Songs that use 11/8 time
Understanding 11/8 Time Signature in Music
Introduction to 11/8 Time Signature
- The video introduces the concept of 11/8 time, explaining that it consists of 11 eighth notes per bar. Examples include "Skirting on the Surface" by The Smile and "Altered Beast" by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard.
Examples of 11/8 in Various Genres
- Video game soundtracks also feature 11/8 time; for instance, the race results music from "Mario Kart 64" is noted as being in this time signature.
- Another example is "Sachet's Theme" from Street Fighter II, which showcases a fast-paced, sporadic sound characteristic of 11/8 time.
- Primus' song "11" uses an interesting grouping within its 11 beats: three groups of three and one group of two, creating a unique shuffle feel.
Distinction Between 11/4 and 11/8
- The speaker discusses the difference between notating music in either 11/4 or 11/8. Both can be interchangeable depending on tempo; faster pieces are often better represented as 11/8.
- A practical way to determine if a piece should be counted as 5.5 beats (in essence, feeling like a quarter note pulse) rather than strictly counting to eleven.
Interchangeability and Usage
- Ultimately, both signatures are interchangeable; musicians may refer to them simply as being in 'eleven' for simplicity.
- Dave Brubeck’s track exemplifies clear use of odd time signatures with his composition specifically noted as being in 11/4.
Characteristics of Odd Time Signatures
- Odd time signatures like these create an off-balance sound due to their inability to divide evenly into two or three beats. Other examples include signatures such as five-four and seven-eight.
Practical Applications and Resources
- Hook Theory is introduced as a resource for learning music theory concepts through popular songs. It offers analysis tools and interactive textbooks aimed at enhancing understanding.
Complexities Within Mixed Time Signatures
- Sometimes songs incorporate bars of different time signatures alongside each other; for example, “Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles features a bar of 11/8 mixed with others like four-four and two-four.
Grouping Techniques in Odd Meters
- Different ways to group beats within an odd meter are discussed using examples like “Crowned and Kissed” by Esperanza Spalding which shifts between various groupings effectively.
Emphasis Placement Challenges
- Long bars can complicate emphasis placement for musicians; subdividing longer measures into smaller ones can provide clearer guidance on where accents should fall during performance.
This structured overview captures key insights from the transcript while providing timestamps for easy reference back to specific points discussed in the video.