what instruments are played in royals by lorde
Royals (song) "Royals" was described as an art pop[34] and electropop[35] song that incorporates elements of electronic music and grime style, and draws influences from alternative music, R&B[36] and indie pop.[37] Its instrumentation consists of finger snaps[38][39] bass[40] and percussion, and a "strong and merciless" hip hop beat as well as some electronic effects. Its low-fidelity production[41] is enhanced by synthesizers and Pro Tools software.[42] "Royals" minimalist instrumentation has been compared to Grimes,[43] Animal Collective and James Blake.[44] Its "synth-heavy production" was likened to that of Purity Ring and Noah "40" Shebib.[45]