When we listened to Eleanor Rigby by The Beatles in class this past week, it was mesmorizing. The choice to use only strings was a great decesion. The song is so sad and depressing and I feel that the beat and rhythm really do it justice. I like how the sound changes from a minor tune to a major tune. Now I am no music person, so if I mis-used those words, I am terribly sorry. I think Paul McCartney was the perfect choice for the song because while the others (George and John) have great voices, Paul's is really sincere and innocent. I love how in the last few seconds, John sings different words in the background of Paul. I feel like the timing and the words they used really complement each other. Paul McCartney's voice kind of sounds desperate at times and it works. Especially talking about all the lonely people and how sad Eleanor's life is. He did a nice job balancing out the amount of force he needed with each word. The emphasis on these words made them really meaningful:
Ah, look at all the lonely people
Ah, look at all the lonely people
I love how the lyrics tell a story rather than just complaining about losing a girl or drug dealers in the case of "Doctor Robert." I am sure Eleanor Rigby was a hit when it came out, it is a hit now, and it will be a hit in the future. It appeals to all different kinds of people. It's sincerity makes it relatable. Plus the beat and sound of the song is so original, I could listen to it for days. It is a true masterpiece. One of the best songs I have ever heard.
Even when it is played on top of itself at different times, it is still incredible and it still sounds more organized than Captain Beefhearted or whatever his name is. He is a disgrace. But we have The Beatles to balance out his terrible-ness.
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