What's Going On

What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye The message of Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On is that the abuse of the government's authorities will not lead to peace and harmony within the United States. Marvin Gaye sings about his through his lyrics that show the destruction inflicted upon normal families. He sings; “Mother, mother/ There’s too many of you crying/ Brother, brother, brother/ There’s far too many f you dying” (1-4) which show the families that have been affected by things such as poverty, or war

Marvin Gaye composed “What's Going In”, along with fellow Motown songwriters, Al Cleveland and Renaldo "Obie" B Jenson. This song was released May 21, 1971 by Motown Records. Gaye was overwhelmed by the stories his brother, Frankie Gaye, was telling him about the tragedies he witnessed while serving in the Vietnam War. His song was more of questioning why these "tragedies" were occurring and basically stating we should love more and battle less. Gaye's lyrics proclaim, "picket lines picket signs

After listening to What’s Going On? (1971) by Marvin Gaye, I concluded that I liked the message Gaye was trying to spread and appreciated some of the songs used, however there were quite a few of the songs on the album that failed to catch my interest. Starting with the songs I liked, “Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)” is my favorite song off the album. Stylistically I enjoyed the extra instruments that accompanied the regular line up. Specifically, the mellotron caught my attention as it gave the song

My disappointment in him may have startled him because he turned on the radio that sits on my bed stand loudly. To my dismay ‘What’s Going On’ by Marvin Gaye was on the radio. My husband likes the oldies channel, he says that “This is real music, sexy baby making music.” He leaves it on 94.3 F.M. classic oldies all the time. I agree with him, black artist like Ella & Louis, King of blues Mile Davis and Aretha Franklin are the unsung genius who created their own unique American style of music by having

"What's Going On" is the title track of Marvin Gaye's eleventh studio album, released May 21, 1971, on Tamla Records a subsidiary of Motown. "What's Going On" was also the 1st studio album where Gaye, the Funk Brothers and, the session musicians were all awarded credits. A concept album and masterpiece based on Marvin's own life and the social and political forces and movements that were shaping and influencing American culture during the 1970's. The album was a huge success both critically

Sean Walsh Explorations in Music What’s Going On - Marvin Gaye Introduction This essay will analyse the piece What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye, based on it’s melodic, harmonic and rhythmic content. It will also consider the form, structure, instrumentation and use of dynamics in the piece, while providing a contextualisation of the piece to convey where it sits in a broader context, historically, socially and politically. In addition, how it relates to its genre, what influenced the piece and what

Sean Walsh Explorations in Music What’s Going On - Marvin Gaye Introduction This essay will analyse the piece What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye, based on it’s melodic, harmonic and rhythmic content. It will also consider the form, structure, instrumentation and use of dynamics in the piece, while providing a contextualisation of the piece to convey where it sits in a broader context, historically, socially and politically. In addition, how it relates to its genre, what influenced the piece and what

MARVIN GAYE “WHAT’S GOING ON” Marvin Gaye’s Style of Music: Marvin Gaye was a musical genius and inspiration to individuals like myself. According to the website Marvin Gaye (2015), Marvin Gaye was a Motown soul singer-songwriter from the 1960s to the 1970s, who often addressed themes of controversy. The genre of music Mr. Gaye created was Protest R&B, for example his song “What’s Going On.” Characteristics that sets Marvin Gaye Apart from Popular Recordings: What set Mr. Gaye apart from other

it was and still is for an African-American to step foot into society? From the 1950s/’60s to 2017, artists have tried to describe African Americans’ clash with Caucasian supremacy. This topic is reflected in Motown artist Marvin Gaye’s songs “What’s Going On” and “Wholy Holy”, and rapper Kendrick Lamar’s lyrics “The Blacker The Berry” and “Hii Power”. Marvin Gaye’s songs talk about what exactly it was like during his era to be African-American and face the trials and tribulations in white society

topics came from the church music he grew up singing. Through the art of song, musical icon Marvin Gaye uses pathos, symbolism, and imagery with an objective to connect to listeners on tremendously personal levels. Marvin Gaye’s first hit “What’s Going On?” makes use of symbolism in his general topic covering the agonizing conditions of the everlasting matter