1. Constantine and Mariah’s Super Epic
Majorly Awesome Tribute to the
Doors
By Constantine and Mariah

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3. The Use of Metaphors
 Significant chord progression in m.35
o Indicates the start of the party the band plans to have at the
roadhouse.
 Vocal line descends by leap: “Ashen lady, give up your vows…”
o Descent may represent temptation and loss of innocence.
 Harmonica responds to singer in the same part of the song
o Represents the others in the roadhouse who affirm the singer’s
lyrics
o The ashen lady should “give up [her] vows” and “save [their] city”

4. The Overall Use of Metaphors
Driving rhythm depicts band's drive to
roadhouse and their racing hearts as they
enjoy themselves to the fullest.
Lack of chord progression could signify the
band’s longing for inebriation

5. Linguistic Elements
Word Painting
 In the word "roll" when Morrison slides the D5 to
a B4, imitating a rolling sound.
o Morrison also uses extra vibrato on the word
"roll" to also imitate a rolling sound.
 In the word "long" as the word is sustained for a
long time in a tied note after descending from a
B4 to an E4.

6. Image Schemas (Release of Restraint)
o Meaning of the piece, lack of dynamic contrast, and
Morrison’s vocal timbre relate to the image schema.
o Release of restraint presented in forte portions of
the song
o Indicative of rowdiness, carelessness, and carefree
enjoyment.
o Morrison slurs words with rough, scratchy timbre.

7. Image Schemas (Enablement)
o Presented in the same ways as the schema of
release of restraint.

8. Image Schemas (Source, Path, Goal)
 Schema is characterized in the music through lack of
chord progression.
 Linear path through the song and to the roadhouse.

9. Image Schemas (Source, Path, Goal
cont.)
o Path: band plans the best route to take
o “Keep your eyes on the road, your hand upon the wheel.”
o Goal: the arrival at the roadhouse
o Source: band wants to enjoy themselves
o “We're going down to the roadhouse. We're gonna have a
real good time.”

10. Musical Elements
o Mode: E minor; shifts to subdominant, dominant, submediant, back to dominant, and
then back to tonic.
o Tempo: about 117 - Moderately fast blues
o Dynamics: improvised by the singer; mezzo piano dynamic in "ashen lady" and mezzo
forte in "I woke up this mornin' and I got myself a beer“
o Harmonies: harmonies are built around E7 chord

11. Musical Elements (cont.)
o Melody: in the voice or shared between the organ and guitar.
o Rhythm: common time with dotted eighth-sixteenth rhythm. Triplets are used in the
main theme.
o Timbre: brassy and brash vocals to mimic intoxication. Lead guitar’s timbre is growly
and energetic. Blues guitar style (drawn out, extensive, 'raw' chords)

12. Affective Character of the Piece
• Danceable
• Groovy
• Laid back
• Free

13. Performance Decisions
Morrison's stage presence
Sensual, yet energetic
Deeply involved with the song’s meaning
Techniques from Other Band Members
Relaxed, “jam band” demeanor