Tame Impala – Yes Im Changing – Intro
Yes Im Changing < All Analyses
Chord Progression
[‘C’, ‘Csus2’, ‘Cadd9’, ‘C’, ‘Am’, ‘F’, ‘C’, ‘C’, ‘Csus2’, ‘Cadd9’, ‘C’, ‘Am’, ‘F’, ‘C’, ‘C’, ‘Csus2’, ‘Cadd9’, ‘C’, ‘Am’, ‘F’, ‘C’, ‘G’, ‘C’, ‘Csus2’, ‘Cadd9’, ‘C’, ‘Am’, ‘F’, ‘C’, ‘C’, ‘Csus2’, ‘Cadd9’, ‘C’, ‘Am’, ‘F’, ‘C’, ‘C’, ‘Csus2’, ‘Cadd9’, ‘C’, ‘Am’, ‘F’, ‘C’, ‘C’, ‘Csus2’, ‘Cadd9’, ‘C’, ‘Am’, ‘F’, ‘C’, ‘G’, ‘C’, ‘F’]
Chord Progression Analysis
C major (I) – Csus2 – C add9 – C major (I)
A minor (vi) – F Major (IV) – C Major (I)
G Major (V) – C major (I) – Csus2 – C add9 – C major (I)
A minor (vi) – F Major (IV) – C Major (I)
The Csus2 and C add9 chords are mere variations of the tonic chord and don’t really change the harmonic function of the progression.
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C Major (I)
Csus2 (Isus2)
Cadd9 (Iadd9)
A minor (vi)
F Major (IV)
G Major (V)
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Similar Chord Progressions
The classic I – vi – IV – I progression used in “Yes I’m Changing” is somewhat reminiscent of the progressions often used by The Beatles, with a bit of a psychedelic twist. For example, the song “Let it Be” uses the progression:
C Major (I) – G Major (V) – A minor (vi) – F Major (IV)
The frequent use of the tonic chord and resolution-sus2-add9 pattern also bears some resemblance to the work of Pink Floyd, particularly in the song “Comfortably Numb” which uses a progression with a similar feel:
B minor (i) – A major (VII) – G (VI) – E minor (iv)
However, these comparisons are general and subjective, the unique sound Tame Impala creates is quite its own.
Musical Analysis
This continuous return to the C Major chord (the tonic) creates a strong feeling of tonal center. The progression creates a sort of “floating” feeling, with little tension that resolves back to the home key. The use of the sus2 and add9 chords provide a more open and resonant sound, adding texture to the progression. The use of the V chord (G major) injects a small amount of tension into the progression and serves to lead the progression back to the I chord (C major) again.
Overall Analysis
“Yes I’m Changing” by Tame Impala uses a repetitive chord progression throughout the majority of the song, alternating primarily between the chords C, Csus2, Cadd9, Am, F, and G. This pattern is characterized by constant resolution with the tonic of the key, C Major. However, the progression occasionally diverges from the typical diatonic pattern by introducing a G Major chord, which is a V chord in the C Major scale.
Style Analysis
Tame Impala is known for blending psychedelic music with elements of pop, rock, and electronic music. The chord progression, with its consistent return to the tonic and the use of extended chords (sus2 and add9), aligns perfectly with this stylistic approach. The constant repetition, the use of floaty, atmospheric timbres, and the harmonic simplicity here are in line with the approach that Tame Impala often takes, making the music both accessible and slightly “trippy”.
What are the chords in: Tame Impala – Yes Im Changing – Intro?
[‘C’, ‘Csus2’, ‘Cadd9’, ‘C’, ‘Am’, ‘F’, ‘C’, ‘C’, ‘Csus2’, ‘Cadd9’, ‘C’, ‘Am’, ‘F’, ‘C’, ‘C’, ‘Csus2’, ‘Cadd9’, ‘C’, ‘Am’, ‘F’, ‘C’, ‘G’, ‘C’, ‘Csus2’, ‘Cadd9’, ‘C’, ‘Am’, ‘F’, ‘C’, ‘C’, ‘Csus2’, ‘Cadd9’, ‘C’, ‘Am’, ‘F’, ‘C’, ‘C’, ‘Csus2’, ‘Cadd9’, ‘C’, ‘Am’, ‘F’, ‘C’, ‘C’, ‘Csus2’, ‘Cadd9’, ‘C’, ‘Am’, ‘F’, ‘C’, ‘G’, ‘C’, ‘F’]
