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\nA journey through the hit song “Killing me softly” in order to work out what makes it such a success. We look at the design of the melody and how one phrase relates to another. We also examine the rhythmic structure and the colourful...\nA journey through the hit song “Killing me softly” in order to work out what makes it such a success. We look at the design of the melody and how one phrase relates to another. We also examine the rhythmic structure and the colourful chordal scheme. Unpredictable features are drawn out as well as the elements that give the song a sense of cohesion. Through the study we discover how the song generates and releases musical tension to match perfectly the emotional mood of the song and how the surprise ending works so well. Ideal for those wanting to unpack what makes this song work and to those wanting to compose their own songs.\n
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20:49
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9th - 12th
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Visual & Performing Arts
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2021
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English
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music analysis, movement, chords
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