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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

Easy Skanking: meaning and themes in the famous Bob Marley album opener

Jamaica, Reggae,
1970s
Music Theory

Popular songs using Lydian mode

Canada, England, USA, Popular Song, Progressive Rock, Rock,
1970s
, 1980s, 1990s 2 comments
Music Theory

Popular songs featuring Phrygian mode and Neapolitan chord

Australia, England, USA, Jazz, Popular Song, 1960s,
1970s
, 2010s
SONGWRITER

Salma Ya Salama: historical record by Sayed Darwish, the father of Egyptian popular music

Egypt, Popular Song, 1920s,
1970s
SYNTHESIZER

Progressive rock adaptation of Alberto Ginastera's piano concerto features innovative electronic drums

Argentina, England, Concerto, Progressive Rock, Toccata, 20st Century Classical,
1970s
4 comments
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
Poetry

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

England, Progressive Rock, 1960s,
1970s
3 comments
ELECTRIC GUITAR

Adrian Belew's spellbinding guitar tricks saturate prog music with the sounds of space

USA, Art Rock, New Wave, Progressive Rock,
1970s
, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s
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
SONGWRITER

The resonance of African tribal heritage in Ali Farka Touré's guitar

Mali, Folk, World Music,
1970s
, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s
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
Band

Tinariwen: 40 years of nomadic desert music driven by Ibrahim Ag Alhabib's guitar

Algeria, Mali, Folk, Raï, World Music,
1970s
, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s
Band

Emotion over meaning: the enigmatic lyrics of Cocteau Twins in the languages of glossolalia

Scotland, New Wave,
1970s
, 1980s, 1990s 2 comments
PIANO

Zawinul incited his electric piano to report the jazz weather

Austria, Jazz,
1970s
, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s
PIANO

Mussorgsky's pictures redrawn for the prog rock exhibition

England, Russia, Art Rock, Progressive Rock, Suite, Romantic,
1970s
TECHNOLOGIES

Quadraphonic vinyl reveals new Atom Heart Mother details

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

The necessity of undramatic humanity in Coffee and Cigarettes by Jim Jarmusch

Italy, Japan, USA, Soundtrack,
1970s
, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s
Classical Guitar

The native heart of Peruvian folk as explored by ethnomusicologist Alomía Robles

Peru, USA, Popular Song, Zarzuela, 20st Century Classical,
1970s
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
ELECTRIC GUITAR

Monnette Sudler: the first lady of jazz guitar

USA, Blues, Jazz,
1970s
, 1990s, 2000s
FLUTE

Incredible stunts by the blind virtuoso influenced a whole generation

USA, Jazz, 1960s,
1970s
Band

CAN: from the mind of Czukay to the golden age of krautrock

Germany, Art Rock, Soundtrack, 1960s,
1970s
PIANO

To study academic theory, superb pianist Wynton Kelly took up bass

Jamaica, USA, Blues, Jazz, 1950s, 1960s,
1970s
SONGWRITER

German roots of the Moon of Alabama

Germany, USA, Opera, Popular Song, 1920s, 1960s,
1970s
FILM

Five tones of Spielberg's alien language

USA, Film Score,
1970s
FILM

The drama of The Chain kept alive on the big screen

United Kingdom, USA, Popular Song, Rock, Soundtrack,
1970s
, 2010s

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.

1970slala

The History of Popular Music

Musical Modes

Early Music

Indian Classical Music

The Epoch of Romanticism

Nature Sounds

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