Song Structures
Your Name: Aaron Dainton
Song Title: Misery Business
Songwriter: Hayley Williams & Josh Farro
Recording artist (performed by): Paramore
Tempo (BPM): 173 bpm
Genre / subgenre: Alternative Rock
Time
Section
Notes (on production / instruments / atmosphere / what is happening)
Lyrics (if any)
0 - ’14
Intro
Very thin texture and completely cuts before the start of the first verse where the song becomes a lot thicker. Gives off a mariachi band vibe.
‘14 - ‘47
Verse
Very thick before vocals come in for around 10 seconds. Vocals aren’t really sung but more spoken with the thick instrumental behind it.
‘47 – 1’17
Chorus
Thickest part of the song, vocals are now being sung with every instrument supporting. Drum kit does a fill just before the vocals come in.
1’17 – 1’40
Verse 2
The texture of the song thins right out just before the second verse comes in with a repeated drum rhythm throughout the song
1’40 – 2’16
Chorus
This is almost an exact repeat of the first chorus, however, towards the end of the chorus the texture is thinned right out leading into the bridge.
2’16 – 2’27
Bridge
The vocals are very much kept quite monotone with minimal movement included. The drums are played at a rapid pace and the dynamics are increased throughout the bridge leading to the guitar solo.
2’27 – 2’50
Guitar Solo
The vocals drop out and leave the song to just the drums and guitar with the drum kit holding the same rhythm to emphasize the movement played by the guitar
2’50 – 3’32
Breakdown leading into chorus
There is a breakdown which is just the drum kit and vocals leading into the final chorus of the song which starts thick however ends with a long note from the vocals with a slight solo and then ending abruptly.
Song Title: Easy on me
Songwriter: Adele Adkins, Greg Kurstin
Recording artist (performed by): Adele
Tempo (BPM): 142
Genre / subgenre: Pop
Time
Section
Notes
0-‘12
Intro
The piece opens with a simple monophonic line which immediately sets the tone for the rest of the piece.
’12 – ’46
Verse 1
The introductory chord progression is continued underneath the vocal melody that Adele is singing. The minor key and lack of movement in the piano really allows the listener to focus on the lyrics that Adele is singing which adds to the emphasis of the message that Adele is getting across.
’46 – 1’26
Chorus
Once again the piano is very minimal, however this time Adele focuses more on showing of her vocal talent with sustaining the notes. It also adds more emphasis on the message shes getting across and almost begging to have you “go easy on her” and relieve the pressure.
1’26 – 1’57
Verse 2
Adele keeps the same theme throughout the song by replicating the same piano line in the second verse. This may point towards the lyrics once again by calling out for the listeners to focus on them and not give her as much slack. As I mentioned before, when you listen and focus on the song it is very difficult to not take into account what Adele is feeling and the minimalism of the piece almost hypnotizes you into feeling the same way.
1’57 – 2’38
Chorus
The chorus is once again repeated in almost the exact same way except for the final line. This once again reinforces Adele’s message throughout the song of asking her fans to take it easy on her by sustaining the note and keeping the piano underneath with minimal movement.
2’38 – 2’54
Bridge
Throughout the bridge, the piano repeats the chorus line, however with the way the track was mixed, Adeles vocals are noticeably higher than the piano so you can only notice it in Adele’s breaks. It really does emphasize how Adele feels and did feel whilst writing/recording this song.
2’54 – 3’44
Chorus
The track finishes on a chorus which again helps to set in stone the idea of Adele and her struggles. Half way through the last chorus it gives Adele one last chance to put as much emphasis on the message as possible and she does this by performing a difficult run which takes her from the bottom of the scale right to the top which just showcases the talent she has.
Song Title: Versace On The Floor
Songwriter: Bruno Mars
Recording artist (performed by): Bruno Mars
Tempo (BPM): 174
Genre / subgenre: pop/contemporary R&B
Time
Section
Notes
0-‘41
Verse 1
This verse is mainly vocal dominated with minimal backing from a synth.
41’- 1’04
Pre chorus
The pre-chorus really builds the mood for the song, its easy to listen too and just settles you. It gives off a really retro like R&B style. However, listening to the lyrics you can tell that this is right in the middle on an intimate moment and the simplicity of the accompaniment really refelcts this.
1’04 – 1’29
Chorus
The way the instruments move in this song reflects the actions that are taking place. In the pre chorus it suggests that Bruno is hinting towards getting intimate with somebody, and as the song progresses into the chorus. It’s like he has accomplished that and he’s telling the story of how. This is a common throughout the song almost as if he’s telling this private story.
1’29 – 2’10
Verse 2
Once again this verse is focusing on the lyrics with nothing really changing in the instruments. However now added is light choral backing to really set the mood. Focusing on the lyrics, it really emphasizes the picture that Bruno is trying to paint.
2’10 – 2’32
Pre-Chorus
The music in the pre chorus almost suggests that Bruno mars is getting frustrated as he isnt yet getting what he wants, however it almost shows in the music how the song is building towards its climax.
2’32 – 2’57
Chorus
This once again is very similar to the previous chorus with not much movement in the instruments, potentially showing how hard Bruno is working to seduce this woman.
2’57 – 3’39
Bridge
This is the first time the music changes in the entire song. There is a slight solo at the beginning of the bridge which brings the song to its climax and hinting that bruno has finally got what he’s been waiting for throughout the song. Followed by the lyrics, suggesting that whatever action he has just partaken in he wants to do again.
3’39 – 4’18
Chorus
The final chorus starts off with fast paced instruments behind Bruno’s relatively calmed vocals with lack of movement in the vocal line. However, this could reflect not only the end of the song but the end of this encounter with the woman.
