Kaibutsu (怪物) by YOASOBI - Song Analysis Intro Yo! Today I'm analyzing the song Kaibutsu by the duo YOASOBI (singer/songwriter Ikura and music producer Ayase). This song is the opening of season 2 of the anime BEASTARS (that I haven't watched, should I!) and it's an absolute banger! I decided to remake the music by ear to improve my music production skills. I will share my work process and some things I've learned through that article! Song Structure Verse 1 Verse 2 Pre-Chorus Chorus 1 Chorus Synth Solo Verse 3 Verse 4 Synth Riff Dubstep-y Bridge Synth Riff Chorus 2 (light) Chorus 3 Chorus 4 No Lyrics + Guitar Riff (first half) Chorus 4 Altered Harmony (second half) Final Synth Riff Pretty solid structure isn't it! This is so structurally rich and that is partly why this song is such a masterpiece! The song's BPM is 170. The song starts in B major (G# minor). Verse 1 Lasts 8 measures. Instruments - Kick: on every beat - Synth: Brassy, rugged, rough I used the p
