Film Composition Analysis

  • Background about the composer and composition?
  • Decode is a song by American rock band Paramore for the soundtrack of the 2008 romantic fantasy film Twilight. It was written by group members Hayley Williams, Josh Farro and Taylor York. The song was first made available October 1, 2008 through Twilight author Stephanie Meyers website. Decode was promoted to American modern rock radio by Fueled by Ramen and impacted on October 21, 2008, serving as the soundtrack’s leads single.
  • Did you enjoy the composition? If yes, why? If not, why?
  • Yes I loved the composition because it was by one of my favourite bands and I just loved everything about it from the memorable guitar intro and Hayley’s powerful vocals and the mysterious atmosphere it has.
  • What instruments could you hear?
  • Vocals, Guitar, Bass and Drums
  • What is the structure of the piece?
  • Intro-Verse-Prechorus-Chorus-Verse-Prechorus-Chorus-Solo-Bridge-Chorus-Outro.
  • What is the key of the piece?
  • B flat minor.
  • What is the tempo?
  • 84 BPM