MISFIRE

Short and simple song written by John, already showing his particular way to organise forms.


General Information:

Music & Lyrics by: John Deacon
Arranged by: John Deacon
Written: 1974
Length: 1:50
Released on: 8th November 1974

Produced by: Queen & Roy Thomas Baker
Mixed by: Queen, Roy Thomas Baker & Mike Stone
Engineered by: Mike Stone

Recorded: July - September 1974
Recorded at: Rockfield, Monmouth, and/or Wessex, Trident and/or Air, London

Keys: G, Bb, C, Db, Eb
Metre: 4/4
Form: Cyclic

Acoustic Drums: Roger Taylor
Electric Bass: John Deacon
Acoustic Guitars: John Deacon
Electric Guitars: John Deacon (mostly)

Lead Vocals: Freddie Mercury
Backing Vocals: Freddie Mercury

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Form:

Chorus/2
Chorus
Chorus
Verse
Chorus
Solo
Chorus
Verse
Lift
Chorus/2...

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Harmony:

Mostly basic functions. The vi > V/V > IV > I progression is quite Beatle-esque (She Loves You, Yesterday).