All along the watch tower
Bob Dylan's vs Jimi Hendrix
BPM - The BPM in Bob Dylans version of all along the watch tower is 120. Compare this to The jimi Hendrix version and you will get the same outcome of 120 BPM.
Time signature - Both versions of this song are in a 4/4 time signature.
Instrumentation -
Both songs start off very differently. In Bob dylans version, the song seems to start off with an acoustic guitar which is then followed up by a Harmonica sitting with it.
In the Jimi Hendrix version however, The song starts of with claps which have been sampled in, along with an Electric guitar which replaces the acoustic guitar in the original version. Another electric guitar comes in and sits in front of the first, this second electric guitar replaces what originally was the harmonica.
The heavy guitar riff in the Jimi hendrix version gives a different feel than to the one in the original. The guitar is playing different chords which makes the song have a minor key feel. Where as, the original did not have a heavy guitar but had an acoustic guitar which played the original chords on an acoustic guitar, giving it a major key feel.
The vocals are fairly different between each song. In the Bob Dylan Original, the vocals are more hollow and thin, giving out a calm manor towards the story being told. However, in the Jimi Hendrix version, the vocals are more vibrant and striking. The vocal range is stronger and the notes are being held for longer than the original. This can change the feel of the song and what the singer is trying to tell us and how they feel about the story.
The drum kit in the Jimi hendrix version appears to be at the front more than the original song. It has a harder and stronger sound on the snare and kick drum, which contrasts well with the heavy guitar riff. In the original version, The drums are very quiet and are at the back of the song. The snare is not as harsh and the kick is not as thumpy, which again gives out a different impression and mood to the listener.
BPM - The BPM in Bob Dylans version of all along the watch tower is 120. Compare this to The jimi Hendrix version and you will get the same outcome of 120 BPM.
Time signature - Both versions of this song are in a 4/4 time signature.
Instrumentation -
Both songs start off very differently. In Bob dylans version, the song seems to start off with an acoustic guitar which is then followed up by a Harmonica sitting with it.
In the Jimi Hendrix version however, The song starts of with claps which have been sampled in, along with an Electric guitar which replaces the acoustic guitar in the original version. Another electric guitar comes in and sits in front of the first, this second electric guitar replaces what originally was the harmonica.
The heavy guitar riff in the Jimi hendrix version gives a different feel than to the one in the original. The guitar is playing different chords which makes the song have a minor key feel. Where as, the original did not have a heavy guitar but had an acoustic guitar which played the original chords on an acoustic guitar, giving it a major key feel.
The vocals are fairly different between each song. In the Bob Dylan Original, the vocals are more hollow and thin, giving out a calm manor towards the story being told. However, in the Jimi Hendrix version, the vocals are more vibrant and striking. The vocal range is stronger and the notes are being held for longer than the original. This can change the feel of the song and what the singer is trying to tell us and how they feel about the story.
The drum kit in the Jimi hendrix version appears to be at the front more than the original song. It has a harder and stronger sound on the snare and kick drum, which contrasts well with the heavy guitar riff. In the original version, The drums are very quiet and are at the back of the song. The snare is not as harsh and the kick is not as thumpy, which again gives out a different impression and mood to the listener.
Jonathan, you make some good observations here. However, there are some innacuracies when you touch upon the tonality of the song, as they both use the same chords. Perhaps simply comparing the tempo might reveal a reason as to why they might sound so different. Also, it would be worth listening more closely to identify the range of idiomatic techniques utilised by Hendrix throughout his version.
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