Conclusion

Reggae and pop rock sound nothing alike. They come from two entirely different cultures, so this is hardly surprising. In fact, it would be expected. However, these two genres utilize certain musical elements similarly: rhythm and timbre. Reggae's "Three Little Birds" and pop rock hit single "Drops of Jupiter" clearly demonstrate these links. They depend on rhythm to create energy within the song. They also depend on timbre, or color, to make each song unique and appealing. The similarities between these two charts reveal that, disregarding the details, music is universal and musicians all over the world have commonalities in how music is approached.