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Genre
Indie Soul
Era
2010s
Mood
Dark
Tempo
Mid-tempo
Key
Minor
Texture
Layered
Sound
Vocal-focused
Feel
Syncopated
Hozier
Hozier (2014)
Hozier
Propelled to global stardom by its viral music video, this track combines raw blues-rock energy with soulful, choir-backed production. It stands as a powerful protest against institutional discrimination, specifically reflecting on the influence of the Catholic Church in Ireland.
The song's harmonic identity is built on a fusion of indie-rock and gospel-blues. The primary engine of the song is the tension between E minor and its relative major, G, but it is anchored by the B7 (V7) chord. This major dominant in a minor key provides the…
Written by Andrew Hozier-Byrne in the attic of his parents' home in Bray, County Wicklow, the song was composed following a difficult breakup. Hozier aimed to create a work that addressed the state of the Catholic Church in Ireland and the concept of 'humanity…
“The final version of the song contains the original demo vocals recorded in a bedroom attic.”
The song's harmonic identity is built on a fusion of indie-rock and gospel-blues. The primary engine of the song is the tension between E minor and its relative major, G, but it is anchored by the B7 (V7) chord. This major dominant in a minor key provides the 'sacred' intensity often found in traditional gospel music. Furthermore, the interplay of 3/4 and 4/4 time signatures prevents the progression from feeling like a standard pop loop, emphasizing the lyrical themes of ritual and liturgy.
Written by Andrew Hozier-Byrne in the attic of his parents' home in Bray, County Wicklow, the song was composed following a difficult breakup. Hozier aimed to create a work that addressed the state of the Catholic Church in Ireland and the concept of 'humanity' versus 'religious institutions.'
Propelled to global stardom by its viral music video, this track combines raw blues-rock energy with soulful, choir-backed production. It stands as a powerful protest against institutional discrimination, specifically reflecting on the influence of the Catholic Church in Ireland.
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Genre
Indie Soul
Era
2010s
Mood
Dark
Tempo
Mid-tempo
Key
Minor
Texture
Layered
Sound
Vocal-focused
Feel
Syncopated
28.2M
Plays
2.2M
Listeners
8.1M
Genius Views
29
Annotations
100%
Popularity
4:02
Duration
4/4
Time
From the album Hozier (Special Edition)
Harmony The song's harmonic identity is built on a fusion of indie-rock and gospel-blues. The primary engine of the song is the tension between E minor and its relative major, G, but it is anchored by the B7 (V7) chord. This major dominant in a minor key provides the 'sacred' intensity often found in traditional gospel music. Furthermore, the interplay of 3/4 and 4/4 time signatures prevents the progression from feeling like a standard pop loop, emphasizing the lyrical themes of ritual and liturgy. Deep Analysis Available Detailed analysis of this section is not yet available for this song. Request Full Analysis
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Composition Written by Andrew Hozier-Byrne in the attic of his parents' home in Bray, County Wicklow, the song was composed following a difficult breakup. Hozier aimed to create a work that addressed the state of the Catholic Church in Ireland and the concept of 'humanity' versus 'religious institutions.' Inspiration: The song was inspired by Hozier's frustration with the Catholic Church's stance on homosexuality and human sexuality. It uses religious metaphors to describe a romantic relationship and was further influenced by the social and political climate regarding LGBTQ+ rights, particularly the anti-gay legislation in Russia which influenced the music video. Recording Studio: Exchequer Studios Producer: Rob Kirwan, Hozier The final version of the song contains the original demo vocals recorded in a bedroom attic. The song was recorded on a very low budget before Hozier had a major label deal. Producer Rob Kirwan was chosen for his previous work with artists like PJ Harvey and Depeche Mode.
Chord Sheet Chords Used Hide functions Em i T Am iv P G III T C VI T B7 V7 D Progression by Section Bridge B7 V7 D C VI P G III T Am iv P Chorus G III T C VI P G III T Am iv P G III T Am iv P Em i T Verse Em i T Am iv P Em i T G III T Am iv P G III T Am iv P Em i T Chord Fingerings Em Standard Am Standard G Standard C Standard B7 Standard Harmony Analysis The song's harmonic identity is built on a fusion of indie-rock and gospel-blues. The primary engine of the song is the tension between E minor and its relative major, G, but it is anchored by the B7 (V7) chord. This major dominant in a minor key provides the 'sacred' intensity often found in traditional gospel music. Furthermore, the interplay of 3/4 and 4/4 time signatures prevents the progression from feeling like a standard pop loop, emphasizing the lyrical themes of ritual and liturgy. Find Tabs & Chords Songsterr Interactive tabs Ultimate Guitar Chords & tabs Cifra Club Chords
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