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    • A View From The Bridge - Think Of Yourself

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      Based on the unsettling-tale of betrayal and questionable family-loyalty amongst a New York-Italian family, 'A View from the Bridge' tells the story of Eddie who betrays his illegal-immigrant cousin to the law with dire consequences. Set in a poor part of Brooklyn, America, where the author Arthur miller lived, an aggressive and gritty D'n'B track depicts the characters, plot and themes of the text, imitating the tension and aggression of a violent reality.
      Verse 1

      Lived in Brooklyn where Eddie worked in shipyards Happy family at home Gave a home to their Italian cousins secretly To help them work outside the law But little Catherine has started wearing high heels Not a girl but not grown-up When she begins to get Rudolpho’s attention Eddie’s jealousy wakes up

      Chorus

      Love is not always beauty It can cause us misery Passion creates jealousy Can’t choose who we fall in love with When you’re hiding from yourself Those desires you can’t quell They will catch you in the end When you only think of yourself Think of yourself Think of yourself Think of yourself Think of yourself

      Verse 2

      Eddie’s hidden feelings for the girlish Catherine Blind him to his very core To prevent cool Rudolpho from having her He betrays them to the law Just because we have a sense of great injustice Doesn’t mean that we are right Eddie tried to take the law into his own hands Lost his life in the fight

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    • An Inspector Calls - Who Will Take Responsibility

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      The simple yet catchy melody twists and turns delivering the ever-thickening plot that is J. B. Priestley's spectacular 'Whodunnit' entitled, 'An Inspector Calls'. Primarily centred-around the theme of responsibility, each verse leads you through the main events in the play, one-by-one addressing each character's responsibility over the death of a young local girl, Eva Smith. Just one question... Who will take responsibility?' See if you can get to the bottom of it.
      Verse 1

      The play opens with the Birling family Having a good time at a dinner party. Celebrating their daughter’s engagement It was a special occasion

      Chorus

      Who is to blame? Who will feel shame? Who will take responsibility? Out of Arthur and Sheila and Gerald and Sybil and Eric Birling Will they see their selfish ways before the final curtain?

      Verse 2

      Arthur Birling, is a wealthy business man He says to the boys “Always look after no 1. We’re not bees in a hive, don’t believe in community, Put yourself first with your family”. As he speaks, Inspector Goole arrives To investigate a girl’s suicide She burnt out her insides with disinfectant And Arthur Birling is the first to be questioned.

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    • Blood Brothers - Careful Mrs Johnstone

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      This Retro/Rock number carefully accounts for the character, plot and thematic content of Willy Russell's, 'Blood Brothers'. Relentless rhythmic verses, mystical keyboards and emotive vocal textures combine to provide you with a really fun way to learn this fantastic play.
      Verse 1

      Mrs Johnstone is pregnant Soon she’ll have two more mouths to feed. But she can’t pay the milkman (Milkman) And she can’t meet her children’s needs.

      Chorus

      Careful Mrs Johnstone Don’t tell them the truth, If you do they won’t survive it.

      Verse 2

      When the boys grow to seven Mickey doesn’t have much to call his own, But he meets the boy Edward (Edward) Who lives up the posh end of town.

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    • Examination Paper 1

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      Summary

      Worried about sitting your English Exams this Summer? Look no further! This fun and up-lifting track explains how best to answer WJEC Paper 1, giving you hints, tips and reminders of how to tackle the paper. Good Luck!!!
      Verse 1

      Here is paper one, 20th Century writing to explore. We’re gonna have some fun. Read and focus on what you understand, understand You know in the long run If you persevere the text becomes clear. And take your time don’t run. Lets look at section A, section A Four parts to complete, Each based on a section of text that you see On this exam sheet. Remember to use quotes to illustrate your points And make them concrete. Just give explanations of what you have noticed. So you will succeed, This is your brightest day, brightest day

      Chorus

      Trust yourself Put it put it down Locate the points you see in the text Trust yourself Write it write it down Use your own words to explain the rest Just trust Read between the lines Just trust Use your heart to empathize Appreciate their skill and shine

