Take a cover Post Modern Jukebox song and the original version. Compare and contrast both versions using the characteristics of music.

*For the example I will be comparing the song "Problem" originally by Ariana Grande

PMJ's version of "Problem" by Ariana Grande, gives the song a slower and doo-wop 1950's feel. The cover is performed by a female soloist, three male background singers, and is accompanied by a pianist, bassist, and drummer. The cover is in a new key and plays with the melody of the chorus and the rap. Here, the song feels more like a girl giving her partner a send off and kicking him to the dirt, but somberly, almost regretfully.

Whereas the original begins with a soulful remix and transform into a pop anthem. Ariana's vocals are shown off throughout the song with various riffs and gives a modern twist on "the pop diva" music steryeotype. The song puts you in a good mood and the words are a lot easier to miss the meaning of since the pop/dance feel truly shadows the meaning of the song. It's as if the song is a feminist anthem, and the upbeat tempo can make you feel good.

Both versions are unique in their own way and outstanding, it just depends on the mood you're in

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the answer is counterpoint.

counterpoint definition: "the art or technique of playing a melody or melodies in conjunction with another, according to fixed rules."

counterpoint is present in a lot of baroque music- such as bach (notably his wtc prelude and fugues) and scarlatti, but can also be found in music by mozart, beethoven. it can even be found in music as modern as john williams!