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By Sterling Mateer. History and Listening Guide. Jack Johnson. Early Life. Born on May 18,1975 Born in Oahu, Hawaii Parents: Jeff and Patti Johnson Interesting Facts: Jack’s dad was a professional surfer Jack took interest in sports at a young age. Surfing. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
History and Listening Guide
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Sterling Mateer
Early LifeBorn on May 18,1975Born in Oahu, HawaiiParents: Jeff and Patti
Johnson
Interesting Facts: Jack’s dad was a
professional surfer
Jack took interest in sports at a young age
Suffered surfing accident that almost took his life.
Age 5:started surfing
Age 10: sponsered by
Quicksilver
Age 17: Pipeline Masters
Surfing
Musical interestAt 14 learned to
play the guitar
At 16 started writing own songs
After surfing accident and during college years Jack got more into
music
Graduated from Kahuku high SchoolAttended the University of California
Graduated with a degree in filmPlayed rhythm guitar for a band called Soil
College Years
After collegeCreated a surfing
movie , “Thicker Than Water”
Loved film making
Introduced to Garret Dutton of G Love and Special Sauce
Decided he wanted to pursue music
Jack and Garret became friendsRecorded “Rodeo Clowns” together
Ben Harper saw his talent and helped Jack
Start of Musical career
Albums
InfluencesBob Dylan
Jimi HendrixRadiohead
Otis ReddingBen HarperG Love and
Special SauceSublimeBeatles
Bob MarleyNeil Young
Sitting, Waiting, Wishing
Inspired by a friend who was chasing a girlAlbum “In Between Dreams
Released in 2005Nominated as Best Male Vocal Performance
at the Grammies in 2006
Listening to Sitting, Waiting, Wishing
0:00 Intro 4/4 time, Guitar only, Hit of the strings as a downbeat
0:09 Verse 1 vocals with guitar accompaniment. 0:27 Chorus No more downbeat of guitar and
conjunct0:40 Verse 2 Drums added with vocals and guitar1:03 Chorus drums added and symbol1:23 Bridge Note change, piano added. Arch
created with vocals. 1:42 piano solo.1:59 verse 3 soft staccato piano in background2:17 chorus symbol crash
Upside Down
Chosen to provide Curious George soundtrack
Sing-a-long and Lullabies was first number one album
Released in 2006Produced by Jack with help from Robert
Carranza Upside Down went platinum
Depicts Curious George behavior
Listen to Upside Down
0:00 Intro Box drums, snapping fingers, guitars0:30 Verse 1 Vocals. 4/4 time.1:08 Chorus drum change 3rd beat emphasis. Maraca
added.1:45 Verse 2 Box drum and guitar repeat theme.2:-04 Chorus same2:22 Bridge note change, vocals, guitar and maraca
only.2:32 chorus2:42 Coda drum hit and halt of music. Slows down3:15 End guitar and vocal
Better Together
Explains him and his wife’s relationshipOn “In Between Dreams” album
Released in 2005Released as a single in 2006
Producers: Jack and Mario Caldada
Listen toBetter Together
0:00 Intro conjunct picking of guitar. Moderato
0:11 Verse 1 Vocals, Guitar in duple meter. Bass guitar
0:46 Chorus symbols. Piano arches.1:20 Verse 21:56 Chorus Symbols again2:32 Bridge Symbols hit more. Xylaphone
glissando.3:05 End Guitar picking. Instruments fade.
Staple It TogetherOn In between Dreams Album
Released in 2005Never came out as a single
Meaning: Don’t dwell on the past or stress about the future
Listen to Staple It Together
0:00 Intro electric guitar picking. Symbols, drums and bass come in. Fast song
0:33Verse 1 Vocals. Drums and guitar stop. Bass guitar and wood block
0:54 Chorus electric guitar , symbols and drums1:13 Verse 2 Drums not as prominent1:34 Chorus2:17 Verse 3 singing slows down2:26 Chorus at 2:37 different words added.2:54 Coda Guitar note change. Symbols end.
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