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Bad Day Daniel Powter. Yungtzu 郭詠慈 Ying 張瑩瑩 Vivi 林銘鈺 Young 陳沛仰 Ken 柯智瑋. Outline. Why did we choose this song? Introduction of the song Introduction of the singer Music Video Vocabulary Reference Q&A. Why did we choose this song?. Music melody
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Bad Day Daniel Powter Yungtzu 郭詠慈 Ying 張瑩瑩 Vivi 林銘鈺 Young 陳沛仰 Ken 柯智瑋
Outline • Why did we choose this song? • Introduction of the song • Introduction of the singer • Music Video • Vocabulary • Reference • Q&A
Why did we choose this song? • Music melody • Lyrics of this song • The singer is also the creater • One of the biggest hits song in recent years
Introduction of the song Bad Day
Bad Day Lyrics & Music by Daniel Powter How did this song be created? Daniel Powter said ‘‘ I had this melody which was stuck in my head - it wouldn’t go away. I would just sing it over and over again. Then I came up with the chord progression.’’
Introduction of the singer Daniel Powter
Background Information • Birth name : Daniel Richard Powter • Born : February 25, 1971 • Nationality : Canadian • Genres : Piano rock, pop rock • Occupations : Singer-songwriter, pianist • Instruments : Piano, vocals
Life As a child, Powter played the violin. Then he changed to piano. He dropped out in university studying music. He pursued his own musical career, learning all songs by ear. He recorded new melodies that he created.
Vocabulary kick (v.) : It means to hit something with your foot. passion (n.) : It means a very strong feeling.
Vocabulary carry on (phr.) :It means to continue doing something. fade (v.) : It means become less strong.
Vocabulary This chicken must be tender. TURN AROUND fake (v.) : It means to pretend. turn around (phr.) : It means to change position or direction so as to face the other way.
Vocabulary brink (n.) : It means the edge of a steep place.
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