Tag: pop

Hanson | I Will Come to You

“Sounding like a revamped Jackson 5 for the ’90s, Hanson had a sunny pop sense that stood in direct contrast to the gloomy grunge that dominated the decade,” (AllMusic). “1997’s Middle of Nowhere had the sound of a hip recording and the craft of professional pop record, making the album and its infectious lead single, ‘MMMBop,’ the best of both worlds.

Hanson came storming out of Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1997, blessed with photogenic looks and a surprisingly infectious sense of melody. They were certainly reminiscent of an earlier era, namely the early ’70s, when teens could rule the top of the charts. Like the Jackson 5, the Cowsills, and the mythological Partridge Family, all of the members of Hanson were brothers.” While MMMBop didn’t feature a key change, the subsequent single “I Will Come to You” is a different story. The tune peaked at #9 on the pop charts.

After the bridge (starting at 2:17), this anthemic power ballad modulates from Db major to Eb major at 2:44, then keeps up the intensity all the way to the end.

Beyonce | Love on Top

Today’s tune features four (yes, count ’em, four) key changes. Starting at about 1:40, Beyonce modulates approximately every 20 seconds on this 2011 track.

Trivia!

The set, backup dancers, tempo, shuffle feel, and choreography are a look-alike of the music video for New Edition’s 1988 hit “If It Isn’t Love,” which is also known for multiple mods during its bridge.