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Classic FM analyses Zayn's 'Pillowtalk': 'It's hypnotic and memorable'

UK-based radio station Classic FM has shared an article about Zayn Malik and his debut solo single 'Pillowtalk', which is titled "An in-depth music theory analysis of Zayn Malik’s ‘Pillowtalk’."

Writer Daniel Ross praises the young heartthrob's natural talent and describes the song as being so catchy that it'll "sink into your head without you realising it": "Thanks to that easy bed, Zayn’s ad-libs become super-playful. Listen to how he sings “Nobody but you, ‘body but me, ‘body but us, bodies together”. He makes it skip with triplets against the prevailing tempo, reigning them in beautifully and hypnotically. Inventive, memorable, and precisely the kind of hook that makes a song sink into your head without you realising it."

In the section titled 'Vocal Range', Ross explains that Malik has a fantastic range, but doesn't showcase it enough in this debut solo single:

"When we hit the chorus, though, we get a glimpse of Zayn’s range. The chorus melody deliberately plays close to the edge of his tenor range, shooting up to a top B. Placing the melody at this limit is a classic pop trick, as it ramps up emotional engagement and the illusion of real struggle - something that fits in perfectly with this new, angsty version of Zayn."

The article concludes positively, with the writer suggesting that Malik should really push himself with his next offering because he is more than capable vocally:

"Vocally, Zayn plays it totally safe, and he’s very wise to do so. There’s room for invention when he inevitably takes it to the arenas, and it’s the perfect first single for a new step in his career. Musically, it’s effective, sparse, classy and impactful. Perhaps the only disappointment is that Zayn doesn’t experiment a bit more, but there will be time for that. Falsetto awaits."

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