My guesses are as follows: Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Harry Styles, Queen Bey, Kanye, Pink, Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish, Lorde, Grimes, XXXTENTACION, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo.
This is clearly not the original version, but it doesn’t sway my point. This song, in all renditions, begins in one key in the verses and changes key twice during the chorus, ascending by two whole tones and then one whole tone. In this Eurythmics version, the verses are in G major, the first two lines of the chorus are in B...
What do you think of their latest singles, assuming that it really is DEVO being as anti-DEVO as possible? This stumped me. If it really is DEVO, then this is absolutely genius because it’s almost like they’re aware that people don’t listen to DEVO or their messages, so they don’t want to be DEVO....
Some for me are when they do an uplifting key change at the end (a phenomenon which has existed for decades,) when they use too much tape wear effect to make it purposefully warbly for no good reason, when they lower the pitch of a singer’s voice by an octave, and when the song just ends with no finality like the tape was cut...
E5 (Em?), G, C, A, D, E5… are the chords to mostly the entire song until the outro sticks to D5, C5, D5 to the end. My question is: what is the key center? Assuming E5 is a stand-in for Em, we have the following options:...
What artists currently in the cultural zeitgeist (or less than 25 years famous) do you predict will be inducted in their first year of eligibility for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
My guesses are as follows: Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Harry Styles, Queen Bey, Kanye, Pink, Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish, Lorde, Grimes, XXXTENTACION, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo.
Favorite chord progression of the year?
Eurythmics - Winter Wonderland (youtu.be)
This is clearly not the original version, but it doesn’t sway my point. This song, in all renditions, begins in one key in the verses and changes key twice during the chorus, ascending by two whole tones and then one whole tone. In this Eurythmics version, the verses are in G major, the first two lines of the chorus are in B...
What are some mistakes that were left in songs? Do you have a favorite?
DEVO went lo-fi ambient? Is this a Spotify goof?
What do you think of their latest singles, assuming that it really is DEVO being as anti-DEVO as possible? This stumped me. If it really is DEVO, then this is absolutely genius because it’s almost like they’re aware that people don’t listen to DEVO or their messages, so they don’t want to be DEVO....
When, in your opinion, does a modern rock song expire into a classic rock song?
A: 15 years B: 20 years C: 25 years D: 30 years E: 40 years F: 50 years G: other
[Penis Music] - Jackal Queenston - Rubber Band (youtu.be)
What are your least favorite modern music cliches?
Some for me are when they do an uplifting key change at the end (a phenomenon which has existed for decades,) when they use too much tape wear effect to make it purposefully warbly for no good reason, when they lower the pitch of a singer’s voice by an octave, and when the song just ends with no finality like the tape was cut...
What is the earliest not-jazz song that featured a longwinded instrumental section in the middle a la "Light My Fire" by The Doors or "Money" by Pink Floyd? - lemmy.studio (lemmy.studio)
Talking Heads - Stay Up Late
The verses have a progression of A, G, F, E, and the choruses go A, G, E....
Devo - Gut Feeling (youtu.be)
E5 (Em?), G, C, A, D, E5… are the chords to mostly the entire song until the outro sticks to D5, C5, D5 to the end. My question is: what is the key center? Assuming E5 is a stand-in for Em, we have the following options:...
Justice - D.A.N.C.E (youtu.be)
The intro has the following progression: A E / F#m E / D B / E (2x) > D / Dm / C#m Cm / B7...
Have you ever heard a singer whose voice sounded like yours?
I once heard Cool Song #2 by MGMT without headphones and thought that it sounded like my voice until I listened closer.
The Beach Boys - 'Til I Die (youtu.be)
The chord progression is mellow and traipsing, yet a bit unsettling....
blink-182 - ONE MORE TIME (Official Video) (www.youtube.com)
Any weird chord progressions that you have heard lately?
What are your thoughts on the obscure naming systems used by Ian Ring for scales, namely the Zeitler and Dozenal scales? - lemmy.studio (lemmy.studio)
What are your thoughts on the obscure naming systems used by Ian Ring for scales, namely the Zeitler and Dozenal scales? (ianring.com)
What two songs represent the polar opposite styles of one group or artist? - lemmy.studio (lemmy.studio)
What two songs represent the polar opposite styles of one group or artist?
i.e. early Poppy (pop) and modern Poppy (metal)