killer queen Flashcards
1
Q
how does this song differ from queens previous work
A
used enhanced recording techniques
2
Q
why couldn’t the solo be performed live
A
it was layered
3
Q
what do the lyrics present
A
unusual lyrics about an upper class woman
4
Q
how is the intro unusual
A
uses six finger clicks before the vocals enter, rest of the instruments follow
5
Q
why couldn’t the backing vocals be replicated live
A
consists of four part harmony
6
Q
what are the backing vocals mainly made up of
A
mainly vocalisation but sometimes echo the solo line
7
Q
what is the key and how is it unusual
A
Eb major, starts on a C minor chords. mix of modulations throughout
8
Q
what is they time signature
A
12/8 but 6/8 for one bar in each verse giving it a swung feel
