STORYTELLING IN MUSIC

 

 

Stories have also been told historically through the ages in the form of song. In fact, stories were often remembered in religious text by ascribing them to "plainsong" a type of singing of story.

Here is a spectrum assortment of contemporary and historical examples of musicians who are also very effective storytellers:

Bob Dylan: Percy's Song, Subterranean Homesick Blues, Townes van Zandt: Tecumseh Valley, Heartworn Highway, Pancho and Lefty, Tupac Shakur When Thugs Cry, Rick Slick: Children's Story, Ice Cube Today Was a Good Day, Snoop Dog Murder Was the Case