I know rock music like them power chords, but I never realized it's related to the electric guitar overtones! Learned something today. I buy your argument, yeah. The sections might be more varied, and the form might be harder to see, but it's not through-composed. Even without the more detailed analysis you made, those repeat symbols in the score alone is a strong enough indication for me.
Great explanations! Despite the end section being slightly different chords and melodies, I have always felt that the end section was a return to the same feeling as the start of the song, mirroring exactly what the song is about (something that was whole got separated, and finding love is about becoming whole again), but more complete and familiar. For me its also very much a classic rock song, perfectly fitting the type of song in-universe Hedwig would definitely write.
One of my favorite songs ever - and this was a super interesting breakdown of it. Thank you! ❤️
I know rock music like them power chords, but I never realized it's related to the electric guitar overtones! Learned something today.
I buy your argument, yeah. The sections might be more varied, and the form might be harder to see, but it's not through-composed. Even without the more detailed analysis you made, those repeat symbols in the score alone is a strong enough indication for me.
I love this song - what a great exploration of it. Thank you!
Great explanations! Despite the end section being slightly different chords and melodies, I have always felt that the end section was a return to the same feeling as the start of the song, mirroring exactly what the song is about (something that was whole got separated, and finding love is about becoming whole again), but more complete and familiar. For me its also very much a classic rock song, perfectly fitting the type of song in-universe Hedwig would definitely write.
Bohemian Rhapsody is in the through-composed song form