Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad? Flashcards
1
Q
When was this song released?
A
1999
2
Q
What is the structure of this song?
A
Intro, verse, chorus, verse, breakdown, chorus, verse
3
Q
Describe the texture
A
Built up as tracks are added, thinner after breakdown as piano and drums drop out, some sections use just static chords for accompaniment, some silence is used
4
Q
What is the time signature of this piece?
A
4/4
5
Q
What is the tempo marking of this piece?
A
98 bpm
6
Q
What are the rhythmic effects of this piece?
A
Syncopation used in piano, vocal and synthesised string parts, rhythms vary between sections
7
Q
Describe the harmony
A
Diatonic, 3 simple repeated chord progressions:
Am Em G D, C Am C Am, F C F C
8
Q
What is the tonality of this piece?
A
Verses in A Dorian mode, Choruses in C major
