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Genre
Rock
Era
Modern
Mood
Nostalgic
Tempo
Mid-tempo
Key
Major
Texture
Layered
Sound
Synth-heavy
Feel
Groovy
Djo
DECIDE (2022)
Djo, Adam Thein
As the breakout hit from Djo's sophomore album DECIDE, this track blends 80s-inspired synth-pop with modern indie-rock aesthetics. It highlights Joe Keery’s evolution as a multi-instrumentalist, finding massive viral success through its relatable themes of growth and regional identity.
Despite the provided metadata tagging this as metalcore/deathcore, 'End of Beginning' is a quintessential synth-pop/indie-rock track. Its harmonic distinctiveness lies in its restraint and texture. It avoids the standard I-V-vi-IV progression in favor of a I-I…
Written as a reflection on Joe Keery's formative years spent in Chicago's music scene before his acting career became his primary focus. The lyrics explore the bittersweet feeling of returning to a city and realizing that while you have changed, a version of y…
“The track was mixed entirely on headphones rather than traditional studio monitors.”
Despite the provided metadata tagging this as metalcore/deathcore, 'End of Beginning' is a quintessential synth-pop/indie-rock track. Its harmonic distinctiveness lies in its restraint and texture. It avoids the standard I-V-vi-IV progression in favor of a I-IVmaj7-vi7-V structure. By frequently starting sections on the IV chord (Gmaj7), Djo creates a Lydian-inflected 'floating' sensation that never fully settles, mirroring the lyrical themes of transition and the 'end of a beginning.' The chords are voiced primarily through synthesizers with long sustain, emphasizing the extensions (7ths) over the root notes.
Written as a reflection on Joe Keery's formative years spent in Chicago's music scene before his acting career became his primary focus. The lyrics explore the bittersweet feeling of returning to a city and realizing that while you have changed, a version of your younger self still belongs to that place.
As the breakout hit from Djo's sophomore album DECIDE, this track blends 80s-inspired synth-pop with modern indie-rock aesthetics. It highlights Joe Keery’s evolution as a multi-instrumentalist, finding massive viral success through its relatable themes of growth and regional identity.
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Genre
Rock
Era
Modern
Mood
Nostalgic
Tempo
Mid-tempo
Key
Major
Texture
Layered
Sound
Synth-heavy
Feel
Groovy
34.9M
Plays
2.0M
Listeners
1.0M
Genius Views
20
Annotations
100%
Popularity
2:39
Duration
4/4
Time
From the album DECIDE
Harmony Despite the provided metadata tagging this as metalcore/deathcore, 'End of Beginning' is a quintessential synth-pop/indie-rock track. Its harmonic distinctiveness lies in its restraint and texture. It avoids the standard I-V-vi-IV progression in favor of a I-IVmaj7-vi7-V structure. By frequently starting sections on the IV chord (Gmaj7), Djo creates a Lydian-inflected 'floating' sensation that never fully settles, mirroring the lyrical themes of transition and the 'end of a beginning.' The chords are voiced primarily through synthesizers with long sustain, emphasizing the extensions (7ths) over the root notes. Deep Analysis Available Detailed analysis of this section is not yet available for this song. Request Full Analysis
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Composition Written as a reflection on Joe Keery's formative years spent in Chicago's music scene before his acting career became his primary focus. The lyrics explore the bittersweet feeling of returning to a city and realizing that while you have changed, a version of your younger self still belongs to that place. Inspiration: Nostalgia for the Chicago neighborhood of DePaul and his time with the band Post Animal, as well as the transition into adulthood and fame. Recording Studio: Sound City Studios Producer: Adam Thein, Djo The track was mixed entirely on headphones rather than traditional studio monitors. The song features Joe Keery performing almost all instrumental parts, including the drum machine and multiple synthesizer layers. The vocal performance was intentionally kept dry and intimate to contrast with the dense synth arrangements.
Chord Sheet Chords Used Hide functions D I T Gmaj7 IVmaj7 P Bm7 vi7 T A V D Progression by Section Chorus Gmaj7 IVmaj7 P D I T Bm7 vi7 T A V D Verse D I T Gmaj7 IVmaj7 P Bm7 vi7 T A V D Chord Fingerings D Standard Gmaj7 Standard Bm7 Standard A Standard Harmony Analysis Despite the provided metadata tagging this as metalcore/deathcore, 'End of Beginning' is a quintessential synth-pop/indie-rock track. Its harmonic distinctiveness lies in its restraint and texture. It avoids the standard I-V-vi-IV progression in favor of a I-IVmaj7-vi7-V structure. By frequently starting sections on the IV chord (Gmaj7), Djo creates a Lydian-inflected 'floating' sensation that never fully settles, mirroring the lyrical themes of transition and the 'end of a beginning.' The chords are voiced primarily through synthesizers with long sustain, emphasizing the extensions (7ths) over the root notes. Find Tabs & Chords Songsterr Interactive tabs Ultimate Guitar Chords & tabs Cifra Club Chords
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