Music can evoke powerful emotional responses, including sadness. Here, we explore some of the most iconic examples of sad music. Tom Waits’ heart-wrenching melodic melancholia ranges from orchestral orchestral melancholia to gravel-voiced tales of drunken debauchery; thus making his 1976 Small Change album opener, “Opening Track,” an ideal example. Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Movement Tchaikovsky opens the […]
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Though his poetry may not be as widely recognized today in Australia, Banjo Paterson remains popular and our digitised collections provide a fascinating look into his life and work. Banjo attended Sydney University before finding employment as a law clerk, qualifying as a solicitor, and publishing poetry in The Bulletin journal. During this period he
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R&B (rhythm and blues) is an expressive musical genre which originated in urban Black communities during World War II. Since then, R&B has become an art form which unifies people across racial lines. R&B music has evolved significantly over time, moving away from guitar-heavy recordings towards smooth sounds tailored for dance clubs and urban radio.
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No matter the production behind it, an engaging pop song stands out with catchy beats and lyrics that stay with you long after listening. These tunes are fun for dancing to and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Luis Fonsi’s hit, “Despacito,” remains one of the most beloved pop songs ever. With infectious
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Only an amazing video could truly accompany Wet Leg’s viral hit “Ur Mum.” Lavaland-directed visual perfectly balances humor and pop star earnestness while injecting some datamoshing trippiness into its design. Lil Uzi Vert orchestrated an incredible flash mob-turned-fan stampede for TikTok looseie “Just Wanna Rock.” The video produced is breathtakingly entertaining. Berwyn Berwyn, 2022 MOBO
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Indie music began as rock punk music and has since evolved into an ever-more-diverse style of music. Artists like Eilish are revolutionizing this subgenre with their signature sounds; she incorporates many diverse music genres into her albums. Indie music has come a long way since its conception in the ’70s. Now featuring artists like R.E.M
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Leonard Cohen and Jeff Buckley’s song Hallelujah has become one of the most acclaimed and revered in all of music. It has appeared in movies, television shows, and covered by various musicians – giving rise to its global recognition. To play this song you will require the following chords and should practice them until you
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G7 chords are one of the first ukulele chords you should learn to play, as they’re easy to master and present a staple for beginner songs. A dominant 7th chord adds one tone to a major triad, or the 1st, 3rd and 5th intervals of a scale. D7 Many tutor books and beginner ukulele courses
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Home recording studios that lack soundproof rooms often pose issues when recording vocals, leading to issues in terms of reverberation and quality of recordings. Vocal booths provide an effective solution as they reduce reverberation while improving recordings considerably. Soundproofing No matter if you are an at-home musician, voiceover artist or podcaster – making sure that
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There are numerous beautiful guitar songs that can be played without needing a capo, including songs that feature movable chord shapes or transposed into keys without barre chords. This list of guitar songs without capo is tailored specifically for beginner guitarists, with easy chord progressions and strumming patterns for them to learn quickly. These tunes
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