Repetition, Melody, and Emotion on The Beatle’s Hey Jude

Repetition, Melody, and Emotion – The Beatle’s Hey Jude
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February 22, 2023
Understanding the basics of music structure is helpful in its appreciation. With one's knowledge about how songs are structured and presented, one can determine how a piece can evoke certain emotions as wanted to be conveyed by its composer. Accordingly, this article will focus on my listening reflection on the song Hey Jude, written by Lennon and McCartney and performed by the world-renowned band The Beatles. Accordingly, as I listen to this song, I will try to reflect on my emotional ideas and experiences and dissect them between the various parts of a sound music structure.
Hey Jude Reflection and Analysis
"Hey Jude" by The Beatles is a masterful example of how song structure can evoke specific emotions. The song's structure and distinct musical elements take listeners on a powerful emotional journey. The verses build up the song's emotional tension by telling a personal and relatable story. The repetition of the verse melody creates a sense of familiarity and connection that makes the song more emotionally resonant.
The song's chorus is the emotional release from the build-up of the verses. The repetition of the phrase "Hey Jude" creates a communal feeling and a sense of support for the song's protagonist, as if the entire world is singing along and cheering him on. The emotional power of the chorus is amplified by the repetition of the melody and the communal singing, which creates a sense of unity and belonging.
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