madafaka Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) As is tradition with new Green Day music, I've been playing around with my guitar to try and to figure out the chords. Took a bit longer than usual For the people less familiar with music in theoretical terms, I'll just say that this is probably one of the most complex songs they've ever done in terms of the chord progressions (which is not to get confused with a complex sound or high technical difficulty). The deeper explanation is that it changes key/scale between almost all the different parts, and even in the middle of some of them. It makes some very queer choices, most notably shifting between an A-major scale in the verse and an A-minor scale in the chorus. And don't even get me started on what's going on in the bridge! Either Billie Joe is stepping up his musicianship, or he just struck gold while blindfolded. But this definitely is some next level shit, and catchy as hell Edit: Let me know if somebody want's the chords written out Edited August 11, 2016 by madafaka 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fuzz Posted August 11, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2016 To me it sounds like the best combination of Dos and American Idiot. And that's perfect for me. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan86 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 2 minutes ago, Andres said: To me it sounds like the best combination of Dos and American Idiot. And that's perfect for me. Hurrah Hurrah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luketrebilliemike Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 its out in the uk on itnues and spoifty, the guys at the green day store must have a bug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermione Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 44 minutes ago, thatdude03 said: I don't hear "early" Green Day. I hear American Idiot sound with a dash of Tubbies. Tre Cool is doing some really cool stuff in this one for sure. Can't really hear the bass in the mix but sometimes you need to. Yeah I don't hear early Green Day at all. Makes me think of 21st CB with a bit of the trilogy's more simple/fun/rock n roll sound (which I suppose is very similar to AI plus Tubbies ). Lyrically as well there's serious/political themes (AI/21st CB) but also fun one liners (trilogy). I dunno if people just equate any kind of catchy pop punk sound with early Green Day? But to me it sounds much more like the modern version of it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z J Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 3 hours ago, Gatorally said: Meh. It's better than oh love and KYE. Not that into it though. Silhouette avi opinions matter less 48 minutes ago, Brooklyn Baby said: After a bit more thought, I agree with you and others on this point. I was definitely misattributing the faster pace of the song to the Trilogy when in reality, it matches more with older Green Day in general, which is only a good thing! Yeah the vocal alone you could put right on the trilogy and not miss a beat, but the instruments, especially the guitars, are heavy AF and that's what I've always liked about Green Day. When they combine heavy fast guitar/drums with poppy-melodic hooks and bass-lines, it just clicks for me. This one may be a tick faster than that even, it's more in the St. Jimmy territory than the Stuart and the Ave territory which makes it more impressive that the harmonies and vocal melodies seem to be pretty catchy. I'm interested to see how/if it charts. We're at a soft spot in summer for Top 40 music, could be a chance for Green Day to sneak in to the bottom half of the Hot 100 which nothing on the trilogy came close to doing. I don't see this as much of a radio song, so that will make it more difficult if it doesn't hit pop stations. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the devil in my heart Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 6 minutes ago, madafaka said: Edit: Let me know if somebody want's the chords written out Here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj0407 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 4 minutes ago, luketrebilliemike said: its out in the uk on itnues and spoifty, the guys at the green day store must have a bug thanks, i'll try itunes see if I can get it don't want to have to wait till tomorrow for a copy of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe K Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 It's a livestream 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_•Whatsername•_ Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Almost noon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wamasa Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Just now, Jake69 said: What's happening at noon? something (no one knows) at www.facebook.com/GreenDay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe K Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Just now, Wamasa said: something (no one knows) at www.facebook.com/GreenDay It's a livestream confirmed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteo263 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 11 minutes ago, madafaka said: As is tradition with new Green Day music, I've been playing around with my guitar to try and to figure out the chords. Took a bit longer than usual For the people less familiar with music in theoretical terms, I'll just say that this is probably one of the most complex songs they've ever done in terms of the chord progressions (which is not to get confused with a complex sound or high technical difficulty). The deeper explanation is that it changes key/scale between almost all the different parts, and even in the middle of some of them. It makes some very queer choices, most notably shifting between an A-major scale in the verse and an A-minor scale in the chorus. And don't even get me started on what's going on in the bridge! Either Billie Joe is stepping up his musicianship, or he just struck gold while blindfolded. But this definitely is some next level shit, and catchy as hell Edit: Let me know if somebody want's the chords written out Yes please!! Pm me if you want! if you've figured it out I'd like a bit if an explanation on the changes please too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solongfromthestars Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Ahhhhh the #FacebookLive hashtag!! This is too much 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan86 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Oh Id love them to broadcast a performance of BANG BANG from the practice space at the studio. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric503 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I hope it's them playing bang bang live on their studio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_•Whatsername•_ Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 How do you know it's a livestream 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixtrix Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Facebook is going to crash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkangel Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 2 minutes ago, Joe K said: It's a livestream confirmed! Where do you see it was confirmed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric503 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 1 minute ago, _•Whatsername•_ said: How do you know it's a livestream Their Instagram page 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe K Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Just now, punkangel said: Where do you see it was confirmed? Just now, punkangel said: Where do you see it was confirmed? #facebooklive 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubbie Head Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 4 minutes!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wamasa Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 So, yeah, its a live stream. 5 FUCKING MINUTES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheap Escape Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Well, let's see what they have in store for us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan86 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 nothing yet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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