Queen-Killer Queen Flashcards
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What era was this made in and what style is it?
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The style is glam-rock which is known for OTT dress sense and flamboyant hairstyles
Prod. 1974
2
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Dynamic Features
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Relatively forte due to its fast paced beat and light hearted lyrics
3
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Rhythmic Features
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- 12/8 Compound time signature, Compound quadruple -time(four dotted crotchets
- Swung feel, also 4/4 feel
- Use of syncopation
- Moderately fast tempo
4
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Texture
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- Homophonic(melody and accompaniment)
- Gradually increase to become a thicker texture with the introduction of more layers and instrument
- Chordal texture for the vocals in the chorus. The backing vocals are parallel harmonies creating a slightly thicker texture for the vocal tracks
5
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Structural Features
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A Pop song that has a verse, chorus, verse, chorus and guitar solo with a hook-line and a catchy melody. it also includes an anacrusis
6
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Melodic Features
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- Verses start with a two bar phrase, with the first phrase starting lower in pitch, rising over the four bars
- Every verse and chorus starts with an anacrusis
- Word painting (Laser beam)
- Phase shifter/flanger=whooshing/wind sound
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Instrumental Features
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- Lead electric guitar (multi-tracked at the solo)
- Piano (playing chords and accompaniment)
- Electric bass
- Drum kit (snare rolls included)
8
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Tonal Features
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- Eb Major, it has an upbeat, positive feel. There are also many modulations
- The song begins on an anacrusis in C minor which is the relative minor, it is also tonally ambiguous
- Chorus starts in Bb major
- Ends on a perfect cadence
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Harmonic Features
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- Many chord sequences(harmonically adventurous)
- many dominant 7th chords i.e. Bb 7
- Descending chromatic scale in the verse in the guitar bass
10
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Important Features to consider
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- Use of multi-tracking, Queen were the first of their kind to use multi-tracking
- The song was made with a sense of theatre blended into a rock song format due to Freddie’s love for theatre
