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5. “On Chord Fragments and Nuanced Embellishments in Talking Heads’ ‘Slippery People’”
By Ethan Hein
A quick and fun breakdown of one of David Byrne’s most slippery songs from the Talking Heads catalog, and why it works so well… Read the article here.
4. “Bach & Bitcoin”
By David Yearsly
A dramatic slice of musical history that touches on counterpoint wars and private dabbles in alchemy, the Bitcoin of the 17th century. Read the article here.
3. “3 Things Son Lux Does to Make Their Songs So Unique”
By Filippo Faustini
We take apart Son Lux’s incredibly unique sound, and breakdown three main tools of expression composer Ryan Lott uses to achieve it. Read the article here.
2. “The ‘Sadness Paradox’ — Why Sad Music Is So Comforting”
By Charlotte Yates
Why does it seem like all the songs on the radio are about breakups? Why do sad chords sound so pleasurable? Welcome to the Sadness Paradox. Read the article here.
1. “8 Essential Tips for Creating Energy in Your Vocals (Yes, Even at Home)”
By Aaron Trumm
It’s not always easy to generate high energy vocals in your home studio, here are some surefire ways to help your voice break free! Read the article here.
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