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Just as there is a drastic difference between the Louis Armstrong version of What a Wonderful World, and that of Hawaiian folk singer Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, yet both bring tears to one's eyes, both move straight to the heart, and both are timeless.
So, too, is La Vie en rose. For this analysis, though, it was easier to try to quantify some of the similarities and differences between recorded performances and then hone in on what makes the differing versions so uniquely special. By sticking to female singer with somewhat of a torch song tone, we can get more of a uniquely "french" flavor in the classic: While requirements of research may vary between disciplines, and some may prefer qualitative or quantitative methodologies. . In its most basic outline, quantitative data is information that can be measured by numbers or numerical values. Quantitative inquiry is a method that is used in scientific methodology to gather a logical and provable manner of collecting and analyzing data. Qualitative research uses a less numerical and more open ended approach to data -- it investigates the why and how of decision making; whereas quantitative focuses more on the what, where, and when -- which are all numerically measurable. One method is not necessarily better than the other, it is entirely dependent upon the hypothesis that is being tested. Indeed, qualitative research is often used to form the hypothesis and narrow the question prior to studying the data quantitatively. For example, a focus group might be formed with the purpose of looking
Artist
Genre' Version
Year
Comments
Piaf, Edith
http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=b1fWC8-KJwM
French Folk, Torch
1946+ several versions
Classic french folk with pining voice, silky vowel sounds and sensuous chord changes
Francis, Connie
http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=JJLPmSVnaPU
At the height of her popularity; less sultry, more in line with her image of the all-American girl.
1965- mixed English / French version
Uses tricks of chromaticism and upward chord changes, stretches top notes as was her signature.
Dietrich, Marlene
http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=WpAON4N_1ek
Truer to form, piano and more nighclub orchestration, takes many liberties with meter
1949+ - French / she is German torch singer, very sultry, speaks and tells a story of longing
Played the song as if it were a movie, one can almost see her batting her eyes at the camera
Bitton, R.
http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=wibMvS5CfVY
Faster tempo, less sultry, concentrates on story element; more Parisan and uppler class dialect
1998+ French / English, has a traveling show that is a tribute to Piaf; brough Piaf's music to many modern listeners
Numerous versions available; beautiful but not as sulty
Franklin, A.
1990+; French, large voice, almost operetic, fabulous breath control
Probably the closest to Piaf; the longing tones, the accent, the emotion.
Data Collection and Sourcing - In thinking about this assignment, I was struck by the juxtaposition between quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis. While requirements of research may vary between disciplines, and some may prefer qualitative or quantitative methodologies. . In its most basic outline, quantitative data is information that can be measured by numbers or numerical values. Quantitative inquiry is a method that is used in scientific methodology to gather a logical and provable manner of collecting and analyzing data. Qualitative research uses a less numerical and more open ended approach to data -- it investigates the why and how of decision making; whereas quantitative focuses more on the what, where, and when -- which are all numerically measurable. One method is not necessarily better than the other, it is entirely dependent upon the hypothesis that is being tested. Indeed, qualitative research is often used to form the hypothesis and narrow the question prior to studying the data quantitatively. For example, a focus group might be formed with the purpose of looking
China Town Paris actually has two Chinatowns, the 13th district in the southeast and the 19th district in the northwest. Both offer a lot in terms of history, attractions, celebrations and traditions. In fact, the Chinese offer so much that even the culture-biased French are beginning to actively embrace the Chinese in their country. This paper explains why there is so much interest. The 13th district, on the left bank, really took
His son, Michael, oversaw the final stages of publication, after his death, of Verne's last written story the Lighthouse at the End of the World. CHAPTER 2: THE WORKS of JULES VERNE Of course, Jules Verne was and remains one of the most well-known writers of fiction in the modern age. Although he was doubtlessly a gifted writer, and used a handful of literary mechanisms that were relatively innovative for his
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In "Piaf," Pam Gems provides a view into the life of the great French singer and arguably the greatest singer of her generation -- Edith Piaf. (Fildier and Primack, 1981), the slices that the playwright provides, more than adequately trace her life. Edith was born a waif on the streets of Paris (literally under a lamp-post). Abandoned by her parents -- a drunken street singer for a mother and a
Direct to Consumer Advertising HISTORY OF DRUG ADVERTISING THE DTC ADVERTISING PHENOMENON CREATING DEMAND DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING - A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING CAUSE OF DEATH PROFIT UTILIZATION, PRICING, AND DEMOGRAPHICS LEGISLATION, POLITICS AND PATENTS LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES REGARDING DTC RECALLED and/or DEADLY DRUGS In order to provide the most efficient method of evaluation, the study will utilize existing stores of qualitative and quantitative data from reliable sources, such as U.S. Government statistical references, University studies, and the studies and publications of non-profit
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