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Vance Joy Riptide Analysis

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Vance Joy's - Riptide

Vance Joy's Riptide is enjoyable little song whose key elements manage to work together to influence its distinct sound. The instruments are free to do their own thing, but never sound disjointed or confused; the melody and the harmony help each other along, at different points; the song is an outlet for expression for Joy, himself; and the song's main themes are of fear and film, the former being a main influence on the song's melody.

Riptide is both simplistic and enjoyable both thematically and melodically. The way the intruments move throught the song is what would be described as polyphonic. The vocals, are homophonic, with each voice following the lead singer. One thing I noticed is the sound of either a ukelele or guitar is very prominent through most of the song. The harmony helps guide the melody along at the start and then the melody takes over and guides the harmones.

According to the songwriter, Vance Joy, the first verse is autobiographical; he is credited with stating that he liked the first line, "I was scare of dentist and the …show more content…

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