Comparing these two songs is quite easy, because they are so vastly different. Yes, all the lyrics are the same, but the different tempos and instruments and beats used creates a whole new emotion from a very “poppy” song. The affinity between the two songs is the lyrics, melody, and organization while the contrast between the two songs is the difference in quality, specifically the intensity, pitches, and speed.
To begin with what is alike in the two songs, it’s predictable to say the lyrics, because Yael Naim is covering Britney’s song, not changing it. Also, the melody, or the main beat of the song, the part you hum, is also similar so that Britney’s song is still her work and Naim was able to tweak her version to fit her personal style. This is where the two begin to diverge. The songs are organized in the exact same way that might look something like:
Introduction / Verse 1 / Bridge / Chorus / Verse 2 / Bridge / Chorus / Solo / Chorus / Finale
Though Britney’s is three minutes and twenty-eight seconds and Yael Naim’s is four minutes and thirty-four seconds, the songs still have an identical structure. The songs are definitely not chaotic, they are both very organized.
The intensity of Britney’s song is vastly different than Naim’s. Britney’s song is loud and intense to fit her genre of dance of music, while Naim’s version has a lot softer tones. This is done because the songs are created by different artists; Britney is known for her poppy beats written usually for teenage to young girls while Naim writes for an older, more mature crowd. Going along with intensity, the pitches vary too to create different emotions. Britney’s pitch is very high, her singing and her notes and beats and instruments and computer-generated material, while Naim remains on a lower pitch. The speed is the same as pitch and intensity in that it fits the artists’ normal genre for music: Britney and Pop, Naim and Alternative. Naim’s is slowed greatly to fit the creepy vibe her song exudes and could be called “andante”, while Britney’s song is fast and could be referred to as, “allegro”.
I actually do like Britney’s version; I do know it is some god-awful pop song created by synthesized instruments, however, I have a fond spot for this artist that I grew up listening. However, as much as I enjoy Britney’s, Naim’s feels like the better choice because it exudes a much creeper feeling, and I love her voice. The songs are both very different and, in my opinion, both very good, but obviously for two vastly different moods.
Nice reflection of Britney's song and it's cover, Alexa.
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