Moby - Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad?

Question 1

Describe the Structure.

Answer 1

Verse, Chorus structure (Intro, Verse 1, Chorus, Verse 2, Breakdown, Chorus, Outro), Intro + Outro.

Question 2

What instruments are used?

Answer 2

Piano, Vioce, Drums, Synth pad (Bass and strings)

Question 3

Describe the Rhythm.

Answer 3

Metre = 4/4, Key = A minor, Tempo = 98bpm

Question 4

What is the Tonality?

Answer 4

Tonal - uses notes that go together, A minor.

Question 5

Describe the Texture of the piece.

Answer 5

Homophonic, Intro - Thin, Verse 1 - Thicker with introduction of the voice, Chorus - Even thicker, Verse 2 - Thickest, Breakdown - Everything stops (Nothing/Very thin), Chorus - Thick, Outro - Thin, Call and response with the vocal and synth/piano.

Question 6

Describe the Melody.

Answer 6

2 voice samples, 2nd half of the 2nd voice sample is retriggered and taken from a 1950 gosple choir (Both based around Am and is untidy)