Faculty Feature: Humanities

Words vs. Music: The Song from Plato to Bono


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Nigel Smith, William and Annie S. Paton Foundation Professor of Ancient and Modern Literature and Professor of English, describes the interplay between lyrical poetry, rhythm, and music in the form of the song. From classical music to Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, and others, the importance of the collaboration between words and music is demonstrated through examples of songs over time. Presented during the 2011 Fall Football Lectures series.
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