Yusuf / Cat Stevens - Father and Son: A detailed look at what makes this song work so well.
00:00 - Intro
00:57 - 1. Structure
01:14 - Song's origins
01:45 - How do we label the sections?
03:04 - 2. Lyrics
03:12 - How 2 perspectives enrich the lyrics
03:40 - A conversation between a father and son? (A common misconception)
03:51 - Pronouns (you/your, he, they/them). Who is talking to who/whom?
04:48 - The father and son's relationship: the key issue
06:18 - Lyrics deal in shades of grey
07:14 - Generational differences
07:55 - Rhyming in the lyrics
08:20 - 3. Instrumentation
08:30 - Vocal register/range (reflect characters)
09:07 - Drums (reflect characters)
09:35 - Gradual buildup of instrumental layers
10:24 - Backing vocals
11:25 - Rhythm guitar
11:36 - Lead guitar
12:00 - Bass
12:31 - Drums
12:59 - Piano
13:54 - 4. Chords
15:05 - A third son section?
15:59 - 5. Hooks
16:02 - Guitar hook
16:40 - Melodic hook
17:30 - Lyrical hooks
18:54 - Outro
17:05 - Reference guide when listening to song
17:25 - Song Challenge!
Video chapters:
1. Song structure (intro, verse, chorus, bridge, etc)
2. Lyrics
3. Instrumentation (how different combinations of instruments are used and why)
4. Chords
5. Hooks
Target audience:
1. This video is designed so that people with no musical background who just love the song ('Father and Son') can gain a deeper appreciation for how their favourite songs work. Unfamiliar musical concepts are broken down and explained using audio and visual examples.
2. This video will be particularly useful for musicians and songwriters who want to improve their songwriting skills by understanding how to manipulate a variety of musical elements to make a song great.
Yusuf / Cat Stevens - Father and Son:
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