JasonBaker

Marvin Gaye was one of the best soul singers of our time. He made many best selling hits, including his top of the charts hits “Lets Get It On”, while working for Motown Records from 1960 to 1970. Marvin Gaye grew up singing church music, and for him to come out of that church boy shell to make a hit with sexy lyrics, like the ones written for “Lets Get It On”. Producing his own music, it was a surprise to his family when this sexy, almost over the top track came out. Different than the artist Al Green who had took a completely different route, started to take his music from risky to a more church, or Christian based track selection, or James Brown, who was wild, and coming with action packed full of intensity music. Marvin Gaye choosing to do this would keep him trending with the best of them, and set him apart from other artist. The super sexy vibe, and all around good feeling of the tracks like “Let’s Get It On”, or another well known track “Sexual Healing”, The naughty nature, and grown folks appeal that this track set him apart from other artist like Al Green, because no one else was doing this sort of sex music. Al Green was easing his way into Christian music, and was making songs about getting married, staying together, etc. While the lyrics being written by Gaye seemed to be too much for lots of people, and did not make it easy for Marvin to produce this track. To me Marvin Gaye had a style of writing that set him apart from everyone. He know how to appeal to the adults of his time in more than one way, while to me it seems like other artist were consistently staying in one style, and making the best of it. Marvin Gaye could go from sexy, and smooth, to all business, and keep your attention equally in both styles. This guy has influenced me greatly while listening to his music. I have learned that you do not have to stick to one style, or one demographic for your audience. If you have the ability to go from sexy to real, go for it. There are no limitations on an artist with these types of abilities, and I strive on a daily basis to be half as good as the guys I have spoken about in this blog. Al Green was a great artist, and had a similar style to Marvin Gaye, but to me Marvin was just able to use his voice and writing ability more than Al Green who to me was more stuck on a one way track.

 

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My name is Jason Baker, I am a 34 yr old father of two, that has been married for 15 yrs. I have always had a passion for music, and I practice on a daily better on perfecting my craft. I will stop at nothing to become a producer for full time work. I would like to be able to do a little bit of everything, as far as jingles, commercial, music, etc. I am not the best at what I do, but I do intend on being one of the best. I have worked hard on learning ow to read and write music, and am currently in the Bachelors degree program at Fullsail University, and should be graduating this year. I think I am a very talented artist, that tries to do everything. I play multiple instruments, and love to sit and mix music. Music is my life, and making a living off of what I love to do is all I have ever wanted.

Music Supervisor Assignment

Mourning Tracks 9:00am – 12:00   “1970-1975”

 

1. Creedence Clearwater Revival “ Have You Ever Seen The Rain”

This song has a moderate tempo, that keeps your feet tapping, and the lyrics “Shining Down Like Water” fit perfect with this picture, as well as other aspects of the song.

 

2. Eric Clapton “ Layla”

With a catchy tune like Layla, that has an all around good vibe, this song makes you think of a time you were with that special someone at the lake, or maybe alone lost in your memories.

 

3. Sam Cook “ A Change Is Gonna Come”

This track is great for this image, the lyrics are about change, and the ripples in the water are showing constant change, making this track a perfect fit.

 

4. Marvine Gaye “Whats Going On”

What better way to wake up, than having a catchy groove like this, and looking at the relaxed image of the water, and beautiful view, you could really just get lost thinking about what’s going on.

 

5. Edwin Star “War”

This song is filled with action, and heart pumping energy that could really get you going in the mournings, and to me this image is very peaceful, and the lyrics about “War,what it is really good for” fit well.

 

Afternoon 12:00pm – 3:00pm

 

6. Aerosmith “Walk This Way”

Has a fast paced upbeat feeling to get you fired up in the early afternoon, and song fits the image in an artistic way, to me saying be yourself, and do what feels good to you.

 

7. The Beegees “Staying Alive”

What better way to keep the day going with a groovy melody like this one, and the song is about living and keeping your head up through whatever.

 

8. The Tramps “Disco Inferno”

This song is a well know track, that gets everyone moving, and the artistic nature of this song mixed with the image works well.

 

9. Gloria Gaynor “I Will Survive”

This classic is certain to have everyone singing along, and tapping there feet, as well giving someone the strength to push through whatever struggles or issues they may be facing.

 

10. The Eagles “Hotel California”

This track is very popular, and has a good feeling flowing melody, that seems to put people in a good mood, and the way the guitar flows throughout the track adds a strong emotion to this image of something I think you might see on the side of a desert highway, and this to me fit well with the lyrics.

 

Late Afternoon 3:00pm-6:00pm 1980-1990

 

11. Sugar Hill and The Gang “Rappers Delight”

This song is very catchy, and seems to have an appeal that everyone loves, and the style of the group really fits well with this image.

 

 

12. Guns N Roses “ Sweet Child Of Mine”

This song is full of energy.

 

13. Metalica “ Enter Sandman”

Again this track is full of energy, and high intensity.

 

14. Bon Jovi “Living On A Prayer”

This track has a great chorus that seems to keep everyone singing along.

 

15. Tina Turner “Whats Love Got To Do With IT”

This is a track the everyone knows, and the relaxing feel really keeps people in a good state of mind.

 

Late Afternoon   6:00pm-9:00pm   1990-1999

 

16. 2Pac “ How Do You Want It”

This track has a beat that will get you moving, and is popular among all ages.

 

17. Snoop Dogg “ Gin and Juice”

This song very popular among teens, has a chorus that is catchy, and keeps the audience moving.

 

18. Nirvana “Smells Like Teen Spirit”

This very popular song will have your heart racing, and a melody stuck in your head for hours.

 

19. Red Hot Chili Peppers “Californication”

This track have a groove of it’s own, and a very catchy chorus that makes you want to sing along.

 

20. Sheryl Crow “If It Makes You Happy”

This songs chorus, has everyone screaming it at the top of there lungs, or at least wanting to on the inside.

 

Night party 9:00pm-12:00am Electronic Music

 

21. Eric B and Rakims “Eric B Is President”

This track will get anyone out of there seat and ready to move, and the image of the stage goes well with this track.

 

22. Calvin harris “Summer”

This track keeps your energy to the roof, and really makes you feel like you are at a concert.

 

23. The ChainSmokers “ Selfie”

This is a fast paced track with a nice steady kick, and a song that almost everyone loves, and is always going to have that concert, and party vibe.

24. Martin Garrix “ Animals”

This high energy track is a favorite among younger crowds, and would be great live on stage performed by a great artist.

 

25. Avicil “ Hey Brother”

This well known track has a catchy chorus, that everyone knows, and loves to sing along with.

 

Hello,

My name is Jason Baker and to me music is life, and there is no other way of bringing out emotion, like the way music seems to bring it out in us. I really love the way it can pick us up, and bring us down with just sounds, and a creative mind.