Before He Cheats – Carrie Underwood – Song Breakdown

Transcribing Notes From John Neil (Head Transcriber) A very dense production here. Lots of stuff going on. The songwriting itself came together quickly and is actually fictional, in case you were wondering! Melody A nice country melody with the range of F#3-C#5. Nice...

bad guy – Billie Eilish – Song Breakdown

Transcribing Notes From John Neil (Head Transcriber) This song has such a unique sound, so dark and minimal. It was a challenge to orchestrate it into a standard band setup. Melody The vocals are delivered very lethargically, almost to the point of mumbling, as Billie...

As It Was – Harry Styles – Song Breakdown

Transcribing Notes From John Neil (Head Transcriber) This song could be about a number of things – his childhood? The pandemic? An ex-lover? I guess it’s up to the listener. The vocal range is E3 to A4. Melody The vocal range is E3 to A4. Download the Melody...

Any Way You Want It – Journey – Song Breakdown

Transcribing Notes From John Neil (Head Transcriber) Steve Perry and Neal Schon wrote this song on the tour bus, and it was inspired in part by Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy, whom they were touring with. Mostly the call/answer of lyrics and guitar lines. Melody A very...