6 Songs That End Very Differently Than They Begin
Have you ever found yourself at the end of a song, thinking to yourself, “how did I get here?” Sometimes there are compositions that take dramatic turns into the unexpected, shifting in energy, genre, instrumentation, or sometimes all three at the same time. Here are six songs that take gradual, or sometimes dramatic turns into something completely different.
1. “No Reptiles” by Everything Everything
These British native indie rockers are the kings of wildly creative songs that are full of energy. Listening to their work is just plain fun, and their albums are the type of experiences where listeners are left guessing what the next song will bring. This concept is brought to a head in “No Reptiles” With two distinct sections, the initial verses and single chorus give way to a massive build of layers and instruments that leaves you questioning how the song even started.
2. “Hunger and Thirst” by Typhoon
What begins as an upbeat, triumphant song full of horns and fast-paced drums turns into a dramatic and intentioned crescendo of sound. But this is just par for the course for this 14-piece band from Portland Oregon. Even with this vast number of members, every song is able to incorporate everyone involved to great effect. See if you can identify all of the instruments at work in this episodic roller coaster ride of a song.
3. “The Oil Slick” by Frightened Rabbit
As the capper to their fourth album, “The Oil Slick” certainly ends the collection of songs on a powerful note. Once again we find ourselves in the comfort of a light-footed verse and chorus song structure until Scott Hutchinson take a quick turn into the inspirational. Known for huge walls of sound, these passionate vocals and atmospheric arrangements work seamlessly to inspire you to run down a street and chase after the person of your dreams as their about the board a train... or something like that
4. “Opening in G” by Kiev
Talk about a band with musicianship, it’s hard to match the talent on display with this quartet hailing from Orange, California. By combining indie rock and a flair of jazz, Kiev is able to take their songs to creative heights, creating sounds unlike anything else. What starts as a tame and slowly paced lyrical focus, gradually turns into a full-fledged drum and sax jam fest.
5. “Anonanimal” by Andrew Bird
While many of the songs on this list can be defined by two distinct acts, Andrew Bird builds on this formula by creating a song with three. These multiple shifts in tone make it nearly impossible to get bored, with new elements introduced and stripped away through every verse. Get ready for some truly catchy beats and wisping shimmers of sound.
6. “Rhythm Composer” by Villagers
The entirety of Conor O’Brien’s sophomore album {Awayland} is a walk down the line of contemporary folk and electronic. Some songs stay true to their genre roots and act as straightforward works that are easy to digest, while others go through sonic journeys that are immense in scale. The final song on the album, “Rhythm Composer”, combines these two concepts for a truly representative conclusion to the project as a whole.
