Rules:
1. Needs a good
reason for choice
reason for choice
Term 1
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Slim Dusty - Waltzing Matilda
This was chosen by Mr Todd because: Relates to our class book Some great Aussie language in the song . Based on a very famous poem by Banjo Paterson |
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this song rocks my world it sounded so boring when I first listened to it and I got angry at my dad but is actually really good I love the beat of it and I would like to show other people on the Tuesdhay tunes. |
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I chose this song because it's shouting out to people who have the odds against them. It encouraging people who do have the odds against them to keep trying and doing what they love. The artist is not Aussie! |
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It’s a great piece of music done by a good DJ and band.
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Meg Mac - Never Be
Chosen By: i thought this song was good because the song has a good beat and it will be interesting on what it means because I looked at the lyrics and i didn't understand it. |
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Jordan Clarke - Freaks
Chosen by: I like how it is supportive and its very creative and telling you to not listen to others and be yourself. It is giving a very important message to the listeners also he made this song when he was 24 (he isnt aussie) |
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Lee Kernaghan - Spirit of the Anzacs
Chosen by: This song is amazing I heard it in choir and immediately loved it. It has a really great meaning and it really means something to me. And makes me proud to live in Australia. |
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Term 2
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Dami Im - I am Australian
Chosen by: Mr Todd I love the lyrics in this song and what it stands for. I think it is a great song to celebrate all nationalities and cultures. Some fantastic metaphors and makes you proud to be AUSTRALIAN. |
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Chosen by: Mr Todd
Just released and a great collaboration Great to have a discussion about being kind. Some tricky lyrics to understand. Lyrics also use some great figurative language. 'But the bruises on your ego make you go wild' 'Choking on your fears' 'I know you're built to love, but broken now' Also love this lyric video that accompanies this song. |
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Chosen by: Mr Todd
We are learning a lot about the stolen generation, this artist was a child taken away from his family at aged 4. At the age of 4, Roach and his sisters, along with the other Indigenous Australian children of the stolen generations, were forcibly removed from their family by Australian government agencies and placed in an orphanage. After two unpleasant placements in foster care, Roach was eventually fostered by Alex and Dulcie Cox, a family of Scottish immigrants in Melbourne. Alex Cox would sing traditional ballads and introduced Roach to guitar and keyboards. Roach said "He was a big influence on me — a good influence. I'll love him to the day I die." |
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Great tie in to National Reconcilaition week.
https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/music-reads/features/the-story-of-yothu-yindis-treaty/11295338
https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/music-reads/features/the-story-of-yothu-yindis-treaty/11295338
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Briggs - The Children cam back
Sequel to took the children away - things are changing in Australia. Still a lot needs to be done. |
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Term 3
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I will survive - Gloria Gaynor
This was chosen by Mr Todd - Great way to introduce 'Modality' in a song 'Will' 'Should' 'Think' - A song of real motivation and determination |
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Should I stay or should I go - The Clash
This was chosen by Mr Todd - Fun song. - Great way to recap modal verbs and adverbs. |
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Marryuna - Baker Boy
This was chosen by Mr Todd because: - Baker Boy has won the Young Australian of the Year award in 2019. - The word Marryuna means 'Dance like nobody is watching' which I love. - Baker Boy brings in language from his home language group. |
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Choir - Guy Sebastian
This song was chosen by Mr Todd because: - The concept of the sing is a metaphor which allows us to think deeply about the true meaning. - I really love the rhyming pattern of the chorus |
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From little things Big Things Grow - Paul Kelly
This song was chosen by Mr Todd because: - Paul Kelly is an Australian Icon in the music industry - Tells the story of an iconic man named Vincent who changed the face of Australia with a courageous commitment to never giving up. - Fantastic message to all, even though you start with a small idea, it certainly can and will grow. |
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Caught in the Crowd - Kate Miller Heidke
This song was chosen by Mr Todd because: - Great message that ties in with our school song. (Be a part of the show) It also gives the message 'Make sure you don't follow the crowd if you feel like something is wrong. |
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Tones & I - Dance Monkey
This song was chosen by Mr Todd because: - The story of Tones and I becoming a famous musician is inspiring - This song has broken chart records for being the longest at number 1 by an Australian female - Fun music video |
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Rio - Peter Allen
This song was chosen by Mr Todd because: - It is relevant to learning about South America - Peter Allen has a multitude of fun, lively songs and I wanted to introduce my students to his work |
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Black & Gold - Sam Sparro
This song was chosen by Mr Todd because: - There is a hidden religious meaning within this song - Love the use of synthetic instruments to create an interesting beat - Reminds me of my teenage years as this is a song I loved listening to as I progressed through high school and university |
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Xavier Rudd - Follow the Sun
This song was chosen by Mr Todd because: - The music video features incredible Australian footage - I find the use of bird calls and the harmonica in the song really unique - The meaning isn't clear straight away which means as a class we can delve deeper. |
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Wolfmother - Joker and the Thief
This song was chosen by Mr Todd because: - The energy within this song engages even the mind that may not have fully woken up. - The songs pay homage to a Bob Dylan song called 'all along the watchtower' |
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Operator Please - Just a song about ping pong
This song was chosen by Mr Todd because: - I wanted an energetic song to end the Term on - Shows that all songs follow same patterns and could have no structure at all! |
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Term 4
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Amy Shark - I Said Hi
This song was chosen by Mr Todd because: - I love the attitude that Amy brings to this song. - Great message to 'haters' it doesn't matter what you say, I will make it! |
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This song was chosen by Mr Todd because:
A fantastic metaphorical chorus to understand great use of figurative language A song with a call to action about the imbalance between White and Aboriginal Australians. |
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Prisoner of Society - The Living End
This song was chosen by Madelaine because: Because the song makes me feel happy and I love that it's only a 3 player band. |
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Horses - Daryl Braithwaite
This song was chosen by Mr Todd because: It is Melbourne Cup Day - We are thinking about the horses.It is a sport that is up for debate and we will debate it this week but today I wanted to celebrate a fantastic song about horses! |
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Ignorance - Kasey Chambers
This song was chosen by Sophie because: The meaning in the song is that people they don't see what the nasty thing are happening in the world and if they do, they choose to ignore it and let it happen again and again. In the phrase " l don't read the paper, last time it made me cry" to me means that nobody actually cares about what families and their children go through everyday. They just think of themselves. |
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Wild Girl - Empress Of & Kito
This song was chosen by Mr Todd because: The artist is from Denmark, WA. It is a brand new song (Just released) I love the metaphor of 'I am wild' and her comparison of her and a flower or animal? I also enjoy the sounds within the chorus, the beat is extremely addictive. |
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This song was chosen by Seb because:
The song is a really good one. The chorus has a great meaning , people will enjoy the sounds. |
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Like a Drum - Guy Sebastian
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This song was chosen by Emma because:
I would like it as a Tuesday tunes song because it makes me listen to it again and again and makes me want to dance. |
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