Love of My Life

Question 1

What is this inspired by?

Answer 1

Brahms.

Question 2

What is the main theme similar to?

Answer 2

The 3rd movement of Symphony No.3.

Question 3

Referring to time signature, how has Santana changed Brahms into Love of my Life?

Answer 3

3/8 → 4/4

Question 4

Referring to clefs, how has Santana changed Brahms into Love of my Life?

Answer 4

Tenor Clef → Treble Clef

Question 5

What genre influences does it have?

Answer 5

Hip Hop.

Question 6

What are 2 things that created the Hip Hop feel?

Answer 6

1. Rapper introduces band over drum kit.

2. Bass riff.

Question 7

Comment on the harmony.

What feel does this have create?

Answer 7

Generally constant.

Relaxed.

Question 8

How many parts are there?

Answer 8

2.

Question 9

PART 1:

Tempo.

Answer 9

Steady.

Question 10

PART 2:

Tempo.

Answer 10

Increases.

Question 11

BOTH PARTS:

Key.

Answer 11

Minor.

Question 12

PART 1:
Dynamic.
Mood Created.

Answer 12

Quiet.

Soft, subdued mood.

Question 13

PART 1:
Guitar effects (2)

Answer 13

Legato.

Long decay.

Question 14

PART 1:

Vocals.

Answer 14

Pitch Bend and Vibrato.

Mournful (along with violin)

Question 15

PART 2:

Vocals.

Answer 15

No vocals - common of dance music.

Question 16

PART 1:

Relation between the guitar and vocals.

Answer 16

Call and response.

Conversational.

Question 17

PART 1 SECTION 1:

Only 4 instruments used.

Answer 17

1. Guitar.
2. Vocals.
3. Drum .
4. Congas.

Question 18

PART 2:

Influence.

Answer 18

Salsa.

Question 19

What instrument is introduced in the second part?

Answer 19

Piano.

Question 20

What percussion is used in the second part?

Answer 20

Latin.

Question 21

2 examples of latin percussion used.

Answer 21

1. Bongos.

2. Cow bells.

Question 22

What 4 things does Carlos use in his improv guitar solo in the 2nd part?

Answer 22

1. Wide pitch range.
2. Fast repeating notes.
3. Bits of melody from first section.

Question 23

Part 2:

Piano rhythm.

Answer 23

Syncopation.

Similar to montuno pattern.
- Ostinato that accompanies salsa.

Question 24

How does it end?

Answer 24

Fades out.