1. Soul Music Genre Techniques
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaMq2nn5ac0 Soul Music Video by Sam
Smith: Lay Me Down
2. Key Characteristics of Soul Music What do soul artists
typically wear in their music videos? Soul artists usually wear
black outfits which reflects the deep soulful songs they sing. It
could be said that soul artists wear rustic and casual clothing
that go hand in hand with their melodic soulful sounds.
3. What locations and settings usually accompany soul artists?
In soul music videos the backdrop is usually understated in the
style of a film noir. Music a compliment and arrangement is
typically kept to a minimum to alloy the melody in the song to set
the mood. A common surrounding used in soul music videos is urban
environments usually set at night e.g. The Bronx District of New
York. Key Characteristics of Soul Music
4. What are the conventional backing instruments used in soul
music? In soul music the backing a compliment is provided by a
number of instruments including: Acoustic and electric guitars,
violins, pianos, brass and percussion instruments. This adds to the
ambience of soul music which is laid back and soothing. Key
Characteristics of Soul Music
5. Soul music groups e.g. The Four Tops and The Platters use
harmonies to great effect to project their unique soul sound. Soul
groups usually have a lead singer supported by a harmonic sound
provided by the other members of the singing group. Key
Characteristics of Soul Music
6. Forms and Conventions of Soul Music Videos - The majority
have a narrative love/family etc. - Mono-tone colour scheme is
frequently used - Slow cuts and editing - No special effects . Soul
is music that arose out of the black experience in America through
the transmutation of gospel and rhythm & blues into a form of
funky, secular testifying.
7. Forms and Conventions of Soul Music Videos - The majority
have a narrative love/family etc. - Mono-tone colour scheme is
frequently used - Slow cuts and editing - No special effects . Soul
is music that arose out of the black experience in America through
the transmutation of gospel and rhythm & blues into a form of
funky, secular testifying.