I’m Not Saying Aliens Wrote This “House of Cards” Cue, But…
We break down the super hip “fourthi-fifthiness” sounding interval leap in this downright gorgeous cue from the “House of Cards” score.
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How to Play With Meaning in Your Songwriting
Moving your listener through a broken narrative is an art, and you can master it with just a few simple tricks. Read on, dear songwriters…
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The Surprising Origins of the Bagel Bites Theme Music
An exhaustive history of the catchiest ad jingle of all time. It goes so much deeper than we could’ve ever imagined and we break it ALL down.
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Why Is THIS the Most Influential Music Cue in Hollywood?
From 20th century minimalism to early Gregorian chant structures, this film cue has it all…and it’s probably not the one you’re thinking of.
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What Is a Cantus Firmus? (and How to Write One)
This compositional form and tool was used emblematically throughout the Middle Ages, here’s how it works and how to write one.
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Laura Mvula’s Lyrics Have No Business Being This Good.
Resistance, resilience, realness. Laura Mvula uses her lyrics to weave complex stories told with accented, melodic, and tonal perfection.
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Is “If I Fell” The Beatles’ Hippest Pre-Revolver Tune?
What’s going on in this subtly sophisticated pop hit? Turns out… a lot! Let’s break down this romantic ballad off of “A Hard Day’s Night.”
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The Modal Mixture at the Heart of Elijah Fox’s “City In the Sky”
Elijah breaks down the parallel modal patterns that make up his track, “City in the Sky,” which imbue a “rocking back and forth” quality.
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A Short-Ish Guide to Cadences
Can you help me finish my musical sentence? No? Well a cadence can! Here’s everything you ever wanted to learn about cadences, and more!
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Is Timbre Actually the Most Important Factor in Orchestration?
Not sure what instrument fits best? Here’s a guide to understanding how to employ and experiment with timbre when orchestrating musical work.
