sleep now, close your eyes. Dragons in the sky, flying with their golden treasure. And if you catch their eye, wishes granted more than you can measure; I'll be beside you should you fall, Just go to sleep now, close your eyes. The cricket's serenade echoes softly through the night. The stars are on the lake, and the moon is shining bright. Don't worry, I'll leave the light on in the hall; Just go to sleep now, close your eyes. Just go to sleep now, close your eyes. SONG #4 From the silence, from the night comes a distant lullaby. Cry--remember that first cry, Your brother standing by. And loved, both loved-- beloved sons of mine. Sing a lullaby; mother is close by. Innocent eyes-- such blameless eyes!-- Envy stole your brothers life, Came home murdered peace of mind- Left you nightmares on the pillow. Sleep now... Soul-- surrendering your soul. The heart you not whole. For love, but love walked on. Cast into the dark. Branded with the mark-- of shame; of Cain. From a garden of God's light, to a wilderness of night. Sleep now; sleep now... SONG #5 Disenchanted lullabies, sing me yours I'll sing you mine. Sing with me now, what's a boy to do? What's a boy to do? Sing along for yesterday, sing along my soul to take. Sing along another song for you. What's a boy to do? I may be scattered, a little shattered. What does it matter? No one has a fit like I do. I may be scattered, a little shattered. What does it matter? No one has a fit like I do. I'm the only one that fits you. Whisper with me, pass the time. Whisper for the days gone by. Whisper with the voice inside of you. With this ring, you will be mine. With this ring, I'll multiply. With this ring surrendering to you. What's a boy to do? I may be scattered, a little shattered. What does it matter? No one has a fit like I do. I may be scattered, a little shattered. What does it matter? No one has a fit like I do. I'm the only one that fits you. I may be scattered, a little shattered. What does it matter? No one has a fit like I do. I may be scattered, a little shattered. What does it matter? No one has a fit like I do. I'm the only one that fits you. No one has a fit like I do. I'm the only one that fits you. No one has a fit like I do. I'm the only one that fits you.