208 | Rick Beato on the Theory of Popular Music
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
The Art of Composition and Musical Innovation
This chapter explores the intricacies of musical composition and how artists like Joni Mitchell and Sting manipulate emotions through innovative melodies and unexpected chord progressions. It critiques the over-reliance on traditional chord sequences in popular music while encouraging young songwriters to explore beyond established norms. The discussion also highlights the relationship between melody, reharmonization, and the differing complexities in jazz and rock music.
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