Melancholic Alcoholic: November 2018

Monday, November 26, 2018

Creedence Clearwater Revival: The Midnight Special

Creedence Clearwater Revival
The Midnight Special

Willy and the Poor Boys

The "midnight special" was a train that would pass by the central
texas penitentiary every night at midnight. the light from the train
would illuminate the prison inmates cells and would give them hope of
someday escaping and hopping on the train.

Link: https://youtu.be/T00eJSQimIk

Friday, November 23, 2018

The most feared song in jazz, explained

The most feared song in jazz, explained

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John Coltrane, one of jazz history’s most revered saxophonists, released
“Giant Steps” in 1959.

It’s known across the jazz world as one of the
most challenging compositions to improvise over for two reasons - it’s
fast and it’s in three keys.

Braxton Cook and Adam Neely give me a crash
course in music theory to help me understand this notoriously difficult
song, and I’m bringing you along for the ride. Even if you don’t
understand a lick of music theory, you’ll likely walk away with an
appreciation for this musical puzzle.

Braxton Cook: https://www.braxtoncook.com/

Adam Neely: https://www.youtube.com/adamneely

Some songs don't just stick in your head, they change the music world forever.

https://youtu.be/62tIvfP9A2w