Here is the original song “Amen, Brother” by the Winstons in 1969: https://youtu.be/GxZuq57_bYM
Assignment: The song that you choose:
which is this one: https://youtu.be/8eJDTcDUQxQ
Analyze its use of the sample from the “Amen Break.” which is this one: https://youtu.be/v89CjsSOJ_c
*Answer the following questions about your chosen song:
– What was you first impression of how the “Amen Break” was used in the newer song?
– Do you like or dislike how the newer song manipulated the original sample?
– Do you feel that the sample helped to bring the same rhythmic energy as it did in the original song? Why or why not?
– What genre of music would you consider the original song Amen, Brother, and comparatively what genre would you consider the song you chose from the list?
– Outside of the music already listed for this assignment, including the original Amen, Brother song, can you think of a song you like to listen to that utilizes sampling? What song is it?
