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I Wanna Be Sedated: pure classical harmony cementing the Ramones' hit in punk rock history

USA,
Rock
, 1970s
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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
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Shaman's Blues: quintessential The Doors song refined their most controversial album

USA,
Rock
, 1960s
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Baba O'Riley or Teenage Wasteland brought to life by Lowrey organ

England,
Rock
, 1970s
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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
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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
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
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Savoy Truffle: cautionary song about chocolate by the quiet Beatle

England,
Rock
, 1960s
Album

Surrealistic Pillow as the ultimate psychedelic experience pioneered by Jefferson Airplane

USA, Art Rock,
Rock
, 1960s
Album

Swordfishtrombones: groundbreaking instrumentation catches Tom Waits' signature sound

USA, Experimental Rock,
Rock
, 1980s
ORCHESTRA

Mozart and Tom Waits wrote music for the glass armonica which was rumored to cause mental health damage

Austria, England, Germany, Ireland, USA, Adagio,
Rock
, Baroque, Classical, 1980s 1 comment
CHOIR

Gershwin's Summertime: the most recorded song draws inspiration from Ukrainian lullaby and African American spiritual

Ukraine, USA, Folk, Jazz, Opera, Popular Song,
Rock
, 20st Century Classical, 1930s, 1960s, 2010s 3 comments
FILM

The drama of The Chain kept alive on the big screen

United Kingdom, USA, Popular Song,
Rock
, Soundtrack, 1970s, 2010s
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Cream's biggest hit inspired by Hendrix's debut in England

England, Popular Song,
Rock
, 1960s
TECHNOLOGIES

Innovative Bohemian Rhapsody set new standards for the music video production

England, Rhapsody,
Rock
, 1970s 1 comment
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Seven Nation Army riff conquers sport and classical music

USA,
Rock
, 2000s
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Who is the true architect behind The House of the Rising Sun?

England, USA, Ballade, Blues, Popular Song,
Rock
, Classical, 1930s, 1940s, 1960s, 2000s
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Dazed and Confused: evolution through Led Zeppelin live shows

England, USA, Folk, Popular Song,
Rock
, 1960s, 1970s

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.

Rock

The History of Popular Music

Musical Modes

Early Music

Indian Classical Music

The Epoch of Romanticism

Nature Sounds

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