This audio file provides an analysis of "No Other Way," from Tarzan focusing on rhythm and phrasing. Includes a breakdown of specific bar numbers and suggestions for improving the overall delivery.
Video here:
https://youtu.be/zh2gtxHGl3M
Key elements covered:
* Rhythmic complexities: A thorough explanation of the 6/8 time signature and the tricky duplet rhythms, particularly focusing on the phrases "Be obeyed," "Dare defy me," and "No other way."
* Phrasing and dynamics: Advice on phrasing, including suggestions for creating tension and dynamic variation through vowel holds and crescendos.
* Specific bar analysis: Detailed discussion of challenging sections, including bars 104, 99, 80, and 87, with suggestions for interpretation and execution.
* Key changes: Guidance on navigating the key changes within the song and maintaining consistency.
* Intonation and groove: Advice on staying "on the beat" versus feeling the "propulsion off the beat" for certain phrases.
* Intro interpretation: Clarification of the two-bar intro.