Killer Queen

Question 1

Who wrote it?

Answer 1

Freddie mercury in 1974
Sheer heart attack album
Influenced by cabaret

Question 2

Who were queen?

Answer 2

British rock band
Freddie mercury - lead vocal, piano
Brian may - guitar, vocals
Roger Taylor - drums, vocals
John deacon - bass guitar

Question 3

What is the structure of the song?

Answer 3

Typical song structure:
Intro
Verse 1
Chorus 1
Intumental link
Verse 2
Chorus 2
Guitar solo
Verse 3
Chorus 3
Outro

Question 4

What is the texture of the piece?

Answer 4

Melody and accompaniment
Imitation between voice and electric guitar

Question 5

What is the metre and tempo?

Answer 5

12/8 but changes to 6/8 for one bar
Syncopation
Annacrusis
Steady 112

Question 6

What is tonality and harmony?

Answer 6

E flat major
Verses start in c minor and chorusss move to the dominant which is b flat major
Use of extended chords
Harmonic pedal
Descending chromatic bass line
Arpegiated bell chords

Question 7

What are the digits effects used?

Answer 7

Panning
Flange
Wah wah pedal
Vocables
Portamento