Capercaillie, Skye Waulking Song Analysis

Capercaillie, Skye Waulking Song

Dynamics

·         The first half of the song is fairly quiet and relaxed.

·         In the second half it is much louder- the drums and bass join in.

·         When the drums and bass drop out it is quitter again.

Rhythm

·         Very strong, clear rhythms.

·         12/8 time signature – 4 beats in a bar.

·         Use of syncopation.

·         Polyrhythmic texture, lots of different rhythms overlap, e.g. hi-hat sometimes plays 3 beats whilst the singer is in 12/8. Makes it feel like 3/4.

Tempo

·         Fairly slow, steady tempo

·         Remains the…