      Verse 2

      First question, section B Descriptive creation, with beautiful language but not a story. Create pictures with words, with words Specifically detail with accuracy. Zoom in and focus on what you are showing So the reader can see Every special thing, special thing Then you can zoom out A different perspective of the bigger picture. There will be no doubt That you can use language with care and with patience. And tell them all about What you hear and you feel and you taste and you smell. So you will bring about Maybe your finest hour, finest hour

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    • Examination Paper 2

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      Worried about sitting your English Exams this Summer? Look no further! This fun, energetic number explains how best to answer WJEC Paper 2, giving you hints, tips and reminders of how to tackle the paper. Good Luck!!!
      Verse 1

      Two texts to read in a short amount of time Four questions to cover in an hour Skim them first to get a broader picture And re-read with purpose and power Remember …hunt for points with ‘search and find’ Remember …write bullet points effectively Remember …recognise persuasive techniques Remember your style, remember to smile Gotta focus on the right text each time Cross reference and be organised Look for evidence and use it to shine (Refrain) You’ll be a star, follow me and you’ll go far Consider bullet points that you can see Noting views and opinions is key Trust what you think and it will be easy (Refrain) You’ll be a star, follow me and you’ll go far

      Chorus

      Wait, slow down Take your time to think Your opinion counts Gotta be here and now Gonna work it out somehow Wait, slow down It’s so hard when it feels like Your whole future rests on these days Here on your own can be a lonely place The answers are all inside of you All you’ve got to do is be true

      Verse 2

      Now we turn to transactional writing Meaning conveyed to an audience Maybe a letter, a report or a leaflet Compose a message with purpose and sense Remember …you’re being marked for writing skills Remember …presentation is important still Remember …focus on your layout to win Remember your style, remember to smile Gotta focus on what you want to say Lay out clearly what you can convey This is writing that you see everyday (Refrain) You’ll be a star, follow me and you’ll go far Be aware of your reader throughout Know when to use specific layouts Use these tips and be in no doubt (Refrain) You’ll be a star, follow me and you’ll go far

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    • Lord Of The Flies - Before Its Too Late

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      Summary

      A sickeningly-dark-edged Hip Hop Track based on William Golding's 'Lord of the Flies'. Get to know key characters, main themes and plot while you enjoy listening to this thought-provoking tale of savagery.
      Verse 1

      I need to tell you ‘bout the theme of war Pay attention while I take the floor A plane crash on an island paradise They escaped the war’s nuclear device. Evacuated, but the unexpected Accident leaves them all deserted. All gone, the past that they left behind What has become of humankind? Now the boys are alone, in crisis again. Maybe war is to blame for all our pain. But maybe it’s not as simple as that Sometimes good comes from combat. Because Ralph comes from a military past And he tries to keep peace in the camp to the last. And the man, in the end, that will take them home Is a Navy man out on patrol.

      Chorus

      You’ve got four themes to remember like a mantra Violence, war, friendship and evil And the way peace turns into hatred ever after Now we’ll turn to the main characters

      Verse 2

      Now the violence theme let me break it down. It all starts as a game with a dark comedown. When Jack kills the pig, like a gangsta hit. A joke to begin with, it all turns sick And they violently dance, like animals wild Ralph becomes that hunted child. Simon gets murdered. S’all part of the game All the boys play a part, seems they’re all the same. Now Jack’s power is down to his strength and force And the fear he creates in the camp of course. Violence begets more and the rush sets in To unleash the animal that lurks within. When violence becomes a dangerous curse The boys’ situation gets worse and worse.

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    • MacBeth - The Chain of Being

      Tags: Rock, Shakespear, GCSE English, Creative Writing, Featured

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      An indie-rock track for one of Shakespeare's best-known plays, 'MacBeth'. Yielding key information on characters, plot and themes of this bloodthirsty tale of ambition and the lengths one will go to in order to get what one wants.
      Verse 1

      I take my rightful place Under order of God’s Law. Under King, and Thane lie Peasant And it’s wrong to wish for more. My reason and my honour Rule over my ambition But the ruined Cawdor’s plotting Brings the witches intuition Into physical condition

      Chorus

      Glamis, Cawdor, King Give me rights, position, power. Overleap the Chain of Being And begin the witching hour

      Verse 2

      Why should Malcolm take his place, When Macbeth can just step over? So his Lady, power-hungry, Hides ambition undercover. She sees her husband’s weakness And his lack of sick ambition. With urges and her cunning She’ll enforce his weak submission To her murderous tuition.

