Music Production and Technology
This song consists of a chill lofti beats and a simple drum track in the background as it repeats an indie guitar riff. You can notice the composition of restriction being used near the half end of the song as the beat slows down then returns to its original form with repeating lyrics at 2:38. The most unique part of the song for me, was when from 2:58 till the end the dissonance harmonics converted an off-beat solo to a funky type instrumental.
This song leans more towards an unusual side of music tones and formats, but delivers a curious experience through its composition of negative space at 1:34. The eerie silence in the middle, left the illusion of a restricted tension to be felt. After the instrumental break, the song returned to its dimmed version of chorus, which brought about a satisfying end.
This is a newer alternative piece released by Willow Smith, and it covers many deep and impressive concepts. The usage of dynamics is clearly shown throughout the song, as the high vocals expand in the main lyrics along with instrumental pieces. I found the message of the song very beautiful as well since it related to real emotion behind a young woman’s perspective.
In this song there is mostly lots of repetition strategies used in choruses, lyrics, and verses while the reggae beat stays constant at all times. It has less instrumental pieces incorporated in it, but the slow tempo of piano parts , and groovy tones of the song, add lots of catchy rhythms to it. The overall simplicity and design of this song can bring a lot of joy for a listener.
Listen for the high-pitched instrumental flourish during the chorus. It subtly lifts up the whole song and makes it catchier because it adds more for your brain to process. Details in the background can add or subtract a lot to the piece.
Super simple background, just piano, and male vocal harmony. This lets the female voice, the lyrics, and the emotion shine through the song. The simplicity makes it very vulnerable and raw.
Uses a lot of repetition and slowly builds, creating tons of tension. Makes you wait for the release. I like that the saxophone is the instrument choice because it is so soulful and very effective at relieving the built-up frustration.
Instrumental sound echoey and distant at the verses. Adds a new quality and depth to the song. “Comes back” at the hooks to create a bigger impact and pulls in the listener.
Super catchy beginning note melody. In contrast to the rest of the song which is lower and more grounded. Different tones and octaves add variety and catch the interest of listeners.
I really like the beat of this song and the melody that keeps repeating.