Tag: 2010s

Jonah Nilsson | Coffee Break

Here’s a single by Jonah Nilsson, vocalist and keyboardist for powerhouse Swedish funk/pop band Dirty Loops, “Coffee Break.” Starting out with a minimalist rap, Nilsson rapidly shifts to singing supple yet rhythmically precise lines over his trademark wall-to-wall harmonic textures.

Key shifts hit at 0:53, 2:02, 2:10, 2:17, and 2:41, plus a few other quick keys-of-the-moment.

Chris Thile and Sarah Jarosz | Power Off and Carry On

The former weekly radio show A Prarie Home Companion is now titled Live from Here. Its new host, Bluegrass star mandolinist / vocalist Chris Thile, serves up plenty of gorgeous tunes himself in addition to material from an eclectic mix of visiting artists.

“Power Off and Carry On” (2018) has a distinct ABA form; the B section, far more than just a bridge, is an extended modulated section from 1:45 to 3:33, where the tune returns to its original key. A wonderful illustration of the contemporary edge of Newgrass with a stunning assist from vocalist / multi-instrumentalist Sarah Jarosz.

Christina Aguilera (feat. Demi Lovato) | Fall in Line

“Fall In Line” by Christina Aguilera (featuring Demi Lovato) is the second single from the album Liberation (2018). The New York Times calls the track “a defiant dirge addressed directly to ‘little girls’ … it insists, ‘You do not owe them your body and your soul.’” The key change is at 3:00.

The Apex Project | Home

The Apex Project, featuring vocalist Cheeyang Ng, covered “Home,” a tune made popular through Singapore Day. The event travels to cities worldwide with large numbers of overseas Singaporean nationals with the goal of helping them remain connected to their home country. This beautiful 2016 a capella rendition of the tune, which was also arranged by Cheeyang, modulates at 1:59 and 2:56.