Tuesday, 21 May 2013

Listening Assignment No. 10 (LAST ONE!)

This will be your last listening assignment.  This week we're listening to the legendary Stevie Wonder.

Stevland Hardaway Morris (born May 13, 1950 as Stevland Hardaway Judkins), known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and was a child prodigy who developed into one of the most creative musical figures of the late 20th century. Blind since shortly after birth, Wonder signed with Motown's Tamla label at the age of eleven and continues to perform and record for Motown to this day.  Wonder has won 22 Grammy's including three Best Album awards for Innervisions (1974), Fulfillingness' First Finale (1975) and Songs in the Key of Life (1977).

 This week we will be listening to Superstition from Stevie Wonder's 1972 album Talking Book.

 Click here to listen to Stevie Wonder's Superstition

 1. Name the artist and the song name.
2. List the instruments you hear.
3. Is it a solo, duet, small group or large group?
4. What does this song remind you of? (Sights, sounds, smells, etc.)
5a) Do you like this song?
5b) Please give a musical reason why or why not?
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42 comments:

  1. sangela22 May 2013 at 20:13

    1.Superstition by Stevie Wonder (Stevland Hardaway Morris)
    2. The instruments I hear are the drums, electric guitar, bass guitar, trumpet, a clavinet (an electric keyboard looking thingy) and vocals.
    3. It is a small group.
    4. This song reminds me of a bunch of superstitions I used to follow. I used to hold my breath when going through tunnels and passing cemeteries. I was afraid to eat in the dark because if you do, you're eating with demons. I was afraid of black cats. But now I don't really care.
    5a) Yes, I do like this song.
    5b) I like this song because Stevie Wonder has a wonderful voice. Also because I like the accompaniment. It sounds cool.

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  2. Unknown23 May 2013 at 15:43

    1) Superstition by Stevie Wonder (Stevland Haraway Morris)
    2) Drums, bass, trumpet, electric guitar
    3) Small group
    4) To be honest, this song doesn't actually remind me of anything
    5a) Yes, I do like this song
    5b) I like this song because I love Stevie Wonder's songs, especially the lyrics.

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  3. Anonymous23 May 2013 at 15:55

    1. Superstition - Stevie Wonder (Stevland Hardaway Morris).
    2. Vocals, Drums, Guitars (Electric and Bass) and Trumpets.
    3. Large group.
    4. It reminds me of a bunch superstitions.
    5a. Yes, I do like the song.
    5b. I like the song because I like the beat and I like Stevie Wonders voice.

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  4. ereymel124 May 2013 at 05:57

    1.Superstition by Stevie Wonder (Steveland Hardaway Morris)
    2.Trumpets, Drums, Vocals, Electric and Bass Guitar
    3.Small Group
    4.This song reminds me of a funky movie.
    5a.Yes
    5b.I really like the beat in this one, it makes me want to snap my fingers and DANCE.

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  5. jbethel25 May 2013 at 06:33

    1. Stevie Wonder- Superstition
    2. Drums, Saxophone, Trumpet, Electric and Bass Guitar, Piano and Vocals.
    3. Large group.
    4. This song reminds of a movie with supertitious kids.
    5.a) Yes, I like this song.
    5.b) I like this song because the rhythm and beat is very funky and I like Stevie Wonder's voice.

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  6. dfaith26 May 2013 at 14:10

    1) Stevie Wonder - Superstition
    2) Vocals, Trumpets, Drums, Bass and Electric Guitar.
    3) Small Group
    4) This reminds me of the movie "Ghostbusters" when they're about to get a ghost. (haha)
    5a) Yes.
    5b) I like this song because the beat is something you can dance to and it can get stuck in your head.

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  7. ajessie27 May 2013 at 19:04

    1) Superstition by Stevie Wonder (Stevland Haraway Morris)
    2) Drums, bass, trumpet, electric guitar
    3) Small group
    4) This reminds me of openings of movies where theres a car cruising in Miami.
    5a) Yes, I do like this song.
    5b) I like this song because it actually makes me move to the beat. Also being a percussionist myself, I really like the drum rhythm and the guitar too.

