Demands the singer to hit a very high G, which creates the feeling of excitement.
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Dynamics
Varying dynamics (ppp-f) create sense of expectancy and tension, as well as excitement for the future.
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Harmonies
F#s used in the harmony during C major section. Jazz based harmony in which conventional chords have added ‘blue’ notes and other dissonances.
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Tempo
Fast (crotchet=176)
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Timbre
The timbre of the singer’s voice is used to create feelings of tension and excitement; warm, jumpy.
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Texture
Homophonic; voice carries the melody
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Structure
Intro, A, B, B1, A1, Outro
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Keys and modulation
D, C, G, D, C, G (fact that there is no minor key brings forth anticipation and excitement; happy mood)
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Melodic features
Syncopated rhythms permeating the music, including the ‘push’ rhythm anticipating the beat (creates expectancy and tension). Motif of the interval of the tritone that’s used throughout every movement. Extensive use of short riffs. Cross-rhythms. Laye
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