After becoming Exhibit A for chart-topping synth-pop blockbusters in the early 80s, Duran Duran scored an uncharacteristically understated hit in 1993 with the ballad “Ordinary World.”
Boston-based pianist/bandleader/educator Mark Shilansky and his band Fugue Mill have thoroughly re-harmonized and restructured the tune with their 2014 cover, stacking verse after verse.
Finally, the single extended chorus arrives (at 3:33) with cascading modulations nowhere to be heard in the original.
Hope everyone has had a great Tuesday! Today we feature the great Andrea Bocelli singing “Angels We Have Heard on High” (2009) with two, yes two, quite majestic modulations (for you music theory nerds out there, I have put in a comment what kind of modulations these are. Quite interesting.) Again, you should really watch the whole thing, but the modulations are around 2:07 and 2:51. Enjoy!
Today we feature the Supremes singing “I Hear a Symphony” (1966). Listen around 1:09 for a series of modulations that are sure to brighten your day.
Today we feature a classic Whitney Houston hit “I Learned From the Best” (1998). The key change is around 3:20, but listen to the whole song.
Today’s modulation is brought to you by Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach’s “I Still Have That Other Girl” (1998). The huge modulation is around the 2:09 mark. Enjoy!
We continue this week with “Love Will Find A Way” from 1998’s Lion King 2. Uplifting moments can be found around 1:30 and 2:30. Enjoy!
Billy Ocean’s “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car” (1988) went to #1 on both the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Black Singles charts, as well as #3 on the UK Singles chart. Modulation around 3:40.
Here is Celine Dion’s “(You Make Me Feel Like) a Natural Woman” (1996). Co-written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin and first performed by Aretha Franklin in 1967, this cover version adds a modulation to the original tune (2:37).
Today we feature Michael Buble’s rendition of the classic “Me and Mrs. Jones” (2007), originally performed by Billy Paul in 1972. The #1 original version was written by Gamble and Huff, along with Cary Gilbert. Modulation around 2:30. This is a solid one!!
Today’s feature is “Prince Ali” from Aladdin (1992). Modulation around 2:10. Enjoy!
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