The Wind Cries Mary Jimi Hendrix Analysis

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“The wind cries Mary” is a song written and performed by Jimi Hendrix. The song has a very atmospheric intro. It begins with three ascending chords which will be repeated throughout the song. One thing about this song that gets your attention is how difficult it is for the listener to follow the rhythms emphasizing on the beats which are expected to be weak. In another word, the rhythm makes it difficult for the listener to identify the “down beats” of the song. This combination of musical elements creates a unique and disorienting experience when the song is heard for the first time. On the other hand , ascending chords inversions from the beginning and throughout the song gives the whole song a feeling of uncertainty if a foreboding situation

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