Crescendo i Gagata
Features Beethoven's Ode to Joy in the chorus. A swing arrangement with major/minor contrast.
About This Arrangement
"Crescendo i gågata" by Lillebjørn Nilsen is transformed into a swing jazz arrangement that cleverly incorporates Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" in the chorus, matching the song's lyrical reference to "Beethoven's Ninth choir tuned up!"
Key Concept
This song uses major/minor contrast:
- Verse: G major (bright, happy, optimistic)
- Chorus: E minor (dramatic, Beethoven reference)
Form
INTRO (Em) -> VERS 1 (G) -> VERS 2 (G) -> CHORUS 1 (Em - Ode to Joy) ->
VERS 3 (G) -> VERS 4 (G) -> CHORUS 2 (Em) -> BRIDGE (G->Em) ->
[SAX SOLO] -> VERS 5 (G) -> CHORUS 3/TAG (Em) -> OUTRO
Chord Progressions
Verse (G major)
| Cmaj7 | Bm7 E7 | Am9 | D13 | Em7 A7 | Am7 D7 | Gmaj9 | G6 B7 |
Chorus - Ode to Joy (E minor)
| Em9 | Am7 D7 | Gmaj7 | B7#9 | Em9 | Am7 D7 | Gmaj7 C#m7b5 | F#7 B7 |
Ode to Joy Melody (Concert - E minor)
Phrase 1: G G A B | B A G F# | E E F# G | G F# F# -
Phrase 2: G G A B | B A G F# | E E F# G | F# E E -
Dynamics
| Section | Dynamics | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Intro | mp | Em |
| Vers 1-2 | mf | G |
| Chorus 1 | f | Em |
| Vers 3-4 | mf | G |
| Chorus 2 | f | Em |
| Bridge start | mp | G |
| Bridge end | f | ->Em |
| Vers 5 | ff | G |
| Chorus 3 | f -> mp | Em |
Key Moments
- Pivot chord: B7 at the end of verse leads to Em chorus
- Ode to Joy entrance: Sax and vocals double the melody
- Bridge build: Start intimate, crescendo to climax
- Ritardando: On the final chorus/tag