Killer Queen Flashcards
What instrument are in the song?
piano drum kit bass guitar electric guitar jangle piano vocals
How has the 4 part choir part been created?
overdubbing NOT MULTI TRACKING
What is the role of the backing vocals?
Provide harmonic support
create gospel inspired sound
What is the effect of the jangle piano?
It creates a more vaudeville sound
What is the texture when the vocals enter?
Homaphonic
How do the parts of the song come In?
one by one
What do you notice about guitar 2 and 3 in the guitar solo?
They all play at different times creating a more polyphonic texture
chords are also layered by delaying the entry of these parts.
Describe the articulation of the verse and what effect that creates?
The staccato creates a light bouncy feel
Describe the articulation of the chorus and what effect that creates?
The legato produces a more wavy texture
How is panning used in killer queen?
panning on the backing vocals at bar 73 and guitar parts at bar 55
What is panning?
Changing the position of the sound in the stereo field.
What is distortion?
Changing the quality of the sound to a more crackly timbre.
What is flangeing?
Multiple delayed sounds to create a pulsating jet like sound.
What is wah wah?
creates a wah wah sound (duh)
What is unusual about the phrase structure of the song?
Each time the phrase structure is a different length/uneven
