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SONGWRITER
Seven Seas of Rhye: song of imaginary land brought to life by Ionian and Mixolydian modes
England
, Rock, 1970s
Contemporary Composer
The meaningless song lyrics of Adiemus
England
, 21st Century Classical
SONGWRITER
Knights of Cydonia: Dorian-mode refrain boosting best Muse song
England
, Rock, 2000s
Music Theory
6 songs combining harmonic minor and Aeolian mode
England
, Germany, Puerto Rico, USA, Latin, Popular Song, Rock, 1960s, 1980s, 1990s
SONGWRITER
Tumbling Dice: hundred reels of tape for a messy Rolling Stones mix
England
, Rock, 1970s
Music Theory
Popular songs showing the mediant chord in all diatonic modes
England
, Rock, 1960s
SONGWRITER
Locomotive Breath: fine groove born from Jethro Tull's studio session
England
, Progressive Rock, 1970s
FILM
Gabriel's Oboe: soulful Morricone tune that soothes the Iguazu Falls
England
, Italy, Film Score, 1980s
SONGWRITER
Ferry Cross the Mersey: Merseybeat classic arranged by the Fifth Beatle
England
, Popular Song, Rock, Soundtrack, 1960s
SONGWRITER
Ladytron: Roxy Music's lunar landing with mellotron, oboe, and synth
England
, Rock, 1970s
Music Theory
6 songs to unpack Ionian mode and the major scale
England
, USA, Blues, Folk, Popular Song, Rock, 1930s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s
ORCHESTRA
Handel's Sarabande: obscure keyboard suite that found its iconic orchestration in Barry Lyndon movie
England
, Dance, Film Score, Sarabande, Soundtrack, Baroque
SONGWRITER
Misty Mountain Hop: Led Zeppelin's contribution to pot legalization
England
, Rock, 1970s
ORCHESTRA
Ombra mai fu: Handel's best-known melody of failed Serse opera
England
, Opera, Baroque
Music Theory
Authentic cadence exemplified by The Beatles songs
England
, Popular Song, Rock, 1960s
SONGWRITER
Bennie and the Jets: the opening piano chord and disastrous recording sessions in Jamaica
England
, Rock, 1970s
Music Theory
8 songs to introduce Aeolian mode and natural minor scale
England
, Scotland, USA, Folk, Popular Song, Rock, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s
Music Theory
Plagal cadence exemplified by 9 songs in all diatonic modes
England
, USA, Rock, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s
2 comments
ORCHESTRA
Capriol Suite: early dances arranged for modern orchestra by Peter Warlock
England
, France, Dance, Suite, 20st Century Classical
Music Theory
7 songs featuring Mixolydian mode
England
, USA, Rock, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s
1 comment
SONGWRITER
Baba O'Riley or Teenage Wasteland brought to life by Lowrey organ
England
, Rock, 1970s
SONGWRITER
Rollin' and Tumblin' as the essence of slide guitar technique combined with lyrics diversity
England
, USA, Blues, Rock, 1930s, 1950s, 2000s
Music Theory
5 songs featuring Dorian mode
Canada,
England
, France, USA, Ballade, Drinking Song, Folk, Popular Song, Rock, Work Song, World Music, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s
Nature Sounds
8 orchestral pieces depicting thunderstorms
Austria,
England
, Finland, Germany, Italy, Ukraine, USA, Concerto, Interlude, Opera, Soundscapes, Suite, Symphonic poem, Symphony, Baroque, Romantic, 20st Century Classical
Review
The 2020 guide to research of Granville Bantock's life and music
England
, Romantic, 20st Century Classical
Music Theory
Popular songs using Lydian mode
Canada,
England
, USA, Popular Song, Progressive Rock, Rock, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s
2 comments
Sea Shanty
Randy Dandy O: sea chantey for raising anchors and sailing around Cape Horn
England
, Drinking Song, Folk, Work Song, 1960s
SYNTHESIZER
Plainsong: The Cure's psychedelic liturgy on the edge of the world
England
, New Wave, Popular Song, Rock, 1980s
Music Theory
Deceptive cadence: chord progressions and song examples
England
, New Wave, Rock, 1960s, 1980s
Music Theory
Locrian mode: music examples and harmonic structure
England
, Russia, USA, Popular Song, Prelude, 20st Century Classical, 2000s
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