"Amazing" - Virtual Feeling

The listening of this piece brings about a few very noticeable emotions within the context of "virtual feeling." Kanye, through the use of distortion and auto-tune over his voice, creates a sense that the listener may be listening to a machine. It is somewhat chilling and has a very gritty feeling that makes the listener sense that things are moving forward around them at an almost dirge-like pace. With the piano in the minor key and the jazzy embellishments, this was probably no accident, especially when compared to the funeral processions held in the predominantly black southern states. With the somber sound, though, comes brief reprise at the chorus that makes the listener feel hopeful at least and creates a base that allows us to prepare for the turn towards the melancholy emotions once again.

At the break before the development, where the tribal calls begin, the listener begins to feel confused and most likely notices that the sounds are out of place in a song of this genre to say the least. They add to the intentional unorganization and spontaniety of the song that keeps the listener on their toes and interested in what is happening.

When the main verse progression returns, the listener feels the comfort of the piano once again but with a new twist: this time a new MC is rapping instead of singing. He makes the song come together in a smooth way that inspires passion and, ultimately, the reassurance that "I'm amazing" because of tangible events, accomplishments, and overcome obstacles, not because of superficial things.