After the short introduction of what seems to be an old recording in "Are You Happy
            
             Now", the vocalist, Michelle Branch, begins the vocals, along with some light background
            
             music. She is the only vocalist in throughout the song. She also provides the melody
            
             throughout the song. This song is homophonic, with a very nice chord accompaniment. The
            
             harmony, in America, is considered consonant, however it may vary in other countries.
            
             Tempo in this song varies throughout the song. It starts out in a moderately slow tempo, and
            
             picks up to a medium, to fast tempo when the bridge and chorus are played. The rhythm is
            
             fairly steady in the song, however, it is not too predictable. This leaves room for some
            
             element of surprise. The meter is in the very common 4/4 time. The dynamics in this song
            
             play a very big part on the emotions in the song. The fact that it starts at mezzo
            
             piano, and builds up to forte after every verse, really let's the listener feel the emotions of
            
             the vocalist. The form in this song seems to be and ABABCB. This is a very common form
            
             in Michelle Branch songs, along with many other pop pieces.
            
             The way the artist, Michelle Branch, makes the song her own begins at composition.
            
             Michelle Branch is not only the vocalist, and guitarist in "Are You Happy Now", but also a
            
             co-writer. She sings the song with such emotion, it is like she is painting a picture with her
            
             voice.
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