Composition
"Starlight" was written by Matthew Bellamy, lead vocalist of the band Muse, and produced by Rich Costey. Bellamy commented that he first wrote the song on a boat in bad weather. Bassist of the band Christopher Wolstenholme commented of the lyrics that it is "a love song about missing someone, friends, family, someone you love". According to the music sheet published at Musicnotes.com by Sony/ATV Music Publishing, "Starlight" is an alternative rock song. It is set in the time signature of common time and composed in a moderate tempo of 121.5 beats per minute with the bridge sped up to 122.5 beats per minute. It is set in the key of B major with Bellamy's vocals ranging from the note of G♯3 to the note of B4. When the song is performed live, it is transposed a half step down to B flat major to accommodate Bellamy's deepening voice. It is noticeable during the band's performance at Reading Festival 2006 and during HAARP (album).
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