that's a really interesting way to hear it! i hadn't thought about it that way. i used to hear the rhythm as mainly consisting of dotted 8th notes and half notes, in a 3-3-2-3-3 pattern. but again, there's no objectively right way! this unlocked a new way of grooving to the song for me.
Yes, with a little variation. The root notes E, F#, G, and A are the phyrigian scale. However, the chords he’s playing do not strictly follow that scale because they are all major. In F#, phyrigian the chords would be F# minor G major, A major, and E minor. You hear the major chord type of sound in a lot of Spanish music. A good example of pure phrygian would be the introduction to a song called conquistador by Procol Harum.
Thanks! The other steady corner notes throughout… This is what I was hearing if you haven’t seen this yet …. ua-cam.com/video/Bb5q3eFSm3M/v-deo.htmlsi=5IUPUUsDfTb-ka8w
Yes... Since the keys seem to be playing thre root and fifth without any thirds it sticks to the mode without any "tweaks" to change the one or seven chord from minor to major. Thanks
I think the most important thing people forget about with these intricate or unusual arrangements is does the song actually sound good because it often doesn't. I would use King Crimson as an example I love the musicians and the concepts but most of the songs just don't sound all that great but I do love Yes so what gives.
Right, I agree. Ultimately it’s about the listeners experience and whether the music connects with the listener. Since music is basically a language of emotion, the listener really needs to feel something. That’s why I think, Yes is way more accessible to the listener than King Crimson. BTW, I will be doing a deepdive of a Yes song this weekend. Stay tuned.
Thank you for diving into these songs!!! Are you able to get high fidelity versions of their music? It is otherworldly 💗
that's a really interesting way to hear it! i hadn't thought about it that way. i used to hear the rhythm as mainly consisting of dotted 8th notes and half notes, in a 3-3-2-3-3 pattern.
but again, there's no objectively right way! this unlocked a new way of grooving to the song for me.
Yes, with a little variation. The root notes E, F#, G, and A are the phyrigian scale. However, the chords he’s playing do not strictly follow that scale because they are all major. In F#, phyrigian the chords would be F# minor G major, A major, and E minor. You hear the major chord type of sound in a lot of Spanish music. A good example of pure phrygian would be the introduction to a song called conquistador by Procol Harum.
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Thanks!
4/4 with a swung metronome!
Thanks! The other steady corner notes throughout… This is what I was hearing if you haven’t seen this yet …. ua-cam.com/video/Bb5q3eFSm3M/v-deo.htmlsi=5IUPUUsDfTb-ka8w
is the song in F sharp Phrygian?
Yes... Since the keys seem to be playing thre root and fifth without any thirds it sticks to the mode without any "tweaks" to change the one or seven chord from minor to major. Thanks
I think the most important thing people forget about with these intricate or unusual arrangements is does the song actually sound good because it often doesn't. I would use King Crimson as an example I love the musicians and the concepts but most of the songs just don't sound all that great but I do love Yes so what gives.
Right, I agree. Ultimately it’s about the listeners experience and whether the music connects with the listener. Since music is basically a language of emotion, the listener really needs to feel something. That’s why I think, Yes is way more accessible to the listener than King Crimson. BTW, I will be doing a deepdive of a Yes song this weekend. Stay tuned.
@@ErolReactscan't wait for Yes. Radiohead and Yes both in my top 10 for sure
Also recommend a band called Public Service Broadcasting
Thanks! I like reviewing bands that I’ve never heard of before.