File:Surfin' USA.ogg

Summary

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Non-free media data
Description

Sample of "Surfin' U.S.A." (1963) by The Beach Boys

Source
Portion used

Should be no more than ten percent of the recording (two minutes, 27 seconds), i.e. no more than fifteen seconds per MOS:SAMPLE

Low resolution?

Exported from Audacity: quality downgraded to "0" setting, sample rate set to 22,000 hertz, audio format downgraded from float to 16-bit PCM

Non-free media rationale for Surfin' U.S.A. (song)
Article

Surfin' U.S.A. (song)

Purpose of use

It illustrates an educational article that specifically discusses the song from which this sample was taken. The section of music used is discussed in the article in relation to the song's lyrics, musical and vocal style, and may contain part of the song's chorus.

Replaceable?

It is not replaceable with an uncopyrighted or freely copyrighted sample of comparable educational value.

Non-free media rationale for The Beach Boys
Article

The Beach Boys

Purpose of use

Demonstrates the band's early surf sound

Replaceable?

It is not replaceable with an uncopyrighted or freely copyrighted sample of comparable educational value.

Non-free media rationale for California sound
Article

California sound

Purpose of use

Article discusses a musical movement. The sample exemplifies the California Sound as it was identified with the Beach Boys. Author Luis Sanchez credits the song for "transform[ing] America into an endless beach, [and adding] vivid dimension to California mythos", signifying its importance and relevance to the movement.

Replaceable?

It is not replaceable with an uncopyrighted or freely copyrighted sample of comparable educational value.

Licensing

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