2. Outline 1. Introduction to Katy Perry 2. References to fireworks in music/literature 3. Inspirations 4. Audience – who will “hear” this song? 5. Major themes presented 6. Figurative language 7. The Music 8. The Music Video 9. Critical Acclaim & Opinion 10. Sources 11. The Song
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4. Why Fireworks? Reference to title: Singular firework Positive connotation (typically) Other songs titled “Fireworks” -Tragically Hip, Roxette, Drake, Animal Collective... Reference to Jack Kerouac's On The Road: "[...] the only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes 'Awww!'
5. Audience Who will “hear” this song? Youth (based on most of her other songs...) Troubled spirits? Those looking for inspiration American audience? Reference to Fourth of July... NOT for death metal fans...pop genre
6. Themes Presented Could be considered as personal philosophy Human spiritual growth and awakening Revelation of self to others Individual worth and self- esteem
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13. Do People Like It? Reached no. 1 in two countries: -New Zealand (November 14th/10) -USA (Currently Billboard no.2!) -Highly ranked in Europe (but not no.1) MTV News quoted Perry as saying this song is “Probably my favourite song off the record.” Personal favourite of mine at the moment; great teacher song, catchy tune. Mixed reviews from “the experts”...
14. My sources “ Katy Perry Biography.” Author unknown. Source:http: //www.aceshowbiz.com/celebrity/katy_perry/biography.html. Online December 7/2010. “ Jack Kerouac quote.” Author unknown. Source: http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/show/3831. “ Katy Perry's 'Firework' video censored.” Author unknown. http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a286297/katy-perrys-firework-video-censored.html. “ Katy Perry on new single 'Firework'”. Author unknown. Online December 8/2010. http://www.novafm.com.au Cole, Matthew. “Katy Perry; Teenage Dream”. August 22,2010. Online. http://www.slantmagazine .com
