The Beatles - Revolver

Question 1

Can you tell me what Eleanor Rigby’s about?

Answer 1

It’s about someone who spends their life completely alone

Question 2

Can you MRS HITT Eleanor Rigby?

Answer 2

Melody:

Tonality: E minor

Harmony: tonic pedal

Structure: modified strophic form

Texture: homophonic, melody and accompaniment.

Rhythm: syncopation

Melody: descending sequence

Instrumentation: Viola imitates the vocal melody,

Question 3

Can you MRS HITT Here, There and Everywhere?

Answer 3

Melody - begins conjunct, mainly high tessitura for Paul, ‘ooh’ vocals are parallel.
Tonality - begins in g major, B section changes key
Structure - AABA
Instrumentation - close harmonies - barbershop style, drums are almost inaudible.
Rhythm - syncopation, acciaccatura, dotted bass line in piano.

Question 4

What were the Beatles inspired by throughout their time together?

Answer 4

At the beginning they were inspired by rhythm and blues, such as Chuck Berry, however by their Revolver album they had developed their own unique style which included classical and Indian music and psychedelic rock styles.

Question 5

Who was the Beatles’ producer? Why was he important?

Answer 5

George Martin - he arranged many of the Beatles’ songs

Question 6

Explain what’s interesting about the song Tomorrow Never Knows

Answer 6

psychedelic nature
the seagull sounds are Paul McCartney laughing sped up.
John lennon began experimenting with LSD

Question 7

Can you MRS HITT tomorrow never knows

Answer 7

Rhythm - long sustained drone throughout, syncopated accompaniment, cross rhythms,