Arts

Trojan Tracks: Songs from USC Pop Music Artists

USC Popular Music Program students and alumni have created an extensive playlist of eclectic songs and albums.

March 10, 2016 G. Bruce Smith

From covers of chart-topping hits to original songs infused with Latin rhythms, indie rock and freestyle violin, works by USC Thornton talent showcase the diversity of pop music.

USC LATIN POP ENSEMBLE

“Fruta Fresca”

DERIK NELSON

“Take Chances,” original song for USC’s 2011 graduating students

AARON CHILDS

“Crazy,” a cover of Gnarls Barkley’s song

PETER LEE JOHNSON

“The Show Goes On,” a freestyle violin cover of Lupe Fiasco, with Pachelbel’s “Canon”

HUXLEE

“Mr. Brightside,” a cover of The Killers’ song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-6WRQv7l_M