Waterloo Sunset

Question 0

Which genres influenced the piece?

Answer 0

Blues influenced the piece, but there was a resistance towards american influence

Question 1

What is the instrumentation of the piece?

Answer 1

Lead vocals, backing vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass, drums

Question 2

Who wrote the song, and what is it about?

Answer 2

Ray Davies, writes about London and British culture, which eventually led to the punk movement

Question 3

What chords are used by the acoustic guitar?

Answer 3

The guitar plays B7 for 4 bars in the introduction to establish the key of E major. The chords then on are E, B7, A, A

Question 4

Describe the melody

Answer 4

The five note hook is used to keep interest in the piece. It uses the pentatonic scale of E major

Question 5

What is the role of the electric guitar

Answer 5

Mostly plays chords but provides melodic interest with licks

Question 6

Describe the texture

Answer 6

Remains heterophonic throughout

Question 7

What is the structure of the piece?

Answer 7

Intro, A, B, A middle 8, repeat all, outro. The B section typically contrasts in mood with A. A and B make up the verses