Paul Simon-YOU CAN CALL ME AL

Question 1

Melody

Answer 1

3 key riffs:
-> Synth/Horn riff in intro & chorus-conjunct, uses 3 notes
-> Bass riff in verse & chorus-triadic
-> Guitar riff in verses- conjunct
Small vocal range (5th in verses, 6th in chorus)
Folk-inspired Penny Whistle solo uses more disjunct movement
Improvise bass solo before final chorus

Question 2

Texture

Answer 2

Opening riff played homophonically
Melody and accompaniment when vocals enter
Fretless bass solo is monophonic

Question 3

Harmony and tonality

Answer 3

F major
Mostly uses primary chords ( I, IV, V) -typical of Pop and African music
Intro riff chords-F, C, Bb, F, C, F- Ends with perfect cadence
Verse groove chords- F, C, F Gm, F, C- Ends with imperfect cadence
Chorus riff- same as intro
Instrumental- Verse groove
Middle 8- same as intro

Question 4

Structure

Answer 4

Intro
Verse 2
Chorus
Verse 2
Chorus
Instrumental
Middle 8
Verse 3
Chorus
Verse 4
Instrumental break
Chorus

Question 5

Rhythm/Tempo/Metre

Answer 5

4/4, upbeat tempo
Drums play steady 4 beat pattern
Drums fills leading into each new section
Riffs all highly syncopated
Vocals very free rhythmically- fits conversation style of lyrics in chorus
Penny whistle solo uses folk-influenced rhythms, mostly semiquavers and grace note

Question 6

Instrumentation/Timbre

Answer 6

Lead vocals
African backing vocals
Synth (brass)
Percussion
Drums
Electric bass
Fretless bass
Electric guitar
Horns- Baritone sax. trumpets, trombone
Penny whistle