Dies Irae: The death melody haunting Hollywood
Twenty Thousand Hertz
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Deus Ere - The Part That Gets Reused Over and Over Again
The most famous part of Deus Ere is the first four notes. Kirk Hamilton: The thing that makes this musical phrase so powerful is that it includes both dissonance and resolution. This minor third is key to the melody's dark foreboding feel. When you want something to sound hopeful, typically the melody will move upwards.
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