Devotion
by Earth, Wind & Fire
released on the album Open Our Eyes in
Music and Lyrics by Maurice White & Philip Bailey
Produced by Joe Wissert & Maurice White
Bass played by Verdine White
Transcription and Engraving by Peter Crighton
Published on
Transcription and Engraving by Peter Crighton
Published on
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Annotations
Some of the instruments (especially the synth and to a lesser extent the piano) and vocals (especially the backing vocals during the bridge) are very flat compared to the rest. It seems to be intentional as they were able to recreate it live. Somehow it works.
m. 44 The slide doesn’t quite reach the D that would be more fitting.
m. 70 An A instead of B♭ would suit the harmony more, but is more difficult to reach.
Annotations
Some of the instruments (especially the synth and to a lesser extent the piano) and vocals (especially the backing vocals during the bridge) are very flat compared to the rest. It seems to be intentional as they were able to recreate it live. Somehow it works.
Additional resources
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Live on The Midnight Special (1975)
Live footage about a year after the release of the album. Incredible vocal performance by Philip Bailey.