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  8. lrina28 May 2013 at 17:13

    1) Superstition by Stevie Wonder (Stevland Haraway Morris)
    2) Drums, bass, trumpet, electric guitar
    3) Small group
    4) To be honest, this song doesn't actually remind me of anything
    5a) Yes, I do like this song
    5b) I like this song because I love the beat.

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  9. bmatthew31 May 2013 at 10:31

    1. Superstition by Stevie Wonder (Stevland Haraway Morris)
    2. Drums, guitar, bass and electrical guitar
    3. Small group
    4. This song reminds me of a really FUNNNKAAAAAY club in the 90's
    5a. Yeah, I do like this song.
    5b. I like this song because it sounds really FUNKKAAY and it gets me in ZONE baby, THE ZONE.

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  10. bpatricia1 June 2013 at 16:35

    1. Superstition by Stevie Wonder/Stevland Hardaway Morris.
    2. Guitar, Drums, Vocals, Trumpet, Organ, Bass Guitar, Cymbals.
    3. It is a small group.
    4. This song reminds me of the songs that my dad used to sing.
    5a. Yes, I like this song.
    5b. I like this song because it's very catchy and it's the type of song that makes you want to sing along.

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  11. rjalaire2 June 2013 at 19:26

    1. Superstition by Stevie Wonder (Stevland Haraway Morris)
    2. Drums, Guitar, Organ, Vocals, Bass Guitar, Cymbals, and Trumpet.
    3. It's a small group.
    4. This song reminds me of an episode they once showed. It was about a family who was having bad luck on Friday the 13th; which is a superstition. In the show, they did all kinds of stuff that would give you bad luck. This reminded me of this song because of the lyrics of the song.
    5. A) Yes, I like this song.
    5. B) I like this song because it has an upbeat tempo. And overall it makes me want to sing along and dance. I like how the lyrics describe what Superstition is. I also like how the instruments that were playing mixed well with each other, which gave the song a nice beat.

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  12. Anonymous3 June 2013 at 19:31

    1) Superstition by Stevie Wonder (Stevland Haraway Morris)
    2) Drums, bass, trumpet, electric guitar
    3) Small group
    4) This reminds me a opening car scene to a movie
    5a) I like this song.
    5b) has a really nice beat.I really like the beat of the drum .
    Melvin Daligdig 8-16

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  13. rkerrnel4 June 2013 at 19:17

    1. Superstition - Stevie Wonder
    2. Bass, Drums, Bass Guitar, Trumpet, Organ, Electric Guitar
    3. Small Group
    4. This song reminds me of introduction of action movies.
    5.a) Yes, I like the song.
    b) The beat is very catchy and groovy and the drums' timing is just right on.
    Kerrnel Reyes 8-73

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  14. crowel9 June 2013 at 11:23

    1. Superstition by Stevie Wonder
    2. Drums, Bass, Electric Guitar and Vocals
    3. Small Group
    4. This reminds me of Mr.G
    5a. Yes I like this song
    5b. The beat is very catchy and the voice is very soothing and relaxing

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  15. nkatherine9 June 2013 at 16:55

    1). Superstition by Stevie Wonder.
    2). I hear the drums, cymbals, bass guitar, electric guitar, electric keyboard, trumpet and vocals.
    3). This is a small group.
    4). This tune reminds me of mystery/detective movies. It seems like an appropriate song to play during those suspenseful scenes.
    5a). Yes, very much actually.
    5b). My dad listens to a few Stevie Wonder songs and this was one of them. It's one of my favorite songs from Stevie Wonder. I like the rhythm and the lyrics. Very catchy.

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  16. yarizza9 June 2013 at 17:26

    1) Superstition - By Stevie Wonder
    2) drums, bass, vocals, electric guitar, trumpet
    3) small group
    4) This honestly reminds me of the intro of spy movies, back in the days
    5a) I like this song
    5b) The beat makes you wanna dance, and it's really catchy

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  17. teden9 June 2013 at 18:06

    1) Superstition By Stevie Wonder
    2) drums, bass, vocals, electric guitar, trumpet
    3) small group
    4) This reminds me of the movie Austin Powers.
    5a) I like this song
    5b) I like this song because I like the sound of Stevies voice and feel like this song really helps him prove his talent.

