A sampling of single- and multi-chord progression songs between the 1980s and 2010s reveals a disheartening trend. How to fix it?
Tag: the weeknd
How The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” Takes Beethoven’s Ideas to #1
In this analysis, pop music theorist Ben Morss shows how The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” is built from four-note scale segments.
Chartmania!! I Broke Down Every Song That Reached the Billboard Top 5 in 2017
Alright songwriters and song-guzzlers alike, strap on your boots for a knowledge voyage with more divergent…
How to Tame Unwanted Low Frequencies Out of Your Mix
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Learn to Play “Starboy” by The Weeknd (Featuring Daft Punk) on Piano
For fans of The Weeknd, yesterday was a big day. Not only did he announce…
Pop Music Theory Analysis: Katy Perry’s Olympic Theme “Rise” Falls Just Short of Gold
On Friday, Katy Perry and NBC launched an anthem you’ll likely be hearing throughout the…
8 Bedroom Producers You Need to Know Right Now
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