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Date de parution
05 septembre 2017
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EAN13
9781683352006
Langue
English
Poids de l'ouvrage
10 Mo
Publié par
Date de parution
05 septembre 2017
Nombre de lectures
0
EAN13
9781683352006
Langue
English
Poids de l'ouvrage
10 Mo
ABOUT ERIC HUTCHINSON
Eric Hutchinson is an international platinum recording artist, songwriter, and music
lover. Best known for his 2008 hit single Rock Roll, Eric s albums include
Sounds Like This, Moving Up Living Down, Pure Fiction,
and Easy Street . Eric has
appeared on The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live! , Conan , and has toured with
artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Jason Mraz, and OneRepublic.
Eric s all-time favorite artists are The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Vampire Weekend,
Kanye West, and Frank Sinatra. Learn more at EricHutchinson.com
Copyright 2017 by Eric Hutchinson
ISBN: 978-1-4197-2718-4 eISBN: 978-1-68335-200-6
HOW TO THROW A LISTENING PARTY
You can play SONGVERSATIONS anywhere and with anyone, but here s
what you ll need to play it my favorite way:
A good speaker system that people can easily play music on
A service that streams music on demand (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube etc.)
Four to eight music lovers
Pizza or a potluck style dinner
Wine and beer-or make a specialty cocktail for the evening (only for those 21+ please)
Seats facing the speakers so everyone can hear the music and each other
The TV turned off and cell phones put away (it will be OK, I promise!)
One cold February night, I invited some friends over to my New
York City apartment to listen to music. I d grown tired of feeling
isolated with my music, having only my iPod and earbuds to keep
me company. I was craving the old days of sharing music with
people face-to-face. That night we turned the volume up loud
and talked about our lives, the music, and how it all fit together.
The neighbors complained the next day, but it was worth it.
SONGVERSATIONS
was born.
I created this book to bring you closer to the people in your
life and to help you share the music you love. While a listening
party is my favorite way to use this deck, there s no right way to
play, and the conversations don t need to be confined to music.
The questions are about music but each one is an invitation to
talk about memories, aspirations, likes, and dislikes. You can play
SONGVERSATIONS
at the dinner table, on a car trip, or if you re
waiting to be rescued while trapped under a huge rock. Playing the
songs for one other is wonderful and easy (thanks to the internet
and streaming services), but it is also optional.
I hope these questions lead you to discover new music and new things
about the people in your life. Enjoy!
CHEERS, ERIC HUTCHINSON
THE START OF A SONGVERSATION
HOW TO PLAY SONGVERSATIONS
The object of SONGVERSATIONS is to have fun listening to music and talking
about it! Here are two different ways to use this book, but feel free to do
whatever gets the party started.
I .
ORIGINAL
Start by selecting a page randomly
and reading the question on SIDE A
aloud to the group. Respond to the
question by giving an introduction
and playing a song. Half of the fun
for the group is not knowing what
song will be played, so for height-
ened drama do not reveal your
song s title. Instead, tell a little story
about the song and then hit play.
EXAMPLE:
What s a song you used to love
but now can t stand? What ruined it for you?
I loved this song until I worked at an ice
cream shop one summer. They played it
constantly and I had to hear it four times a
day while I scooped!
Plays Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffet.
While your song plays, others should
chime in with their own stories about
the song, facts about the band,
questions, or memories associated
with your selection.
This discussion is the whole point of
SONGVERSATIONS. The more you
share about yourself, the more the
SONGVERSATION tends to grow!
Go around the room until everyone in
the group has had a chance to choose
and play a song for this question.
Then pick a new page.
II .
QUICK DRAW
A page is selected randomly and
the question is posed to the entire
group. The person with the quickest
response to the question can speak
up first, while others gather their
thoughts and chime in. Maybe a
song or two is played if the group
discovers a common love or is eager
to hear something new. Additional
questions are selected as needed to
keep the conversation going and
the music playing.
THE QUESTIONS FALL INTO FIVE CATEGORIES
NOTE:
Each card has a SIDE B question-a follow up to SIDE A. Feel free
to flip the cards over and read SIDE B at any point to stimulate further
conversation and more song sharing.
Questions for sharing music-related memories.
Questions to get you talking about the music you love.
Questions that let you vent about music you don t love.
Questions for talking about live music experiences.
Questions that ask you to choose a soundtrack for
hypothetical situations.
NAME A SONG THAT YOU REMEMBER
HEARING FOR THE FIRST TIME AND
LOVING INSTANTLY. WHEN AND
WHERE WAS IT?
HR
01
SIDE
FEELS LIKE THE
FIRST TIME
HIT
REWIND
WHERE DID YOU FIND COOL MUSIC
WHEN YOU WERE YOUNG? WHO
INTRODUCED IT TO YOU?
HR
01
SIDE
FEELS LIKE THE
FIRST TIME
HIT
REWIND
WHAT S A SONG YOU LOVE BECAUSE
OF YOUR PARENTS? SHARE A
MEMORY ABOUT THIS SONG.
HR
02
SIDE
CAT S IN THE
CRADLE
HIT
REWIND
WHEN YOU WERE GROWING UP, WERE
YOUR PARENTS INTERESTED IN
THE MUSIC YOU LIKED?
HR
02
SIDE
CAT S IN THE
CRADLE
HIT
REWIND
WHAT SONG REMINDS YOU OF ONE
OF YOUR SCHOOL DANCES?
HR
03
SIDE
EVERYBODY
DANCE NOW
HIT
REWIND
WHEN WAS YOUR FIRST SCHOOL
DANCE? WHO WAS YOUR DATE?
DID YOU LIKE DANCES?
HR
03
SIDE
EVERYBODY
DANCE NOW
HIT
REWIND
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE SONG
ON THE FIRST ALBUM YOU
EVER BOUGHT?
HR
04
SIDE
REMEMBER
THE TIME
HIT
REWIND
WHEN DID YOU BUY YOUR FIRST
ALBUM AND WHAT WAS THE FORMAT
(VINYL, CD, MP3)? WHERE DID
YOU SHOP FOR MUSIC?
HR
04
SIDE
REMEMBER
THE TIME
HIT
REWIND
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE SONG
WHEN YOU WERE TEN YEARS OLD?
HR
05
SIDE
WE ARE
YOUNG
HIT
REWIND
WHO WAS YOUR BEST FRIEND AS
A KID? DID YOU LISTEN TO MUSIC
TOGETHER?
HR
05
SIDE
WE ARE
YOUNG
HIT
REWIND
WHAT S A SONG THAT REMINDS YOU
OF HIGH SCHOOL?
HR
06
SIDE
GLORY
DAYS
HIT
REWIND