1960s

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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
SONGWRITER

Foxey Lady and the Hendrix chord

USA, Popular Song, Rock,
1960s

Music Theory

Plagal cadence exemplified by 9 songs in all diatonic modes

England, USA, Rock,
1960s
, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s 2 comments
Music Theory

7 songs featuring Mixolydian mode

England, USA, Rock,
1960s
, 1970s, 1980s 1 comment
SONGWRITER

Subterranean Homesick Blues popularized Dylan's idea of an official lyric video

USA, Folk, Rock,
1960s
CHOIR

Shosholoza: meaning and origin of the famous African work song

South Africa, Zimbabwe, Work Song,
1960s

SONGWRITER

Shaman's Blues: quintessential The Doors song refined their most controversial album

USA, Rock,
1960s
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
SONGWRITER

Wishful Sinful: atypical harmony of Robby Krieger

USA, Rock,
1960s
Sea Shanty

Randy Dandy O: sea chantey for raising anchors and sailing around Cape Horn

England, Drinking Song, Folk, Work Song,
1960s
Music Theory

Deceptive cadence: chord progressions and song examples

England, New Wave, Rock,
1960s
, 1980s
SONGWRITER

Savoy Truffle: cautionary song about chocolate by the quiet Beatle

England, Rock,
1960s
Music Theory

Picardy third: cadence for a happy ending in classical music and popular songs

England, France, Nocturne, Popular Song, Romantic,
1960s
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
Music Theory

The Andalusian cadence: distinct chord progression of flamenco that captivated all pop music genres

Spain, Flamenco, Folk, Popular Song,
1960s
, 1970s
Album

Surrealistic Pillow as the ultimate psychedelic experience pioneered by Jefferson Airplane

USA, Art Rock, Rock,
1960s
PIANO

The avant-garde tango by Horacio Salgán that shocked audiences in the 1950s

Argentina, Dance, Tango, 1940s, 1950s,
1960s
Poetry

Peter Sinfield: the songwriter whose lyrics embellished the formative prog rock albums of the 1970s

England, Progressive Rock,
1960s
, 1970s 3 comments
SONGWRITER

The morna: essential music of the Cape Verde archipelago reached mainland thanks to Cesária Évora's voice

Cape Verde, Morna,
1960s
, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s
MANDOLIN

Jacob do Bandolim: amateur musician who instilled mandolin fashion throughout America

Brazil, Choro, Folk, 1940s, 1950s,
1960s
PIANO

Songs for Drella: the minimalistic tribute to Andy Warhol that united his beloved artists for the first time since 1960s

USA, Art Rock,
1960s
, 1990s
SYNTHESIZER

The analog synthesizers of Isao Tomita programming fresh sound for all-time classics

Japan, Ambient, Concerto, Suite, 20st Century Classical,
1960s
, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s
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
SITAR

1960s clarinet & sitar duo pioneered an ambient genre with the album for spiritual practices

India, USA, Ambient,
1960s
1 comment
PIANO

Billy Strayhorn redefined jazz with a touch of classical

USA, Jazz, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s,
1960s
TECHNOLOGIES

Quadraphonic vinyl reveals new Atom Heart Mother details

England, Art Rock, Progressive Rock,
1960s
, 1970s 4 comments
SONGWRITER

The smoky alto of Chabuca Granda elevated the Creole waltz to the international level

Peru, Popular Song,
1960s
, 1970s, 1980s
SONGWRITER

Just Another Diamond Day: the stunning rediscovery of the hippie-era gem

England, Folk, Popular Song,
1960s
, 1970s
PIANO

Sgt. Pepper's inspiration behind Carla Bley's revolutionary jazz album

USA, Jazz,
1960s
, 1970s, 2000s

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