JAKARTA - Charlie Puth made a confession about the mental and vocal technical pressure he faced when performing at the Super Bowl LIX which took place last February.
The tension is not without reason, considering that Puth has the heavy task of performing the US national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner", a song that he has consistently called the most difficult composition for any singer to conquer.
Puth dissected technically why the United States national anthem by Francis Scott Key has such a big musical challenge.
According to him, the structure of the song is full of very complex emotional dynamics but must still sound flowing for the general listener.
"The song is a constant tension and release. Just listen, there's a constant shift from major chords to minor chords," Puth said while appearing in the latest episode of Hot Ones.
"The song has a soaring melody, and when you put it into a 4/4 beat, it's really amazing," he continued.
Interestingly, Puth also revealed the secret behind the arrangement he performed at that time. As a son of New Jersey, he slipped in a special tribute to Whitney Houston, who also came from the same region.
Through a post on his X account, he confirmed that his appearance was deliberately designed to evoke fond memories of Houston's iconic 1991 version.
"I wrote the arrangement in a very specific way to honor Whitney Houston. I hope the message gets through to the audience," the 34-year-old musician wrote.
In addition to discussing vocal techniques, Puth, who was recently appointed Chief Music Officer for AI-based music technology company Moises, also provided his views on the future of the pop industry.
He feels optimistic about the loss of "gatekeepers" in the music industry who have often dictated the creativity of artists.
"I love the fact that logistically, no one tells you what songs to sing to get played on the radio or Spotify. Now, the best song wins, and that's what I've always wanted," he concluded.
Puth also emphasized that pop music will continue to expand through the influence of hip-hop culture. He cited how cross-genre collaborations, such as Katy Perry with Juicy J, have shaped the modern music landscape.
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