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  18. cjaedah10 June 2013 at 05:16

    1) Superstition - By Stevie Wonder
    2) drums, bass, vocals, electric guitar, trumpet
    3) small group
    4) This reminds me of the sneaky spy movies and Austin powers.
    5a) I like this song
    5b) The beat makes me wanna dance, and the rhythm is catchy.

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  19. Anonymous10 June 2013 at 06:20

    1)Superstition-Stevie Wonder
    2)Vocals, drums, guitar, trumpet
    3)small group
    4)This song reminds me of Rush Hour, when Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan would start singing
    5a) I like this song
    5b) I don't know, it's a really funky song, that always maks me want to join in and sing
    -Alyssa Nicolas 814

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  20. cbraeden10 June 2013 at 18:24

    1. Superstition by Stevie Wonder
    2. Drums, Guitar, Trumpet, Vocals
    3. Small group
    4. This song reminds me of creepy movies
    5a. I like this song
    5b. This song has a really nice beat and rhythm.

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  21. gcan10 June 2013 at 18:36

    1. Superstition - Stevie Wonder
    2. Guitar, Trumpet, Vocals, Drums
    3. Small group
    4. This song reminds me of old, scary movies
    5a. I like this song
    5b. This song in really funky and got a nice beat.

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  22. Anonymous10 June 2013 at 19:09

    1. Supertstition - Stevie Wonder
    2. Vocals, drums, guitar, trumpets
    3. Small Group
    4. This song reminds me of an action movie that I've forgotten but at the top of my head..
    5a)I like this song
    5b) That guitar riff is just my jam. It's a really good song.

    - Russell Gallinera 8-17

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  23. smiguel11 June 2013 at 14:14

    1. Superstition by Stevie Wonder
    2. Drums, Guitar, Trumpet, Vocals
    3. Small group
    4. This song reminds me of creepy movies
    5a. I like this song
    5b. This song has a really nice beat and rhythm.

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  24. psara11 June 2013 at 15:19

    1.Superstition by Stevie Wonder
    2.Vocals, trumpet, guitar, drums
    3.Small group
    4. This reminds of an action movie
    5a)I like this song
    5b)I like it because of the beat

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  25. Anonymous11 June 2013 at 17:54

    1.Superstition by Stevie Wonder
    2.Vocals, trumpet, guitar, drums
    3.Small group
    4. This reminds me of some techno music
    5a)I like this song
    5b)Because I like the techno beat I guess

    Nathaniel Alnas 8-14

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  26. DJohn12 June 2013 at 13:08

    1) Superstition - By Stevie Wonder
    2) drums, bass, vocals, electric guitar, trumpet
    3) small group
    4) This reminds me of spy movies.
    5a) I like this song
    5b) The beat makes me wanna dance, and the rhythm is good.
    - John Duot 8-16

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  27. Anonymous12 June 2013 at 13:57

    1. Superstition by Stevie Wonder
    2. Drums, Vocals, Bass, Electric Guitar, Trumpet
    3. Small group
    4. Reminds me of the songs people would sing for an audition
    5a) Yes
    5b) I like this song because I am a fan of Stevie Wonder & his songs are enjoyable to listen to and it has a cool beat to it
    (Errah Sinsay 8-16)

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  28. aelisha12 June 2013 at 16:43

    1) Superstition by Stevie Wonder
    2) vocals, electric guitar, drums, bass and trumpet
    3) small group
    $a) yes
    5b) because it has a nice beat to it and his voice is very clear and its really catchy like it would get stuck in my head.

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  29. mashly12 June 2013 at 17:07

    1) Superstition by Stevie Wonder
    2) Drums, electric guitar, trumpet, vocals, bass
    3) Small group
    4) It reminds my of spy and action movies
    5a) kinda
    5b) I kinda like it because of the rythm and beat but I wouldn't be listening to this type of music.

