Evaluation:
Published: 01.12.1996.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Musical Analysis ', 1.
Extract

Firestarter by The Prodigy
Rhythm :
this is a fairly fast song at roughly 140 bpm. It is in 4/4 timing.
Orchestration arrangement &Instrumentation :
The song starts off with a drum hit and a heavily effected guitar riff. It is a very sharp sudden start to a song giving it a dramatic and 'in your face' feel to it. The guitar is drenched in flange ,distortion, reverb and chorus effects to make it sound weird and a little disturbing to the ear that adds to the weird nature of the song. The drums are fast and stabbed to generate a violent rhythmic feel.…

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