Dance of the Manatee
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"Dance of the Manatee" is a song by the American art rock
band, Fair to Midland
. It was originally the second track on inter.funda.stifle
, but was also re-recorded for Fables from a Mayfly: What I Tell You Three Times Is True
. It was released as their debut single in 2007.
. Most of the song uses 4/4 timing, with the exception of one measure before the last chorus that uses 3/4 timing. During the introduction the song features a four-chord
refrain of F5, Bb5, Db5, and Ab5, followed by a fill
lasting one measure
.
Cliff Campbell commented on the song, saying:
Art rock
Art rock is a subgenre of rock music that originated in the United Kingdom in the 1960s, with influences from art, avant-garde, and classical music. The first usage of the term, according to Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, was in 1968. Influenced by the work of The Beatles, most notably their Sgt...
band, Fair to Midland
Fair to Midland
Fair to Midland is an American progressive metal band that formed in 1998 and is based in Dallas, Texas. They are currently signed to E1 Music. According to the band's official website, their name comes from "...an old Texan play on the term 'fair to middling'." The band produced two self-released...
. It was originally the second track on inter.funda.stifle
Inter.funda.stifle
-Personnel:Fair to Midland is * Darroh Sudderth — vocals* Clifford Campbell — guitars* Nathin Seals — bass* Brett Stowers — percussion* Matthew Langley — pianos, etc.Additional Musicians...
, but was also re-recorded for Fables from a Mayfly: What I Tell You Three Times Is True
Fables from a Mayfly: What I Tell You Three Times Is True
Fables from a Mayfly: What I Tell You Three Times Is True is the third full length album by alternative metal band Fair to Midland. It is the band's major label debut after two self-released albums. Fables from a Mayfly was released on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 with its first single to receive radio...
. It was released as their debut single in 2007.
Music structure and composition
"Dance of the Manatee" is a moderately fast song at 110 beats per minute and is written in the key of F minorF minor
F minor is a minor scale based on F, consisting of the pitches F, G, A, B, C, D, and E. The harmonic minor raises the E to E. Its key signature has four flats ....
. Most of the song uses 4/4 timing, with the exception of one measure before the last chorus that uses 3/4 timing. During the introduction the song features a four-chord
Chord (music)
A chord in music is any harmonic set of two–three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously. These need not actually be played together: arpeggios and broken chords may for many practical and theoretical purposes be understood as chords...
refrain of F5, Bb5, Db5, and Ab5, followed by a fill
Fill (music)
In popular music, a fill is a short musical passage, riff, or rhythmic sound which helps to sustain the listener's attention during a break between the phrases of a melody....
lasting one measure
Bar (music)
In musical notation, a bar is a segment of time defined by a given number of beats of a given duration. Typically, a piece consists of several bars of the same length, and in modern musical notation the number of beats in each bar is specified at the beginning of the score by the top number of a...
.
Song Meaning
The meaning of the song is widely disputed. Some claim that the song refers to the rant on prostitution. In an interview, Fair to Midland guitaristGuitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
Cliff Campbell commented on the song, saying:
Track listing
- Music Video "Dance of the Manatee"