Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Disparity by Design: Pathos
There are certain things about a song that can be appealing when you first listen to it. Whether it's an upbeat tune, or a sweet melody, there are ways music can instantly captivate the listener. For Rise Against's song, Disparity by Design, the intense electric guitar and drum beat demand attention and create a sense of urgency. The lyrics of the song contain strong diction and a tune that might empower the listener to stand up and make a change. The lyrics say, "And like a single domino, that falls while the rest stay vertical, we're fed these empty fairy tales and I'm through believing," expressing the frustration of economic equality that a lot of the listeners could relate to. Also, the similes and imagery help the listener picture what the song is trying to get across. By using lyrics and a powerful upbeat tempo, Rise Against is able to appeal to the emotions of the listeners and create a song that drives listeners to reflect upon the Occupy movement.
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I like how you noted that the tempo of the song appealed to pathos by using the upbeat tune to create a sense of urgency in the listener. The combination of the tempo and the powerful lyrics are certainly a strong appeal to pathos.
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ReplyDeleteI agree that the sense of urgency in the song evokes emotion in the audience, and possibly influences them to want make a change. Also, the lyrics of "I'm through believing" are also influential and combined with the intensity of the guitar and drums, have audiences feeling emotional about the issue at hand.
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