Lately, I find myself writing melodies over the 1–b3–b7–B6 [Editor’ Note: Am7-Cmaj7-G7-Fmaj7] progression in a minor mode with all diatonic seventh chords. The voice leading within the chords is super smooth and I can write melodies of a few different moods over the same chords.
Last Sunday, the Durango Choral Society celebrated another successful year with a festive party. Simply titled, “Live, Laugh, Love: Cabaret,” the dinner, drinks, schmoozing and musical potpourri rolli.
1983 was a year of diversity in music, with several genres experiencing significant popularity. Pop music continued to dominate the charts, with Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Lionel Richie all enjoying enormous success with hit songs like “Holiday”, “Billie Jean”, and “All Night Long”. Synth-pop, a subgenre of new wave, also continued to grow in popularity,
Songs with animals in the title have been a staple of popular music for decades, with artists using animal themes to convey a wide range of emotions and ideas. From the psychedelic rock of Jefferson Airplane's "White Rabbit" to the country-pop of Kacey Musgraves' "High Horse," animal-inspired songs span genres and generations, speaking to listeners
The Arts at Lincoln Trail College will present its Fall Instrumental Concert on November 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the Zwermann Arts Center Theater. The concert will feature the newly formed LTC String Orchestra and the LTC Jazz Band. Additionally, a small ensemble will perform the classic rock hits “Stand By Me” and “Stray Cat Strut,” featuring Michael Bach on vocals. A student rock group will also perform at the concert. Tickets for the Fall Instrumental Concert are $5 and will be available at the door.