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Bamboléo: song meaning and origin of the lyrics
Beatles songs composed with just three primary chords
Pedro Navaja: song meaning and origin of the lyrics
Mixolydian mode in Pink Floyd songs
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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
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Foxey Lady and the Hendrix chord
USA
, Popular Song, Rock, 1960s
Guitar Amplifier
Bogner Shiva: boutique guitar amplifier found its tracking in metal genres
USA
, Rock, 2000s, 2010s
Music Theory
Plagal cadence exemplified by 9 songs in all diatonic modes
England,
USA
, Rock, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s
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SONGWRITER
I Wanna Be Sedated: pure classical harmony cementing the Ramones' hit in punk rock history
USA
, Rock, 1970s
SONGWRITER
Taking off with Pistol Packin' Mama
USA
, Popular Song, 1940s
SONGWRITER
Maybellene: Chuck Berry changed the lyrics of his first hit while recording
USA
, Rock, 1950s
Music Theory
7 songs featuring Mixolydian mode
England,
USA
, Rock, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s
1 comment
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Subterranean Homesick Blues popularized Dylan's idea of an official lyric video
USA
, Folk, Rock, 1960s
SONGWRITER
Shaman's Blues: quintessential The Doors song refined their most controversial album
USA
, Rock, 1960s
MEDITATION
Om Namah Shivaya: chant meaning and lyrics diversity in songs set in Panchakshari Mantra
India,
USA
, Devotional Song, Mantra, Indian Classical
SONGWRITER
Smokestack Lightning: the eternal Howlin' Wolf blues of the passing trains
USA
, Blues, 1950s
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
SONGWRITER
Wishful Sinful: atypical harmony of Robby Krieger
USA
, Rock, 1960s
Music Theory
Popular songs using Lydian mode
Canada, England,
USA
, Popular Song, Progressive Rock, Rock, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s
2 comments
Bansuri
Hindustani flute by Ronu Majumdar brings meditative mood to classical ragas
India,
USA
, Raga, World Music, Indian Classical
Music Theory
Locrian mode: music examples and harmonic structure
England, Russia,
USA
, Popular Song, Prelude, 20st Century Classical, 2000s
Nature Sounds
Classical music examples imitating bees and buzzing insects
Germany, Poland, Russia,
USA
, Bagatelle, Etude, Film Score, Interlude, Soundscapes, Romantic, 21st Century Classical
Music Theory
Popular songs featuring Phrygian mode and Neapolitan chord
Australia, England,
USA
, Jazz, Popular Song, 1960s, 1970s, 2010s
Music Theory
Mixolydian mode: famous examples in classical and pop music
England, Germany, Italy,
USA
, Concerto, Fugue, Motet, Popular Song, Raga, Renaissance, Baroque, 20st Century Classical, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, Indian Classical
13 comments
OBOE
The dramatic-abstract of Thea Musgrave's music as influenced by serialism
Scotland,
USA
, Concerto, 20st Century Classical, 21st Century Classical
Music Theory
Microtonality: the variety of approaches to microtonal music in world cultures
England, India, Italy,
USA
, Madrigal, Popular Song, Raga, Renaissance, Indian Classical, 20st Century Classical, 2000s
PIANO
Scandalous piano experiments by George Antheil shocked early avant-garde scene
France,
USA
, Waltz, 20st Century Classical
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Surrealistic Pillow as the ultimate psychedelic experience pioneered by Jefferson Airplane
USA
, Art Rock, Rock, 1960s
FILM
Symphonic scores by Erich Wolfgang Korngold established new standards in the film industry
Austria,
USA
, Film Score, 20st Century Classical
Percussion
First ever composition for solo percussion by Edgard Varèse ionized Zappa to choose a career in music
France,
USA
, 20st Century Classical
1 comment
Album
Swordfishtrombones: groundbreaking instrumentation catches Tom Waits' signature sound
USA
, Experimental Rock, Rock, 1980s
SONGWRITER
Mixture of traditional Mexican melody and rhythms as the secret of popularity behind Maria Grever's songs
Mexico, Spain,
USA
, Popular Song, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s
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