Structure
Strophic - verse/ chorus (has intro and guitar so,o as bridge)
Unusual phrase lengths (3,4,5 bars) - reuses phrases
Key
E flat major (weird for rock)
Tonality
Used many modulations
Uses harmonic sequences
First two chords clearly set key - Cm (VI) and Bflat7 (Dominant 7th)
Instruments
Percussion, drum kit, bass guitar, electric guitar, ‘jangle’ piano, piano, vocals (+ clever backing vocals)
Limited - used multi tracking
Instrumentation
Multi tracking/overdubbing - layer parts
Backing vocals - gospel inspired
Guitar mimics other instruments
NO SYNTHS
Time signature
12/8 - compound time
Rhythm and tempo
Fast tempo
Swung feel - syncopation
Important rhythmic motif occurs throughout
Melody
Similar melodic motif reoccurs
Syllabic vocal line
Guitar solo develops vocal melody
Texture
Homophonic (first verse), polyphonic (second verse), antiphonal (panning - left and right speakers)
Clear contrast between sections
Texture not crowded - parts carefully placed - intro (piano comes in one hand at a time)
Music technology
Multi tracking/ overdubbing
Flanger/ wah wah/ distortion
Panning - left and right speakers - antiphonal
Guitar techniques
String bends/ slides/ vibrato/ pull offs
No strumming
Each note carefully articulated
Harmony
Chromatic descending - bar 7
Extended chords
Circle of fifths (20-21)
Pedal notes