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    • Of Mice And Men - The American Dream

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      Based on John Steinbeck's 'Of Mice and Men', this upbeat, Power-Punk track tells the story of Lenny and George's dream to, 'live off the fat of the land' in post-depression America. Let this Power-Pop-Punk track steer you through the main themes, characters and plot guided by some seriously slick guitar and haunting vocals.
      Verse 1

      This story is based after The Wall St Crash of 1929. The U.S. of A was in a great depression Yeah, these were desperate times. Droughts hit the southern dustbowls, The crops died so the men had to go Work on ranches in California They had a dream they could make this land their home.

      Chorus

      No matter, how well we, plan the future, Things often go wrong. George and Lennie as one Chasing the American Dream Together they are strong.

      Verse 2

      The great American dream Was in the hearts and minds of Americans everywhere It said, that you’d achieve Whatever you wanted, you just had to believe In success and pay the price Of loneliness and personal sacrifice Was it possible? No-one knew But in this time of pain it was all that they could do

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    • Othello - Throw The Pearl Away

      Tags: Rock, Shakespear, GCSE English, Creative Writing, Featured

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      Summary

      'Throw the Pearl Away' is a heavy, indie-rock track whose deep, rich, heavy guitar and riffs echo the weight and impact of 'revenge' and 'jealousy' - two of the main themes that play a big part in most characters in 'Othello' by William Shakespeare. Explore the other themes, plot and characters using this fitting track.
      Verse 1

      Revenge and jealousy Iago is the catalyst, who will Destroy a perfect love Between Othello and his Desdemona He’s a schemer. Ignored by Othello, Despising Cassio He wants, more power. And so he sets a path, Questions her loyalty To proud Othello, powerful general, All for glory.

      Chorus

      Jealousy is the green-eyed monster Affecting us all it leads to destruction. Fooled by what appears like reality Deceit and betrayal seem like loyalty. Lies and disguises can fool the bright ones, But the liars shall get their punishment. Trust is destroyed, revenge is the remedy. The innocent die. All ends in tragedy.

      Verse 2

      Iago wears a loyal face Pretends to be a faithful man To trust. And then he plants the seed Implying Desdemona Has been straying Cassio now dismissed And Iago plants her handkerchief As proof Othello values him Believing all those lies he lives in torment Pictures his wife With Cassio

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    • Persuasive Device And Techniques

      Tags: Rock, Shakespear, GCSE English, Creative Writing, Featured

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      Summary

      This song is sure to get your brain into gear where persuasive devices and techniques are concerned... An up-beat dance track, 'I'm Persuasive' is a mental-workout song that explains all you need to know to be able to remember the main devices you will need to understand, spot and use - including when, where & how to utilise them.
      Verse 1

      A big bold heading begins this song In type font 24 Draws attention to the message So you keep reading more Varied fonts of size and kind Help as reference in readers’ minds With a picture or two to emphasise the idea In the mind of the reader the point becomes clear

      Chorus

      I’m persuasive, persuasive Getting you to do what I want you to So many devices to capture you Persuasion is what I do

      Verse 2

      Association with a style or type Logo’s help us to identify Distinct icons and catchy graphics Logo’s inform which items we buy Catchy slogans make good promotions Read, remember, repeat (x 3)

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    • Pride And Prejudice - First Impressions

      Tags: Rock, Shakespear, GCSE English, Creative Writing, Featured

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      Summary

      Based on Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice', this catchy, reggae/ska based pop song poses a musical backdrop to explanations of plot, characters and themes, predominantly based around Class and Love. !!! Fancy singing along? Checkout the backing track - it has all of the backing vocals and instruments for you to sing-along with.
      Verse 1

