Trying to figure out the time signature on this

konaboy

Pioneer Member
So was a big fan of Mr.Big back in the day, pulled up some songs on my ipod by them yesterday and this one caught my ear and while driving was trying to count the meter in the opening,chorus and coming out of the solo and just can't find it. wondering if you guys might be able to clue me in.


Jane Doe
 
It's in 4/4, but the phrasing is really odd. Try counting the 8th notes from the bassline in the beginning. The part after the solo is also in 4/4, the drummer is using a displacement, thus making it sound "weird".
 
Yeah, it's just some funky syncopation but it's 4/4. Every second bar of the intro and chorus, they just turn the beat "upside down", snare where the kick was and vice-versa.
 
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