Friday, 19 September 2014

Song Dissection- Brand New-Sic Transit Gloria

Today, I will be dissecting the 2003 hit single from Brand New, Sic Transit Gloria

The song starts off with a mid-tempo drum and bass riff in the key of d flat. When Singer Jesse Lacey starts singing in a doubled-up voice. Then a third, much higher voice whines in the background as the drums and bass build up to the chorus, which is when the guitar kicks in. The song speeds up, and Jesse goes all out with the vocals, and there's even a metalcore scream at the end. After the 2nd verse and chorus, the bridge happens, in which the guitar is still there, but the song slows back down to the speed of the verse, and there is no singing, until the end, where Jesse sings the high background voices lyrics in a short acapella section before the final chorus. And the end of this chorus, the scream rings out, and the song comes to a close.  Overall, I give this song a 4/5, It is very catchy, and covers lots of ground, but it can get a bit repetitive, and none of the band members truly showcased their full ability on their instruments.
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