Art is the music we make from the bewildered cry of being alive. ~Maria Popova
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in Video of the Week Tags: tribute bands
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in List of the Day Tags: tribute bands
The Weaknd
Imagine Imagine Dragons
Artificial Heart
The Replacements for the Replacements
No Rush
Even Less than Less Than Jake
System of a Downgrade
Off-Whitesnake
Not as Good Charlotte
Adjacent Mraz
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in List of the Day Tags: andy gibb, barry gibb, bee gees
Barry Gibb has said he enjoys writing hooks that “turned around on themselves”, meaning melodic lines that twisted time signatures playfully.
To write a line that defies the ear’s common time expectations is to create an unforgettable hook. It’s just one reason Barry Gibb is in an elite class of songwriter.
Here are five examples of Barry Gibb turning the music around on itself. If it’s difficult to pick up, try counting 1-2-3-4 to the beats and you’ll see Barry’s gift for writing melodies that seem to want to climb out of 4/4 time.
Jive Talkin’
(Love is) Thicker Than Water
Shadow Dancing
An Everlasting Love
If I Can’t Have You
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in Video of the Week Tags: 1980's, 1981, 80's pop
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in Songs You May Have Missed Tags: daniel me estas matando, silvana estrada, tenias que ser tu
Silvana Estrada (with Daniel, Me Estás Matando): “Tenías Que Ser Tú” (2018)
Mexican singer and songwriter Silvana Estrada, winner of the Best New Artist Latin Grammy Award, was born to parents who were both luthiers. She plays a Venezuelan cuato onstage that was built by her father.
Silvana was singing as soon as she could talk and was writing songs and playing a variety of instruments by the time she was in high school.
“Tenías Que Ser Tú” (“It Had to be You”) is from her acclaimed 2018 Primeras Canciones EP and is recorded with duo Daniel, Me Estás Matando (Daniel, You Are Killing Me) who specialize in romantic ballads and bolero.
The chorus:
Ay, ay, ay, it had to be you
For better or for worse, it had to be you
Every Moment Has A Song 