      Everyone knows that a wealthy young man Must be in want of a wife to settle down (to settle down) Connections and marriage must be respectable Love’s not important, but money’s advisable

      Chorus

      Marriage is the key And financial security It’s all a business dear It’s all very familiar

      Verse 2

      With five young women to each find a husband That is a thing to be carefully planned (carefully planned) Five girls out to make a social contract Five young men to somehow attract

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    • Romeo And Juliet - Life Without You

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      Summary

      Based on Shakespeare's classic love story of the two 'star-crossed' lovers, 'Life Without You' takes the form of a melodic R&B song. Listen as 'Romeo & Juliet' sing of their tragic demise, outlining key information from their characters' perspectives.
      Verse 1

      F: Instant attraction M: love at first sight F: Give up my name M: If I have to I’ll fight F: Leave all this behind M: and hope we are right.

      Chorus

      The love we had together boy Was brief but oh so strong And I will love you forever boy But what are we coming to? I just can’t live my life without you.

      Verse 2

      M: There’s so much fighting F: They won’t let us be M: I’d gladly die F: if ever need be M: just to have you F: forever with me

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    • Stone Cold - What Would You Do?

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      Summary

      An ironically up-tempo track: 'Link' (the main character) tells his side of the story of how he became homeless and it's consequences. Based on the book, 'Stone Cold' by Robert Swindells, 'What Would You Do?' covers the main themes, characters & plot of the text in the form of an Urban/Pop fusion song featuring Link on lead Vocals.
      Verse 1

      So tell me what you would do in my situation My dad did a runner during my examinations My mum’s met a waster, we had a violent confrontation And when I left school I couldn’t get an occupation So when they got me a sleeping bag for Christmas, And no, I couldn’t kip down at my sister’s And I didn’t have anywhere else to go I could trust It seemed like I had only one choice, homeless!

      Chorus

      Waster, dosser, layabout Scrounger, sponger, one without You might think I’m not like you But in my place, what would you do?

      Verse 2

      So I went down to London to make a new start Money in my pocket, thought I was well smart Two hundred applications later my plan fell apart DSS wouldn’t help cos I’m just a spare part So now that I’m facing actual starvation Haven’t even got the money for the toilet in the station Sleeping in doorways out of self-preservation One of the hidden members of our civilization

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    • The Merchant of Venice - You Won't Find Me There

      Tags: Rock, Shakespear, GCSE English, Creative Writing, Featured

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      Based on Shakespeare's, 'Merchant of Venice', this track features a powerful and intentional melody representative of the main character, 'Portia' who is a strong-minded woman who wears the 'mask' of a man in order to stand-up for her beliefs in court. With an under-stated musical arrangement to accompany vital plot, character and thematic information of the lyrics, your sure to get a head-start on gaining a solid grasp of the story.
      Verse 1

      I know you’ve got your money and gold And you think that’s your protection. You can purchase all the rings in the world But you can’t buy true affection. Bassanio, you ransomed your friend In the search for my perfection. You thought your bet was safe, but your greed Led you in the wrong direction.

      Chorus

      All the money in the world You won’t find me there. You might get what you deserve But you won’t find me there. What all men desire most You won’t find me there.

      Verse 2

      Antonio, you spat on the men That you thought were down beneath you. You say you value friendship and love But revile the man you call Jew. Until you see equality in all Then the hate will just continue. Lucky for you I’m a woman with a mind And I’ll come to your rescue.

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    • To Kill a Mockingbird - From the Other Side

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      A hard-hitting metal song emphasising the crude and violent undercurrent of racial tension evident in Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. Learn the key events, plot, characters and themes in the story guided by soaring riffs, chuggs and solos as they collide in a crescendo of Black vs. White.
      Verse 1

      So now I’ll tell this tale to you Three years in the life, of this Finch family Atticus is the lawyer who Defends Tom Robinson, black man accused of rape (Innocent)

      Chorus

      Hate Fear All the things that feed our racism, Yeah Yeah Never harm the innocents, Never harm the innocents, Never harm the innocents

      Verse 2

      In Maycomb blacks are second class Few people even know that they’re prejudiced Social standing along class lines Is the way of life, that you have to live (Round there)

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