Introduction (Bar 1-4):
F major
Âľ time
Two bars of harp repeated
Based on the tonic chord
Harp glissando on the first beat of every bar
Verse One (Bar 5-36):
Alternating A and B phrases, each 8 bars in length
8 bars of vocals accompanied by a staccato motif in the harp
Interrupted by cello in bar 10 playing a modal scale (panned)
The B phrase is based entirely on the dominant chord (Bmaj with added notes)
Syncopated strings punctuate the end of each vocal phrase
Sustained string accompaniment in phrase B
Repeat of phrase A with some rhythmic changes... (More)