Since you've been gone

Question 1

What is the instrumentation for this piece and the players who play them?

Answer 1

• Guitarist: Richie Blackmore
• Vocalist: Graham Bonnet
• Bass: Roger Glover
• Keyboard: Don Airey

Question 2

When was the piece Composed? When was the piece played?

Answer 2

• composed in 1976

- Played in 1979

Question 3

Give some effects (3) that the guitarist uses

Answer 3

• Distortion (fuzzy sound)
• Reverb
• Tremolo Arms (wavers pitches)

Question 4

Give the structure of the piece (11 pats)

Answer 4

1. Intro
2. Verse 1
3. Pre-chorus
4. Chorus
5. Verse 2
6. Pre-chorus
7. Chorus
8. Bridge
9. Modulated Chorus
10. Instrumental Solo
11. Outro

Question 5

What is the texture? What is the tempo?

Answer 5

• Texture = Homophonic

- Tempo = 2/4

Question 6

What does the rhythm use a lot of? What type of rhythm is the words?

Answer 6

• Syncopation

- Mainly Syllabic words

Question 7

What is it called when the singer goes “OoohoOHOoo”

Answer 7

• Melisma (several notes for one syllable)

Question 8

What are the chords for the into? What are they played by and as?

Answer 8

(Piece starts in G major)

• G, D, Em, C ][ G, D, Em C
• Played by guitar - Power Chords

Question 9

Describe features of Intro (6)

Answer 9

• Starts 4 bar riff
• Quavers and syncopation
• Guitar used palm muting and distortion
• Simple chord sequence mostly played in root position

Question 10

What type of bass line is in verse 1?

Answer 10

• Scalic