Muse – Feeling Good – Verse 4
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Chord Progression
Gm, Gm/F, Eb, D, Gm, Gm/F, Eb, D, Gm, Gm/F, C/E, Cm/Eb
Chord Progression Analysis
G Minor (i), G Minor/F (‘i’ over VII), E-flat Major (VI), D Major (‘V/V’), G Minor (i), G Minor/F (‘i’ over VII), E-flat Major (VI), D Major (‘V/V’), G Minor (i), G Minor/F (‘i’ over VII), C Major/E (IV/VI), C Minor/E-flat (iv/VI)
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‘V/V’ borrowed chord: D Major
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Similar Chord Progressions
1. “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana: F Minor (i), B-flat Major (IV), A-flat Major (bIII), D-flat Major (bVI)
2. “Creep” by Radiohead: G Major (‘III’), B Major (IV), C Major (V), C Minor (v)
3. “All Along The Watchtower” by Bob Dylan/Jimi Hendrix: C# Minor (i), B Major (VII), A Major (VI), B Major (VII)
The songs listed above share similarities in their use of borrowed chords, unusual chord progressions and alternation between major and minor tonalities within the same progression, creating a sense of tension and release.
Musical Analysis
In the progression, there is a consistent alternation between the tonic G Minor chord and a G Minor chord over F in the bass, which represents a borrowed chord from the parallel major, acting as a minor plagal cadence to emphasize the minor tonality. The E-flat Major chord functions as the submediant, while the D Major chord, which is a borrowed chord, acts as the secondary dominant chord leading back to the tonic.
The use of the C Major/E and C Minor/E-flat chords at the end of the progression provides a subtle shift from a major to minor quality, creating a sense of harmonic instability before resolving back to the tonic G Minor chord.
Overall Analysis
“Feeling Good” by Muse is a cover of the original song written by English composers Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley in 1964. The Muse version was released in 2001 and is featured on their second studio album, “Origin of Symmetry.” The song is heavily influenced by the genres of jazz, soul, and R&B, while the Muse rendition adds a more modern rock sound to the mix.
Style Analysis
“Feeling Good” is a fusion of different musical styles, drawing upon jazz, soul, R&B, and rock. Muse’s version, in particular, adds a modern rock flavor, characterized by the powerful vocals of lead singer Matt Bellamy, heavy guitar riffs, and dynamic percussion. The use of borrowed chords and the emphasis on minor tonality contributes to the unique and creative harmonic landscape of the song.
What are the chords in: Muse – Feeling Good – Verse 4?
Gm, Gm/F, Eb, D, Gm, Gm/F, Eb, D, Gm, Gm/F, C/E, Cm/Eb
