How The Strokes managed to make a such a fantastic song using only 2 sections.

The Strokes - Last Nite: A detailed look at what makes this song work so well.

00:00 - Intro
01:02 - 1. Structure
02:30 - 2. Harmony
04:11 - Tonic pedal
07:21 - Chorus chords
10:27 - 3. Rhythm
11:40 - Swing feel
14:12 - 4. Only 2 sections: yin and yang
15:48 - 5. Lyrical variation
17:48 - Reference guide when listening to song
18:03 - Song Challenge!
18:41 - Character outro

Video chapters: 1. Song structure (intro, verse, chorus, bridge, etc)
2. Harmony (the musical keys and chords used in the song)
3. Rhythm (including swing feel)
4. 2 section song: pre-chorus + chorus... why does this work?
5. Lyrical variation

Target audience:
1. This video is designed so that people with no musical background who just love the song ('Last Nite') can gain a deeper appreciation for how their favourite songs work. Unfamiliar musical concepts are broken down and explained using audio and visual examples.

2. This video will be particularly useful for musicians and songwriters who want to improve their songwriting skills. If you want to know how to write a great song, there is no better source than the great songs themselves. This video takes a look beneath the proverbial hood, revealing the hidden machinery that makes ''Last Nite' the top tier song it is.

Some of the musical concepts covered in this video include:
-swing feel
-pedal point (tonic pedal)

The Strokes - Last Nite (Official HD Video):
   • The Strokes - Last Nite (Official HD Video)