This song is
extremely popular on Spotify.
91
This song was released in 2015, which is 10 year(s)
ago.
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the same decade 2010 - 2019
The song
lasts 208 seconds, which
is 03:28 minutes.
This is average.
The tempo of
The Night We Met is
174.1 bpm
(beats-per-minute).
This could be considered very fast, like drum&bass.
The time signature of this
song is
3/4 (the waltz feel)
.
Each measure of 3 beats is approx
1 secs long.
We estimate
this song to be
201 measures
long
and this makes for
± 50
phrases of 4 measures.
This is rather a lot of bars. It's possible that the actual tempo is half of what
Spotify
thinks, so 87 bpm.
This song was performed in
the
key of
A Major.
The mood of the song could be described
as very sad, depressed mood,
somewhat danceable,
low energy.
The feel of the recording is
sung with a bit of instrumental,
live recording.
This song is
mostly music/singing,
completely acoustic.
"The Night We Met" by Lord Huron is structured in a fairly straightforward verse-chorus format, with a bridge and an outro. The tempo is a moderate 110 bpm, giving it a gentle, melancholic pace. The song is primarily in the key of A major, though it frequently modulates and utilizes minor chords to create a sense of bittersweetness. The energy level remains relatively consistent throughout, staying low to mid-range, avoiding any dramatic crescendos or sudden shifts. The melody is simple yet memorable, characterized by its flowing, slightly descending lines and use of stepwise motion. The harmony is primarily diatonic, relying on simple major and minor chords with occasional chromatic passing chords to add color and emotional depth. The rhythm is predominantly based on a steady 4/4 time signature, driving the song forward with a consistent, understated beat, mainly utilizing acoustic guitar strumming and light percussion.
Lyrically, "The Night We Met" tells a nostalgic story of a past romance. The narrator reflects on a specific night spent with a lover, recalling details of their shared experience. The overarching theme is the bittersweetness of lost love and the enduring power of memory. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing and regret, focusing on the ephemeral nature of happiness and the lingering emotional impact of a relationship's end. The overall mood is wistful, melancholic, and ultimately reflective, with a hint of acceptance of the past.
Musically, "The Night We Met" fits neatly into several genres: Folk, Indie Folk, Alternative, and Americana. The prominent use of acoustic guitar, subtle instrumentation, and melancholic melody are hallmarks of folk and indie folk. The song's overall production and structure align with alternative and Americana styles, blending folk sensibilities with a slightly more polished and layered sound.
Lord Huron, the project of Ben Schneider, hails from Michigan. Schneider began writing and performing music under the Lord Huron moniker in 2010, releasing several EPs before his debut album "Lonesome Dreams" in 2012. His sound is heavily influenced by classic folk and Americana artists, such as Woody Guthrie, Simon & Garfunkel, and Fleet Foxes. He has cited influences from classic literature and American landscape painting as well, impacting the storytelling and imagery prevalent in his music. Although primarily categorized as indie folk, his work also incorporates elements of alternative rock, orchestral arrangements, and even hints of psychedelia.
Artists with a similar musical style and feel to Lord Huron include Bon Iver, The Lumineers, The Head and the Heart, Fleet Foxes, Gregory Alan Isakov, and Sufjan Stevens. These artists share a common thread of folk-influenced songwriting, often incorporating intricate harmonies and emotionally resonant lyrics.
