ANALYSIS of "Head Over Feet" (by Alanis Morissette)

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  • Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
  • An analysis of "Head Over Feet" by Alanis Morissette, one of my favourite songwriters of all time. How does Alanis's music subvert the listener's expectations, to create a visceral response in the listener? Watch to find out!!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 15

  • @MarkHiew
    @MarkHiew 3 роки тому +5

    I love this song and was looking for somebody to help me understand what makes it so great. I didn't realize the key change until I looked up the chords. I like how you tied the parallel minor (B flat) to the "head over feet" lyrics. I also really like how you explain the brilliance of using that IV I V (F, C, G) progression to transition between the chorus back to the verse. Another thing that I love (and I was wondering if you were going to talk about), is her signature amazing phrasing, particularly the runs on "liking that" and "I give you credit for." I think the way it jumps straight into the chorus is one of the most powerful moments in the song, so it makes sense not to have a bridge. However, I do wonder if it could have done with a Middle 8/turnaround, perhaps because I'm not a huge fan of the harmonica solo in place of chorus 3: it feels to me like it loses momentum there.

  • @SpaghettyBabyNoodleBoy
    @SpaghettyBabyNoodleBoy 3 роки тому +5

    I’m here for your passion for Alanis ! (And a Sara Bareilles reference ! )
    And I’m looking forward to hearing some of your music !!! It will be so much fun !

  • @arturomayorga
    @arturomayorga 3 роки тому +2

    This was an amazing explanation! Thank you very much for sharing it. I agree: Alanis is a genius.

  • @j.r.cilliangreen4083
    @j.r.cilliangreen4083 3 роки тому +1

    Dude...i wore that album out in college. Thank you so much for this one...

  • @danielharmon15
    @danielharmon15 3 роки тому +2

    Still a fantastic album and wonderful song!! Thanks for this

  • @stephenfindlaythedancingba8515
    @stephenfindlaythedancingba8515 3 роки тому +3

    Mateo, you are so very talented, and so good on camera. I find your passion inspiring. Keep it up!

  • @edstervedster
    @edstervedster 3 роки тому +1

    Still can't get over that intro! Great video as always :)

  • @robertclaxton3781
    @robertclaxton3781 3 роки тому +1

    I saw Boys Don't Cry - It was amazing! Congratulations, Mateo

  • @perizoeyildirim-stanley7120
    @perizoeyildirim-stanley7120 3 роки тому +1

    I’m so excited to start seeing those self written quarantine songs, that seems so cool!!

  • @TheMotosch
    @TheMotosch 3 роки тому +1

    It would be cool if you could analyze "September of 92" of Jonathan Reid. it would be interesting because is a musical album song not an musical itself =) love your videos!!!

  • @IvyWolk
    @IvyWolk 3 роки тому +2

    please do spring awakening!!!!

  • @hobocatt
    @hobocatt 3 роки тому +1

    keep up the great content!

  • @cubnation
    @cubnation 2 роки тому +1

    Sometimes at the end she sings "ya hi ya hi." What does that mean and what language is it?