2010s – Page 31

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!

Light (from “Next to Normal”)

Here’s “Light” from the musical Next to Normal (2010); key changes at 1:58 and 2:34. The show’s book and lyrics are by Brian Yorkey; music by Tom Kitt. Enjoy!

Childish Gambino | Pink Toes

Childish Gambino – Donald Glover (two names for the same artist, depending on whether he’s engaging in music or acting) released “Pink Toes” (featuring Jhené Aiko) in 2013 as a track on his sophomore album Because the Internet. The album later received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album.

A blend of psychedelic Neo-Soul, rap, and R&B, the track modulates at 1:51.