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Courtney Welbon's 'To Be, or Not to Be' Song is Incredibly Catchy

— November 17, 2011 — Life-Stages
If you've ever been asked to memorize a Shakespearean phrase, let alone an entire soliloquy, you're aware of what a feat it can be, but luckily, Courtney Welbon's 'To Be, or Not to Be' song is here to provide some assistance.

When faced with the task of remembering Hamlet's infamous soliloquy for her English class, Courtney picked up her ukulele and decided to set the lines to music. The result is an incredibly catchy and lovely track, at just under four minutes long. While the melody itself might not embody the sentiments of the soliloquy, it definitely makes memorizing the words much easier, and the flow even allows for an easier understanding of Billy Shakespeare's work, for those new to it.

As a fan of both Shakespeare and ukulele song covers, Courtney Welbon's To Be, or Not to Be song is impossible to resist.
Trend Themes
1. Ukulele Covers - There is a growing trend of artists creating ukulele covers of famous songs or literary works, providing a fresh and catchy twist.
2. Music for Memorization - The use of music as a mnemonic device to aid in memorization is becoming increasingly popular, presenting opportunities to create innovative learning tools and resources.
3. Modernizing Classical Literature - The trend of adapting classical works, such as Shakespeare's plays, into more contemporary and accessible formats like songs or modern interpretations opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in entertainment and education.
Industry Implications
1. Music Industry - The rising popularity of ukulele covers and music for memorization creates opportunities for musicians, producers, and platforms to cater to this niche market.
2. Education Industry - The use of music as a learning tool presents innovative possibilities for educational institutions, online learning platforms, and edtech companies to enhance engagement and retention in students.
3. Entertainment Industry - The trend of modernizing classical literature, such as Shakespeare's works, through songs and modern interpretations offers disruption potential for theatre companies, film producers, and content creators to attract new audiences and revitalize interest in these timeless stories.
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