2000s – Page 25

So Close (from “Enchanted”)

We close the week with Alan Menken’s “So Close” from the movie Enchanted (2007). I have always been fascinated by the chord progressions and overall form of this song, given that it doesn’t really adhere to the traditional verse/chorus format. There are actually three modulations in this song — the first at 1:54, the second in the instrumental interlude at 2:37 (up a minor third!), and then back down at 2:50 before the vocal returns.

For Good (from “Wicked”)

Today we feature “For Good” from Wicked (2003); this version is from the Out of Oz series; the modulation (around 3:10) is definitely a high point. Also featuring Bryan Perri on the keys.

Reba McEntire + Kelly Clarkson | Does He Love You

Today we feature Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson singing “Does He Love You” (2002) with a modulation around 4:49. The track won a Grammy for Best Country Vocal Collaboration back in 1994. This audience knows what’s going down, since they applaud right when the key change happens!

Dolly Parton | Hard Candy Christmas

Merry Christmas Eve! As a little weekend bonus video, here is Dolly Parton with “Hard Candy Christmas” (2001). This whole video is worth watching, but the key change is around 2:40. Best wishes to all for a wonderful evening.

Carrie Underwood | Do You Hear What I Hear

Happy Thursday! Another double feature coming at you today. First, we reach back into the archives and bring back Carrie Underwood with 2007’s “Do You Hear What I Hear,” (modulation around 2:27).

Gretchen Wilson | I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas

On this hump day, we give you “I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas” (2009), sung by Gretchen Wilson with a key change around 2:00. Thanks to correspondent Clara Jung for this find!

Destiny’s Child | Silent Night

It’s Friday! We close our first week with the Destiny’s Child rendition of “Silent Night” (2002), featuring Beyonce and introduced by none other than Oprah! There is a key change around 1:40, but this is really all over the map in terms of harmony, so you should watch the whole thing.