Deep Dive: Frank Ocean “Nights”

Rhapsody Episode 3

Nights By Frank Ocean

Episode #3  Type: Deep Dive

In this “Deep Dive” episode, we will discuss Frank Ocean’s “Nights” and how the lyrics and instrumentation set it apart from the rest.

Segment 1: Overview and lyrics

  • Basic overview of the song and a dive into the meaning behind some of the lyrics and the song itself.

Segment 2: Music theory

  • Tempo/rhythm/meter
  • Texture/instrumentation 
  • Dynamics

Segment 3: Non-music theory

  • Album and song relevancy
  • Behind the artist and its relationship to the music

Music Credits: Nights by Frank Ocean https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4l9bFqgMaQ 

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