Oasis-Don't look back in anger. Flashcards
What is the range of Don’t look back in anger?
A 9th (G-A).
What is the harmony of Don’t look back in anger built on?
Root positive chords.
Two main progressions underpin the whole of Don’t look back in anger. what is one similar to?
The first is very similar to that of pachelbel’s canon in D.
give an example of cross-rhythmic groupings in the guitar part of Don’t look back in anger
Bar 37
where is there a distinctive octave leap in the chorus?
On the words ‘and so’.
when was Don’t look back in anger written?
in 1995
What are the characteristic rhythmic features of Don’t look back in anger?
Backbeat, frequent anacrusis in vocal phrases, syncopation cross-rhythmic groupings in guitar parts, sextuplets in drum fills.
What is the Metre of Don’t look back in anger
steady 4/4 with slower tempo in coda
What is the melody of Don’t look back in anger?
C Major pentatonic, with Blue Eb and chromatic G#.
What is the word setting of Don’t look back in anger
Syllabic, except for melisma at ends of phrases.
What are the melodic features of the guitar instrumental in Don’t look back in anger?
it spans three octaves and involves ornamentation.
Don’t look back in anger is an example of Britpop; what is this characterised by?
Guitar based band, verse and chorus structure, regular phrasing and basic harmony.
