JIMIN's self-composed record breaking track " LIE " 's technical details :

LIE is an Orchestral Drama composed by JIMIN to raise awareness to the issues. JIMIN successfully addresses these issues through the lyrics & manipulation of the music elements. +

JIMIN as a composer used pitch to create awareness by using tonality, melody & harmony. JIMIN utilises dynamics & expressive techniques to form a powerful song with a powerful message. He also manipulates timbre to his advantage, +

using specific instruments and his voice to create the timbre of his song. Pitch is one the most important music elements to produce a successful piece. It determines the mood and style of the piece or song by manipulating tonality, melody and harmony. +

JIMIN wrote LIE is in A flat minor, modulating to A flat Major in the chorus, which is musically ironic as the song is about serious and dark issues. Using a major tonality in the chorus would provide a sense of hopefulness that there is closure to a dark period. +

However, the minor tonality in the verses creates an ambiance of sorrow and darkness. The melodic contour of the song is a combination of a wave and static contour. The wavy melodic contour can be heard in the beginning from 0:00 – 0:10 with the strings introduction +

; the last lines of the verses (1:46 – 1:49) as well as the chorus from 2:12 – 2:42, 2:58 – 3:29. Static contour can be found in the introduction and the bridge (0:15-0:21, 2:45–2:51). The wavy contour serves to attract attention to the particular lyric or part of the song, +

the introduction & choruses. Similarly, static contour in LIE can be likened to JIMIN speaking to his audience. The combination of melodic contours can also appeal to wider audience who prefers melodies with variation. At
0:38 & 0:47, the melodic motif is sung with a consonant. +

The last chorus of the song contains intense emotions which JIMIN portrayed and deep meaning behind the lyrics which once again, delivers the message of the song. The tonality, melody and harmony have been used to successfully portray intense emotions and raise awareness. +

JIMIN did briliant job to create dynamics and expressive techniques which are crucial to build a mood or atmosphere that portrays the meaning and message of the song or piece. It is also essential to use a range of dynamics and +

and expressive techniques to effectively build tension as well as place emphasis on certain notes or words which JIMIN perfectly done it. This musical element is meticulously exploited in LIE to express emotions and the message of the song. +

The string quartet in the beginning fades into the song and gradually crescendos into the twelve-stringed guitar which does not change in dynamics. JIMIN did not wish to suddenly start the song and startle the listener, rather he wanted to ease them into it. +

The bridge leading into the first part of the last chorus (2:44 - 3:14) crescendos into the climax of the song, effectively building tension and emphasising on the words that are sung which captures the message of the song. +

Right after the bridge comes the last chorus that grasps the attention of the listener. Unlike the other choruses, the words “caught in a lie, find me when I was pure” are sung in piano for maximum effect and emphasis on the lyrics. +

These dynamic variations effectively capture JIMIN's emotions. Expressive techniques used in LIE are manipulated for effect and to stress particular parts of the song. The expressive techniques used in the song include electronic manipulation and articulation. +

The strings introduction (0:00 – 0:10) includes reverb to give the impression of a live strings performance. The melodic motif at 0:38 and 0:47 also include reverb for effect to portray the sense of escape from negative emotions and thoughts. +

The last chorus (2:59–3:14) once again incorporates reverb slightly to emphasise the lyrics & emotions contained within the chorus. Accents are mainly placed in the chorus, specifically on the words : “caught in a lie”, “pull me from this hell”, “I can’t be free from this pain” +

“I can’tescape this lie”. They are accentuated to provide complimentary effects on the lyrics and vocals and to bring the listener’s focus onto the meaning of the lyrics. +

Dynamics and expressive techniques utilised in LIE by JIMIN successfully addresses the issues which many people experience in their lives. The music element, timbre, “refers to the quality of sound”. +

The use of timbre and instrumentation of a song or piece are just as important as the lyrics or notes played. JIMIN effectively manipulates timbre with the support of specifically chosen instruments. +

LIE contains many instruments, including : strings (violin, cello, double bass), drum pad, twelve-stringed guitar, synthesised organ, piano & vocals. The string introduction of LIE (0:00–0:10) is flowing and elegant in contrast to the second part of the introduction (0:15–0:21) +

which can be described as aggressive and hurried. This contrast serves to portray the calm and relaxed exterior that many people display and the turbulent emotions or thoughts inside one’s mind.
During the first two choruses, a synth organ can be heard (1:00–1:32). +

The organ contributes to the powerful and passionate atmosphere of the song
by playing softly to compliment JIMIN’s voice through ostinatos.The last chorus (2:59–3:14) contains the piano which is played softly and minimalistic (3:03–3:06). +

It portrays how the mind can be fragiIe but strong enough to deflect the darkness. JIMIN's vocals in LIE are the most important instrumentals of the song as they clearly deliver and express the message as well as raise awareness +

for the social issue that affects many people in the modern era. JIMIN , the composer and lyricist of LIE utilises the music elements, pitch, dynamics and expressive techniques and timbre meticulously to express emotions to his audience.

JIMIN LEGEND DID THAT.