Labrinth Flashcards
Why did MTV describe ‘Jealous’ as a heartbreaking ballad?
Because of the way the instumentation (piano, synth strings, backing vocals and haunting main vocals), key signature and rubato moderato tempo.
Describe the key features of the introduction of ‘Jealous’
The intro comprises only of piano - the right-hand makes use of acciacaturas while the left hand uses a bare 5th chords in consecutive 5ths motion
Describe the key features of the verses of ‘Jealous’
The verse is dividied into equal two bar melodic shapes, containing an interval of a major 6th, and often using a downwards falling profile. The accompaniement is a contiunation of that of the intro, although it is developed gradually, including the introduction of backing vocals and subtle strings
Describe the key features of the chorus of ‘Jealous’
Four bar chord pattern - I, vi, ii, V7 in Db Major. The upward resolving appoggiatura on C and Db initially produces a sharpened 4th over the chord of Gb Major then a sus2 over Bb Minor. These help to emphasise and bring out the anguished and melancholy meaning of the lyrics
Give 3 key features of the harmony in ‘Jealous’
Use of the phrygian mode in the bridge, Use of bare 5th chords, use of suspensions in the chorus
Describe the key features of the bridge in ‘Jealous’
Key change towards E Major/C# Minor, Ascending countermelody in the strings, Repetition of the chorus, repeat of the interrupted cadence previously heard in the introduction
Which mode is used in ‘Jealous’
The Phrygian Mode
Describe the instrumentation used in ‘Earthquake’
Describe the overall structure of ‘Earthquake’
How would you analyse the harmony of the opening (constant quavers) in ‘Earthquake’
How would you analyse the harmony of the main hook (4 bars before the vocals start) in ‘Earthquake’
How is rhythmic variety created in ‘Earthquake’ how is texture linked to the use rhythm?
