2010s – Page 30

Kali Uchis (feat. Bootsy Collins) | After the Storm

Colombian-American R&B/Neo-Soul songstress Kali Uchis released “After the Storm” in 2018. This whimsical track features collaborators Tyler the Creator and funk bassist / vocalist / icon William “Bootsy” Collins.

“The saying ‘if it ain’t broke don’t fix it’ is a perfect way to describe this new track,” (ListenMag). “A silky smooth bass groove (provided by none other than Bootsy himself) which plays along the bouncing synths, transports you to an era of love, soul, and funk.”

Modulations hit at 1:43, 2:07, as the bridge starts at 2:31, and 3:07.

Jeremy Jordan + Laura Osnes | The Next Ten Minutes Ago (from “R+H Goes Pop!”)

From the Rodgers & Hammerstein Goes Pop! series, Laura Osnes and Jeremy Jordan sing a mash-up of “Ten Minutes Ago” from R&H’s Cinderella with “The Next Ten Minutes” from Jason Robert Brown‘s The Last Five Years. There are a few key changes, but the big one is at 3:48. The track starts at 0:25.

Beck, Robyn + The Lonely Island | Super Cool (from “Lego Movie 2”)

The closing credit sequence for Lego Movie 2 (2019) has something for everyone, including a smile or two for the parents in the audience for its unapologetic “pro-credits = pro-reading” stance. Beck, Robyn, and The Lonely Island collaborated on this funk/pop/hiphop track. The tune starts in A major, drops a rollercoaster instrumental mini-bridge at 2:28, and lands in B major at 2:32.

Monster (from “Frozen”)

Here’s “Monster” from Frozen (2018): an epic key change at 3:07.

With You (from “Ghost”)

“With You” from the musical Ghost (2011) was based on the 1990 film of the same name. It features a rare downward modulation at 3:37.

Peter Hollens | Shenandoah

Peter Hollens’ a cappella cover of “Shenandoah” (2012) features a key change at 1:13, and a return to the original key at the end.

Jacob Collier | Hallelujah

Returning to Jacob Collier today, this is hands down the most beautiful rendition of “Hallelujah” (2018) I have ever heard. The voicings, the reharm, the rhythmic profile, and, yes, a modulation from C major to B major. I’m not going to tell you where it is because you have to listen to the whole thing, and you can see it in the music from this video. Enjoy!

Let Me Be Your Star (from “Smash”)

“Let Me Be Your Star” from the TV series Smash (2013), performed by Katharine McPhee, is today’s feature. The composer for the series were Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, and Chris Bacon. Key change at 2:11.

Randy Rainbow | There is Nothin’ Like a Wall

Weekend bonus mod, courtesy of Randy Rainbow! Key change at 3:09, but the whole thing is required viewing.

Jacob Collier | Once You

I have been meaning to introduce the MotD audience to Jacob Collier‘s music for awhile, so here is one of his songs, “Once You” (2018). Collier is truly one of the most incredible musicians and thinkers I have ever come across, and I highly encourage you to check out his other stuff on YouTube. It will blow your mind. A big shout-out also to June Lee, who does painstaking transcriptions of many of Collier’s songs, giving us the opportunity to follow along. There are too many key changes in this tune to list, so I will just leave you to listen. Enjoy!