Grace

Question 1

When was this song released?

Answer 1

1994

Question 2

Which instruments are used in this piece?

Answer 2

Guitar, bass guitar, synthesiser, strings, drum kit

Question 3

How does the texture change in this song?

Answer 3

Thickens towards the end, especially in the coda

Question 4

Which musical effects are used?

Answer 4

Modulation on the synthesiser, distortion and flanging on guitars, overdubbing on guitar parts (gives a thicker sound), EQ in the final verse

Question 5

What is the structure of this song?

Answer 5

Intro, verse, chorus, instrumental, verse, chorus, bridge, instrumental, verse, coda

Question 6

What is the key signature?

Answer 6

E minor (ambiguous at beginning, becomes clear mid verse 1)

Question 7

Describe the harmonies used

Answer 7

Dissonant (particularly in the chorus), chromatic chord progressions in parallel motion used

Question 8

Describe the vocal part

Answer 8

Wide range, falling phrases, frequent ornamentation (glissandos, vocalisation, syllabic singing, falsetto, word painting)

Question 9

What is the time signature?

Answer 9

12/8

Question 10

What are some rhythmic features?

Answer 10

Frequent syncopation in melody, cross rhythms created