“Frank Ocean.” Wikipedia, 2017, en./wiki/Frank_Ocean. The use of a slower transition makes it easier for the listener to prepare for the sharp change in style and meaning. The use of bass in beginning contrast with the ending guitar by adding some “funk” to the intro, while the ending guitar solo is slowed down and drawn out.
The combination of the slower tempos and dynamic changes in sound add to the overall mellow mood. As this realization sets in, the chorus is repeated and the music dies down to a solemn guitar solo. After the lull, the tempo speeds up again as he starts to explain his relationship with a prostitute named Cleopatra, “working at the pyramid, working at the pyramid tonight.” As he continues he expresses his love for this women even though he is her “pimp” and they cannot be together. The beginning is referencing history with subject being on a women named Cleopatra. This shift is also the turning point in the meaning of the song. Then half way through, there is dance break that leads the listener into almost a completely different song. After the first verse the tempo begins to pick up then slows down again during the chorus. When the music starts, tempo are slower giving the song a weightless feeling. He then changes the style of the song to a more modern “club” impression until the end of the song where it slowly fades away with a guitar solo. The music becomes more faint, smooth creating that same calm atmosphere he began with. This theme continues when the story changes mid-way through the song. Among the iconic images we see on the travelogue clip are the Egyptian pyramids, Parisian street signs and Romes Castel SantAngelo. Ocean eases the listener into the song with a soft intro then shifts to a louder, heavier bass that forces attention to the story. &0183 &32 The Francisco Soriano-directed video is a whirlwind of concert footage and behind the scenes shots of Frank Ocean while on his 2012, Channel Orange tour. DynamicsĪnother factor that adds to complex nature of this song is the variation is sound. With the length of the song (9:53) distinct change within the song creates the illusion that these two parts are completely separate songs. The first half of the song has a different chorus than the second half. The beginning starts with the chorus then leads into a transitional verse which then flows into the actual first verse. While listening this song, it is separated into parts. This song in particular is credited as “nearly 10-minute epic that touches on everything from club music to good old-fashioned slow jam R&B” (Dobbins) Pyramids was written by Frank Ocean and James Ryan Ho and was produced by Frank Ocean, Malay, Om’Mas Keith in Hollywood. The track features an uncredited guitar solo from singer John Mayer. On his 2012 album Channel Orange, track 10 titled Pyramids tells the story of the fall from grace of black women throughout history from Queens to prostitutes, using Cleopatra as an embodiment of the black queen. The song was written by Ocean and produced by Malay and OmMas Keith. One of the most notable references, in my opinion, to Cleopatra and her influence comes from Frank Ocean.
He had previously made mix tapes and would post his music on SoundCloud. 'Pyramids' is a song by American singer Frank Ocean, released as the second single from his debut studio album Channel Orange (2012). In contrast to my analysis of a song from the 20’s, this song was released very recently.įrank Ocean is a younger artist this song is actually from his 2012 debut album.
The video follows Ocean riding a motorcycle into a desert, shooting up a bar, visiting a strip club, and then finally encountering guitar musician John Mayer.I have recently found that I am starting to prefer relaxed music. The song also features a uncredited guitar solo from John Mayer. The single was released on Jafter Ocean shared a snippet of the song on his Tumblr account and later released the song onto his official SoundCloud account. Pyramids is the second single released from the debut studio album Channel ORANGE of American singer-songwriter Frank Ocean.
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