Music
Advice
Listening to music is an entertaining activity which can help students learn the target language and culture. Music and songs can be used in many different ways; here are a few ideas:
- A little music in the target language can relax and motivate you
- It can help to create the right atmosphere for more "serious" learning
- Students can study the lyrics of songs or try to write them down as they listen
- You can also read lyrics out aloud, sing along to the music, or invent your own
- The lyrics of some songs could be the starting-point for a discussion or a piece of written work.
- Learn a song by heart helps to memorise useful phrases, particularly songs with repetitive lyrics
- Try translating the lyrics of a song into your mother tongue
Whatever approach you adopt, the vast range of music available in most languages is a valuable resource for stimulating and enjoying the learning experience.
Here are a few useful links to different music companies:
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Peoplesound.com
on-line music site. You can download music from 4,000 new bands
across Europe. Also try Listen.com
for music, radio and video resources.
Planet Britain gives a good selection of information on music, sport, study in the UK, cultural events etc
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LINKS (in alphabetical order)
American Music Online The AMO 100, reviews of new singles, contest, links, and more.
Arctic Monkeys - new rock band with fastest selling debut album
News, photos, lyrics, translations: Backstreet Home and its E-zine: Backstreet Mag For French fans
Bassey, Shirley The Welsh diva of jazz, traditional pop and cabaret.
Beach Boys
Fan Club News, discography, related events, links, and member
information.
Lyrics, album covers, discography, solo projects, and more. California
Saga Beach Boys calendar, tour and release dates...
Beastie Boys Official site for the band who brought hip-hop to the mainstream
Beatles, The Official site of the band. Beatles Web News, message board, discography, and more. Beatles Central Major releases in midi and tab format, links, biographies, and more. Beatles Beatles Beatles Rare video, audio, interviews, biographies, and recording information. Birthplace of the Beatles The Liverpool home of Sir Paul McCartney, now owned by The National Trust.
Bee Gees Fan Club Information on the Bee Gees and the fan club. International Bee Gees fan club. Bee Gees Rarity Site - listing all songs the brothers wrote, sang, or produced.
Bowie, David Gallery, biography, sound files, and more. BowieArt.com, Rockmine Archives The changing styles of David Bowie, discography, and video performances.
Boyzone Online Site with the latest news and Boyzone Fanzone
Carey, Mariah Official site, news, pictures, lyrics, audio/video samples, etc.
Clapton, Eric Unofficial Website: information, audio files, lyrics, tablature, reviews, interviews, pictures, and more. Eric Clapton Links, Hand Jive Plays unplugged Clapton covers.
Cocker, Joe Official web site: the story & pictures, concert listings, discography, fan club, etc.
Collins, Phil: Follow Me Web Site News, albums, tours, and links for Genesis and Phil Collins.
David Craig - site by fans
de Burgh, Chris Official Web Site: lyrics, discography, tour news, reviews, etc. Chris de Burgh Discography
Deep Purple Information regarding the band.
Dylan, Bob Official site. Bob Dylan Biography Lengthy biography with pictures, lyrics, and quotes. Bob Dylan Critical Corner Dedicated to a deep analysis of Bob Dylan's artistic works, music and lyrics.
Jimi Hendrix Experience, A Pictures, lyrics, and music
Internet Weekly Top 40 Countdown Show Music show based on the top 40 countdown presented in Real Audio. A/C and Country with jokes, prizes, artist bios like Spice Girls, Hanson, Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson.
Jackson, Michael Official site from Sony. News, pictures, quotes, survey questions, etc. Who Is He Really! Guide to Michael Jackson and the controversies surrounding his life.
Jamiroquai Features a biography, discography, sound files, tour dates, fan reviews, mailing list, and news of the supersonic funksters
Jazz History of early Jazz, with essays, biographies and photos and Harlem explore Jazz through one picture of 57 of the most influential artists taken in 1958 and jazzroots extensive archive of jazz musicians
J-Lo Jennifer Lopez official site
John, Elton: Rocket Man! - includes news, biography, trivia, tour information, pictures, and more. Elton John Links, elton-fan.com Discussion boards with chat, galleries, fan stories.
Keating, Ronan News, pictures, facts, sounds and more from the Irish singer. Ronan Keating Site Celtic Heart Biography, news, wallpaper, articles, and reviews. RonanKeating - Official site.
Kylie Official site for the iconic Australian popstar with biography, news, lyrics, forums and downloads and Kyliesplace
Led Zeppelin - Electric Magic Rare photographs, unreleased audio/video clips, articles, news, reviews, discography, and lyrics. Evermore Led Zepplin song analysis, articles, and links.
Lennon, John: Guitar Chord Archive Contains guitar and piano chords as well as lyrics. 20 Years Gone Biographical information, photos, and more. WorkingClassHero.com - John Lennon fan information, including biography, quotes, photo album, discography, audio/video, message board, and more.
Madonna.com Official site. MadonnaWeb Sound, photo and video galleries, chat, information, and more.
Marley, Bob Official site describing life, music and influence of the Jamaican reggae singer, see also Thirdfield fans' site and lyrics which includes loads of Marley/ reggae links
McCartney, Paul FAQ Standing Stone 97 Live webcast of a 75-minute symphonic poem inspired by Celtic monoliths from Carnegie Hall. November 19, 1997.
Michael, George Official site. George Michael - Yours Only George Links, news, photos, and much more.
Ministry of Sound Site for the UK's biggest club, with news of its radio station, worldwide events and everything to with dance music
MSN - some free tracks available
Napster UK - subscribers can listen to and collect full-length, high-quality tracks online and offline - access to over 500,000 tracks
NME Online music news, reviews and interviews, especially good for independent music
Oasis Official site.
Oz Net Music Chart Weekly Australian top 50 singles and top 20 album charts. Includes singles archives from Australia, UK, and the USA.
Pop Idol Official website of the phenomenally successful TV show and Gareth Gates Official homepage
Queen Official site. Queen Biographical information, discography, news, lyrics, concertography, pictures. Queenzone News, archives, pictures, articles, Freddie Mercury Tributes, fan contributions, quotes, and polls.
Radio1 News, gossip, interviews on pop, rock, dance and alternative music from Britain's most listened to radio station. Also links to the rest of the BBC network
Rolling Stones Official site. The Rolling-Stones.com Chat room, message boards, news, photo gallery, audio clips, and more.
Sade Official site. Discography, mailing list, news etc. Sade: The Lady, Her Music, The Band Discography & videography. News section.
Spears, Britney Official site with chat, email, tour information, merchandise, and more. Britney Spears to You Biography, discography, lyrics, pictures, multimedia, links, and postcards.
Steps Online Pictures, info, audio, video, chat and news.
Sting & The Police Lyrics Library Contains lyrics for The Police and Sting's solo albums. Sting etc. Current home of the Sting FAQ, The Police FAQ, Lyrics.
Williams, Robbie Official site. Robbie Williams Appreciation Pages News, articles, photo gallery, biographical information.
Wippit.com - the world's first legitimate P2P music subscription service with a wide range of recordings for you to download to your PC or Mediaterminal