Sam's+Analysis

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Genre: Alternative Metal Released: May 23, 2000

Members in the Band:

- Jon Bon Jovi( lead singer) - Richie Sambora( lead guitar) - David Bryan( keyboard) - Tico Torres( Drums) - Hugh McDonald( Bass Guitar)

Instruments Used:

- Guitar(with talk box) - Keyboard - Drums - Bass Guitar

Song Interpretation:

This song is about living life your way. Not how other people want you to, that being your parents, spouse, siblings, friends,etc. Bon Jovi is trying to bring down the message that we are who we are. We are not sheep and follow the crowd, because God made us who we are. Your only going to live once, do what makes you happy, because its your life.


 * What is the structure of the piece?**

Introduction, Verse 1, Chorus, Verse 2, Chorus, Bridge, Chorus x2


 * What are the instruments that are playing in this piece?**

Guitar( with talk box), Keyboard, Drums and Bass Guitar


 * How would you describe the tempo of the piece?**

It's my life is an upbeat song. It has really quick pace that raises the heart beat.


 * Does the tempo change or is it the same throughout?**

The tempo is the same throughout the whole song, fast and upbeat.


 * Describe the Dynamics of the piece.**

It's my life is a generally loud song. It starts loud, the builds and builds throughout the song.


 * Do all the instruments play all the time?**

The same instruments play throughout the whole song not varying.


 * Do any of the instruments have any effects?**

The guitar uses a talk box which allows the guitarist to change the sound of the guitar.


 * Does the singer have a distinctive sound voice?**

No the sound of the lead singer( Jon Bon Jovi) is the same throughout, not varying at all.


 * Are there back up vocals?**

Yes, the back up vocals are used during the chorus.


 * Is there an instrumental solo?**

No, there are no instrumental solos.


 * Can you identify how many beats per bar?**

The song has 4 beats per bar.


 * Would you say that the song is major(happy sounding) or minor(sad/angry sounding)?**

I'd say that the song pulls up somewhere between major and minor. It has the genuine rock n roll sound to it, like he's going to punch something, but the song has a positive vibe.


 * Can you make a comment on the texture?**

The texture is constant throughout.


 * Are there any repeated patterns used in the piece?**

Yes, the guitar uses many repeated patterns throughout the song.


 * If you were to look your song up on ultimate guitar and look at the chords, is there a different chord pattern between the verse and the chorus (and the bridge) or is it the same?**

There is a different chord pattern in the verse, chorus and bridge.


 * Think about where the piece reaches its high point? Which section is it? What happens to make you think that this is the high point of the song?**

The highest point in the song is in the bridge. The guitar hits its highest note and so does the lead singer which makes me believe that it is the highest point int the song.