Regina Spektor’s Music Is Lovely: Fidelity Analysis

When I listen to the song Fidelity by Regina Spektor it makes me very happy. No just a “that’s nice.” happy, but a real honest-to-goodness, warm and fuzzy happiness.

I love music tons, but I am not knowledgeable about the technical aspects of lovely sounds so feel free to educate me.

The way she structures the notes on the chorus is very unique and it is part of the charm of the song. When I listen I am reminded of another song that makes me giggly happy. That song is Arie: Der Holle Rache Kockht In Meinem Herzen by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart from Die Zauberfloete.

[Notice: Strong language ahead]

[I don't give much a shit about the Digital Millainium Act, as the record company is the devil that buys the souls (literally, if you consider your music as part of your soul) from artists, having said that I don't want to get sued so if you want me to remove the following music send me a letter (by post) that proves you have the right to ask me and I will say a big fuck you and then do it.]

[Update: After reading about Ms. Spektor on Wikipedia it is clear that she has lived all over the world and is extremely cultured in all the best sense of the concept. Being trained in classical music I would guess she very well may have been influenced by Mozart.] I doubt that Ms. Spektor was influence directly by Mozart, but she does seem to be quite cultured (listen to Dusseldorf). Anyway, here you go:

Regina Spektor, Fidelity {listen}(2006 Sire Records)

Arie: Der Holle Rache Kockht In Meinem Herzen {listen} by Die Zauberfloete (Sofia Symphony Orchestra)