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One thing that is common to all the hit songs I have listened
to over the years is that they connect with the audience. Great musicians
always find ways to make people identify with their songs. The first part of how to make people relate to your songs was based on using common ground. This
edition of the series is ‘hooking the title of your song’. This is very
important if you want the listeners to connect and relate to your song. The
perfect example of this is found in ‘Bring it on’ by P Square.
The strength of ‘Bring it on’ by P Square lies in the
placement of the title/hook within the song. P Square made the title of the
song the hook and ingeniously place it at the strategic places where it will
resonate with the audience i.e. the intro and the chorus.
Let’s take a look at the elements that make ‘Bring it on’ a
masterpiece.
Form
Intro- verse 1- pre chorus- chorus- verse 2- pre chorus-
chorus- pre chorus- chorus
Intro
‘Bring it on’ by P Square begins with a simple piano
arpeggiated ostinato (repeated piano riff) which creates unity by also serving
as the background to the music. This intro is followed by the announcement of the
hook of the song- Bring it on. This intro set the mood for the whole music.
Melody
The melody of ‘Bring it on’ is very interesting as each
section of the song has its distinct melody. This is an element of contrast
that P Square employed to captivate the audience.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song is well crafted and built towards the
title of the song. See the lyrics of ‘Bring it on’.
Instrumental Arrangement
‘Bring it on’ by P Square is accompanied with a compelling
instrumental arrangement which can independently take the listeners through the
journey. The instrumentation begins lightly at the verse, gradually build up to
the climax and break towards the end of the chorus to set the pace for another
verse.
Vocals
Both P Square and Dave Scott applied energy in their vocals.
They expressed their feeling through their vocals. Distinct voice texture of
the singers is another thing that holds the attention of the listeners.
Lessons to be learnt from ‘Bring it on’ by P Square featuring Dave Scott
- · Give the title of your song a captivating melody. For a melody to be interesting, it should be easily remembered and not overly complex.
- · Place the title at the strategic places in the song. Especially, first line of the chorus should contain the title
- · Introduce the hook of your song as early as possible.
2 comments
Thanks for these powerful insights sir!
Thank you very much Ogundare
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