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  30. mmikaela12 June 2013 at 17:28

    1. Stevie Wonder's "Superstition"
    2. Drums/percussion, bass guitar, electric guitar, trumpets, masculine vocals
    3. Small group
    4. This song reminded me of all those good times out of the city such as just going out and bonding with friends and/or family. It reminded me of happy and interesting times I've had. This song has a very "curious" feel to it.
    5a) Yes
    5b) I like this song not only because of Stevie Wonder's vocal talent but, because of how it had a very upbeat rhythm and sound, all the instruments had key parts to play and it wouldn't have been the same if he released the song without any one of the instruments included in this song.

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  31. Lbianca12 June 2013 at 17:55

    1.)Superstition by Stevie Wonder
    2.)drums, bass, trumpets, vocals, electric guitar
    3.)Small group
    4.)This song reminds me of a detective on a case
    5a.)Yes
    5b.)I like the beat of the song and I find it catchy

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  32. fjasmine12 June 2013 at 18:32

    1. Superstition-Stevie Wonder
    2. Trumpets, vocals,electric guitar, drums. bass
    3. a small group
    4. reminds me of people dancing with a disco ball..
    5. Yes i do
    5b. Its a song that makes you want to dance

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  33. fdaniesa12 June 2013 at 18:45

    1. Superstition by Stevie Wonder
    2. Electric Guitar, Drums, Vocals, Bass Guitar, Trumpets
    3. Small Group
    4. This reminds me of a dance club back in the days.
    5. a) Yes.
    b) It`s an upbeat music and it just makes me happy.

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  34. clance12 June 2013 at 19:24

    1.Superstition by Stevie Wonder
    2.Bass, Electric Guitar, Trumpets, Drums
    3.Small Group
    4.A cartoon show where someone is trying to figure out who he did something to him
    5a) Yes
    5b) It makes me rally happy to hear it

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  35. amark12 June 2013 at 19:33

    1) Superstition by Stevie Wonder
    2) Electric Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals and Trumpet
    3) Small Group
    4) This song reminds me of an intro in action movies
    5a) Yes
    5b) I like this song because I like the beat and also Stevie's voice

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  36. mmariel12 June 2013 at 19:40

    1. Superstition by Stevie Wonder
    2. Electric guitar, drums, bass guitar, trumpets and vocals.
    3. Small group
    4. This reminds me of a groovy night our in a cool car.
    5.(a) Yes
    (b) I like groovy songs that I can dance to for fun with friends.

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  37. bdakota12 June 2013 at 20:00

    1.superstition by stevie wonder
    2.electric guitar drums vocals trumpet bass
    3.small group
    4.this reminds me of florida
    5.no
    it is quite repetative

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  38. Anonymous12 June 2013 at 20:36

    1. Superstition by Stevie Wonder
    2. Electric guitar, drums, bass guitar, trumpets and vocals.
    3. Small group
    4. remind me of a party
    5.(a) Yes
    (b) its groovey

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  39. kkatie12 June 2013 at 21:06

    1. Superstition by Stevie Wonder.
    2. Electric guitar, drums,bass, trumpets and vocals.
    3. Small group.
    4. This reminds me of a jazzy night club.
    5.(a) Sure
    (b) The song is very interresting something people can get their "groove" on.

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  40. Anonymous14 June 2013 at 14:29

    1. Stevie Wonder's Superstition
    2. Vocals, drums, bass, electrical keyboard
    3. Small Group
    4. I think of the 60s' or 70s', not sure why
    5a.Yes
    5b.I find it very groovy and I can dance to it

    Ashlyn La-Liberty

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  41. Anonymous15 June 2013 at 14:11

    1. Stevie Wonder
    2. Electric guitar, bass, trumpets,saxophones, drums and vocals
    3. Small group
    4. Reminds me of 70s and 80s music
    5a Yes
    5b i like it Because of its rhythm and Catchy beat.

    Miguel Pebanco

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  42. psoklang19 June 2013 at 05:10

    1) Superstition by Stevie Wonder
    2) Electric Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals and Trumpet
    3) Small Group
    4) This song reminds me of a mini dance battle back in the day
    5a) Yes
    5b) its nice and calm and just great

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