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SONGWRITER

Seven Seas of Rhye: song of imaginary land brought to life by Ionian and Mixolydian modes

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, Rock, 1970s
Contemporary Composer

The meaningless song lyrics of Adiemus

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, 21st Century Classical
SONGWRITER

Knights of Cydonia: Dorian-mode refrain boosting best Muse song

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, Rock, 2000s
Music Theory

6 songs combining harmonic minor and Aeolian mode

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, Germany, Puerto Rico, USA, Latin, Popular Song, Rock, 1960s, 1980s, 1990s
SONGWRITER

Tumbling Dice: hundred reels of tape for a messy Rolling Stones mix

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, Rock, 1970s
Music Theory

Popular songs showing the mediant chord in all diatonic modes

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, Rock, 1960s
SONGWRITER

Locomotive Breath: fine groove born from Jethro Tull's studio session

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, Progressive Rock, 1970s
FILM

Gabriel's Oboe: soulful Morricone tune that soothes the Iguazu Falls

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, 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

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, Rock, 1970s
Music Theory

6 songs to unpack Ionian mode and the major scale

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, 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

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, Dance, Film Score, Sarabande, Soundtrack, Baroque
SONGWRITER

Misty Mountain Hop: Led Zeppelin's contribution to pot legalization

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, Rock, 1970s
ORCHESTRA

Ombra mai fu: Handel's best-known melody of failed Serse opera

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, Opera, Baroque
Music Theory

Authentic cadence exemplified by The Beatles songs

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, Popular Song, Rock, 1960s
SONGWRITER

Bennie and the Jets: the opening piano chord and disastrous recording sessions in Jamaica

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, 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

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, USA, Rock, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s 2 comments
ORCHESTRA

Capriol Suite: early dances arranged for modern orchestra by Peter Warlock

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, France, Dance, Suite, 20st Century Classical
Music Theory

7 songs featuring Mixolydian mode

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, 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

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, Russia, USA, Popular Song, Prelude, 20st Century Classical, 2000s

The History of Popular Music

Discover stories from each decade. Listen to gems from the 1960s, 1970s, and more.
Musical Modes

Explore Phrygian, Lydian, Dorian, and other modes through the harmonic analysis of popular songs.
Early Music

Read all about the formative music of the past centuries. Enjoy the regal yet easy sounds of the Baroque and Renaissance.
Indian Classical Music

Dive into the South Asian philosophy through Indian classical music. Learn about musical traditions of the Hindustani and Carnatic culture.
The Epoch of Romanticism

Get a taste of the most beloved and fruitful music period. See the personalities behind the major shift of the eras — from Classical to Romantic.
Nature Sounds

Download for free HQ soundscapes recorded in a mixed forest, including bird songs, cricket choruses, and night or afternoon thunderstorms.

England

The History of Popular Music

Musical Modes

Early Music

Indian Classical Music

The Epoch of Romanticism

Nature Sounds

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