Adam levine & maroon 5

1. Adam levine &maroon 5 BY JORDAN MCCLELLAN

2. ALL ABOUT ADAM… • BORN ON 3/18/79 IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA • INTEREST IN MUSIC STARTED IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL • FIRST OFFICIAL BAND IN HIGH SCHOOL CALLED “KARA’S FLOWERS”

3. THE START OF MAROON 5 • ADAM AND BANDMATE JESSE CARMICHAEL ATTEND FIVE TOWNS COLLEGE • INTRODUCED TO NEW MUSIC STYLES, WHICH PROVED TO BE INFLUENTIAL • IN 2000, CARMICHAEL AND LEVINE REUNITE WITH OLD BAND AND BECOME “MAROON 5”

4. RISE TO THE TOP • FIRST ALBUM: “SONGS ABOUT JANE” REACHED PLATINUM IN 2002 • GRAMMY’S IN 2005 AND 2007 • “IT WON’T BE SOON BEFORE LONG” IN 2007 • “HANDS ALL OVER” • “OVEREXPOSED” MOST CURRENT ALBUM

5. ADAM FURTHERS HIS FAME… • LEVINE BECOMES A JUDGE ON “THE VOICE” • PROMOTED MAROON 5’s HIT SONGS “MOVES LIKE JAGGER” AND “PAYPHONE” • SHOWS ADAM’S MUSICAL EXPERTISE AS A JUDGE

6. COMPOSITION HISTORY… • SHE WILL BE LOVED: • A song about a guy who is in love with his best friend’s girl • Written in 2002 by Levine and James Valentine • THIS LOVE: • Written by Levine and Jesse Carmichael • Pop/funk rock genre • About an ex-girlfriend that Levine couldn’t get over

7. COMPOSITION HISTORY… • MISERY: • More aggressive dynamic • About challenges in relationships • Based off real life experiences • ONE MORE NIGHT: • Written in 2012 • Reggae was a big influence in the production of the song • PAYPHONE: • Released in April 2012 • Feat. Wiz Khalifa • About a romance that has gone wrong.

8. Listening Guides… • SHE WILL BE LOVED • 0:13 BEGINS WITH MILD UPBEAT TEMPO AND GROWS INTO A CATCHY MELODY • EMOTIONAL LYRICS IN CHORUS 0:48 ”I don’t mind spending every day…” • LISTEN HERE • THIS LOVE • 0:00 Starts with hard guitar strum • 0:42 Chorus is dynamic with ups and down lyrics • Staccato throughout song

9. Listening guides… • MISERY • 0:00 Strong beginning “Oh Yeah…” • 0:40 Chorus is memorable with easy to sing to lyrics • 2:17 Bridge • ONE MORE NIGHT • 1:34 Chorus uses rhythm, melody, harmony and various dynamics • 2:36 Verse 2 helps to tell the story of the song further • PAYPHONE • 0:27 Verse 1 is short but meaningful • 1:05 Insightful, upbeat chorus despite the sadness of the lyrics • LISTEN HERE

10. REFERENCES: • IMAGES: • http://www.inquisitr.com/266230/adam-levine-hasnt-watched-american-horror-story-yet-despite-upcoming-role/ (SLIDE 2) • http://www.vancitybuzz.com/image.php?src=http://www.vancitybuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Maroon-5.jpg&w=650&a=t (SLIDE 3) • http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/500/50461839/Songs+About+Jane+Maroon+5+PNG.png (SLIDE 4) • http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/23/Maroon5ItWontBeSoonBeforeLong.jpg/220px-Maroon5ItWontBeSoonBeforeLong.jpg (SLIDE 4) • http://flowtunes.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Maroon-5-Hands-All-Over-Deluxe-Edition.png (SLIDE 4) • http://media.nj.com/entertainment_impact_music/photo/10949833-large.jpg (SLIDE 4) • http://khq.images.worldnow.com/images/16670324_BG2.jpg (SLIDE 5) • http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xxllcQUChtE/UGuUCnYxBEI/AAAAAAAAAD0/wjgz2x_kRFg/s1600/she+will+be+loved.png (SLIDE 6) • http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmf610oSM71qcuecqo1_1307450386_cover.jpg (SLIDE 6) • http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e9FEZmJJQ3w/T_LmzFJJPmI/AAAAAAAAHWs/O6_qCsapIX8/s1600/Maroon+5+ft.+Wiz+Khalifa+-+Payphone+3.jpg (SLIDE 7) • http://www.blogcdn.com/blog.music.aol.com/media/2012/07/adam-levine-639.jpg (SLIDE 8) • http://wpcdn.promonews.tv/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Maroon2.jpg (SLIDE 9) • http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z2nxZ2clahw/T117qx80UEI/AAAAAAAAAOU/eWAndT8JrWY/s1600/maroon_5_08.jpg (SLIDE 12)

11. BIBLIOGRAPHY (sources from paper) • http://www.maroon5.com/bio/ • http://www.biography.com/people/adam-levine-20830773 • http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/adam-levine/bio/215628 • http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=3886

12. The end!!!