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Guitars: Several layered guitar parts, including heavy distorted layers during the chorus, create a “wall of sound” that amplifies the song's emotional intensity. Biatt demonstrates how stacking different guitar tracks and adding fifths and major thirds enhances the fullness of the chorus.
Vocals: Clarkson’s vocal performance is described as outstanding, with doubly layered lead vocals and harmonies that are carefully panned for stereo width. The multiple vocal layers, totaling around twelve in the chorus alone, provide a massive, immersive vocal sound that is a hallmark of polished pop production.