Tom Waits

6 articles related to Tom Waits:

Music Theory

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

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

The bottleneck guitar blues by Blind Willie Johnson is sliding through space on the Voyager Golden Records

USA, Blues, 1920s, 1930s
FILM

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

Italy, Japan, USA, Soundtrack, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s
PIANO

Gondolier songs as the inspiration behind the romantic genre of Barcarolle

France, Italy, Russia, Art Rock, Barcarolle, Romantic, 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.