Wide Boy - Wide Key Changes (Nik Kershaw Analysis)

[@SwappingIsSaving]

It fascinating to wonder how Nik comes up these key changes. Whether he thinks in technical terms or uses his ears to decide where it should go. Either way, he's miles ahead of the majority of so-called 'artists' out there.

[@80ssynthfan48]

I personally feel the latter. I also like when he decides to use them.

[@lw1391]

He has the background for it to be either. I think you're asking a great question

[@richtw]

I remember reading an interview with Nik many years ago where he himself described Wide Boy as having a "circular chord structure" and that he just thought it was a neat idea. I think maybe it shows that there was a certain amount of technical thinking going on in this composition, rather than purely artistic.

[@jonaswolfmusic1775]

Cool! Do you happen to remember which interview it was?

[@richtw]

@@jonaswolfmusic1775 I was looking for it but Google turned up nothing :(

[@ajs41]

Well I've been obsessed with this song since 1985 and this is the first time I've found any analysis of it, which is fascinating. Always thought Nick's key changes were totally off the chart compared to almost anyone else from the 1980s. (I know a lot of those progressive rock bands in the 60s and 70s were doing a lot of weird things of that nature at the time).

[@dawn.theatre]

Great to revisit these songs with you, Jonas. Thanks!

[@ShirubaGin]

Wonder if this could count as coltrane changes to some degree. I think the I6 chord might be a Isus2 chord.

[@sandik964]

Gutes Video! Feier die memes haha, sehr nerdy aber ich liebs ;D und nik kershaw sowieso.

[@bla-ig4bd]

where can we get a PDF of the staff notation ?

[@jonaswolfmusic1775]

Hey there, write me a personal message via my facebook or instagram page, then I can share you a lead sheet. 🙂